Michael Hill appears in the following:
New York's Eviction Moratorium Has Expired. Here's What That Means For Tenants.
Monday, August 30, 2021
New York lawmakers are expected to hold a special session to craft a replacement, but that leaves renters in a precarious position.
Up to 800,000 New York City Residents Could Lose Federal Unemployment Pandemic Benefits in September
Friday, August 27, 2021
A new analysis finds up to 800,000 New York City residents will lose their extended, federal unemployment benefits when the pandemic relief program expires on September 6th.
Mask And Vaccine Mandates Are Legal -- And You Should Expect More Of Them
Thursday, August 26, 2021
New York Governor Kathy Hochul says fighting the Delta variant is a priority, but there are legal limits to what she can mandate. So what powers does the state have?
Challenges Facing Gov. Kathy Hochul As She Takes Over
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Hochul is one of nine woman governors in the country.
Kathy Hochul Becomes New York's First Female Governor
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Hochul was sworn in early Tuesday morning.
Embattled Governor Has Evaded Impeachment, But There are Still More Shoes Left To Drop
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Cuomo faces a federal probe, another attorney general investigation, multiple criminal investigations and the threat of civil lawsuits.
Free Health Insurance Available for Many Who've Been Unemployed - NJ Edition
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
A recent act of Congress means that New Jerseyans who were eligible for unemployment this year may also be eligible for free health insurance coverage.
Free Health Insurance Available for Many Who've Been Unemployed - NY Edition
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
A recent act of Congress means that New Yorkers who were eligible for unemployment this year may also be eligible for free health insurance coverage.
UN Climate Report Says There’s Still Time To Stop Worst Disasters—What NY, NJ Need To Prioritize
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
The report says recent progress has slowed the release of carbon, and immediate measures could waylay the worst of future droughts, heat waves and rain-soaked floods.
NJ Was The 1st To Let Foreign Doctors Help During COVID. But It Only Licenced 35 Of Them.
Friday, July 30, 2021
The state’s Division of Consumer Affairs said about 1,100 people applied but few met the requirements.
Hot Vax Summer Turns Into Delta Anxiety Summer
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Many vaccinated people thought the days of masking and social distancing were behind them. But with the rise in COVID cases, that seems less likely.
A Month After The Primary, Questions Remain
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
It's been a little more than a month since New York City's primary election, but there are still a lot of questions about what voters experienced while casting their ballot.
NYC's Asian American Classical Community Meets Hate with Music
Monday, July 26, 2021
With live performances slowly returning, we're checking in with different corners of New York City's music scene to see how musicians have weathered the pandemic.
Ranked Choice Voting Debate Continues As Board Prepares For Manual Recounts In Two Races
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
WNYC's Michael Hill and Brigid Bergin discuss the latest in the debate over ranked-choice voting.
NJ Supreme Court Considers Overturns Murder Conviction Due To Implicit Bias
Monday, July 19, 2021
The state's highest court ordered a retrial in the first-degree murder case.
NY AG Interview With Cuomo Could Signal An Ending Investigation
Monday, July 19, 2021
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's troubles don't end after his meeting with investigators over the weekend.
The COVID Data That New York State Makes Hard To Find -- Or Won't Release
Friday, July 16, 2021
This week, the Associated Press reported that New York's COVID-19 death tally is lower than the federal government’s count. That's just the tip of the iceberg.
How Parents Can Prepare For The Delta Variant
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Because COVID-19 vaccines remain unavailable for anyone under 12, many parents are in the awkward position of being protected against the virus while their kids are not.
NYC's Cumbia Scene Looks Forward
Friday, July 02, 2021
As New York gets started on what looks to be a summer of live performances, we're checking in with different corners of the city's music scene.
2020: Defund the NYPD. 2021: Increase Their Budget.
Friday, July 02, 2021
Last year, advocates pushed to reallocate money from police departments into social services. This year, the City Council increased the NYPD's budget by $200 million. What changed?
