Karen Yi appears in the following:
New Jersey Primary Preview
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Nancy Solomon and Karen Yi weigh in on the progressives vying for contested seats during New Jersey's congressional primaries.
Immigrant Warehouse Workers Are Crammed In Vans Despite Virus Danger
Friday, June 26, 2020
The ride to work puts some temporary workers in danger of contracting Coronavirus.
Undocumented Workers Contributed $1.2 Billion To Unemployment Funds, Report Says
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Undocumented workers have contributed $1.2 billion toward unemployment insurance, according to a new report by New Jersey Policy Perspective.
NJ Temp Agencies Are Cramming Workers Into Vans During Pandemic
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Riding in stuffed vans is a known nightmare for temp workers who fuel much of the warehouse labor in NJ. But this week WNYC observed that practice continues, in spite of the pandemic.
NYPD Violently Ended Protests. In NJ's Two Largest Cities, They Ended Peacefully.
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
The scenes from New Jersey's protests have been strikingly different from the violent clashes between police and protesters in New York.
Newark To Pilot Universal Income Program
Friday, June 05, 2020
Mayor Ras Baraka says his plan to provide cash to all Newark residents is more important now than ever.
Police Crack Down on Protests as Curfew Begins
Friday, June 05, 2020
Lately, the protests have been following the same pattern: before NYC's curfew goes into effect, demonstrations are calm. After 8 pm, police become aggressive, and protesters get hurt.
NYPD Violently Confronts Brooklyn Protesters After Curfew
Thursday, June 04, 2020
Hundreds again defied the 8 pm curfew Wednesday as skirmishes erupted between police and protesters, leading to dozens of arrests.
NJ Will Have To Shut Down Part Of Economy Again To Keep Infections Down, Expert Warns
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
Health experts agree: a second wave of infections is coming. What's important is the size of the second wave's peak.
Hundreds Shut Down FDR In Fifth Day of Protests
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
Protesters took over the FDR as they made their way through Manhattan to protest police brutality.
What to Expect at New York and New Jersey Beaches for Memorial Weekend
Friday, May 22, 2020
It's no surprise that beach season will look totally different this year. And it's not too surprising that elected leaders couldn't agree on how different it should be.
NJ Girl Lives After Blood Clot Linked To COVID-19 Stops Her Heart
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
A 12-year-old girl likely had a delayed reaction to COVID-19 when a blood clot formed in her leg and moved to her lung, stopping her heart.
Crowds Flock To Jersey Shore As Towns Ready For Memorial Day Weekend
Monday, May 18, 2020
More beaches along the Jersey Shore reopened this weekend and people wasted no time flocking outside.
New Jersey To Hold July 7th Primary Election Mostly By Mail
Friday, May 15, 2020
New Jersey will hold its July 7th primary election mostly through vote-by-mail with limited in-person voting.
NJ Beaches Reopening for Memorial Day Weekend
Thursday, May 14, 2020
New Jersey beaches will be open in time for Memorial Day — but with some restrictions.
NJ Takes Next Steps Towards Reopening
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Gov. Phil Murphy says nonessential businesses will be allowed to reopen for curbside pickup starting next week, and nonessential construction projects can restart statewide.
Murphy's Testing Plan Will Prioritize Hardest-Hit Communities
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wants to prioritize COVID-19 testing in vulnerable communities like Newark, Paterson and Camden.
NJ Mandating Universal Testing Of Nursing Home Residents, Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in New Jersey will be providing universal testing for residents and staff.
Jersey Shore Towns Waiting For State Cues As They Reopen For Summer
Monday, May 11, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep through the state, many of the towns that dot the New Jersey coastline are preparing for what's sure to be a most unusual summer.
NJ's Hospitalization Rate Is Declining But South Still Feels Patient Surge
Friday, May 08, 2020
While hospitalization rates in North Jersey are coming down, some hospitals in the southern part of the state say they are still seeing a steady increase in patients.
