The Dangers of Heat Waves for New York's Communities of Color

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 28, 2020

Sonal Jessel, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s policy & advocacy coordinator focusing on extreme heat issues in New York City, talks about how low-income and Black New Yorkers are more likely to die in heat waves than their white neighbors. 

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

Dem socialists win big in NYC, but can their message play outside the five boroughs?

The election showed the DSA is playing in parts of the city where the party has previously fallen short.
Gothamist |

Feds indict former Mayor Adams adviser Frank Carone in migrant housing bribery scheme

One of former Mayor Eric Adams' oldest and closest allies was arrested Wednesday on federal corruption charges, joining a growing roster of Adams aides facing prosecution.
Gothamist |

Taking Out NYC's Trash, One Block at a Time

All Of It with Alison Stewart |

Inside the Trump White House

Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan talk about their new book and the inner workings of the Trump White House.
The Brian Lehrer Show |
YOU ARE ONLINE