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Rep. George Santos stops reelection bid from 2023-11-21T09:00
For months, New York Rep. George Santos remained defiant and said he would stay in office despite uncovered lies, federal indictments and calls for resignation from both sides of the aisle. But ...
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Inside NY1: Sitting down with anchor Lewis Dodley from 2023-11-07T09:00
The city might need a new approach to housing the homeless from 2023-10-24T08:00
Are there better ways to house people experiencing homelessness in New York? Elected officials have not reached a consensus on the best way to approach this issue, and the city shelter system ha...
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The latest on the city’s influx of arriving migrants from 2023-09-26T08:00
Last week, President Joe Biden and his administration extended a federal policy for Venezuelan migrants in the United States, allowing for wider permissions like legal work permits. What does th...
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City students facing big changes as they return to school from 2023-09-12T08:00
Roger Federer and Jessica Pegula discuss the U.S. Open from 2023-08-29T08:00
When New York City went dark from 2023-08-15T08:00
On a Thursday afternoon in 2003, the power went out in New York City. Rush hour commutes turned into walking across bridges or sleeping on the steps of Penn Station. Neighbors left their dark an...
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When New York City went dark from 2023-08-15T08:00
On a Thursday afternoon in 2003, the power went out in New York City. Rush hour commutes turned into walking across bridges or sleeping on the steps of Penn Station. Neighbors left their dark an...
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A crane collpases in Manhattan from 2023-08-01T08:00
On Wednesday morning, just before rush hour, a fire broke out on top of a crane and 16 tons of metal came crashing down, striking another building on its way. A dozen people we...
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Smoky skies, heat waves and intense rain from 2023-07-18T08:00
A discussion about the new rules in Major League Baseball from 2023-07-04T08:00
What led to NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell's resignation? from 2023-06-20T08:00
A look into the business of Broadway shows from 2023-06-06T08:00
The Tony Awards can send a surge of business to a Broadway show's ticket booth, but the absence of the awards can also mean posting closing notices. How thin are the financial margins for Broadw...
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Rolling the dice in New York City from 2023-05-23T08:00
Licenses for three casinos are up for grabs in the New York City area, and gambling powerhouses are hoping to cash in on what's expected to be the biggest market outside of the...
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Has the city reached the tipping point on tipping? from 2023-05-09T08:00
The city's effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions from 2023-04-25T08:00
Behind the scenes of covering Donald Trump's arraignment from 2023-04-11T08:00
Former President Donald Trump's arraignment in Manhattan was historic and a spectacle for outlets all around the country. What goes into covering an event like that? How do field crews work with...
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A Matter of Faith from 2023-03-28T08:00
Recently, Mayor Eric Adams sparked controversy over comments about his faith. Critics said it infringed on the lasting American tradition of separating church and state. Following that, NY1 took...
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In the Neighborhood: Jackson Heights from 2023-03-14T08:00
How can youth crime be fixed in the city? from 2023-02-28T09:00
What if the city made public transportation free? from 2023-02-14T09:00
What happened to Gov. Kathy Hochul's choice for top judge? from 2023-01-31T09:00
How the illegal weed market flourished in New York from 2023-01-17T09:00
For more than a year, two different policy ideas existed in New York at the same time: recreational weed was legal, but the sale of it was not. That created a gray area in which smoke shops - wh...
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Seeking asylum in New York City from 2023-01-03T09:00
Since the spring, tens of thousands of foreign migrants have arrived in the city from the southern border with the hope of getting asylum in the United States. But with the future of federal pol...
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NYC Unwrapped: A history of the holidays in the city from 2022-12-20T09:00
There's no holiday season quite like the one in New York City. It's the backdrop for so many classic Christmas movies and songs and it becomes a destination for tourists eager to see the city li...
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Inside Bay Ridge, Brooklyn from 2022-12-06T09:00
The city's rats go viral from 2022-11-22T09:00
What can we do about NYC's housing crisis? from 2022-11-08T15:00
Could a Republican ever run New York again? from 2022-10-25T08:00
When the trains and buses stopped running from 2022-10-11T08:00
Meaningful adjacencies from 2022-09-13T08:00
How the city is helping students with dyslexia from 2022-08-30T08:00
Dyslexia is believed to affect 20% of the population, and for the city's public schools, that could mean hundreds of thousands of students. For years, parents and teachers have struggled to iden...
