Stephen Nessen appears in the following:
Episode 9: Where Are We Now?
Thursday, November 10, 2016
WNYC and The Nation take the temperature of a country soon to be under the leadership of Donald J. Trump.
Cheer and Loathing in Times Square: New Yorkers React to Trump Win
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
In the center of a blue city, some argued, some cheered and some nearly vomited in reaction to the election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president.
Is Public Housing Prepared for the Next Sandy?
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
When Sandy hit four years ago, it exposed how susceptible public housing was to coastal storms. Now, NYCHA is starting to spend its $3 billion FEMA grant on upgrades.
NJ Transit, Facing Critical Challenges, Taps Insider to Lead Agency
Thursday, October 13, 2016
After not meeting publicly for four months, the board of NJ Transit finally convened — and appointed an agency veteran to try to turn the ship around.
MTA Pulls Subway Ad Featuring Woman's Head in Plastic Bag
Friday, October 07, 2016
No surprise, this ad is raising hackles.
A Week After Hoboken Train Crash, Commuters Vent
Thursday, October 06, 2016
Sucks. Stinks. Miserable. Those are just a few reactions from NJ Transit commuters.
Haitians in Brooklyn Anxiously Follow Hurricane Matthew's Path
Tuesday, October 04, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew wreaks havoc in Haiti, ex-pats in Brooklyn try reaching family and friends on the island.
Commuter Train Crash Injures More Than 100 In Hoboken, N.J.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
A commuter train crashed at the Hoboken station in New Jersey on Thursday just across the Hudson River from Manhattan.
New Jersey Train Crash Kills at Least One, Leaves 100 Wounded
Thursday, September 29, 2016
A devastating train accident took place during the morning rush hour commute in the city of Hoboken, New Jersey on Thursday.
Ahead of Debate, Understanding Change on Long Island
Monday, September 26, 2016
Long Island, the sprawling suburb of nearly 8 million people, is undergoing significant demographic changes that have many residents on edge.
Businesses on 23rd Street Hurting After Bomb Blast
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Traffic is flowing and many businesses are open for the first time since Saturday night's explosion in Chelsea, but many are suffering from 3 days without customers.
Police Commissioner Bratton Retires to Hum of Bagpipes
Friday, September 16, 2016
Bill Bratton retired from public service today following a three-year stint as New York Police Commissioner, his second time serving as NYPD head.
Music, Spies And Exact Change: The Strange History Of Electronic Tolls
Thursday, September 15, 2016
The surprising history of electronic toll collection can be traced back to the theremin and a Russian spy program. It's still in use, even as tollbooths are being eliminated.
Do Young People Care About Trump and Clinton's Age?
Monday, September 12, 2016
If Clinton wins the election at age 69, she'll be eight months younger than Ronald Reagan when he was elected. Donald Trump will be 70. Does anyone care?
How Skyscrapers Have Changed Since September 11th
Monday, September 12, 2016
When two planes crashed into the Twin Towers, architects knew skyscraper design would never be the same.
Bouncing Back in the Catskills, 5 Years After Irene
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Towns like Margaretville and Phoenicia were devastated by Irene but have rebounded well.
A Centennial Birthday Dash Around New York's National Park Sites
Thursday, August 25, 2016
The National Park Service turns 100 today. WNYC's Stephen Nessen reports from NPS sites all over the city throughout the morning.
25 Years After Riots, Community Relationships in Crown Heights Are Complicated
Friday, August 19, 2016
A community rocked by violent riots now grapples with a wave of gentrification.
At Funeral Service for Murdered Imam, Calls for NYPD Protection
Monday, August 15, 2016
Many attending held signs reading "We Want Justice" and "Stop Hate Crimes."
It's So Hot...Cockroaches Are Flying
Friday, August 12, 2016
Thanks to high temperatures, one of the city's most loathsome creatures has become even more loathsome.
