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Amazon’s decision to pull out of a controversial headquarters project sparked a victory rally in Queens, where residents and activists delivered a message for other companies that might want to come to the neighborhood. But Amazon's decision has also sparked a new debate over the best way to attract jobs in an age of inequality. Now that the te ...…

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Oh Deer! NJ Seeks Ways to Rein in Surging Deer Population4:07

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Even as Ryck Suydam stood in the middle of his retail greenhouse on the 300-acre Suydam Farms in Somerset County, he suspected the deer that frolic in the nearby Six Mile Run Reservoir were nibbling away at his crops. Portions of the state park are protected from hunting so, according to Suydam, the deer "know" they’re safe. That's because whit ...…

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Oh Deer! NJ Seeks Ways to Rein in Surging Deer Population4:27

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Even as Ryck Suydam stood in the middle of his retail greenhouse on the 300-acre Suydam Farms in Somerset County, he suspected the deer that frolic in the nearby Six Mile Run Reservoir were nibbling away at his crops. Portions of the state park are protected from hunting so, according to Suydam, the deer "know" they’re safe. That's because whit ...…

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ICYMI: How L Train Repair Plans Switched Tracks, From Sandy To Today7:10

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It was just last month that the MTA abruptly announced the cancellation of the 15-month L train shutdown and repair plan. WNYC takes a quick spin down memory lane to recall what went into it and what questions remain about the new plan, in the first of a series of reports on the Canarsie tunnel. While the agency is clear that riders’ convenienc ...…

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This Week in Politics: The Trump Administration Could Put the Brakes on NJ’s Online Gambling Industry5:57

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Less than a year ago, advocates for legal sports betting in New Jersey celebrated a major victory in the U.S. Supreme Court. After a lengthy legal fight, the national sports gambling ban was overturned. Together with a 2013 law that legalized online gaming in the state, supporters say things were finally turning around for Jersey's previously s ...…

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Does Amazon Just Not Like to Negotiate? We Asked an Expert.4:58

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Was Amazon, the world's largest company by market valuation, just not tough enough to pull off a deal in New York City? That's what Mayor Bill de Blasio suggested after the tech company announced it would not longer be building a massive campus in Long Island City, Queens. "I had conversations with top level Amazon executives about additional i ...…

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Abandoned Gun, Moldy Bread Pudding and 'Unrecognizable' Hamburgers Found in New Jersey Immigrant Lock-up4:53

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The inspector general for the Department of Homeland Security released a damning report Friday detailing "unsanitary and unsafe conditions" at the largest detention center for immigrants in the New York City region. Under a contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, about 800 immigrants are held at the Essex County Correctional Facility ...…

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Survivors Say NJ's List of Abusive Clergy Leaves Many Unanswered Questions2:09

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New Jersey's bishops have released the names of nearly 200 priests who were "credibly accused" of child sex abuse. But according to survivors who spoke with WNYC, the lists raise almost as many questions as they answer. For instance, priests who are currently under investigation aren't included. Some of the dioceses list priests who abused "mul ...…

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Climbing the American Ladder as Deportation Looms4:44

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This is the second story in an ongoing series following Giddel Contreras, one of more than 400,000 immigrants whose Temporary Protected Status could expire in the coming year. Read and listen to the first story, "A Family Braces for Dad's Deportation," here. The party-goers at the Three Kings Day celebration thought the highlight of this Sunday ...…

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After Detective's Death, 'A Lot of Hurt Going on in the 102'2:23

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Police officials on Wednesday provided more details of how an armed robbery in Queens unfolded the night before, describing a chaotic scene with 42 shots fired in 11 seconds. One bullet fatally hit veteran Detective Brian Simonsen. With an anguished face, Chief of Department Terence Monahan said Simonsen was a 19-year veteran of the department, ...…

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Catholic Church in NJ Names More Than 180 Priests Credibly Accused of Child Sex Abuse4:55

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The Catholic Church in New Jersey has released a list of 188 priests and deacons it says have been credibly accused of sexually abusing children during their time working in the state. The list is the result of an internal review by the state's five dioceses (Newark, Paterson, Trenton, Metuchen, and Camden) that was spurred, in part, by New Jer ...…

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NYS Lawmakers Take on Sexual Harassment in Public Hearing4:03

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During the first hearing on sexual harassment in New York’s government in 27 years, state lawmakers closely scrutinized Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s policies and victims told harrowing stories. Survivors who were sexually harassed by senators and assemblymembers spoke before the hearing, saying they’re relieved there is finally a public forum to talk ab ...…