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Inside the race for the new 12th Congressional District from 2022-08-16T08:00
Will we see self-driving cars on New York’s streets? from 2022-08-02T08:00
What's in a (neighborhood) name? from 2022-07-19T08:00
Have we made progress on our severe weather promises? from 2022-07-05T08:00
Are New Yorkers getting more rude? from 2022-06-21T08:00
The Black artists who changed the sound of music from 2022-06-07T08:00
The Black artists who changed the sound of music from 2022-06-07T08:00
Will this summer be the start of the 'Roaring 20s'? from 2022-05-24T08:00
These are the candidates jockeying to run New York from 2022-05-10T08:00
Eight major candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties are in the running for the New York governor’s race. While Kathy Hochul is the first woman to lead the state, she was never elec...
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What the return of alternate side parking means for you from 2022-04-26T08:00
For many New Yorkers with cars, alternate side parking is an annoying twice-a-week ritual where cars must be moved from the spots to make way for street sweepers. Mayor Bill de Blasio paused thi...
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The rental apartment nightmare in New York City from 2022-04-12T08:00
Renters in particular are facing tough times as the city bounces back from the pandemic. On one hand, thousands of New Yorkers who suffered financial hardship throughout the pandemic are now fac...
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Mayor Adams deploys neighborhood safety teams amid rising crime from 2022-03-29T08:00
Crime is up in all categories in New York City. Mayor Eric Adams plans to deploy new teams to help combat gun violence. But will these units make a difference or are they rebrands of controversi...
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Voices from Brooklyn: Russian and Ukrainian New Yorkers react to war in Ukraine from 2022-03-15T08:00
In many New York City neighborhoods, Russian and Ukrainian Americans are neighbors. As a war unfolds in Europe, many are trying to make clear that they do not share the same sentiment that a dic...
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Mayor Adams takes on subway safety from 2022-03-01T09:00
After an increase in violence and robberies on the subway, Mayor Eric Adams rolled out his subway safety initiative. Pat Kiernan explores the state of the subways: is perception worse than reali...
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Masks in school? Governor says it's too early to call them off from 2022-02-15T09:00
Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul said she’d be lifting the mask mandate for most indoor businesses statewide. But for students, she said she needed more time to look into the school mandate. Her tea...
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Hotels look to bounce back after omicron from 2022-02-01T08:00
The hotel and tourism industry dropped as much as 75% of the economic value during the pandemic. Different waves of COVID-19 and different variants have stifled proper reopening. But after omicr...
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After a tragic fire in the Bronx, what went wrong and what needs to change from 2022-01-18T09:00
The horrific fire at an apartment building in the Bronx earlier this month will be marked as one of the deadliest in New York City’s history. Pat Kiernan speaks with reporters on the scene about...
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Will Mayor Adams make NYC the cryptocurrency capital? from 2022-01-04T09:00
Mayor Eric Adams said that he wants his paycheck to come in the form of Bitcoin (he later clarified that he'd convert a check into the cryptocurrency). And he said he wants to make New York City...
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A look at New York City’s next mayor, Eric Adams from 2021-12-21T05:00
Former Brooklyn borough president and NYPD officer Eric Adams is set to be sworn in as the new mayor of New York City in the new year. His campaign message resonated with many New Yorkers, but h...
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Will a warm winter bring more snow to New York? from 2021-12-07T09:00
It’s going to be a “La Niña” winter, which means milder temperatures and (probably) lots of snow. NY1’s forecasters spend the season trying to answer questions like "will it snow or rain tomorro...
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Why are prices up? Inflation and supply chain issues, explained. from 2021-11-23T09:00
You might’ve noticed your grocery prices going up in recent weeks, as well as the cost of your online order or manicures. Then there are the warnings of shipping delays that might compromise you...
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An inside look at the final hours of a local election campaign from 2021-11-09T10:00
NY1’s Roger Clark followed New York City Councilman Justin Brannan during the final 48 hours of his reelection campaign. Listen
Why did opioid overdoses spike during the pandemic? from 2021-10-26T08:00
While overdoses had been on the rise, preliminary numbers show that 2020 is likely going to be the deadliest year for overdoses in New York City. The experts say isolation, loneliness and lack o...
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What the future workplace means for New York City from 2021-10-12T08:00
The return to the office will never be the same. Remote work has given many employees a flexibility they never imagined. But what does that mean for the office? And what about all of the industr...
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Where New York stands on climate resiliency from 2021-09-28T08:00
The summer storms in New York City showed how the five boroughs could be impacted by extreme weather in the future. While city officials want to learn how to better adapt, some question whether ...
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How school will be different this year from 2021-09-14T08:00
One million of the city's public school students returned to the classroom this week. And this year, remote learning isn't an option. City officials are assuring parents they've implemented the ...
