Michael Hill

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Michael Hill appears in the following:

Examining the NYPD response to Friday's chaotic crowd at Union Square

Monday, August 07, 2023

A chaotic incident in Manhattan raises questions about how NYPD officers respond to large crowds.

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Newark's Mayor on the planned merger of two New Jersey teaching schools

Friday, July 28, 2023

A plan to merge New Jersey Medical School in Newark and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick is moving forward.

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In NJ schools, teachers often don't reflect the diversity of their students

Friday, July 28, 2023

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Across New Jersey, many districts are facing a question: How to better integrate schools that are segregated when many towns and neighborhoods are still segregated?

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New York City Is Short on Lifeguards and Places to Swim

Friday, July 28, 2023

A lifeguard shortage, combined with a lack of functioning public pools, has decreased the availability of a place to swim, and made for long lines and crowded lanes.

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Plan to merge Rutgers' medical schools met with fierce opposition

Monday, July 10, 2023

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Several lawmakers, local leaders and faculty members are rallying against a plan to merge Rutgers' medical schools in New Brunswick and Newark.

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What To Do About Street Harassment

Friday, June 30, 2023

Experts share tips on what to do if you witness street harassment.

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Bill that could reduce New York City speed limits falls for a second time

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

This is the second time the bill has gotten this close, only to expire in the Assembly.

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How NJ legislative leaders hope to cut seniors' property taxes in half

Thursday, June 15, 2023

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A bill championed by New Jersey's legislative leaders would cut seniors' property taxes in half. But Gov. Phil Murphy opposes it — and without a deal, a state shutdown could be looming.

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A federal judge has opened the door for a possible federal takeover of Rikers Island jails

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

A federal judge has opened the door for a possible federal takeover of Rikers Island jails. Morning Edition host Michael Hill WNYC spoke to public safety reporter Matt Katz about it. 

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New Jersey needs an AI czar, legislator says. How it could shape artificial intelligence use in government.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

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Sen. Troy Singleton says he's interested in protecting civil rights, keeping use of AI transparent and making government more efficient for everyone.

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Federal monitor concerned about lack of information about Rikers dangers, deaths

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

A series of disturbing recent incidents at Rikers Island is the focus of a federal court hearing.

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Policing expert says NYPD commissioner's abrupt departure may speak to frustrations of the role

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

"There was a lot of contention amongst her, Mayor Adams, and Deputy Mayor Banks."

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Wildfire smoke is filling the skies. How do you explain what's happening to kids?

Thursday, June 08, 2023

Wildfire smoke from Canada continues to waft down to the East Coast. With many young New Yorkers at home for the day — how do you explain what's happening to kids? 

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The COVID federal public health emergency is over. So now what?

Thursday, May 11, 2023

The federal public health emergency tied to COVID-19 has finally ended. So what does that mean for New York City?

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Journalists discuss rarely heard police interview tapes

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Journalists speak to Morning Edition about the rare recordings they got of internal interviews with police officers being investigated in the police shooting case of Kawaski Trawick. 

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Why bacon, egg and cheese prices have doubled and more convos in Bronx bodegas

Thursday, May 11, 2023

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In a new health community survey, we asked bodega owners and customers about food costs, the mental toll of crime and their views on weed legalization.

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Newark officials look to combat violence with community care

Monday, May 01, 2023

Newark officials say their police department has turned a corner since 2016. Now a new strategic plan has community groups working in collaboration with police. 

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EXTRA: A Rap Battle To Close Out Poetry Month

Friday, April 28, 2023

Michael Hill and Brian Lehrer throw down.

EXTRA: Brian and Michael Read Poetry

Thursday, April 27, 2023

A moment for listeners' poems during the newscast

National Poetry Month 2023: A.B. Spellman

Thursday, April 27, 2023

WNYC's Morning Edition welcomes the poet, civil servant and music critic A.B. Spellman to finish off National Poetry Month Celebrations. 

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