Sean Carlson appears in the following:
NYPD routinely ignores parking permit abuse, NYC watchdog finds
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
City investigators fault the department’s lax enforcement of parking permits given to municipal workers for official business.
NYC Finance Chair Justin Brannan speaks with WNYC's Sean Carlson about the City Council's budget response
Monday, April 01, 2024
City Council leaders presented their formal response to the mayor’s preliminary budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 on Monday.
Weekly Music Roundup: Beyoncé, Camila Cabello, and Ceu
Monday, April 01, 2024
New Sounds
This week, Beyoncé’s “country album” drops; John Cale unveils a new single; and Camilo Cabello leaves “Havana” behind. Also new songs by Ceu and Arab Strap.
New York Professional Women's Hockey League looks to grow its brand
Friday, March 29, 2024
New York's Professional Women's Hockey League turnout hasn't been as large as other states.
MTA gives final approval for congestion pricing in NYC
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The MTA board gave its final sign-off for the program to toll motorists who drive south of 60th Street, realizing a dream transit advocates have pursued for more than 50 years.
Weekly Music Roundup: Shakira, Bat For Lashes, Gossip
Monday, March 25, 2024
New Sounds
This week, long-awaited returns for Shakira, Gossip, and Bat For Lashes. Also, Tanzanian pop, Manchester grooves from elbow, and a new take on a Sondheim classic.
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fosella says there are too many lithium ion battery storage facility plans in his borough
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Some elected officials say a disproportionate number of proposed storage facilities for lithium ion batteries are sited in Staten Island.
Haitian New Yorkers are preparing for refugees following Haiti's unrest
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Jocelyn McCalla, a senior policy advisor for Haitian Americans for Democracy, says he hasn't seen a huge influx of refugees yet but community groups are preparing for their arrival.
Weekly Music Roundup: Brian Eno, Tierra Whack, and Adrianne Lenker
Monday, March 18, 2024
New Sounds
Brian Eno looks back, Philly rapper Tierra Whack returns, and a Neneh Cherry 80s hit gets a total remake. Plus solo outings by Fabi Reyna (She Shreds) and Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief.
Housing at NYC libraries and Aqueduct Racetrack proposed by City Council speaker
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Speaker Adrienne Adams pitched these ideas and others, including storm safety centers for extreme weather, at her third State of the City address.
The FDNY says e-bike batteries are now a leading cause of fire deaths in NYC. How do you use them safely?
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
If you need an e-bike to work, how do you do it safely?
Columbia president weighs new limits on protests after months of unrest on campus
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Experts say reports reflect a recalibration among Ivy League leaders.
How to shop in person in NYC (and stop ordering everything on the internet)
Monday, March 11, 2024
Next time you’re standing in line at the post office to return stuff, remember that walking into a store and finding cool items can be really fun.
New Jersey lawmakers consider amending the state's public records law
Monday, March 11, 2024
New Jersey lawmakers are considering new limitations for the state's open public records act, saying it's outdated and is being abused.
Weekly Music Roundup: Moor Mother, Eels, and Ledisi
Monday, March 11, 2024
New Sounds
Moor Mother finds history repeating; Eels mark the passage of time; and Ledisi considers the “Good Life.” Also, new music from John Lurie, Kinky, and Las Cafeteras.
Bias incident reports broke a new NJ record in 2022 — and look higher in 2023
Friday, March 08, 2024
Preliminary data from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office says bias incident reports were at an all-time high in 2023.
Hochul deploys National Guard, state police to do mandatory bag checks in NYC subway
Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Soldiers from New York’s National Guard are coming to a subway station near you, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday.
Haitian New Yorkers are shocked but hopeful about Haiti's security crisis
Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Ricot Depuy, the co-founder of Radio Soleil, talks about how Haitian New Yorkers are feeling about the recent security crisis and state of emergency in Haiti.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman responds to AG threatening legal action against his transgender ban
Tuesday, March 05, 2024
Nassau County Executive Blakeman recently issued an executive order banning trans athletes from participating in women's sports at county run facilities
Mayor Adams has sparked a debate over NYC’s ‘sanctuary city’ status. What does it mean?
Monday, March 04, 2024
His call for more cooperation between the city and federal immigration agents marks a shift from his predecessors.