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Public Defenders Claim Court Hearings by Video Deny Immigrants Due Process8:39

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A lawsuit filed in federal court on Wednesday in Manhattan accuses the government of denying detained immigrants their right to due process, by conducting hearings through video technology instead of in person. Immigrants detained in the New York City area used to be taken to a court on Varick Street for their hearings. But that stopped after a ...…

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Con Edison Supply Problem Could Stunt Westchester's Growth4:40

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Natural gas is more environmentally sound, and cheaper, than heating oil to keep homes warm. But starting next month, that might get harder in the most populous sections of Westchester County, as Con Edison plans to put a hold on new applications. The utility recently issued a moratorium on new natural gas hookups starting in March because dema ...…

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In New Push to Reduce Crime in Six Precincts, NYPD Starts With Brownsville3:21

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The New York City police department, along with the mayor, has been hammering the idea that the city is the safest it's ever been, and certainly the safest big city in the nation. But that feeling of safety is not a reality to all people in all neighborhoods, Police Commissioner James O'Neill said last month, when he pledged to focus on six pre ...…

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A Play About Deportation2:11

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When Elizabeth Keathley entered a DMV in Illinois in order to get a driver's permit and was asked if she'd like to register to vote, she had little idea her life was about to change dramatically. "And I showed my passport because he asked me if I have any ID. And I said no, only passport and visa. So I give it to him, and he look it up. And he ...…

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Week Ahead: February 11, 20192:23

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On this week's look ahead: New York City releases its school diversity report, the City Council weighs action against one of its own members, legislators take on sexual harassment in Albany, an exhibit devoted to James Baldwin, a dramatic performance of an actual deportation hearing, and the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.…

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This Week in Politics: Blame Game on Budget Shortfall Begins5:39

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said this week that the state is facing a budget shortfall of $2.3 billion and placed blame squarely with the Trump administration. Cuomo said the 2017 federal tax overhaul has led to declining revenues in New York, due to new limits on state and local tax deductions that often are referred to as SALT deductions. And ...…

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Amazon-NYC Rom-Com Takes Dramatic Plot Twist6:09

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After all the fanfare and political maneuvering tied up in the romance between Amazon and New York — to say nothing of the $3 billion dollars in subsidies that helped put a ring on it — Amazon is reportedly threatening to take its jobs and leave the city at the altar. All of which raises the question, “Is this a bluff to tamp down criticism of ...…

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Councilman Wants to Reform Selection Process for Public Housing Managers2:13

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The chairman of the City Council’s oversight and investigations committee says the process by which the city selects private companies to manage public housing developments needs to be reformed. “We have to rethink how we select property managers,” said Ritchie Torres (D-Bronx). “If you have a property manager who has a record of mismanagement ...…

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Riders Endure Day Four of Nauseating L Train Smell, and No Sign of Relief5:14

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Four days after L train riders began reporting noxious fumes on their commutes, the stench continues to linger, and multiple subway conductors said that the odor is no better than it was when it first sprung up on Monday. "It's making me uncomfortable," one L train conductor told a reporter at the Lorimer Street stop. "I'm not feeling too well. ...…

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How to Curb Flooding? Tax the Pavement, NJ Lawmakers Say2:02

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A bill currently awaiting New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's signature could create what critics are calling a "rain tax." But supporters of the Clean Stormwater and Flood Reduction Act say it will help to curb the state's biggest source of water pollution: storm water runoff. It will help manage runoff by allowing towns and cities across the st ...…

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HUD Administrator Lynne Patton to Get First-Hand Look at Public Housing0:48

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Next week, the regional administrator for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Lynne Patton, is moving into New York City public housing, where she’ll spend a month, one week each with a different family. Patton will stay in four developments that have experienced hot water and heat outages, starting with the Patterson Houses in the ...…

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At First Public Advocate Debate, One Amazon Supporter and Nine Competing Naysayers2:42

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The marquee question at Wednesday night's New York City Public Advocate debate: Is the deal to bring an Amazon campus to Queens fine as is, worthy of improvement, or would you scrap it for good? Of the 17 candidates running for public advocate, ten were present for the debate, and only one candidate was unequivocally supportive. Queens City Cou ...…

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Newark Mayor Objects To New York's Homeless Relocation Program0:49

