Soterios Johnson

New York, NY —

New Yorkers and their pets -- we all know how deeply the obsession can run. Designer jackets for dogs, high-end food for felines, exotic animals sharing close quarters with their "people"... What you may not know is that the history of New York has always ...

New York, NY —

It's never been cheap to live in the city, but lately expenses seem to be piling up on budget-weary New Yorkers. New Yorkers are expecting increases in taxes, larger-than-usual rent hikes in stabilized apartments, fare hikes, even water will be costing more. So, WNYC went ...

New York, NY —

New York City. The city where you'd like to think you can get anything, at any time. One American phenomenon that never quite made it to Manhattan is the drive-in theater. Well, that changes tonight kind of.

The Tribeca Film Festival under way in lower Manhattan ...

New York, NY —

If all goes according to the winning plan to replace the WTC, lower Manhattan will be graced with a 1776-foot spire. Down below, 3-stories of the old World Trade Centers foundation will remain as open walls. The memorial section of the new plan will be ...

New York, NY —

As if this time of year didn't produce enough anxiety- hunting for that perfect gift, resolving not to stray too far off your health regime at all those holiday parties, and of course spending quality time with all those beloved and well-meaning family members-- the ...

New York, NY —

In good times, people are optimistic. They spend freely, make big purchases and borrow against the future. When down times come they usually retrench, cut spending and pay off debt. But not this time. Since the start of the recession in March 2001, consumers have ...

New York, NY —

If you are one of the more than three
million Americans investing in an employer-sponsored contribution plan, you've probably gotten disturbing glimpse into your future well-being. Third quarter statements hit mailboxes over the last few weeks, and the news is overwhelmingly bad: US stock mutual funds ...

New York, NY —

A plan to speed up traffic in midtown Manhattan goes into effect today with drivers barred from making turns off ten busy crosstown streets. The streets are designated as through streets on weekdays between 10 am and 6 pm. Those streets are 36th, 37th, 45th, ...

New York, NY —

This week, both the House of Representatives and the Senate consider final resolutions that would grant President Bush authority to use force against Saddam Hussein. Republican representatives in both houses overwhelmingly back the President's position, but a clear Democratic party-line on the issue has yet ...

New York, NY —

It may be hard to believe...but it's that time of year again for millions of students...back-to-school!

And for most entering *college*...it's when they'll experience more independence than they've ever had before...and also a chance to rack up more debt....like they never have before.

In the 1990's, bankruptcies ...

It may be hard to believe...but it's that time of year again for millions of students...back-to-school!

And for most entering *college*...it's when they'll experience more independence than they've ever had before...and also a chance to rack up more debt....like they never have before.

In the 1990's, bankruptcies for people 25 years old ...

New York, NY —

A major transit hub in lower Manhattan could be built in the next five years, with the help of 4.5 billion dollars designated by the federal government for the project.

The plans include linking various subway lines to the PATH trains -- and possibly the ...

New York, NY —

In his address last night to the Nassau County legislature, county executive Thomas Suozzi proposed a property tax increase of almost 20 percent and significant cuts in the county work force, all in an effort to trim the gaping budget deficit facing the county. Newsday ...

New York, NY —

The Catholic Archdiocese of New York has announced three of the six financially strapped Catholic elementary schools that had been threatened with closure will remain open. They are All Saints School in Manhattan, Mount Carmel-Holy Rosary School in Manhattan and St. Ann's School in Nyack. ...

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Brooklyn, NY —

Rescue crews continue to search for three people possibly trapped inside a collapsed building in Boerhum Hill Brooklyn. 420 state street collapsed shortly before 8 last night, ripping down part of the adjacent building with it. WNYC's Richard Hake has been following the story.

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WNYC's Soterios Johnson speaks with Andrew Ingall about the National Jewish Archive Of Broadcasting

New York, NY —

Starting tonight the Jewish museum opens its doors from five to nine every Tuesday through august for live music, beer and wine, exhibits, and some television classics.

One night features shows dealing with bar and bat mitzvahs -- such as episodes of the 1980's sitcom ...