Beth Fertig appears in the following:
Politics or Theater?
Friday, January 30, 2009
Bloomberg says he's confident the city will get Medicaid reimbursements from the federal stimulus package.
Bloomberg on Wall Street's Bonuses
Friday, January 30, 2009
President Obama may be swift to condemn excessive greed on Wall Street, but don't expect a similar tone from Mayor Bloomberg.
Hearing on Mayoral Control Spans 7 Hours
Friday, January 30, 2009
A public hearing on whether city schools should continue to be run by the mayor lasted almost eight hours in Queens yesterday.
Chancellor Hopes Feds Can Save NYC Schools
Friday, January 30, 2009
Schools Chancellor Joel Klein says he's optimistic the federal stimulus will be able to avert any layoffs in the public schools.
Liyana
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Political oppression, violence, hyper-inflation, plus a recent cholera epidemic have devastated the southern African nation of Zimbabwe.
Liyana's Music from Zimbabwe
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The band members met in a music class at a school in Southern Zimbabwe, the only boarding school in the country for primary and secondary students with disabilities.
Disabled Musicians from Zimbabwe Tour the US
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Political oppression, violence, hyper-inflation, plus a recent cholera epidemic have devastated the southern African nation of Zimbabwe.
Making School Meals Healthier
Monday, January 26, 2009
Governor Paterson’s plans to tax sugary soft drinks and outlaw trans fats are the latest in a series of anti-obesity measures.
Economic Meltdown Hits Schools
Friday, January 23, 2009
The economy is leading many city parents to take a closer look at their local public schools.
Reactions from Washington, New York and Online
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
WNYC culture reporter Siddhartha Mitter and Evening Music host Terrance McKnight talk about the cultural significance of the inauguration live from the National Mall in Washington.
Reactions from NYC and Paris
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
We check in with WNYC's Beth Fertig and Bob Hennelly, as well as Sophie Pedder, Paris Bureau Chief for The Economist.
Inauguration Day
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
The Brian Lehrer Show’s special coverage of the presidential inauguration.
All Eyes on Inauguration in Harlem
Monday, January 19, 2009
More than 5,000 people are expected to fill the Harlem Armory for an inauguration watch party tomorrow.
Harlem School Hosts Inaugural Watch
Sunday, January 18, 2009
More than 5,000 people are expected to fill the Harlem Armory for an inauguration watch party tomorrow.
New Diploma Considered for Special Ed Students
Thursday, January 15, 2009
New York State is considering a new type of diploma for special education students who aren't able to earn a regular one.
Costs Soar to Send Students with Disabilities to Private Schools
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
The cost of sending students with disabilities to private schools soared by more than 50 percent in the last school year - to almost $89 million.
City and State Closer to Agreement on Child Care Providers
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
New York State and New York City appear to be closer to a deal that would continue funding child care providers who work from their homes.
Special Ed Spending
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
New York City spent $89 million sending students with disabilities to private schools during the 2007-2008 school year.
Non-profits Take Hit in Madoff Fallout
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Bernard Madoff's alleged Ponzi scheme is hitting New York non-profits that serve many causes - including criminal justice work.
Mayor: Wait and See About Party Affiliation
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Mayor Bloomberg insists he hasn't decided what party line he'll run on, even as he's hired a top Democratic consultant to help him win a third term in office.
