Matthew Schuerman appears in the following:
Two Groups Founded After Newtown Massacre Promise 'Never Again'
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
The groups started as one, but split off to pursue very different strategies.
After Newtown, Anti-Gun Measures Rise and Crime Rates Fall
Monday, December 11, 2017
Both New York and Connecticut enacted tough gun laws after the Sandy Hook massacre. Here's a look at how effective they've been.
De Blasio Promotes More Women in Cabinet
Thursday, November 30, 2017
As sexual harassment takes the headlines, a mayor sends a message that a woman's place is in the cabinet.
Want to Become a U.S. Citizen? Prepare to Wait Longer
Monday, November 27, 2017
More people are applying to be naturalized, at least in part due to President Trump's policies, which in turn means it's taking longer to complete the process.
City's Lead Poisoning Numbers Don't Tell the Whole Story
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
New York City Housing Authority officials say very few children in public housing have elevated levels of lead in their blood. But they're using an outdated standard.
City's Lead Poisoning Numbers in Public Housing May be Misleading
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
While NYCHA now says fewer than two dozen children were harmed when the agency stopped inspecting apartments for lead, the original number was much higher.
House Passes Tax Bill Over Objections of New York and New Jersey Republicans
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Local Republicans tried to stop the train. They got run over.
MTA Tries to be More Human, But Maybe Just Adds to the Noise
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
The MTA is trying to strike a conversational tone with riders through its onboard announcements. A former conductor remains skeptical.
After Sandy, Companies Profit from Flood Insurance Do-over
Wednesday, November 08, 2017
WSHU
Nearly half of the money FEMA spent to rectify mistakes made by private flood insurance companies went not to homeowners, but to contractors.
There's Always 2037
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
For the fourth consecutive time, New Yorkers declined to hold a convention to overhaul the state constitution and reform Albany.
FEMA’s Broken Promise to Sandy Victims
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
WSHU
The federal agency promised to make things right after thousands were shortchanged by flood insurance companies. But that didn’t happen.
New York Voters, Remember to Turn Over Your Ballot!
Monday, November 06, 2017
Three referendum questions will appear on Tuesday's ballots in New York, but on the reverse side. One could lead to changes in the state constitution.
De Blasio's Big Lesson: Transparency Matters
Friday, November 03, 2017
Gotham Gazette's Ben Max reviews the mayor's challenged history on letting the sunshine in.
DNAinfo and Gothamist Shut Down After Employees Join Union
Friday, November 03, 2017
The popular news sites gave readers pride and insight into their own communities.
De Blasio’s New York: Still Unequal, But Arguably More Affordable
Friday, November 03, 2017
By some commonly used statistical measures, Mayor de Blasio has failed to fix the city's income inequality problem. But rent freezes and pre-k add up, if not in the ways you might think.
Analyzing Housing After Four Years of Mayor de Blasio
Monday, October 30, 2017
As the elections near, WNYC takes a look at the mayor's record in partnership with City Limits and Gotham Gazette.
Testifying Against Union Chief, Witness Spills Beans About the Mayor
Friday, October 27, 2017
A businessman involved in kick-back scheme says donations to Bill de Blasio's campaign got him access and solved problems.
Thanks to Sandy, Wild Turkeys Roam Where Bungalows Once Stood
Friday, October 27, 2017
Ocean Breeze, Staten Island, is a shadow of the neighborhood it once was.
Is the Circus Dead? Big Apple Circus Says No
Friday, October 27, 2017
Grandma the clown, Nik Wallenda and other international stars join the circus's 40th anniversary season.
Sandy Took Her Home but Gave Her Some Perspective
Friday, October 27, 2017
Cherell Manuel stayed for more than a year in hotels after Sandy. Her new home isn't perfect, but it's a home.