Andrea Bernstein

Andrea Bernstein appears in the following:

Port Authority Hid Records of Christie Appointee's Meetings With United

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

The Port Authority's deputy director held several meetings with United Airlines that are now at the center of a new federal probe. And the Port Authority tried to keep it a secret. 

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Bridgegate to Boarding Gate

Wednesday, September 09, 2015

WNYC's Andrea Bernstein talks about the resignation of three United Airlines executives during an investigation into former Port Authority chairman David Samson.

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TIMELINE: United Airlines and Its Courtship of Chris Christie

Wednesday, September 09, 2015

For years, United airlines courted Christie and his team with meals, a special flight route, and campaign contributions.  A definitive timeline.

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United Chief Out as U.S. Attorney Probes Port Authority Dealings

Tuesday, September 08, 2015

The CEO of United Airlines has resigned as the U.S. Attorney reviews whether a former Port Authority Chief received a free flight route in exchange for benefits for the airline. 

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Yes, New York Has a Winning Basketball Team, But Nobody Knows It

Tuesday, September 08, 2015

The New York Liberty are romping. They've got a 70% winning record, streaked to the fastest playoff berth in WNBA history, and tied their all-time record number of wins. But...

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Nightmarish Train Tunnel Delays. Whose Problem Is It?

Thursday, August 20, 2015

WNYC
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie takes a helicopter when tunnel traffic is bad. Most commuters don't have that option. Maybe Washington will help.

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GOP Debate Debrief

Friday, August 07, 2015

A debrief of last night's GOP debate, with an eye towards Donald Trump's performance.

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On Race, Not the Same Hillary Clinton

Tuesday, August 04, 2015

Voters are burning to discuss race, and a newly fluent Hillary Clinton is happy to oblige.

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Monday Morning Politics: News from the Campaign Trail

Monday, July 27, 2015

The Washington Post's David Weigel gives a round-up of national political news.

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Clinton Talks Tax Code & Income Inequality

Friday, July 24, 2015

Democratic candidate for president Hillary Clinton offered more details into her economic policy. 

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To Fight City Hall, Uber Plays to Race

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Uber and the de Blasio administration seemed to be nearing a compromise on capping Uber's growth. Then the app-based service released ads suggesting the cap would hurt non-white people.
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Clinton, in New York, Says Inequality "a Drag" on Economy

Monday, July 13, 2015

Choosing Nobel prize-winning progressive economist Joseph Stiglitz as her muse, Clinton called for raising the minimum wage, paid sick leave, and more early-childhood education.

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Cuomo Spent $690,538 in Legal Fees for the Birds (and an Oyster Bed)

Thursday, June 25, 2015

New York State took the federal government to court to use clean water funds for a new Tappan Zee bridge. It lost. 

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News Analysis: Port Authority Reform Bill to Bring Transparency and Accountability Is Introduced with Neither

Thursday, June 18, 2015

WNYC
To reform a scandal-tainted authority, a scandal-tainted government in Albany rushes a bill.

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Hillary Clinton Rallies on Roosevelt Island

Monday, June 15, 2015

A recap of the big speech and rally Hillary Clinton held on Roosevelt Island this past Saturday.

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Is Hillary Clinton A Real New Yorker?

Friday, June 12, 2015

This story was produced by member station WNYC.

At the southern tip of Roosevelt Island, you're almost at the geographical center of New York City.

The United Nations, the midtown skyline, Brooklyn and Queens can all be seen. But the bulk of the island consists of strangely well-ordered, ...

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Is Hillary Clinton a New Yorker?

Friday, June 12, 2015

WNYC
She had "chutzpah" when she ran for U.S. Senate here 15 years ago. But as New York's importance to her fades, New Yorkers want her more. Andrea Bernstein offers this analysis.

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'Fun Home' Writer Hopeful Tony Win Heralds New Era for Lesbian Theatre

Tuesday, June 09, 2015

The musical made Broadway history by becoming the first show to win a Tony with a lesbian central character.

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Cuomo's Six New Port Authority Appointees: All White, Male, Bankers and Real Estate Titans

Wednesday, June 03, 2015

WNYC
After promising to refocus the scandal-plagued agency on transportation, Cuomo appoints zero transportation experts to the board. 

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The $32 Ticket to World Trade Center is Based on Hidden Calculations

Friday, May 29, 2015

The Port Authority won't disclose its deal to run the new observation deck.

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