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false full Episode 28: A New Day for the Oldest Profession? Episode 28: A New Day for the Oldest Profession? FAQ NYC Harry Siegel and Alex Lynn talk with state Senator Jessica Ramos about sex work and the new push to decriminalize it in New York, and much more. Plus, Emma Whitford runs down her reporting on loitering laws, massage parlor raids, and why the NYPD says we can’t arrest our way out of this problem, Alex and Victoria Bekiempis go inside the courts, and Harry talks with Peter Edelman about the criminalization of poverty. Harry Siegel and Alex Lynn talk with state Senator Jessica Ramos about sex work and the new push to decriminalize in in New York, and much more. Plus, Emma Whitford runs down her reporting on loitering laws, massage raids, and why the NYPD says we can’t arrest our way out of this problem; Harry talks with Peter Edelman about the criminalization of poverty, and Alex and Victoria Bekiempis go inside the courts. Harry Siegel and Alex Lynn talk with state Senator Jessica Ramos about sex work and the new push to decriminalize in in New York, and much more. Plus, Emma Whitford runs down her reporting on loitering laws, massage raids, and why the NYPD says we can’t arrest our way out of this problem; Harry talks with Peter Edelman about the criminalization of poverty, and Alex and Victoria Bekiempis go inside the courts. 967bce29-d601-42c9-8996-4d8a22eee2ef https://faq.nyc/ Fri, 22 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000 4251 false full Episode 27: Prosecutor's Promise: I'll Hammer Less Episode 27: Prosecutor's Promise: I'll Hammer Less FAQ NYC Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez talks with Harry and Alex about his Justice 2020 action plan, and what happens when prosecutors with legal hammers stop treating people like nails. Then Alex and Victoria go in the Manhattan courts to talk about a busy week there for the Trump gang, what with his old campaign manager getting charged in a court where the president has no pardon power, while his TV lawyer — who was once our mayor, didn’t you know? — was back again to get divorced again. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez talks with Harry and Alex about his Justice 2020 action plan, what happens when prosecutors with legal hammers stop treating people like nails, policing the police, sex crimes and much more. Then Alex and Victoria go in the Manhattan courts to talk about a busy week there for the Trump gang, what with his old campaign manager getting charged in a court where the president has no pardon power, while his TV lawyer — our old mayor! — was back again to get divorced again. What da FAQ? Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez talks with Harry and Alex about his Justice 2020 action plan, what happens when prosecutors with legal hammers stop treating people like nails, policing the police, sex crimes and much more. Then Alex and Victoria go in the Manhattan courts to talk about a busy week there for the Trump gang, what with his old campaign manager getting charged in a court where the president has no pardon power, while his TV lawyer — our old mayor! — was back again to get divorced again. What da FAQ? 4ab7cfc4-e13f-4ce0-bd70-a2f7adfd06b7 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 14 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000 3048 false full Episode 26: The Fusion Explosion Episode 26: The Fusion Explosion FAQ NYC Cuomo's Democratic Party looks to blow up fusion voting, and Michael Benjamin of the New York Post joins Christina and Harry to discuss the state of the party here and nationally in the shadow of Trump. Plus Victoria and Alex go in the courts to talk about Statue of Liberty climber Patricia Okoumou. As Cuomo's Democratic Party looks to blow up fusion voting in New York, the Post's Michael Benjamin joins Christina and Harry to discuss the state of the party here and nationally in the shadow of Trump. Plus Victoria and Alex go in the courts to talk about the case of Statue of Liberty climber Patricia Okoumou. As Cuomo's Democratic Party looks to blow up fusion voting in New York, the Post's Michael Benjamin joins Christina and Harry to discuss the state of the party here and nationally in the shadow of Trump. Plus Victoria and Alex go in the courts to talk about the case of Statue of Liberty climber Patricia Okoumou. ee18ef46-63f4-45ff-8c6a-ec3c8724f1b0 https://faq.nyc/ Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +0000 2380 false full Episode 25: Nefarious Reasons in a Special Election Episode 25: Nefarious Reasons in a Special Election FAQ NYC New Public Advocate-elect Jumaane Williams called Christina Greer just before the polls closed to discuss his vision for the office—and why there needs to be an investigation of how his sealed police records from a decade-old domestic dispute ended up dropping days before the election. Then Gotham Gazette Executive Editor and Max and Murphy co-host Ben Max visits the FAQ crew to break midnight breaking down the results, and what they mean for NYC and the players in its long game of political musical chairs. New Public Advocate-elect Jumaane Williams called Christina Greer just before the polls closed to discuss his vision for the office—and why there needs to be an investigation of how his sealed police records from a decade-old domestic dispute ended up dropping days before the election. Then Gotham Gazette Executive Editor and Max and Murphy co-host Ben Max visits the FAQ crew to break midnight breaking down the results, and what they mean for NYC and the players in its long game of political musical chairs. New Public Advocate-elect Jumaane Williams called Christina Greer just before the polls closed to discuss his vision for the office—and why there needs to be an investigation of how his sealed police records from a decade-old domestic dispute ended up dropping days before the election. Then Gotham Gazette Executive Editor and Max and Murphy co-host Ben Max visits the FAQ crew to break midnight breaking down the results, and what they mean for NYC and the players in its long game of political musical chairs. 