Matthew Schuerman appears in the following:
Poverty in NYC Decreases Third Year in a Row, Census Says
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Poverty decreased and income increased in New York and New Jersey, according to the latest census figures.
The Race for New York Attorney General Heats Up
Thursday, September 06, 2018
The four Democrats running for New York attorney general are debating Thursday night live on WNYC AM and FM. Here's what you need to know about the race.
Four Weeks After Judge's Deadline, Numerous Migrant Children Remain in New York
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Not all legal service providers will tell WNYC how many young clients they're still representing to preserve confidentiality, but at least about 30 kids remain for various reasons.
A Grand Jury Investigation into Sex Abuse by New York Clergy Could Fall Short
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, a longtime advocate for sex abuse victims, says a grand jury investigation into clergy abuse could run into New York's restrictive statute of limitations.
Mayor Blasts Anti-Police Videos
Monday, August 20, 2018
One video showed a man measuring out marijuana on the hood of a police van.
New Proposal to Cut Building Emissions Finds Traction in City Council
Monday, August 20, 2018
A report aimed at decreasing carbon emissions from large buildings has the attention of the City Council, and interest from the de Blasio administration.
She Makes Her Living 5 Cents at a Time
Thursday, August 09, 2018
About 10,000 "canners" live and work in New York City. Here's the story of one of them who entered the profession reluctantly, but is now proud it has kept her working.
Cooling Centers Open (If You Can Find Them)
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
Last year, after a WNYC investigation, New York City officials promised to provide large signs to make locations more visible. But in East Harlem at least, they are nowhere to be seen.
New York's Iconic Water Towers, Now Infamous, Gain Scrutiny
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
In a new bill being introduced by City Council members, the towers used for storing drinking water would be subject to random inspections.
Lessons from New York's Largest Measles Outbreak in Decades
Thursday, August 02, 2018
Back in 2013, the decision some orthodox parents made to not vaccinate their kids led to a costly mini-epidemic.
New York Foster Agency That Took in Migrant Children Has History of Abuse Allegations Upstate
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Cayuga Centers has faced allegations of abuse and hundreds of reported runaway attempts at its upstate facilities. It now shelters 600 unaccompanied minors in New York City.
City Council Creates Office for Discrimination at TLC as Battle Over Uber Bills Heats Up
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
As the City Council is poised to vote on a series of bills that would be the first in the country to clamp down on ride hailing apps, the industry and unexpected allies are pushing back.
That Bridge Is Watching You
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Gov. Cuomo says facial recognition technology at bridges and tunnels is the next wave in anti-terrorist security. Civil libertarians disagree.
Court Watchers Hold 'Progressive' DAs Accountable
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
A New York City group wants prosecutors and judges to know "we're watching you."
City Data Shows Widespread Public Health Hazard in Cooling Towers
Monday, July 23, 2018
As a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease continues in Manhattan, a report detailing implementation of a law meant to fight it shows tens of thousands of violations
Review: 'Fire in Dreamland' Doesn't Ignite
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Despite being about a post-Sandy couple, Rinne Groff's Coney Island never feels like a real place, but only a glorious, dreamy moment in memory.
Review: In 'The Damned,' a Nightmare of Facism Aided by Greed
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Not even the audience escapes the feeling of guilt.
Landlord to Pay Tenants $25,000 Each After Harassment Allegations
Thursday, July 12, 2018
The Chinatown tenants who were forced out of their apartments six months ago expect to move back by Aug. 31, and get cash for their pain and suffering.
Mayor and Head of the City Transit System Meet ... Finally
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
After a New Yorker article revealed that Mayor de Blasio hadn't met with the president of New York City Transit, the two men spent 90 minutes together.
Democrats Try To Build A Case Against Trump Supreme Court Nominee
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Democrats say Trump's nominee puts health care and abortion protections and state gun control laws at risk.
