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Sean Carlson
Before coming to New York Public Radio, Sean worked in print, online and radio news around the mid-Atlantic region and Alaska. A New Jersey native, he holds a B.A. from the New School University in Greenwich Village and an M.A. from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism.
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Peepapalooza: NYC is heading to the Hudson Valley to watch the leaves
Don't be surprised if you run into someone from your building in Beacon.
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Elizabeth Shwe
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Sean Carlson
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Why we still adore NYC's very own Spider-Man 'schmuck' after a bajillion movies
Queens boy Peter Parker is all ours, and he's all of us.
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Elizabeth Shwe
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Sean Carlson
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NYC's first Jamaica Day Parade steps off in Brooklyn Saturday
'The dancing, the food, the patties, the coco bread, the chicken, the rice, the juices. It's all going to be there.'
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Elizabeth Shwe
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Sean Carlson
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Social media warning labels for New York kids are coming to a screen near you
Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation requiring warning labels on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
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Elizabeth Shwe
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Sean Carlson
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NYC revised food rules. Here’s what they mean to schools, shelters and jails.
The acting city health commissioner also discussed the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak and COVID vaccines with WNYC.
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Elizabeth Shwe
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Sean Carlson
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Ahead of key Brooklyn Marine Terminal redevelopment vote, Reynoso voices opposition
The city’s Economic Development Corporation is proposing a complete transformation of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal with roughly 5,000 market-rate and 2,700 more affordably priced apartments. But it’s faced fierce opposition.
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Sean Carlson
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Elizabeth Shwe
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Joseph Capriglione
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Affordability, safety are top issues for these Sunset Park leaders in mayoral election
The trio spoke on WNYC’s “All Things Considered” in a new series ahead of the election, “Word from the Curb.”
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Sean Carlson
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Pope Francis' legacy in NYC: 'He was a different kind of pope'
Fr. James Martin, SJ, joined All things Considered to discuss the legacy of the pontiff.
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Sean Carlson
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David Giambusso
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NYC still participating in Daylight Saving Time: more light, less sleep
Spring forward and maybe stay home for a few days.
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Sean Carlson
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David Giambusso
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NYC region rejoices in rain, but it's not enough to change drought conditions
Jackie Bray, New York state Commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, joined WNYC for an update.
By
Elizabeth Shwe
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Sean Carlson
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Exit interview: NYC's health commissioner reflects on his tenure in the Adams administration
Dr. Ashwin Vasan says he's leaving to spend more time with his family.
By
Elizabeth Shwe
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Sean Carlson
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Retiring Park Slope Food Co-op cofounder ponders a life in produce
Joe Holtz didn't just help build a grocery store, he also helped build a community.
By
Elizabeth Shwe
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Sean Carlson
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