Michael Hill

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Michael Hill appears in the following:

Manhattan's First Black District Attorney Lays Out His Plan For His Tenure

Tuesday, November 09, 2021

On the campaign trail, Bragg promised to deliver both fairness and safety to the borough’s residents, particularly those in Black and Latino neighborhoods. 

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I Might Go to England Where All the Castles Are: Kids Plan for Post-Vaccine Life

Friday, November 05, 2021

Many children are facing down the idea of getting their two shots of a COVID-19 vaccine with a mix of fear and excitement. 

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Disastrous Election for New Jersey Democrats

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

After leading in polls, Murphy is behind in a squeaker that might not be decided for days.

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NYC Election Results: Adams Wins, Republican Poised To Pick Up Council

Wednesday, November 03, 2021

WNYC's Brigid Bergin talks election results with Morning Edition's Michael Hill. 

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NYC's Vaccine Mandate is Now in Effect, Here's What You Need to Know

Monday, November 01, 2021

New York City’s vaccine mandate for city workers has now kicked in. 

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The Newark Museum Of Art Wants To Be Of, Not Just In, The Community

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The museum's director wants the institution to engage more with conversations of race and justice.

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One Week Left: Candidates Stump For This Election And The Next

Monday, October 25, 2021

WNYC's Brigid Bergin joins Morning Edition's Michael Hill to talk about the last week of the general election season.

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Early Voting Starts In NY, NJ

Friday, October 22, 2021

The first day of early voting kicks off Saturday. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports.

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Where the N.J. Gubernatorial Candidates Stand on Policing

Friday, October 22, 2021

We're a little more than a week away from the gubernatorial election in New Jersey. 

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Republicans Hope To Hold On In Two Competitive NYC Council Races

Thursday, October 21, 2021

In heavily-Democratic New York City, primary winners are expected to sail to victory, but not necessarily in council races in Southern Queens and on Staten Island.

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Recapping NJ's Second Gubernatorial Debate

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Nancy Solomon and Michael Hill talk about the second gubernatorial debate in New Jersey between Governor Phil Murphy and Jack Ciattarelli.

Murphy Faces Jeers and Tough Questions in Final Debate

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Challenger Jack Ciattarelli hammered away at the governor, while taking a sharp turn to middle.

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Head Of NYC Test And Trace Discusses 1 Million Close Contacts, COVID In Schools

Friday, October 08, 2021

 The reopening of businesses and schools means several more sources of infections to track, and the delta variant continues to linger stubbornly over the city. 

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Newark Has Replaced Nearly All Its Lead Pipes In Record Time

Wednesday, October 06, 2021

Newark's lead levels first spiked in 2017. 

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New York's Public Libraries Eliminating Fines

Monday, October 04, 2021

"Just return the books, no questions asked," says Anthony Marx, the president of the New York Public Library. The libraries are also clearing all prior late fines. 

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Head of Homeless Shelter Operator Awarded Contracts Despite Fraud Accusations

Monday, October 04, 2021

The non-profit has channeled contracts worth at least $32 million into for-profit companies tied to Jack Brown.

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NYC Vaccine Mandate For Public School Staff Goes Into Effect Today

Monday, October 04, 2021

Schools have been told they can deploy support staff or substitutes to classrooms to fill any gaps. 

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Why A Federal Monitorship Hasn't Made Things At Rikers Better

Friday, October 01, 2021

It's been six years since a federal monitor was appointed to oversee reforms at Rikers. Yet things there have gone from bad to worse. 

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Curbside Composting Tries to Take Root Again

Monday, September 27, 2021

New York City has a goal of zero waste by 2030. But a third of the city's waste is compostable material, so wide adoption of curbside composting is critical.

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New York City's Public School Vaccination Mandate Remains In Limbo

Monday, September 27, 2021

But for a federal court injunction, Monday would have been the deadline for all public school teachers and staff to get at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

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