Julianne Welby

Senior Editor, NYC Recovery/Education/Transit, WNYC News

Julianne Welby appears in the following:

Hitler-Mustachioed Reservist Accused in Jan. 6th Riot Offered Plea Deal

Sunday, August 01, 2021

The alleged insurrectionist could be released before a trial.

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NYC Now Has Its Own Covid Vax App

Sunday, August 01, 2021

This is in addition to the state's Excelsior app -- and not much different from just carrying your vaccination card around. 

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MTA Honors Disability Rights Fighter Edith Prentiss With a Plaque

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The MTA has decided to honor a disability rights advocate who died earlier this year, and was known for clashing with the agency over its lack of accessible subway stations. 

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With No Remote Schooling Option, NYC Parents Of Vulnerable Kids Seek Answers

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Some parents of students with underlying conditions that could put them at greater risk for COVID-19 are concerned about the city’s plan for in-person learning this fall.

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Revel to Launch Electric Taxi Fleet in Manhattan After Winning City Approval

Monday, July 26, 2021

The moped share company plans to place 50 Tesla taxis on Manhattan streets by next month.

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25-Year-Old In Queens Faces Possible 25 Years In Prison For Hate Crime Assaults

Sunday, July 25, 2021

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Prosecutors say 25-year-old Maricia Bell was apprehended after four unprovoked attacks against victims of Asian descent from May to July. 

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Pro-BDS Activists Demonstrate Elizabeth Docks To Block Israeli-Operated Cargo Ship

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Nearly a hundred people were demonstrating with picket signs against an Israeli-operated cargo ship as part of a pro-BDS action early Sunday morning. 

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When Leasing Manhattan Office Space, B Stands for Better Deals Than Before

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

With a persistent glut of available office space due to the pandemic, landlords at older Manhattan buildings are making upgrades to lure new tenants.

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NYC Seeks To Revolutionize Summer School

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

New York City launched an ambitious new summer program and officials hope it could change how kids spend their summers going forward.

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MTA Says No Fare Hikes Coming This Year

Monday, July 19, 2021

The MTA says it won't raise fares on subways, buses or the commuter rails this year. The agency hopes this encourages more riders to return.

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MTA Looks to Aquire More Properties For Second Avenue Subway Phase Two

Sunday, July 18, 2021

The MTA is moving forward with plans to extend the Second Avenue subway line into East Harlem. This week the agency will ask the board to approve more land acquisitions.

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Mask Compliance Drops on Subway: MTA Survey

Sunday, July 18, 2021

The mask mandate has dropped for many public places in New York, even though it remains in effect on mass transit. But many subway riders don't seem to realize that.

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NYC's Summer School Just Started But Dozens Of Classes Are Already In Quarantine

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Classes go remote for 10 days whenever a student or staff member tests positive. 

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Mayor de Blasio Hopes to Push Congestion Pricing Forward

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Mayor de Blasio is hoping to pressure the MTA to move forward with its congestion pricing program.

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Without Testing, Gifted Programs Admit Students From Wider Swath Of NYC

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

New York City education officials say replacing the admissions test for Gifted & Talented classes led to more preschoolers from low-income communities getting in.

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Gateway Project Waits for New York State to Fully Commit, As Delays Mount Again

Monday, July 12, 2021

Officials say the aging Hudson River Tunnels are causing delays again. But it's still unclear how committed New York State is to funding its share of the Gateway Project.  

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New Yorkers On Returning To — Or Never Leaving — The Subway

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

For the first time in over a year, many freshly-inoculated straphangers are returning to their commutes. Here's what some of them have to say about it.

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First Chance for Public to Weigh in on New Bus Terminal Plans is This Week

Thursday, June 17, 2021

For the first time, the public will have a chance to weigh in on the latest plans for a new Port Authority bus terminal in midtown. 

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MTA Has Been in a ‘State of Emergency’ For Four Years

Thursday, June 17, 2021

This month marks the fourth year that the MTA has been in a so-called state of emergency. Government watchdogs say it's time for Governor Cuomo to rescind it.

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Thousands of Minority and Women-Owned Restaurants Won’t Get Aid Because of Lawsuits

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Litigation from conservative groups is preventing thousands of restaurant owners, including an unknown number in New York City, from getting money they were counting on to pay bills.

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