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The priorities and potential for NY’s first woman governor from 2021-08-31T08:00
Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul was officially sworn into office, making her the first woman to lead out of Albany. The former lieutenant governor has her priorities to tackle as she begins her ter...
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When and how will tourism bounce back in NYC? from 2021-08-17T08:00
While locals may grumble at tourists, New York City’s finances depend heavily on the money spent by visitors to the five boroughs each year. Although 2019 saw a record number of visitors, the pa...
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Subway stations flooded with rain. Is NYC ready for extreme weather? from 2021-08-03T04:00
We all saw the videos: Commuters wading through waist-high water in a subway station. Buckets of water pouring down stairs on another platform.
For years, the city's transit system ...
How well did ranked-choice voting go? from 2021-07-20T08:00
Ranked-choice voting was America's biggest experiment with that type of polling when New York City used it in its primaries last month. But with a botched rollout of vote counts, many are questi...
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Beach businesses are open for summer in the Rockaways from 2021-07-06T04:00
After a difficult pandemic summer, the small businesses of the Rockaways are open and ready to welcome visitors for the new season. Pat Kiernan chats with NY1 Reporter Clodagh McGowan, who spoke...
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Pride, the police, and discord among LGBTQ activists from 2021-06-22T08:00
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How advocates are pushing to make the city’s streets safer from 2021-06-08T08:00
2021 is on track to be the second deadliest year for traffic deaths since Mayor Bill de Blasio launched his Vision Zero initiative. A group of advocates is pushing Albany to pass eight different...
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What you need to know about ranked-choice voting from 2021-05-25T08:00
Voters this primary season will see a ballot that looks a bit different than in years past. This time, New Yorkers can rank up to five candidates for each position in the primary election. While...
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Is New York reopening too much, too soon? from 2021-05-11T08:00
Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo set up an ambitious date in May to reopen the city. And it's not just easing capacity restrictions. The governor wants this to become a New York Renaissance. May...
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What the Chauvin verdict means for New York from 2021-04-27T08:00
The mayor and the police commissioner praised the guilty verdicts against Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd as an example of justice being served. But some advocates say it's hypocriti...
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Here's Where You Can Smoke a Joint in NYC from 2021-04-13T04:00
The legalization of weed in New York has some immediate impacts, including allowing New Yorkers to smoke basically anywhere you can light a cigarette. It also creates a system to automatically e...
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Solidarity After Surge in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes from 2021-03-30T04:00
Volunteer New Yorkers are canvassing neighborhoods to show strength in numbers against anti-Asian hate crimes. The fear in these communities is heightened after the horrific shootings at spas in...
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COVID-19, One Year Later from 2021-03-16T08:00
There have been lasting changes to New York City since the pandemic. Pat Kiernan talks to the reporters who have covered its changes and the surprising aspects of lockdown.
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The Return of Audiences from 2021-03-02T09:00
For nearly a year, Broadway has been dark and sports teams have played without crowds cheering them on. Now, the state is launching a series of pop-up arts festivals to bring back a bit of New Y...
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Why Reopening Schools Matters to More New Yorkers Than Just Students from 2021-02-16T10:00
Nearly one year after the nation's largest school system shut its doors and switched to remote learning, we take a look at the efforts to reopen safely and the hiccups along the way. Pat Kiernan...
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Debunking the Myths About the COVID-19 Vaccines from 2021-02-09T09:00
As part of Spectrum's vaccine education series, Pat Kiernan looks at why health care officials say it's important Americans get the COVID-19 vaccine as quickly as possible. Plus, he dispels the ...
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Who Should Police the Police? Attorney General James Looks for an Answer with a Historic Lawsuit from 2021-02-02T09:00
New York Attorney General Letitia James made a stunning announcement last month: She is suing the city of New York and its police department for excessive use of force during Black Lives Matter ...
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What's Gone Wrong With New York's Vaccine Rollout? from 2021-01-19T06:00
The city has ramped up its capacity to inoculate New Yorkers with new mass vaccination sites across the five boroughs. But the signup process is frustrating and many are facing roadblocks at eac...
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Places New York Can Learn COVID-19 Lessons From from 2020-12-14T09:00
New York City has done a remarkable job at battling COVID-19. Still, there is work to be done, and other places our city can learn a thing or two from. Pat Kiernan speaks with reporters covering...
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Special Edition: School Shutdown from 2020-11-23T20:30
When Mayor de Blasio announced the end of in-person learning last week, it upended routines for 300,000 students and their families. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, Jamie Stelter and Education Re...
