Sean Carlson appears in the following:
De Blasio Takes (Some) Responsibility for Commissioner Confusion
Tuesday, December 04, 2018
The mayor says the leadership change at the city Office of Emergency Management "could have been handled better all around."
Hate the Plan For Amazon's LIC Campus? Wait and See
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Amazon's development in Queens has politicians and residents protesting in the streets. But one writer says the plan may yield broad benefits in the long run.
New Jersey Inches Forward on Legalizing Marijuana
Monday, November 26, 2018
A state legislative committee has voted to send a bill legalizing recreational marijuana to a floor vote.
Tune in to 'Helga' This Week on WNYC
Monday, November 26, 2018
Host Helga Davis stops by to talk about her chats with cultural luminaries and her "unconventional life in performance."
How HUD's Inspection System Failed NYCHA Residents
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has an inspection system that's 20-years-old and, as this investigation found, largely ineffective.
City Admits: We Still Don't Know Where All the Cooling Towers Are
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Three years after the passage of legislation meant to limit outbreaks of Legionnaires' Disease, officials say they're still not sure how many cooling towers are left unregistered.
As Cooling Tower Owners Flout Legionnaires' Law, City Council Looks to Crack Down
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Almost half of the city's cooling towers are out of compliance with the law.
Almost Half of the 2018 MacArthur Fellows Hail From the Tri-State Area
Thursday, October 04, 2018
Recipients get $625,000 over the next five years to focus on their work.
Policy on Sexual Misconduct Investigations at Rutgers Raises Questions on Campus
Wednesday, October 03, 2018
Following a report by NJ.com, the university says it's reviewing its policies on how it handles harassment and assault complaints.
Experts, Agencies Suggest NYC Open Data Law Lacks Resources
Friday, September 28, 2018
A WNYC analysis found dozens of late datasets, with some agencies saying they don't have the staff to implement the law.
How Many Vacant Storefronts Does New York City Actually Have?
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Recent reports suggest 20 percent of retail spaces are empty
Mayor Baraka: To Fix New Jersey's Troubled Affordable Housing, Look to Newark
Monday, September 10, 2018
The mayor says a troubled affordable housing complex is making a comeback, thanks to public and private subsidies.
Weekly Music Roundup: Swamp Dogg, Julia Holter, and First Aid Kit
Monday, September 10, 2018
New Sounds
Week of September 10: This week, A "Blaze" of Glory, an old Dogg’s new trick, and a Mountain Goats surprise.
As Fall Season Begins, More Allegations Rock New York City Ballet
Thursday, September 06, 2018
A principal male dancer and the company are implicated in a lawsuit brought by a woman who alleges he sent explicit photos of her without her knowledge or consent.
The Race for New York Attorney General Heats Up
Thursday, September 06, 2018
The four Democrats running for New York attorney general are debating Thursday night live on WNYC AM and FM. Here's what you need to know about the race.
A Grand Jury Investigation into Sex Abuse by New York Clergy Could Fall Short
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, a longtime advocate for sex abuse victims, says a grand jury investigation into clergy abuse could run into New York's restrictive statute of limitations.
What Happens When Two Nuclear Power Plants Shut Down?
Thursday, August 16, 2018
New Jersey's Oyster Creek plant will close in October and New York's Indian Point plant is scheduled to close in 2021.
This Time, a Prominent Woman Is Accused of Sexually Harassing a Man
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
An unusual, though not unheard of, side of the #MeToo movement.
Congressman Chris Collins Suspends Reelection Bid
Saturday, August 11, 2018
The three-term Republican congressman from Western New York was indicted Wednesday on insider trading charges.
New York's Iconic Water Towers, Now Infamous, Gain Scrutiny
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
In a new bill being introduced by City Council members, the towers used for storing drinking water would be subject to random inspections.
