Julianne Welby

Senior Editor, NYC Recovery/Education/Transit, WNYC News

Julianne Welby appears in the following:

Council Members: Don't Equate West Indian Day Parade With Violence

Tuesday, September 08, 2015

WNYC
They say linking assaults to specific events can be problematic.

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Newark Mayor Gives Free School Supplies, Lunch to Kids at Housing Projects

Monday, September 07, 2015

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka handed out about 3,000 book bags filled with school supplies to students at housing projects and houses of worship, as part of his Back To School Bus Tour.
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Report Finds More Complaints Against Police are Substantiated

Monday, September 07, 2015

The Civilian Complaint Review Board says that's largely due to video that helps back up complaints.

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De Blasio Visits a Homeless Encampment

Wednesday, September 02, 2015

The mayor made the unannounced visit to a homeless encampment in the Bronx Wednesday, a day after acknowledging the city is seeing an increase in street homelessness.

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Drivers in New Jersey Fall for Low Gas Prices

Sunday, August 30, 2015

With the price under $2 a gallon at some pumps, it may be time for a road trip in the Garden State.

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New Jersey Lawmakers to Hear From Amtrak Exec on Tunnel Woes

Monday, August 10, 2015

Amtrak's vice president for Northeast corridor infrastructure investment is expected to talk about what's being done to push along a project to build a new rail tunnel under the Hudson.

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De Blasio's Criticism of Dominican Republic Gets Him Booed at Parade

Sunday, August 09, 2015

WNYC
During their annual parade, some Dominicans said the mayor should 'mind his own business' when it comes to the Dominican Republic's policy on Haitian immigrants.

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Cuomo Cites 'Good Progress' on Legionnaires' Testing

Sunday, August 09, 2015

WNYC
As inspections of cooling towers continue in the Bronx, both Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration are backing reforms to test for Legionnaires' disease.

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Controlling Outbreaks of Legionnaire's Disease

Monday, August 03, 2015

The bacteria that causes Legionnaire's diseases is well-researched, so why do outbreaks keep happening?

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Don't Blame Amtrak

Monday, July 27, 2015

One of the creators of New Jersey Transit says the system shouldn't put it's power problems at Amtrak's door.

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Bronx Church, in Latest Round of Closures, Holds Final Mass

Monday, July 27, 2015

Our Lady of Grace Church, which was open for 91 years, was one of seven closures announced by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York in May.

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Verizon, Workers Ready Strike Plans

Sunday, July 26, 2015

The multi-billion dollar telecom giant may face a strike from nearly 40,000 workers across nine states — including New York and New Jersey — as soon as this weekend.

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The Uber Effect Has Yellow Cabs 'in a State of Panic'

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Ride hail apps like Uber and Lyft are hitting traditional yellow cabs right where it hurts: in the medallions. 

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The New Momentum Behind the Push for Higher Wages

Thursday, July 23, 2015

A New York State wage board has recommended the state's fast food workers be paid a minimum of $15 an hour.

The increase is expected to be phased in over three years in the city, and six years in the rest of the state — if officials approve it.

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Doctorow's Roots in New York Ran Deep

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

The novelist was born in the Bronx, and went on to teach at New York University.

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Analysis: Trump's Style Wins Early Support

Monday, July 20, 2015

Trump's continued success will rely on what Republican voters think about his views on other issues.

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The Fight Between City Hall And Uber

Sunday, July 19, 2015

The on-demand taxi app is fighting a proposed cap on its growth backed by Mayor de Blasio and several City Council members — and race has entered the debate.

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Will Pope Francis Motorcade through the Streets of NYC?

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Cardinal Dolan says the archdiocese is trying to nail down security arrangements to make it happen during the Pope's visit September 24 and 25.

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Courtesy, Professionalism, Respect: A Year of Debating the Meaning of 'Public Safety'

Friday, July 17, 2015

Under "broken windows" policing of petty crimes, many minorities feel targeted and vulnerable. Others say police have a difficult job and are largely sensitive to community needs.

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Christie Returns to Camden, His National Model for Criminal Justice Reform

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Christie visit to 'America's most dangerous city' for a policy speech on crime was his first as a presidential candidate.

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