Sean Carlson appears in the following:
MTA Prepares for Major Cuts if Federal Relief Aid Doesn't Come Soon
Friday, August 28, 2020
New York's transit system has weathered the Great Depression, the attacks of 9/11 and more, but the current global pandemic is having the most devastating effect of any disaster.
Murphy's Pandemic Math: Tax the Rich and Boost Services
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The New Jersey governor proposes a millionaires tax, baby bonds and borrowing as a way to recover from the economic crisis.
What To Expect As Museums Start to Reopen
Monday, August 24, 2020
Museums are permitted to re-open this week, but it won't quite be business as usual.
New York City Council Members Who Opposed Budget Got Less Funding For Their District
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
An analysis of discretionary funding found Council members who voted against the controversial budget received an average of seven times less funding.
Weekly Music Roundup: Dither, Popcaan, and Songhoy Blues
Monday, August 10, 2020
New Sounds
This week, experimental electric guitars by Dither, guitar rock from Mali by Songhoy Blues, Jamaican dancehall by Popcaan, and a reinvented British folk song from Bonny Light Horseman.
NYC Public Schools Prepare for Reopening During COVID
Monday, August 10, 2020
The nation's largest school system has a month to get its buildings and staff in place during a pandemic.
What's Next in Eviction Protections for NY Renters
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's executive order effectively blocking evictions expires at midnight.
Murphy Rolls Back Limits on Indoor Gatherings as NJ's Transmission Rate Increases
Monday, August 03, 2020
Gov. Murphy says the state is at a "very dangerous place," as the state's transmission rate has reached its highest level since April.
A Teetering 'Balanced' City Budget
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Two new independent reports from New York City budget watchdogs show that the city may not be saving as much as it thinks.
Tax Breaks for New Jersey Party Boss and Other Companies Under Investigation
Friday, July 10, 2020
A governor's task force reveals the 12 companies that received $578 million in tax breaks, all of which are now suspended pending further review.
Will The Supreme Court's Rulings Force Trump's Tax Returns To Be Made Public?
Thursday, July 09, 2020
The Supreme Court delivered a loss to President Trump and his quest to shield his tax returns. But don't expect the unveiling of the president's financial documents anytime soon.
Mayor De Blasio Unveils Plan To Partially Reopen Schools For Fall
Wednesday, July 08, 2020
The largest public school system in the country says things will not be back to normal for students and faculty in the fall.
Weekly Music Roundup: Hachalu Hundessa RIP, Monte, and Jorja Smith
Monday, July 06, 2020
New Sounds
Sample bird song from Colombia from Monte (aka Simón Mejía of Bomba Estéreo), music by the late Ethiopian singer Hachalu Hundessa, and BRIT Award-winning singer Jorja Smith.
What Phase Three Means for New York City
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Basketball courts will get their rims back, but indoor dining might have to wait.
Weekly Music Roundup: Public Enemy, Yemi Alade, and Phoebe Bridgers
Monday, June 22, 2020
New Sounds
Week of June 22: This week, new music from Beyoncé, Bob Dylan, and Public Enemy, and a stunning return from Phoebe Bridgers. Plus, Japanese-Colombian collaborators, Minyo Crusaders.
Two World Views On NYPD Behavior At Protests And the Deep Divide Between Them
Saturday, June 06, 2020
There's a huge chasm between how Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner Shea characterize police tactics at the protests, and how many New Yorkers experience them in the street.
Public Transit Still a Question as City Moves Toward Reopening
Friday, May 29, 2020
Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers could return to work as soon as next month. But one thing that hasn't been addressed yet is the question of HOW they'll get there.
Connecticut Reopens Some Businesses
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Restaurants began service customers outside. Retails shops, some malls, zooms and museums also opened.
How To Vote By Absentee Ballot in New York’s June 23rd Primary During Covid19
Monday, May 18, 2020
The New York City Board of Elections has started mailing 3.6 million absentee ballot applications to registered voters for next month's primary election.
Parts of New York State Reopen Today, Here's What That Means
Friday, May 15, 2020
Five upstate regions have met the threshold to begin a gradual reopening of non-essential businesses.
