Rachel Holliday Smith

Rachel Holliday Smith appears in the following:

Tuesday's Judicial Elections

Friday, November 03, 2023

An overview of judicial races occurring in New York City this Election Day. 

The City's June Primary Elections

Friday, June 16, 2023

Rachel Holliday Smith, reporter for THE CITY, breaks down the competitive races in New York City's primary elections and what the newly-drawn districts look like.

Manhattan DA Race Heats Up

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Rachel Holliday Smith and Gwynne Hogan update us on the race for Manhattan district attorney.

The Vote to Close Rikers

Thursday, October 17, 2019

New York's City Council is set to make a vote to close Rikers jail and build borough-based jails.

Malaysian '1MDB' Scandal And Goldman Sachs

Friday, December 21, 2018

The New York bank has been criminally charged by Malaysian prosecutors for its involvement in the disappearance of billions of dollars from an investment fund.

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Review: Arlene Shechet Goes Public

Friday, December 21, 2018

See her anti-monumental monument in Madison Square Park.

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Monopolies, Tech, and 'The Curse of Bigness'

Friday, December 14, 2018

In his new book, technology law expert Tim Wu argues the biggest companies, like Facebook and Google, are dangerously large,  and that's bad for business and democracy.

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Money and Art (But Whose Money?)

Friday, December 07, 2018

A board member at the Whitney Museum and his ties to the recent clash at the U.S.-Mexico border raise questions about the role of money, donors and funding for the arts.

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Trump Talks Trade With China at G20

Friday, November 30, 2018

The president will meet with China's leader in Argentina this weekend. What will it mean for trade between the two countries?

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Holiday Dance Traditions (And No, Not ‘The Nutcracker’)

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

It’s not just sugar plum fairies in December. Alvin Ailey holds its annual holiday season at New York City Center. And Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo return to the Joyce.

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Is New York's Deal With Amazon Worth the Money?

Friday, November 16, 2018

The city and state have made up to $3 billion in tax credits, abatements and cash grants available to the online giant. 

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Unpacking Amazon's Incentives in New York

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

The online retail giant is set to get billions from the city and state. Will taxpayers see a return on that investment?

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What a Blue House Does to Trump’s Economy

Friday, November 09, 2018

Democrats will now have control over powerful committees in the House and could try to challenge the Trump administration's approach to banking, spending and trade.

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Is Amazon Setting Up Shop in Queens? Maybe.

Tuesday, November 06, 2018

Rumor has it the online retail giant will put half of its second headquarters in Long Island City. But details are scarce.

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Wall Street's October Surprise

Friday, November 02, 2018

Will a month of turbulent markets and huge losses affect voters ahead of the midterm elections?

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10th Child Dies in Adenovirus Outbreak in New Jersey

Thursday, November 01, 2018

As questions mount about how the virus spread at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, WNYC spoke with an infectious disease expert about how to control an outbreak.

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Alternative to the Almighty Dollar?

Friday, October 26, 2018

The American dollar has ruled the global economy as the top currency for decades. Could a change be coming? 

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Trump’s Tangled Relationship With Saudi Arabia

Friday, October 19, 2018

In the wake of the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, we discuss President Donald Trump’s business interests in the kingdom.

Tangled Relations: Saudi Arabia, Trump and U.S. Businesses

Friday, October 19, 2018

After the disappearance of Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi, U.S. ties to Saudi Arabia have come under increased scrutiny, including those of the President.

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Police Seek 12 in Proud Boys Brawl in Manhattan

Monday, October 15, 2018

The police are looking for nine members of the alt-right group and three anti-fascist protesters involved in the fight on the Upper East Side.

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