Sean Carlson appears in the following:
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul touts her latest plan: ‘carrots’ for housing
Wednesday, February 07, 2024
The Democratic governor is all in on providing state incentives to create housing, after lawmakers rejected growth mandates last year.
Is double parking legal in NYC? No, but here’s how drivers do it ‘politely.’
Tuesday, February 06, 2024
Although double parking is illegal in New York City, look down virtually any street and you’ll see that drivers have largely decided that “a parking spot” is wherever they want it to be.
Weekly Music Roundup: The Last Dinner Party, Mali Obomsawin, and Billy Joel
Monday, February 05, 2024
New Sounds
The Last Dinner Party is invited to the States and bassist Mali Obomsawin makes a musical pivot. Plus, a tribute to Nashville songwriter Alice Randall, Ibibio Sound Machine, and more.
Feds: Andrew Cuomo subjected 13 employees to a ‘sexually hostile work environment’
Friday, January 26, 2024
A settlement struck by the Justice Department and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration includes few details on the feds’ findings.
NYC Mayor Adams sparse on splashy ideas in his third State of the City address
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
As he enters the second half of his term and faces a federal investigation over his campaign finances, Adams unveiled few surprises in his roughly 40-minute speech.
NYPD sergeant pleads not guilty to killing fleeing Bronx man
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and assault.
GOP candidate keeps a low profile in race to replace ex-Rep. George Santos
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Voters in the 3rd Congressional District go the polls in a special election in less than a month.
Manhattan judge denies request to dismiss subway chokehold case against Daniel Penny
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
An attorney representing the family of Jordan Neely, the victim, called the ruling a “big win.”
Weekly Music Roundup: Helado Negro, Kaia Kater, and BIG|BRAVE
Monday, January 15, 2024
New Sounds
Helado Negro ponders a breakup; Kaia Kater trashes the internet; and Big Brave offers a metal-adjacent take on Emily Dickinson. Plus, Les Amazones d’Afrique and Alejandro Escovedo.
Newark will let 16-year-olds vote in school board elections
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Newark, New Jersey's largest city, will let 16- and 17-year-olds vote in the coming school board election. It's a first for the Garden State.
Dozens of migrant families booted from NYC shelter as 60-day notices come due
Tuesday, January 09, 2024
City officials say migrant families with no place to stay can reapply for shelter at an intake center in Midtown.
The longest-serving lawmaker in New Jersey history steps down
Monday, January 08, 2024
NJ Sen. Richard Codey has served in Trenton for 50 years, including a brief stint as governor.
Weekly Music Roundup: Nathalie Joachim, Erick the Architect, Sprints
Monday, January 08, 2024
New Sounds
This week, previews of 2024 releases by Nathalie Joachim and Erick the Architect, plus Bela Fleck’s Rhapsody in Blue(grass). Also, Sprints’ debut LP and an Anne Briggs cover.
How to Stay Protected During This Year's Respiratory Virus Season
Friday, January 05, 2024
COVID, the flu AND RSV are surging across the country, including New York and New Jersey.
NYC sues bus companies carrying migrants to city under Texas busing program
Thursday, January 04, 2024
The lawsuit was filed in state Supreme Court on Thursday against 17 companies.
Varied responses from NJ mayors as migrants bypass NYC rule
Wednesday, January 03, 2024
One mayor says migrants are not welcome, while another says, “I think we're better than that.”
Weekly Music Roundup: John Legend, Lau Noah, and Ambrose Akinmusire
Monday, December 18, 2023
New Sounds
New this week: a film and song by John Legend; a thought-provoking track by Jason Isbell; trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire’s new trio; and songs by Lau Noah, Emel, and Hermanos Gutierrez.
Bronx DA investigating building collapse that has left dozens homeless
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
A spokesperson for District Attorney Darcel Clark said her investigations division is working with the city’s fire and buildings departments.
Weekly Music Roundup: Nicki MInaj, Britti, and IDLES
Monday, December 11, 2023
New Sounds
This week, the debut of New Orleans singer Britti; Nicki Minaj channels Cyndi Lauper; IDLES channels The Beatles; and Lara Downes gets a jump on a big anniversary.
Training for NJ cops featured discriminatory, lewd and unconstitutional advice, state report says
Friday, December 08, 2023
At least $75,000 in public funds was spent for more than 200 officers to attend, according to the state comptroller.
