Nancy Solomon

Senior Reporter, WNYC

Nancy Solomon appears in the following:

New Jersey Primary Preview

Wednesday, July 01, 2020

Nancy Solomon and Karen Yi weigh in on the progressives vying for contested seats during New Jersey's congressional primaries.

Progressive Activists Say Election Ballots In New Jersey A "Hot Mess"

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

The most valuable commodity in New Jersey politics comes under scrutiny.

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Lawsuit Over Jumbo Tax Break In New Jersey Confirms Criminal Investigation

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Holtec International is suing over suspension of its $260 million tax break. The state says a criminal investigation is what's causing the delay.

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New Measures Tackle Discriminatory Policing in New Jersey

Tuesday, June 02, 2020

Attorney General Gerbir Grewal wants licensing, training and tracking of all use-of-force incidents.

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NJ Courts COVID Response Causes Problems for Domestic Violence Victims

Tuesday, June 02, 2020

Obtaining protection is more difficult during the pandemic.

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This Week in Politics: The Politics of Reopening New Jersey

Saturday, May 30, 2020

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New Jersey's governor emphasized reopening the state cautiously and responsibly. But are regional pressures and economic collapse may be forcing a new approach.

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NJ Turnpike Expansion Splits Trade Unions and Environmentalists

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Environmentalists called on Governor Murphy to delay the decision until in-person public hearings could be held. He sided with the unions.

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Environmentalists Want to a New Green New Jersey

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The governor is making plans for re-opening the state. But his advisory council isn't inspiring confidence that climate change will be a priority.

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Groups Sue New Jersey Over Rejection of Vote-by-Mail Ballots

Monday, May 18, 2020

The signature on every mailed ballot is checked. And that could be a problem.

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At NJ Home For Vets, COVID Toll Exposes 'Haunting' Failure Across The State

Friday, May 15, 2020

The long-term care facility with the greatest number of deaths in New Jersey is a nursing home for veterans.

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New Jersey's State-Run Veterans Homes Hit Hard By Coronavirus

Friday, May 15, 2020

Nearly 5,000 people have died from COVID-19 in long-term care facilities in New Jersey. Some of the worst outbreaks have occurred at two of the state's homes for veterans.

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This Week in Politics: New Jersey's First Vote by Mail Election

Saturday, May 09, 2020

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This week's election offers a test run for the upcoming presidential contests in the Garden State.

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Remembering WNYC's Own Richard Hake

Monday, April 27, 2020

A tribute to the beloved late host of WNYC's Morning Edition, Richard Hake.

Richard Hake, 1969 - 2020

Monday, April 27, 2020

WNYC and New York City have lost a pillar of journalism. In loving memory, here is his radio obituary. 
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Richard Hake, 1969 - 2020

Monday, April 27, 2020

WNYC and New York City have lost a pillar of journalism. In loving memory, here is his radio obituary. 

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After Bodies Pile Up, New Jersey Investigates Nursing Home

Thursday, April 16, 2020

COVID-19 is ravaging nursing homes in New Jersey. One facility got so bad they stored 17 bodies in a makeshift morgue meant for just four.

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There's Data Missing from the Flatten the Curve Chart

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Researchers say we don't know how high the COVID-19 curve will get because we're only testing people with symptoms.

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This Week in Politics: Phil Murphy on the Pandemic

Saturday, April 04, 2020

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A look at how the New Jersey governor's "we're all in this together" approach is playing out during the pandemic.

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Rutgers Lab Helps Create a Faster Cheaper COVID-19 Test

Friday, April 03, 2020

A Rutgers Medical School team in Newark helped rush a test that is now shipping to hospitals around the world.

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New York Court Arraignments: No Video and No Social Distancing Causing Jitters

Thursday, March 19, 2020

A legal aid attorney reports there are too many people in too small a space, and public defenders are getting sick.

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