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Bringing One New York to an End from 2020-10-12T20:00
Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, an Jamie Stelter share their favorite moments from the past few months of One New York.
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The Zip Codes with Spiking COVID-19 Cases from 2020-10-06T05:00
Rising numbers of coronavirus cases have been traced back to nine neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Queens. As the governor and the mayor try to reverse the trend, there is confusion about the s...
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The Third First Day of School from 2020-10-02T05:00
Middle school and high school students are the next to to return to New York City Schools as the city ramps up its reopening. But it’s not as simple as that. Pat Kiernan and Jamie Stelter speak ...
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Indoor Dining Is Back, But Will It be Enough to Keep Restaurants Afloat? from 2020-10-01T05:00
Seven months later, and diners are allowed to eat inside restaurants. But at 25 percent capacity, some restaurant owners warn it's not enough to make ends meet. Other New Yorkers, concerned with...
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Was Reopening Schools This Week a Good Idea? from 2020-09-30T05:00
Thousands of students who have chosen blended learning returned to in-person classes this week. But the environment is not without stress. The COVID-19 positivity rate saw an uptick that the cit...
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Dispelling Rumors and Myths About the Flu Shot from 2020-09-29T05:00
As we enter the fall season, that also means we enter flu season. Since the beginning of the pandemic, health officials worried that a spike in both coronavirus cases and flu cases would stress ...
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Is de Blasio the Man For This Moment? from 2020-09-28T05:00
As the city faces multiple crises at once, many New Yorkers wonder if Mayor Bill de Blasio is the right man to bring the city through this time. Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter speak with New...
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Why Branding New York's Comeback Actually Matters from 2020-09-25T05:00
The messaging around New York’s comeback will play a big role in how New Yorkers rally around efforts in the coming months. It will also help control the framing that others might want to place ...
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What Role Should Business Leaders Play in Building Back NYC? from 2020-09-23T05:00
While the federal government has labeled New York City as an “anarchist city,” some say that couldn’t be further from the truth. Pat Kiernan and Jamie Stelter speak with Scott Rechler, the CEO o...
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Unpacking the Failures and Successes of NYC's First Day of School from 2020-09-22T06:00
After months of dealing with the pandemic, 1.1 million New York students return to school for the first time. But for the vast majority, that classroom is virtual and online. Pat Kiernan and Jam...
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New York Isn’t Dead, Here's Why from 2020-09-21T05:00
When the pandemic started, New York Nico turned his social media presence into a platform for supporting small businesses. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter have a conversation wit...
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Preview: On the Beat in Brownsville — Inside the 73rd Precinct from 2020-09-14T05:00
After a particularly violent summer, with shootings nearly double the amount they were this time last year, NY1 decided to spend time in one of the most impacted neighborhoods - Brownsville, Bro...
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Limited Indoor Dining Is Returning, But Will It Save Struggling Businesses? from 2020-09-11T05:00
After months of waiting, indoor dining is set to return on September 30 in New York City. The restaurants can only serve at 25% of capacity and restaurateurs worry it might not be enough. Pat Ki...
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A Look at School Ventilation Systems from 2020-09-10T05:00
While wearing a mask and stopping the spread of coronavirus at the source is ideal, proper ventilation systems are also important. Pat Kiernan and Jamie Stelter speak with Spectrum Health Report...
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The Case for Indoor Dining from 2020-09-09T05:00
With cooler temperatures just around the corner, many New Yorkers wonder what will happen to outdoor dining. With no timeline for the reopening of indoor dining, restaurateurs worry that they wo...
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The Last-Minute Push to Reopen Schools from 2020-09-08T05:00
Post-Labor Day usually means the start of schools in New York City. But not this year. Pat Kiernan and Annika Pergament speak with NY1’s a Education Reporter Jillian Jorgensen about the summer e...
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From Subways to Broadway, Will Things Ever be the Same? from 2020-09-04T05:00
Pat Kiernan and Annika Pergament are catching up with NY1 colleagues. On this episode, they speak with the beat reporters for Transit and Broadway. Dan Rivoli and Frank Dilella share how these i...
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Looking Back on Reporting From NYC's Epicenter of the Coronavirus from 2020-09-03T05:00
Pat Kiernan and Annika Pergament speak with their NY1 colleagues about how things have changed for them since the start of the pandemic. Reporters Clodagh McGowan and Angi Gonzalez, who both liv...
