Day-After-Labor-Day Local News Roundup

The Brian Lehrer Show | Sep 3, 2020

Jeffery Mays, New York Times reporter on the Metro Desk, and Brigid Bergin, WNYC City Hall and politics reporter, talk about the latest local news, including the reopening of school buildings for teachers to prepare; the City's COVID-19 budget woes and the state and federal governments' responses; and the unofficial start to the 2021 municipal campaigns.

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New York City's Slowing Job Growth

James Parrott talks about factors contributing to New York City's concerningly high unemployment rate.

The Brian Lehrer Show |

Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Running for Congress in New York. Plus, the Astronaut Reid Wiseman

The candidate on the role of social media in politics, and speaking out against his cousin R.F.K., Jr. Plus, the commander of NASA’s Artemis II mission on the dark side of the moon.

The New Yorker Radio Hour |

I.C.E.'s "Wartime Recruitment" Campaign

Hiring at the highest-funded U.S. law enforcement agency.

On the Media |

Central Park’s Great Lawn to host 50K for World Cup final watch party

New York state is putting up $6 million for the event, with New York City chipping in $3.5 million.

Gothamist |