Karen Yi appears in the following:
A New Jersey Summer Rec Extravaganza
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
WNYC colleagues share their picks for the best places to spend the summer in New Jersey.
Why these NJ schools are so diverse, while many are segregated — affordable housing has been key
Friday, July 14, 2023
New Jersey's groundbreaking affordable housing rule has been on the books for nearly half a century — but few towns lived up to its intent. Franklin Township bucked the trend.
Newark community mourns after firefighters killed in massive cargo ship blaze
Friday, July 07, 2023
The cargo ship blaze that erupted Wednesday night at Port Newark and killed two firefighters is expected to burn for several more days. A community is mourning its loses.
'My eyes burned': Essential workers toil in smoke-filled air across tristate area despite warnings
Friday, June 09, 2023
Unhealthy levels of air quality continued in New York and New Jersey as particulate matter from Canadian wildfires was carried into the region.
Staffing agencies sue to block NJ's temp worker rights bill
Saturday, May 20, 2023
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law to give the state’s temporary workers more protections. WNYC’s Karen Yi breaks down how staffing agencies are challenging the law in court.
Rutgers' union wins could inspire labor organizing nationwide
Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Three faculty unions went on strike last month and secured better pay and job security for their lowest-paid teachers.
The Rutgers faculty strike is over, for now. What happens next?
Monday, April 17, 2023
Unions scored major gains in job security and compensation for Rutgers University's adjunct faculty members and graduate students.
Signs of optimism through Rutgers strike's third day
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Negotiators for Rutgers University and three faculty unions were continuing Wednesday for a third day. Many students said they're a little anxious — but stand by their professors.
Rutgers Strike Continues
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Karen Yi breaks down the latest news on the Rutgers strike, including whether the two sides are close to a resolution.
As Rutgers faculty strikes, students join the picket lines
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
As Rutgers faculty members went on strike Monday, students were staging their own creative form of protest.
EXTRA: Rutgers Faculty Strike
Monday, April 10, 2023
Rutgers faculty call in to share why they are on the picket lines today.
Rutgers faculty on strike: 9,000 educators walking off the job
Sunday, April 09, 2023
The Rutgers University faculty is on strike, the first teacher work stoppage in the school's 256-year-history
Rutgers could strike any time — blowback over school president's claim it would be unlawful
Monday, April 03, 2023
Dozens of prominent academics are criticizing the president of Rutgers University after he called a looming strike by faculty unions "unlawful" in a university-wide email.
NJ Transit's service for disabled riders sees the most late trips since 2017
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The agency has just months to meet the first benchmarks in a federal settlement requiring it to improve service.
More help is coming for NJ Ida victims. Groups helping survivors call 16-month wait ‘criminal.’
Friday, March 03, 2023
State officials say 20 case managers have been hired to help residents navigate their recovery.
Rutgers could face first faculty strike in its history — key union vote Tuesday
Monday, February 27, 2023
The voting will run for a week-and-a-half, and a strike will only be called if an overwhelming majority of the members agree to it, organizers said.
SNAP 'food stamp' payments are about to get smaller. NJ lawmakers want to fund the difference.
Monday, January 30, 2023
With the additional COVID-19 federal funds, families were receiving a minimum of $95 a month under SNAP.
NJ’s Access Link ride service is promising changes. People with disabilities say they’re overdue.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
People who depend on Access Link say they’ve long struggled with late drivers and missed rides.
Gov. Murphy proposes ending liquor license caps, investing in Shore boardwalks
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The governor gave his State of the State address on Tuesday.
NJ FamilyCare health insurance open to all eligible children — regardless of immigration status
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
All children under 19 years old can apply for NJ Family Care, which includes Medicaid or CHIP.