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Understanding NYC's Ever-Changing Real Estate Market in a Pandemic from 2020-09-02T05:00
The New York real estate market has taken a hit since the pandemic. Pat Kiernan and Annika Pergament speak with NY1 Real Estate Reporter Michael Herzenberg about the changing situation of apartm...
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Talking Pandemic Politics from 2020-09-01T05:00
The COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement are two of the biggest talking points in politics. Pat Kiernan and Annika Pergament speak with NY1 political director Bob Hardt about ho...
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There’s Less Than Two Weeks Until School. Are Classrooms Ready? from 2020-08-31T05:00
For months, city officials, school employees students, and their families have been bracing for the return to school. Now that September is upon us, are the preparations enough? Pat Kiernan and ...
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Why ‘Homeless Hotels’ Are Causing a Fight on the Upper West Side from 2020-08-28T07:30
Homelessness in New York City was worsening before the pandemic — and now coronavirus has exacerbated the problem.
As the city moves a vulnerable population out of shelters and into...
A Summer (Pandemic) Reading List from 2020-08-27T05:00
For many New Yorkers, the summer reading started at the beginning of the quarantine. That gives folks many opportunities to try new genres. Pat Kiernan and Annika Pergament speak with Kevin Youn...
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Is New York City Dead? from 2020-08-26T05:00
The question of when New York will return to normal has been the center of a debate in the city. Many worry that it never will. Pat Kiernan and Annika Pergament speak with actor Michael Imperiol...
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The Fight for Indoor Dining from 2020-08-25T05:00
Many restaurateurs pushing for the reopening of indoor dining are worried that they won't be able to make ends meet with just outdoor dining. Others are worried that they can fuel a resurgence o...
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Stealing Small Moments of Joy From the Wreckage of Coronavirus from 2020-08-24T05:00
Pat Kiernan and Jamie Stelter reflect on new aspects of life brought on by the coronavirus crisis, and the old things we miss about life before the pandemic.
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Hearing From NYC Parents: Is It Safe to Send Kids Back to School? from 2020-08-21T05:45
The upcoming school year will affect 1 million of the city’s young people. But it will impact even more parents.
With plans still in the works, we hear from parents who have mixed f...
Pandemic Fatigue Is Real. Here's How to Combat It. from 2020-08-20T05:00
The reopening of the city has brought on a new set of anxieties for New Yorkers. While some are trying to navigate time with family and roommates, some are acclimating to a more isolated realm. ...
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What Will Replace the Handshake? from 2020-08-19T05:00
The pandemic has made us think about social etiquette like never before. How do we greet friends and strangers? Do we become the mask police? How do we convey our comfort level to others? Pat Ki...
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How the Pandemic Exposed Differences in Leadership Styles Between Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio from 2020-08-18T05:00
The pandemic has brought a number of crises to the forefront in the city. From the coronavirus to housing to police reform, the mayor's and the governor's leading style has been in the spotlight...
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NYC’s Schools Chancellor Carranza Answers Your Questions About the Year Ahead from 2020-08-17T05:00
With less than a month before the school year starts, there’s still a lot to be sorted out. Whether students will be learning in-person or remotely, parents and educators have a lot on their min...
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How the City Plans to Combat the Coronavirus in September from 2020-08-10T05:00
New York City schools got the green light to open in September. But plans are brief and parents (and teachers) still have a lot of questions. Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter speak with City C...
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An Inside Look at Outdoor Dining — and Its Drawbacks from 2020-08-07T04:01
For many New Yorkers, outdoor dining was a breath of fresh air after stay-at-home orders. And for restaurateurs, it was an opportunity to pick up business.
But with fewer seats and ...
After Political Shakeup, Critics Claim de Blasio Clashes Often with Women of Color from 2020-08-06T05:00
The resignation of Dr. Oxiris Barbot has raised eyebrows throughout the city. While New York has improved its COVID-19 situation, many critical decisions still have to be made. Annika Pergament ...
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On Grieving and Loss From COVID-19 from 2020-08-05T05:00
Thousands of New Yorkers have not been able to grieve the loss of their loved ones in ways that they might have before the pandemic. Social distancing has made mourning more isolated and traditi...
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A Guide to Dealing with the Rent Crisis from 2020-08-04T05:00
The pandemic has brought on a housing crisis unlike anything the city has seen in years. A combination of unemployment and remote work has left many New Yorkers leaving the city. That's affected...
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Religion Gets Technologically Savvy from 2020-08-03T05:00
Places of worship haven’t been able to open their doors to the faithful for months, and the pandemic has drstically affected how New Yorkers celebrate their religion. Pat Kiernan and Annika Perg...
