David Furst appears in the following:
WQXR's Artist Propulsion Lab Violist Jordan Bak on WNYC's Morning Edition
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Jordan Bak is a violist and one of the winners of WQXR's Artist Propulsion Lab.
Study: NY Children With COVID-19 Recorded Higher Than Normal Kidney Injuries
Monday, March 15, 2021
A new report from Northwell Health, the state’s largest health system, spots a worrying complication for kids with COVID-19. Here’s what parents need to know.
The New York Variant Is More Infectious. Can The COVID-19 Vaccines Stop It?
Thursday, March 11, 2021
The city's vaccination campaign is locked in a race against the coronavirus variants, so what does that mean for reopening?
An Interview with Brandon Patrick George
Monday, March 08, 2021
WQXR Chief Content Officer Ed Yim sits down with flutist Brandon Patrick George to talk musicians, the pandemic, and the new Artist Propulsion Lab.
Week Ahead: March 8, 2021
Monday, March 08, 2021
This week: Gov. Cuomo says it's business as usual for him, but is it? Also: COVID's impact on Latino men in NJ, the anniversary of the Broadway shutdown, and it's time to spring ahead.
WQXR's Artist Propulsion Lab: Supporting NYC Musicians
Tuesday, March 02, 2021
WQXR's Chief Content Officer Ed Yim and flutist Brandon Patrick George talk about musicians, the pandemic, and the new Artist Propulsion Lab.
The First Month Of New York’s Pandemic, Revisited
Monday, March 01, 2021
One year into New York's COVID-19 pandemic, we take a look back at what happened in March 2020.
Week Ahead: March 1, 2021
Monday, March 01, 2021
In this week's look ahead: Governor Cuomo is under investigation, New Jersey's recreational cannabis market is getting off the ground, and New York reaches a coronavirus milestone.
Pandemic Mortgage Defaults Have Nearly Reached Great Recession Levels
Monday, March 01, 2021
"Even with a forbearance, it may be difficult for them to meet their other financial obligations."
The House Party Continues at the Apollo, Three Decades Out
Friday, February 26, 2021
"Sometimes I'll just be amazed at how NOT scared we were." Christopher 'Kid' Reid talks "House Party," 31 years after it premiered.
31 Years After "House Party," One Of Its Stars Reflects On The Cult Classic
Friday, February 26, 2021
The Apollo Theater is celebrating the film with online performances and conversations.
Week Ahead: February 22, 2021
Monday, February 22, 2021
In this week's look ahead: fans can come back to New York sports arenas, there's a special election in Queens, and the NYC subway now runs 22 hours a day.
What Researchers Now Know About COVID-19's Origins, One Year After The Pandemic Started In New York
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
A research mission conducted by the World Health Organization and China has released its first findings about how the virus originated, but questions remain.
SUNY Chancellor On Higher Ed Challenges During the Pandemic
Friday, February 12, 2021
Chancellor Jim Malatras, Ph.D., speaks about the return to campus with new COVID protocols, a sharp dip in applications, and new incentives to reimagine higher education.
Second Special Election May Pose First Real Test Of Ranked Choice Voting
Friday, February 12, 2021
The City Council race to represent Far Rockaway and a part of southeastern Queens has attracted a wide array of candidates who are facing voters on a entirely new ballot.
New Jersey Voted to Legalize Weed. Why Are People Still Getting Arrested?
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Legislation that would decriminalize marijuana and establish the regulatory structure for the state's marketplace remains unsigned by Gov. Phil Murphy.
How A National Insurance Agency And Political Insiders Work New Jersey’s Money Game
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
A multi-billion dollar national insurance company may have secured government contracts worth millions of dollars by exploiting a loophole in New Jersey’s pay-to-play rules.
How 2021 Mayoral Candidates Talk About Housing Issues
Tuesday, February 09, 2021
What's considered affordable and how to provide housing for more New Yorkers are two questions facing the candidates seeking to be the next mayor of New York City.
What New York Needs To Fill Its COVID-19 Vaccine Gaps
Monday, February 08, 2021
More New Yorkers are now eligible. So what should people expect with the expansion? Also: a simple tip for addressing vaccine hesitancy.
Week Ahead: February 8, 2021
Monday, February 08, 2021
In this week's look ahead: how the pandemic has impacted everything from college applications to cockroaches. And: limited indoor dining resumes in NYC on Valentine's Day.