Alec Hamilton

Senior Producer, WNYC News

Alec Hamilton appears in the following:

Venezuelans Flock To New York to Cast Their Vote

Sunday, October 07, 2012

A chilly rain didn't stop hundreds of Venezuelans from gathering to vote in their country's presidential election.

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Presidential Debates, the Investigation into the Embassy Attack, and the Death of a Publishing Giant

Monday, October 01, 2012

In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about what to expect during Wednesday's first presidential ...

A Wild Week on the Campaign Trail as World Leaders Meet in New York

Monday, September 24, 2012

In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the presidential campaigns and the UN General Assembl...

A Flock of Sheep Descend on Bryant Park to Kick Off ‘Wool Week’

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Bryant Park, in midtown Manhattan, is set to welcome a new sort of visitor this week: Thirty sheep will be making their home in the park in a 40-foot-by-40-foot, plexiglass-enclosed area where they will be able to roam and munch on the grass.

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With the Help of Others, Team Israel Plays Ball

Thursday, September 20, 2012

The World Baseball Classic is underway in Jupiter, Florida.  It's the third time since 2005 that the international baseball tournament has taken place. And while some countries such as the U.S. and Japan are known for their skill on the diamond, another country is also making its way through the tournament with the help of a New Yorker.

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City to Take Bids on Ball Court, Dog Run Sponsorship

Monday, September 10, 2012

Corporate sponsorship could soon become a reality as the city’s parks department this week solicits bids from companies angling to sponsor one of the city’s 631 basketball courts or one of its 55 dog runs

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Soho Street Vendors to Sue NYPD, City Over Seizure of Goods

Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Street vendors will file suit against the NYPD and the city on Wednesday for what they say is illegal seizure of property following a crackdown in Soho last Spring.

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Union Jobs in Private Sector Fall in New York City

Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Though the number of jobs in New York City has rebounded to pre-recession levels, the number of union jobs in the city has declined, according to a new report by CUNY.

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The Eye of the Convention Storm and The Israeli Nuclear Threat

Monday, September 03, 2012

In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about what happened at last week's Republican National Conv...

Storm Preparations at the RNC and Memories of the First Man on the Moon

Monday, August 27, 2012

In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about what Tropical Storm Isaac means for the Republi...

Presidential Campaigning and the Threat of an Attack on Iran

Monday, August 20, 2012

In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the U.S. presidential campaigns, and the threat...

Rising Water Temperatures in Long Island Sound Brings a Change in Fish

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Water temperatures are rising in the Long Island Sound, and bringing a change in the fish population, a new report finds.

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Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's VP Running Mate

Monday, August 13, 2012

In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the selection of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's run...

Former Gov. Spitzer Says City Should Pressure Gun Sellers through Purchasing Power

Friday, August 10, 2012

While Mayor Michael Bloomberg has stepped up calls for greater gun control in the wake of the recent massacres in Wisconsin and Colorado, former Governor Eliot Spitzer says the mayor is overlooking a powerful tool at his disposal — the city's buying power.

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Suspect Identified in Twitter Threat

Thursday, August 09, 2012

The New York Police Department confirmed they have identified the Twitter user who allegedly sent out a threat to commit a mass-shooting at a Broadway show.

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Global Developments, Domestic Employment Numbers, and the Taxes of Presidential Candidates

Monday, August 06, 2012

In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about the situation in Syria, the U.S. economy, and the con...

Want a Front Row Seat to the Mars Landing? Try Times Square

Sunday, August 05, 2012

New Yorkers who want to witness the  historic landing Sunday of the Mars Planetary Rover Curiosity can do so from Times Square.

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Israel and the Economy in the Presidential Campaign

Monday, July 30, 2012

In this week's Washington Report, David Sanger, chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, talks to Kerry Nolan about Mitt Romney's trip to Israel and the role of the...

Baked Apple: Fruit Vendors Struggle With Summer Heat

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Fruit vendors at green market carts around the city say they have been struggling to keep themselves cool and produce fresh in the stifling summer heat.

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Trans Fat Ban Has Made Fast Food in NY Healthier: Study

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

The city's ban on trans fats in fast food is making a difference in New Yorkers' diet, a Department of Health study published Tuesday shows.

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