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Tips to Get a Green Thumb During the Pandemic from 2020-07-31T04:01
The pandemic has New Yorkers seeking out greenery and growth. Whether you are a first-time planter in a small apartment or an expert gardener with a huge harvest, we have tips for you. Pat Kiern...
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How Parents Can Still Have a Fun Summer from 2020-07-30T05:00
New Yorkers have been social distancing for months and parents are spending a lot of time with their children. While things aren't back to normal, there are ways to revitalize things and still e...
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Strange Dreams? It Might be the Pandemic from 2020-07-29T05:00
The pandemic has sent our sleep patterns into a spiral. Many are having trouble sleeping, while others are having incredibly vivid dreams. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter speak ...
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The Long Road of Recovery for COVID Patients from 2020-07-28T05:00
One thing we know for certain about the coronavirus is that there is a wide range of symptoms that patients experience. Some New Yorkers didn't even know they contracted the virus. Others are ex...
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School Is Still Up in the Air for September. How Can Working Parents Prepare? from 2020-07-27T05:00
With schooling up in the air for September, millions of parents aren’t able to plan. That means there are still questions about how families will juggle educating their children while working at...
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Dog Days of a Pandemic Summer from 2020-07-24T05:00
This summer is unlike any that we've seen. Travel plans and gatherings have likely been disrupted. But beaches and outdoor dining allow us a feeling of normalcy. Pat Kiernan and Jamie Stelter sp...
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Redesigning the Workplace, with a Pandemic in Mind from 2020-07-23T05:00
New Yorkers returning to the office will likely find their workplaces looking very different than how they left them back in March. That doesn't just mean more isolated desks, but also less wate...
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The Many Costs of Reopening Schools (and Not) from 2020-07-22T05:00
As New Yorkers await a decision on schools, it's become clear that a quality education isn't the only factor being considered. Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter speak with Sarah Cohodes, profes...
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Lights, Camera, Masks: How the Media Industry Plans to Kick Back into Gear from 2020-07-21T05:00
With Phase 4 of reopening underway in New York City, media production companies can start returning to their sets and studios. Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter speak with Doug Steiner, the cha...
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When Can I Go Back to the Gym? from 2020-07-20T05:00
Gyms have been moved out of Phase 4 reopening and many are itching to exercise in a proper setting. Pat Kiernan and Annika Pergament speak with gym owner Kelvin Gary about how the industry’s bee...
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To Open Schools or Not to Open Schools? The Chancellor Answers Your Questions. from 2020-07-17T04:00
1 million city school students. 80,000 teachers. Countless parents, staffers and administrators. All of these people and more are waiting to hear if the largest school system in the country can ...
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A Look at How Schools May Change Come Fall, if Students Return at All from 2020-07-16T05:00
For a million New York City children, remote learning hasn't been quite the same as in-person learning. While officials try to map out plans for September, parents and teachers are also weighing...
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Your Lingering Coronavirus Questions, Answered by an Expert from 2020-07-15T05:00
New York is no longer the epicenter for the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, but that doesn't mean our fight here is over. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter speak with D...
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Reporting on and Recovering From Coronavirus from 2020-07-14T05:00
We continue our reporter notebook series about what it was like for NY1 journalists to cover the coronavirus pandemic. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter speak with NY1's Lydia Hu ...
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Schools Are Closed. Broadway Is Dark. Here's Why Their Stories Matter More Than Ever from 2020-07-13T05:00
Even though schools and broadway haven’t been in session for months, they still drum up plenty of stories for our reporters to tackle. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter speak with...
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What It Means to Report on Police and Protests from 2020-07-10T07:00
In the middle of the pandemic, Black Lives Matter protests swept the city and calls for police reform were heard nationwide. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter speak with NY1 repor...
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How NY1 Journalists Reported During the Pandemic from 2020-07-09T05:00
From finding public bathrooms in a closed city to reporting while parenting at the same time, much of the ways journalists conduct their work has shifted. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament and Jamie...
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How We Cover Politics During a Pandemic from 2020-07-07T05:00
The coronavirus has affected the way politicians campaign, voters ballot and journalists cover the race. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter speak with Bob Hardt and Errol Louis of ...
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How to Make the Most of Your Vacation This Summer from 2020-07-06T05:00
Travel plans, both domestic and abroad, have likely been changed this summer. That gives New Yorkers an opportunity to check out some regional trips or staycations that they might have otherwise...
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How to Make Your Fourth of July Meal as Exciting as the Fireworks from 2020-07-02T05:00
Outdoor barbecues will have a different feel this Independence Day, but some of the food staples will be the same. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter speak with chef Dan Pelosi abou...