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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is objecting to a New York City program that has relocated a number of homeless families to his city across the river. In 2017, Mayor de Blasio created a program called Special One Time Assistance that pays a year’s worth of rent for homeless families willing to move out of New York. In December, WNYC reported that some ...…

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Former New Jersey Official Blames Re-election Loss On "Illegal" Voting5:00

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A political candidate who ran for local office in New Jersey has caused a firestorm by arguing his opponent only won because of "illegal voting activity" by Indian immigrants. Sam Davis, who is white, posted the accusation on Facebook after losing his bid for re-election to a township committee in Chesterfield, near Trenton. He had no proof to ...…

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Critics Claim Pay Inequity Persists in P-T and O-T Contract Deal0:35

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Physical and occupational therapists who work in New York City schools narrowly approved a controversial new contract with the Department of Education. But some remain dissatisfied, saying they'll still be paid less than many colleagues included in the union, the United Federation of Teachers. The therapists took their complaints public last mo ...…

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NYCHA Hires Private 'Slumlord' to Run Public Housing7:45

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The New York City Housing Authority has hired a private property manager with a questionable reputation to manage two large public-housing developments under a federal program to raise money for much-needed repairs. Wavecrest Management has two contracts to operate nearly 2500 NYCHA units in an unprecedented effort by the de Blasio administrati ...…

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Celebrating the Year of the Pig2:16

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The Lunar New Year starts Tuesday for many Asian communities. Here are some goings on around New York City and how you can celebrate. February 5th Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival in Manhattan's Sara D. Roosevelt Park on Grand Street at 11 a.m. Lunar New Year at Brooklyn's Prospect Park, in the Audubon Center in the boathouse at 12 p. ...…

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A Visit to a NYC Firing Range to Hear From Gun Owners2:53

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The entrance to the Seneca Sporting Range in Ridgewood, Queens is marked by a discreet sign, which sits above a gray door to a gray building. Nothing about the entrance says, come on in. But on one recent weeknight visit, the door was open and receiving visitors. And that's where Angel Avila, a long-time member of the range, was ready for a con ...…

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Emotions Run High in LGBTQ Community Following Alleged Attack on Actor Jussie Smollett3:59

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Singer and Actor Jussie Smollett made his first public appearance Saturday following his reported attack last week. The singer's voice shook slightly as he spoke to his audience, telling them he was still healing. It was the latest event in a week of emotional public discussion since Smollett said two men poured bleach on him, wrapped a rope ar ...…

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Week Ahead: February 4, 20192:19

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On this week's look ahead: the first Public Advocate debate, how to submit questions to "Ask Governor Murphy," the deal between the city and the federal government over NYCHA, and some endangered mailbox sound.

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This Week in Politics: What Christie's Book Blitz Says About the Author5:59

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For the last week, it was hard to miss former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie out promoting his new book, Let Me Finish: Trump, the Kushners, Bannon, New Jersey, and the Power of In-Your-Face Politics. CNN, Hannity, NPR, CBS, Fox & Friends, ABC, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert… you name it, he was there. WNYC's Matt Katz joins us on This ...…

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Ben Carson: 'There's Plenty of Blame to Go Around' for NYCHA's Woes3:41

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New York City and U.S. housing officials announced a deal Thursday that will keep the city’s massive public housing system out of federal receivership, but require the city to spend $2.2 billion over the next few years fixing chronic problems with lousy living conditions, lead paint and lack of heat. The settlement, announced by U.S. Housing Se ...…

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The Sound of Muzak, Nearly a Century Later2:27

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For most of the last century or so, the idea of simple background music — or muzak, as it’s commonly called, after the company that pioneered the style — was to make it as generic as possible. Since catching on in the 1920s and 30s, background music was composed and recorded specifically to serve as a musical wallpaper of sorts. (For more on th ...…

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Review: Lucio Fontana and the Forward Slash4:43

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Lucio Fontana, an Argentinian-born artist who spent most of his life in Italy, is known mainly for one thing. His so-called Cut Paintings are easy to recognize. They typically consist of a bright surface of flat, uninflected color that has been slashed vertically with a knife. The incisions are narrow and rather tasteful, but as visually disrup ...…

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Both Sides Go on Offense at Contentious City Council Hearing Over Amazon Deal3:57

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Banners unfurled, City Council officers removed protesters, and rhetorical sparks flew at yesterday’s hearing on the deal to bring an Amazon corporate campus to Long Island City. And, in the process, strategies for the opposing sides emerged. Opponents sought to hammer Amazon for unrealistic projections of how much the company would pay in taxe ...…

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