Julianne Welby

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

Julianne Welby appears in the following:

Latinos Drawn to Evangelicalism Seem Immune to 'Francis Effect'

Thursday, July 09, 2015

As a growing number of Latinos turn from Catholicism to Evangelicalism — or no religion — can the pope from Latin America turn the tide?

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WNYC's Resident Yankees Expert on the Ethics of Cheering A-Rod's Comeback

Friday, June 19, 2015

With Alex Rodriguez reaching yet another milestone, lifelong Yankees fan Brian Lehrer offers up his take on the team's tainted slugger.

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Kalief Browder Laid to Rest

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

WNYC
His mother said “extreme paranoia was eating at Kalief and tearing him apart,” before his suicide, and since his release from Rikers Island, where he spent three years without a trial.

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De Blasio, Bloomberg Make Rare Joint Appearance

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

The mayors, present and past — together at a celebration of Cornell Tech's groundbreaking on Roosevelt Island — still seemed far apart.

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Landlords Call Political Rhetoric Against Them a Cheap Shot

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

With rent laws expired, politicians are warning landlords against exploiting tenants. But buidling owners say lawmakers are stereotyping.

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Rapacious Gypsy Moths, Now in a Tree Near You

Monday, June 15, 2015

Gypsy moths have been spreading across the country for more than a century, and they're now targeting trees along the Hudson.

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What's in the Air as You Cycle City Streets?

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Fine particles of black carbon are linked to a wide array of heart, respiratory and other health problems. WNYC and Columbia want to know how those air particles affect bike commuters.

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City Dumps Health Care Provider at Rikers

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

A probe found Corizon hired felons and provided questionable care at the city's jail complex.

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'Fun Home' Writer Hopeful Tony Win Heralds New Era for Lesbian Theatre

Tuesday, June 09, 2015

The musical made Broadway history by becoming the first show to win a Tony with a lesbian central character.

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Clash Between Police, Crowds at NJ Hip Hop Concert Prompts Questions

Monday, June 08, 2015

New Jersey State Police officers donned riot gear and fired tear gas after a group of non-ticket holders forcefully tried to gain admission into the concert.

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Teen Who Spent Three Years At Rikers Commits Suicide

Monday, June 08, 2015

Kalief Browder was 16 years old when he was sent to Rikers on a robbery charge. He spent three years at the jail without being convicted of a crime.

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NY State Offers $100,000 Reward for Escaped Prisoners

Sunday, June 07, 2015

The governor said the state is offering the reward for information leading to the apprehension of two convicted murderers who escaped from a maximum security prison in upstate New York. 

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NY AG Sues Company for Allegedly Misleading Nursing Students

Thursday, June 04, 2015

The lawsuit, filed in Albany Supreme Court, claims The College Network preyed on as many as 2,000 New Yorkers seeking their associate's degrees in nursing.

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CVS Stores Sued for Alleged Racial Profiling of Shoppers

Wednesday, June 03, 2015

WNYC
A lawsuit also accuses CVS stores of racial discrimination against its employees.

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Crane Drops Load on Madison Ave, Injuring 10

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Officials said a cable may have snapped on a crane as it was hoisting a large mechanical unit 28 stories above ground.

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A 'Third Act' Cut Short: John & Alicia Nash Remembered

Thursday, May 28, 2015

A small funeral for John and Alicia Nash was held in New Jersey Thursday.

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Christie Calls for End to Common Core Standards in NJ

Thursday, May 28, 2015

After years of supporting the national standards, the Republican governor now says the system isn't working for New Jersey students.

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Pataki Chooses GOP Landmark to Announce White House Bid

Thursday, May 28, 2015

The former New York Governor heads to New Hampshire Wednesday to officially announce his run for president.

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New Yorkers Not Surprised by FIFA Corruption Allegations

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

WNYC
New York City is home to many soccer fans who love the game but also see the potential for corruption.

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Fallout From the Gay Canvassers Study

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

One expert says the scientific community is rethinking its procedures and practices.

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