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A Guide to Enjoying Summer While Still Having Fun from 2020-07-01T05:00
Our shared outdoor spaces haven't been the same since the pandemic started. Playgrounds, parks, pools, and beaches are slowly starting to look like they used to, just in time for summer. But New...
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How We've Covered the Black Lives Matter Protests from 2020-06-30T05:00
The timing doesn't allow the NY1 morning crew to cover the Black Lives Matter protests in the way that their nighttime colleagues can. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter catch up wi...
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How Do You Celebrate Pride During a Pandemic? from 2020-06-29T05:00
The Pride March is one of the biggest celebrations in New York every year. But as the pandemic keeps people from congregating, organizers hope that a virtual pride will allow people from around ...
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What Does the Future New York City Look Like? from 2020-06-26T04:01
The coronavirus pandemic has already left the city in a different state than before. But have we used this time to rethink how we share our streets, our public spaces, and our neighborhoods? Pat...
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The Coronavirus Isn't Gone. An Expert Answers Your Questions from 2020-06-25T05:00
Governor Cuomo and the other tri-state governors said that travelers visiting from hotspots will have to undergo a two-week quarantine. New York City has flattened the curve, but there are many ...
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A Look at New York's Restaurant Scene Under Phase Two of Reopening from 2020-06-24T05:00
With Phase Two of the city's reopening underway, restaurants can now offer table service again, as long as those tables are outside. But the sidewalk or al fresco seating we're used to isn't qui...
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Phase Two Is Upon NYC. Here's What You Need to Know. from 2020-06-23T05:00
Barbershops, outdoor dining and office spaces are back in business, but with modified conditions. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter speak with Bill Rudin, who oversees a real esta...
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Why This Year's Juneteenth Felt So Different from 2020-06-22T05:00
With Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the country and a spotlight on Juneteenth, there is a reckoning for how we think of slavery and racism in America. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Ja...
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A Socially-Distanced NY1 Reunion from 2020-06-19T05:30
Anchors Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter have been working from home for months. They reunite for the first time in Brooklyn to check out the subway, small businesses, and open s...
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Professional Sports Are Coming Back. Here's How They'll Change. from 2020-06-18T05:00
The U.S. Open will be missing tennis fans and even some of the superstars. Basketball players might live in a Florida bubble for a condensed season and baseball is up in the air. After three mon...
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What the Coronavirus and Black Lives Matter Have in Common from 2020-06-17T05:00
COVID-19 has disproportionately affected people of color. We've seen that striking statistic in New York City. As Black Lives Matter protests move across the five boroughs, activists point out t...
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Where to Begin with Criminal Justice Reform from 2020-06-16T05:30
With calls from protesters to defund the police, city officials are seriously considering reallocating a chunk of the NYPD's budget to other community efforts. But criminal justice reform happen...
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How the Future of New York City Tourism Has Changed Forever from 2020-06-15T05:00
New York City won’t be the tourist destination it’s been for a while. With attractions shut down and fewer people traveling, the city will lose out on vital economic revenue. Pat Kiernan, Annika...
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New York Shops Are Back in Business...Sort Of from 2020-06-12T04:30
With Phase One of the coronavirus pandemic reopening underway, retail shops are open for curbside pickups. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter spoke with Mackenzi Farquer, a small b...
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What It Means to Dine Alfresco in New York, Social Distance Style from 2020-06-11T04:01
Restaurants have had to adapt to accommodate delivery and to-go orders during the coronavirus pandemic. As we begin to reopen, our favorite restaurants will first only be able to accommodate din...
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What Could Police Reform and Defunding the NYPD Look Like? from 2020-06-10T04:01
Amidst the protests are calls to “defund the police.” activists want to reallocate police budget increases to community groups. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter speak with Eric A...
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How Do Businesses Adapt as New York City Enters Phase One of Reopening? from 2020-06-09T06:30
The construction, manufacturing, and retail industries are back in business as the city enters Phase One of its reopening. While hundreds of thousands of people are returning to work, the city i...
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How Teens Can Get Summertime Jobs Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic from 2020-06-08T04:01
New York City suspended its summertime youth employment program. Its absence can have repercussions for years to come. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter speak with Danielle Ellman...
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Amid George Floyd Protests, How Do You Talk to Your Kids About Race? from 2020-06-05T07:30
The protests of the last week have opened up discussions within families and communities about race. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter speak with author Julie Lythcott-Haims about...
