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Weekly Music Roundup: Old Sea Brigade, Vijay Iyer Trio, and Mon Laferte
Monday, April 12, 2021
New Sounds
This week, Old Sea Brigade’s new sound, Vijay Iyer's latest Trio, and Chilean singer Mon Laferte’s Mexican tribute. Plus, a kora duet by Ballaké Sissoko and Sona Jobarteh.
Weekly Music Roundup: Angélique Kidjo, Bachelor, Les Filles de Illighadad
Monday, March 29, 2021
New Sounds
This week, collaborations between African stars Angélique Kidjo and Yemi Alade, between a jazz master and a British electronic musician, and between a poet and an electric harpist.
NJ Leads U.S. In COVID Case Rate, Vaccine Disparities Persist
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Over the last week, the state has averaged about 3,500 cases a day, a trend that some public health experts say could be an early sign of a coming third wave.
Brooklyn's District Attorney Weighs In On New York City's Response To Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Anti-Asian bias and hate crimes are on the rise throughout the country and in New York City - everything from cursing and shoving, to harassment and violent attacks, including murder.
Anti-Asian Attacks Are Raising Questions About Why Hate Crimes Are So Hard To Prosecute
Monday, March 22, 2021
The shootings and other incidents of anti-Asian violence have renewed questions about whether hate crime laws effectively address acts of prejudice against marginalized groups.
Weekly Music Roundup: Jon Batiste, Tristan Kasten-Krause, Amy Helm
Monday, March 22, 2021
This week, Jon Batiste’s “Black folk,” Landlady’s cosmic pop, and a video premiere from two humans and AI software. Plus, new songs from Amy Helm, and Caroline Shaw with So Percussion.
Where Mayoral Candidates Are Getting Their Money, And How They're Spending It
Friday, March 19, 2021
With several months still to go before the primary, Democratic mayoral candidates have amassed serious campaign war chests.
State Lawmakers Want Higher Taxes On The Rich, But Shy Away From Billionaires' Tax
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
State lawmakers want to raise taxes on the wealthy by $7 billion to stop tuition increases, fund transportation and rent assistance, and provide aid to undocumented New Yorkers.
Cuomo Remains Defiant, Refusing To Step Aside Amid More Accounts Of Toxic Behavior
Friday, March 12, 2021
"Let the review proceed. I’m not gonna resign," Cuomo told reporters Friday.
HBO's ‘Covid Diaries NYC’ Allows Young Adults To Share Their Pandemic Experience
Tuesday, March 09, 2021
Five young filmmakers, ages 17-21, give viewers their perspective of living during the height of the pandemic in New York City.
A Construction Company Tried To Conceal Broken Bolts On The Tappan Zee Bridge: Albany Times-Union
Monday, March 08, 2021
The new Tappan Zee Bridge opened to huge fanfare in 2018. But behind the scenes, workers knew that dozens of bolts being used to hold pieces of the bridge together were breaking.
Weekly Music Roundup: Bruno Mars/Anderson .Paak, St. Vincent, and Rhiannon Giddens
Monday, March 08, 2021
New Sounds
Bruno Mars collaborates with Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic, St. Vincent channels David Bowie, and Rhiannon Giddens’ transatlantic homesick blues. Plus, Ian Sweet and Arab Strap.
Mounting Controversy Over NJ's Marijuana Regulatory Committee
Friday, March 05, 2021
The new commission in charge of figuring out the future of legalized weed in New Jersey is under criticism from some of the same advocates who backed the push for reform.
Unraveling Scandals Threaten Gov. Cuomo's Hold On Power
Friday, March 05, 2021
Cuomo faces dueling scandals involving allegations of sexual misconduct and criticism for altering Covid data in a health department report.
After Months Of Delays, NYPD Watchdog Published Officers' Misconduct Records
Thursday, March 04, 2021
The database allows the public a glimpse into civilians' complaints against individual police officers.
Judas and the Black Messiah: Worldbuilding in Sound
Monday, March 01, 2021
WQXR's James Bennett II walks listeners through the score and soundtrack of Judas and the Black Messiah.
Weekly Music Roundup: Lula Wiles, Slothrust, and Julien Baker
Monday, March 01, 2021
New Sounds
Lula Wiles sends a song from Native American land; a long-delayed return from Dom La Nena; and an unsettling song by Julien Baker. Plus new Slothrust, Horsegirl and Maximo Park.
How Ineligible New Yorkers Are Getting Vaccinated
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Rather than letting doses go to waste, some health clinics are putting leftover COVID-19 vaccine shots into arms regardless of eligibility requirements.
NJ's Long and Winding Road to Marijuana Legalization
Monday, February 22, 2021
Gov. Murphy finally signed multiple pieces of legislation that officially legalize marijuana in the Garden State.
Weekly Music Roundup: David Walters & Friends, José González, The Hold Steady
Monday, February 22, 2021
New Sounds
This week, Afrocentric music by David Walters (with Ballaké Sissoko and Vincent Ségal), a Spanish-language debut for José González, and more questionable behavior from The Hold Steady.
