Articles by Michael Hill

A new booster for NYC's thousands of street vendors — legal and otherwise

Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez heads the city's new Office of Street Vendor Services.

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How the Port Authority is helping deaf people navigate its labyrinthine terminals

A new service features live ASL translation for sign-language speakers.

Verónica Del Valle

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Jersey City mayor accuses predecessor, Partnership for NYC head, of financial ‘deception’

Former Mayor Steve Fulop, now the spokesperson for NYC’s corporate community, says Solomon is playing politics.

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50 years later, what Bruce Springsteen’s 'Born to Run' means to New Jersey

The Boss' third album helped turn the Garden State favorite into an international superstar.

Verónica Del Valle

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Who is Scott Riccardi? For 16 days, this NJ man has won 'Jeopardy'

Arts & Entertainment

He just wants to buy a marimba.

Tamsin Vidal

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Is pollen relief on the horizon in NYC? Don't hold your breath just yet.

Or maybe do hold your breath — and blame catkins.

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How to help homeless people in NYC as winter months bring dangerous conditions

David Giffen, executive director of the Coalition for the Homeless, joined WNYC’s Morning Edition.

Verónica Del Valle

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Community Boards: What are they good for? A lot, it seems.

In the Bronx, Borough President Vanessa Gibson is trying to recruit train more young people to join up.

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Newark's Ras Baraka, running for NJ governor, says he'd fight for justice and affordability

The mayor of New Jersey's larges city promises to speed progress on income inequality, wealth disparity and affordable housing.

Nancy Solomon

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Flaco the Central Park owl has been free for a year. An NYC photographer looks back.

Arts & Entertainment

David Lei’s photographs have captivated Flaco fans around the world.

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Why a federal investigation into Mayor Adams’ campaign appears to be deepening

FBI agents seized several of Adams’ electronic devices on the street last week.

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Elizabeth Kim

NYC to tackle street harassment with a day of action, survey

The survey and day of action aim to track the prevalence and impact of street harassment on New Yorkers and could inform the city on what can and should be done about it.

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