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Peeling Back the Politics Behind These Protests from 2020-06-04T05:00
As protests against police brutality swell across the country and reach into all five boroughs of New York City, some of the city's leaders are at odds. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament and Jamie S...
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Why These Protests Are Different from 2020-06-03T05:00
The city has seen widespread marches for the Black Lives Matter movement before. But as demonstrators swell nationwide, these are noticeably different. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie S...
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From a Peaceful Protest to Pepper Spray: State Senator Myrie Talks About Police Brutality from 2020-06-02T05:00
State Senator Zellnor Myrie joined in on the peaceful protests that took hold in New York City over the weekend. He said he was there to promote peace and solidarity but was handcuffed and peppe...
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Exploring Your Inner Creative Side While You're Stuck at Home from 2020-06-01T05:00
With less time commuting and more time spent inside, creatives have more opportunities to explore a new hobby or develop that project they’ve always thought about. On Friday, Pat Kiernan, Annika...
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But Will New York Summer Camps Be Safe from Coronavirus? from 2020-05-29T06:00
New York state has not yet made a call if summer camps will be in session this year. Some say that the camps will be safe because they are isolated bubbles without kids coming and going. Others ...
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When New York City Actually Reopens, What Will It Look Like? from 2020-05-28T05:45
We have been under stay-at-home orders for about ten weeks now, three months — more or less. Parts of the state are beginning to reopen, while other parts aren’t. Not surprisingly, some New York...
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What’s a Sports Game Without Fans? from 2020-05-27T05:00
Live sports have been absent for months and fans are hungry for their favorite games. But how can the industry bring back sports safely? What will a game without fans look like? Pat Kiernan, Ann...
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How to Make the Most of What’s in Your Pantry from 2020-05-26T05:00
With a pandemic still swirling in New York City, we've been forced to adapt recipes to what we have in our pantries or get creative when we venture out to the grocery store. But there are substi...
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Glamour’s Top Editor on How Coronavirus Shifted the Fashion Industry from 2020-05-22T05:00
Editors across all media have had to shift their focus since the pandemic. Beauty and style magazines are moving from the glitz of a night out on the town to sprucing up the inside of your home....
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Mara Gay of the New York Times Gets Personal About Recovering From Coronavirus from 2020-05-21T05:00
What we've learned in the months battling the coronavirus is that young people are not immune to COVID. We've also learned that it is disproportionately deadly for Black and Latino New Yorkers. ...
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What the Pandemic Reveals About Mental Health from 2020-05-20T05:30
Our normal routines have been turned upside down with the coronavirus pandemic, exacerbating many mental health issues for some New Yorkers. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter spea...
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A Doctor’s View on the Latest Social Distancing Measures from 2020-05-19T05:00
New York is seeing a downturn in hospitalizations for COVID-19 and an increase in testing. But as we enter the next phase of social distancing, we’re reminded this isn’t over yet. Pat Kiernan, A...
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What to Know About Your Legal Rights in a Post-COVID Workplace from 2020-05-18T07:00
It’s likely that the coronavirus has changed the workplace forever. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter speak with employment attorney Helen Rella about what rights you have as an e...
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How the Coronavirus Pandemic Has Affected Newsrooms from 2020-05-15T06:01
Journalists have been affected by the coronavirus in a number of ways. Because of the pandemic's breadth, there are countless stories need to be told. But with health precautions in place, it's ...
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What Will Restaurants Look Like When You Can Finally Dine In? from 2020-05-14T07:00
There’s been a lot of concern with how the restaurant business will come out of the pandemic. Even if they can rely on take-out orders and government loans, social distancing and consumer behavi...
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Will This be the Death of Retail Stores as We Know Them? from 2020-05-13T07:00
Large sectors of the retail space have plummeted in the past two months. As New Yorkers look to support their neighborhoods, they often turn to small businesses for their essential needs. What w...
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What Policing Data Can Reveal About Racial Disparities in NYC from 2020-05-12T07:00
As New York inches towards a rolling re-open, many say that there's evidence of a racial disparity emerging. According to the NYPD, 80 percent of social distancing violations were given to black...
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Advice on Parenting and Finding Alone Time During a Crisis from 2020-05-11T07:00
This pandemic has kept families together in their homes for longer periods of time than ever before. Solitary moments, like dropping your kids off from school or escaping to the gym after your c...
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Making Your Next Career Move in a Pandemic from 2020-05-08T07:00
One in five Americans lost their jobs since the spread of the coronavirus. New Yorkers are at the center of this unemployment and it can be an overwhelming time. Pat Kiernan, Annika Pergament an...
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