Sean Carlson appears in the following:
Third Time's A Charm: Murphy Gets His Millionaires Tax
Thursday, September 17, 2020
It's been his top priority since campaigning for governor. Now the state legislature has given in.
Following Protests, NYC Halts Plan To Shuffle Around 900 People In Homeless Shelters
Monday, September 14, 2020
The plan was put in place after a sudden decision from Mayor Bill de Blasio to shut down an Upper West Side hotel, amid backlash from some residents.
Weekly Music Roundup: Janelle Monae, Artemis, and Doves
Monday, September 14, 2020
New Sounds
This week, The Boss (Bruce Springsteen) is back; so is Janelle Monae; plus an indie-rock/Memphis soul collaboration from Matt Berninger of The National with Booker T. Jones.
Why Are Democratic Leaders Stumping For A Tax Policy That Benefits The Rich?
Wednesday, September 09, 2020
For three years, Democratic politicians from New York and New Jersey have been complaining about one particular aspect of the 2017 tax bill.
Jami Floyd Talks About the New Race & Justice Unit
Tuesday, September 08, 2020
Today WNYC Launched a new Race & Justice Unit. Jami Floyd drops by ATC to speak with Sean Carlson about what inspired the unit, and what reporting it will bring to WNYC.
New York City's Labor Unions Are Trying to Solve The Inequities Created By The Pandemic
Friday, September 04, 2020
This year's Labor Day comes at a time where New York City unions are trying to gain power for essential workers and first responders.
"Terrific Tom" And The Mets' Time of Non-Ironic Nicknames
Thursday, September 03, 2020
WNYC's Jim O'Grady shares his memories of Mets great Tom Seaver, who died Monday.
MTA Prepares for Major Cuts if Federal Relief Aid Doesn't Come Soon
Friday, August 28, 2020
New York's transit system has weathered the Great Depression, the attacks of 9/11 and more, but the current global pandemic is having the most devastating effect of any disaster.
Murphy's Pandemic Math: Tax the Rich and Boost Services
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The New Jersey governor proposes a millionaires tax, baby bonds and borrowing as a way to recover from the economic crisis.
What To Expect As Museums Start to Reopen
Monday, August 24, 2020
Museums are permitted to re-open this week, but it won't quite be business as usual.
New York City Council Members Who Opposed Budget Got Less Funding For Their District
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
An analysis of discretionary funding found Council members who voted against the controversial budget received an average of seven times less funding.
Weekly Music Roundup: Dither, Popcaan, and Songhoy Blues
Monday, August 10, 2020
New Sounds
This week, experimental electric guitars by Dither, guitar rock from Mali by Songhoy Blues, Jamaican dancehall by Popcaan, and a reinvented British folk song from Bonny Light Horseman.
NYC Public Schools Prepare for Reopening During COVID
Monday, August 10, 2020
The nation's largest school system has a month to get its buildings and staff in place during a pandemic.
What's Next in Eviction Protections for NY Renters
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's executive order effectively blocking evictions expires at midnight.
Murphy Rolls Back Limits on Indoor Gatherings as NJ's Transmission Rate Increases
Monday, August 03, 2020
Gov. Murphy says the state is at a "very dangerous place," as the state's transmission rate has reached its highest level since April.
A Teetering 'Balanced' City Budget
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Two new independent reports from New York City budget watchdogs show that the city may not be saving as much as it thinks.
Tax Breaks for New Jersey Party Boss and Other Companies Under Investigation
Friday, July 10, 2020
A governor's task force reveals the 12 companies that received $578 million in tax breaks, all of which are now suspended pending further review.
Will The Supreme Court's Rulings Force Trump's Tax Returns To Be Made Public?
Thursday, July 09, 2020
The Supreme Court delivered a loss to President Trump and his quest to shield his tax returns. But don't expect the unveiling of the president's financial documents anytime soon.
Mayor De Blasio Unveils Plan To Partially Reopen Schools For Fall
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
The largest public school system in the country says things will not be back to normal for students and faculty in the fall.
Weekly Music Roundup: Hachalu Hundessa RIP, Monte, and Jorja Smith
Monday, July 06, 2020
New Sounds
Sample bird song from Colombia from Monte (aka Simón Mejía of Bomba Estéreo), music by the late Ethiopian singer Hachalu Hundessa, and BRIT Award-winning singer Jorja Smith.
