Matthew Schuerman appears in the following:
Legendary Contralto Marian Anderson's New York Roots
Tuesday, April 09, 2019
On the 80th Anniversary of her legendary concert, a look back at her career in New York City.
Brooklyn Hospital Turns Parking Lot Into Housing
Wednesday, April 03, 2019
"We have a cure for homelessness. It's called a home. It's 100 percent effective it has no side-effects."
NYC Is Paying for Thousands of Homeless Families to Move Out of the City
Monday, March 25, 2019
As part of its strategy to tackle homelessness, the de Blasio administration has paid 2,300 New Yorkers to move out of the city.
NJ Committees Just Say 'Yes' to Marijuana Legalization
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Bill would expunge criminal records for most possession and dealing cases, but still faces uncertain fate in full legislature.
NYCHA's Fixes Might Require Even More Money Than de Blasio Thinks
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
A new report suggests that New York City may have to spend even more money than previously thought to fix its public housing.
How an African American Neighborhood on Long Island Saved Itself
Monday, March 11, 2019
Horton Avenue used to be just about the only place in the Suffolk County town where black people could live. A simple traffic circle drove them out.
Newark Failed to Inspect Dozens of Kids' Apartments Thought to Have Lead
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
The city's health department investigated less than a third of the cases it was supposed to.
Abandoned Gun, Moldy Bread Pudding and 'Unrecognizable' Hamburgers Found in New Jersey Immigrant Lock-up
Friday, February 15, 2019
An inspector general's surprise visit to the Essex County Correctional Facility, which holds immigrants for $34 million a year, found a range of disgusting and dangerous problems.
Public Housing Residents See Improvements Already From Patton's Visit
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Housing authority staff reportedly spiffed up the first destination where the HUD regional administrator, Lynne Patton, will stay.
Amazon-NYC Rom-Com Takes Dramatic Plot Twist
Friday, February 08, 2019
The company seems to want New Yorkers to know that without a warmer welcome, they might bolt before they get here.
HUD Administrator Lynne Patton to Get First-Hand Look at Public Housing
Thursday, February 07, 2019
She'll spend a week with each of four families and feed information to the yet-to-be-appointed independent monitor.
Newark Mayor Objects To New York's Homeless Relocation Program
Wednesday, February 06, 2019
Baraka says moving the homeless into substandard apartments in Newark does nothing to break cycle of homelessness.
New York's Public Housing Faces Federal Takeover Threat
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
The de Blasio administration and the federal government need to reach an agreement by the end of Thursday on how to fix the city's crumbling public housing system.
For Uber & Lyft Drivers, Congestion Costs Money
Friday, January 25, 2019
As a driver for Lyft and Uber 43-year-old Percy Henderson navigates the city's congested streets nearly every day.
Investigators Find No Orgy, but Plenty of Misconduct at Housing Complex
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Two former Throggs Neck managers allegedly threatened their subordinates, organized drunken parties during work hours, and engaged in sexual relationships with staff members.
Shutdown Causes Confusion Among Landlords and Tenants Relying on Federal Rental Assistance
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
The federal shutdown is causing confusion and concern among landlords and tenants who depend on rental assistance.
1968: Fifty Years Later
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
In a series of interviews with participants, historians and modern-day counterparts, WNYC looks back at how historic moments in a pivotal year shaped our region.
De Blasio Takes (Some) Responsibility for Commissioner Confusion
Tuesday, December 04, 2018
The mayor says the leadership change at the city Office of Emergency Management "could have been handled better all around."
Bill Would Open New York's Streets to E-Bikes & E-Scooters
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
The legislation would legalize all types of electric bikes and electric scooters. Mayor de Blasio is skeptical.
New Bill Aims to Prevent Businesses from Going Cashless
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Council Member Ritchie Torres says it's a ploy to keep out people who don't have credit cards or smart phone apps.
