Dec 20, 2022
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 lit up more than usual.
That city-holiday tie has a long history and even the commercialization of Christmas has many roots here....
Dec 6, 2022
In this episode, we dive into the neighborhood of Bay Ridge to
learn about its residents and its history. First, we explore a park
named for the area's Norwegian influences. Then, we talk about the
city's oldest movie theater. As part of a five-part series about
one section of Brooklyn, Pat Kiernan speaks with a Bay...
Nov 22, 2022
Last month, Mayor Eric Adams and the city's Department of
Sanitation commissioner held a press conference to declare a "war
on rats." Their snarky one-liners got a lot of attention, not just
in the news, but on TikTok. On this episode, Pat Kiernan uses that
viral incident to explore what happens when TikTok...
Nov 8, 2022
The housing market in New York was upended during the
pandemic. Record-high rents hit Manhattan, other boroughs saw
spikes in apartment demands, and mortgage rates impacted buying.
Whether you own or rent, you've probably noticed a difference or
will notice one in time. Pat Kiernan sits down with experts
and...
Oct 25, 2022
It has been more than 15 years since a Republican
governor has been at the helm in Albany. Rep. Lee Zeldin is hoping
to change that by ousting Gov. Kathy Hochul. But the state has been
growing more blue in recent years and the math does not favor red.
Pat Kiernan speaks with his colleagues about whether this is the
time...