Shumita Basu appears in the following:
E-Bikes and Electric Scooters Could Soon Be Legal in NY
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Plus, WNYC's transportation reporters ask for your ideas on how they should be covering cycling for We the Commuters.
National Anti-Vax Group Rakes in Donations from NYC Hedge Fund Manager
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Bernard and Lisa Selz of the Selz Foundation have donated more than $3 million dollars to anti-vaccination groups over the past several years.
Week Ahead: June 17, 2019
Monday, June 17, 2019
In this week's look ahead: Albany's legislative session comes to a close, New York City's Charter could get some big changes, and we mark World Refugee Day.
One Small Step to Keep Public Housing Cool
Monday, June 17, 2019
The New York City Housing Authority is launching a pilot program to install air cooling equipment in two senior housing buildings ... for free.
Teens Say the Reason They're Loud on the Subway Is They're Having Fun (Ever Heard of FUN, Grown Ups?)
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Many adults say they brace for the noise and chaos that come with teenagers tumbling onto subways and buses after school. WNYC asked teenagers for their take.
'We the Commuters'
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Shumita Basu updates us on her project "We the Commuters."
Uber and Lyft Hit Pause on New Drivers, To Existing Drivers' Delight
Wednesday, May 01, 2019
The app-based ride-hailing companies said their decision is due to new TLC wage regulations that require them to pay drivers a minimum of $17.22 per hour.
Weekend One: L Train Slow Down
Monday, April 29, 2019
The first weekend of the L-train slow down, and calls from riders.
A Rolling Retirement Party on NJ Transit
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
"Conductor Gene" Ruocchio's regular riders threw him a retirement party during their morning commute.
Change Every Day: Invest in Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Learn from leaders leveraging the power of the collective to approach community building. Hosted by WNYC's Shumita Basu.
Change Every Day: Apps That Save Lives
Thursday, March 07, 2019
Learn how individuals are leveraging tech on the ground to make a collective impact for good. Hosted by WNYC's Shumita Basu.
Change Every Day: Eat Your Values
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Learn the everyday changes you can make to help create a truly just food system for all. Hosted by WNYC's Shumita Basu.
Roger Stone's Long, Tangled History in New York and New Jersey
Friday, January 25, 2019
Stone's local connections go back from before he became close with Donald Trump.
Your Favorite-Least Favorite Parts of Your Commute
Friday, January 18, 2019
Tell us two things: What's your favorite part of your commute, and what's your least favorite?
Brooklyn Businesses Say Customers are Local, But Staff Might Be Ensnarled in Future L Train Disruptions
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Some Brooklyn business owners along the L train route are still wrapping their minds around Governor Cuomo's last-minute proposal to NOT shut down the train tunnel entirely.
Dungeons and Dragons Rolls Into The Classroom
Wednesday, January 02, 2019
Some teachers are adding the classic role-playing game to shake things up in the classroom.
New York City's Minimum Wage Is Now $15/Hour
Monday, December 31, 2018
The change applies to businesses with at least 11 employees in New York City. For those with fewer workers, the minimum will be $13.50/hour, and is scheduled to jump to $15 next year.
Weekly Music Roundup: VÉRITÉ and The Raconteurs
Monday, December 24, 2018
New Sounds
Week of Dec. 24: Another farewell from Lin-Manuel Miranda (and Barack Obama), a surprise return by the Raconteurs, a new music session from VÉRITÉ, and a big ol’ box of gospel.
Who Should Enforce the Rules of the Quiet Car?
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
If you commute by train, you might be one of those people who really savors the "quiet car." But whose job is it to speak up when someone breaks the silence?
Protest at the Whitney Museum: 'Sage Is Medicine. Tear Gas Is Poison.'
Sunday, December 09, 2018
Protesters are calling for the Whitney Museum's board vice chair to step down, amid reports that Warren B. Kanders owns a company that manufactures and sells tear gas.