80549134-76a6-49ef-afd0-6d2fca1cf4fc https://faq.nyc/ Wed, 27 Feb 2019 07:00:00 +0000 2175 false full Episode 24: Amazon's Prime Decepticon Episode 24: Amazon's Prime Decepticon FAQ NYC A double-sized episode with Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer explaining to Chrissy and Harry why he isn't interested in negotiating with Amazon, or serving with Ruben Diaz Jr. Plus—deep breath!—Daily Beast special Fashion Week correspondent Sarah Shears on Paris Hilton lighting her own photos, ace courts reporter Victoria Bekiempis on Chapo’s conviction, Community Voices Heard Executive Director Afua Atta-Mensah on organizing against Amazon, and Sexual Harassment Working Group members Rita Pasarell and Patricia Gunning on Albany’s historic quarter-century-in-the-making hearing on harassment. A double-sized episode with Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer explaining to Chrissie and Harry why he isn't interested in negotiating with Amazon, or serving with Ruben Diaz Jr. Plus—deep breath!—Daily Beast special Fashion Week correspondent Sarah Shears on Paris Hilton lighting her own photos, ace courts reporter Victoria Bekiempis on Chapo’s conviction, Community Voices Heard Executive Director Afua Atta-Mensah on organizing against Amazon, and Sexual Harassment Working Group members Rita Pasarell and Patricia Gunning on Albany’s historic quarter-century-in-the-making hearing on harassment. A double-sized episode with Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer explaining to Chrissie and Harry why he isn't interested in negotiating with Amazon, or serving with Ruben Diaz Jr. Plus—deep breath!—Daily Beast special Fashion Week correspondent Sarah Shears on Paris Hilton lighting her own photos, ace courts reporter Victoria Bekiempis on Chapo’s conviction, Community Voices Heard Executive Director Afua Atta-Mensah on organizing against Amazon, and Sexual Harassment Working Group members Rita Pasarell and Patricia Gunning on Albany’s historic quarter-century-in-the-making hearing on harassment. 5bb613a5-e015-41d0-b385-8d171d74a375 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 14 Feb 2019 11:00:00 +0000 3785 false full Episode 23: No Access Episode 23: No Access FAQ NYC With the tragic death of Malaysia Goodson reigniting New Yorkers' fears and concerns about making it into and out of the subway tunnels, we spoke to engineer and advocate Chris Pangilinan about a system that still mostly depends on stairs — and what it's like to depend on that system when you can't use the stairs. With the tragic death of Malaysia Goodson reigniting New Yorkers' fears and concerns about making it into and out of the subway tunnels, we spoke to engineer and advocate Chris Pangilinan about a system that still mostly depends on stairs — and what it's like to depend on that system when you can't use the stairs. With the tragic death of Malaysia Goodson reigniting New Yorkers' fears and concerns about making it into and out of the subway tunnels, we spoke to engineer and advocate Chris Pangilinan about a system that still mostly depends on stairs — and what it's like to depend on that system when you can't use the stairs. 5cb730f2-e6fc-46bb-a03f-3b770cd8afa3 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 07 Feb 2019 12:00:00 +0000 2334 false full Episode 22: ICE's Courthouse Jump Offs Episode 22: ICE's Courthouse Jump Offs FAQ NYC We talk federal arrests inside state courts with Documented NY's Mazin Sidahmed and Felipe de la Hoz. Plus, state Sen. Gustavo Rivera talks with Christina about the blue new day in Albany, and Victoria Bekiempis explains to Harry why Robert de Niro's divorce is — really! — a matter of some public importance. We talk federal arrests inside state courts with Documented NY's Mazin Sidahmed and Felipe de la Hoz. Plus, state Sen. Gustavo Rivera talks with Christina about the blue new day in Albany, and Victoria Bekiempis explains to Harry why Robert de Niro's divorce is — really! — a matter of some public importance. We talk federal arrests inside state courts with Documented NY's Mazin Sidahmed and Felipe de la Hoz. Plus, state Sen. Gustavo Rivera talks with Christina about the blue new day in Albany, and Victoria Bekiempis explains to Harry why Robert de Niro's divorce is — really! — a matter of some public importance. 973358d1-e3d8-40eb-893c-16274160f234 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 31 Jan 2019 12:00:00 +0000 2566 false full Episode 21: El Chapo's Burgundy Burn Episode 21: El Chapo's Burgundy Burn FAQ NYC Chrissy and Harry talk with turncoat Azi Paybarah about door knocking Peter Parker in Queens, Timesman Alan Feuer about the madness of the El Chapo trial in Brooklyn, and courts reporter Victoria Bekiempis about Harvey Weinstein's wired new legal team. Chrissy and Harry talk with turncoat Azi Paybarah about door knocking Peter Parker in Queens, Timesman Alan Feuer about the madness of the El Chapo trial in Brooklyn, and courts reporter Victoria Bekiempis about Harvey Weinstein's wired new legal team. Chrissy and Harry talk with turncoat Azi Paybarah about door knocking Peter Parker in Queens, Timesman Alan Feuer about the madness of the El Chapo trial in Brooklyn, and courts reporter Victoria Bekiempis about Harvey Weinstein's wired new legal team. 6b5efb57-62d2-4cf1-8f52-4b5c234173ab https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 24 Jan 2019 04:00:00 +0000 2664 false full Episode 20: New York's Californication Episode 20: New York's Californication FAQ NYC The state of the state is changing fast, for a change. Chris Smith joins Chrissy and Harry to discuss. The state of the state is changing fast, for a change. Chris Smith joins Chrissy and Harry to discuss. The state of the state is changing fast, for a change. Chris Smith joins Chrissy and Harry to discuss. dbe7f071-40f0-4d2a-89e3-4498c4042162 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:00:00 +0000 2716 false full Episode 19: L-pocalypse Nah Episode 19: L-pocalypse Nah FAQ NYC The governor controls the train authority that planned and warned for years that the L train tunnel would need to be shut down for repairs after Hurricane Sandy ravaged it back in 2012. Then Governor Cuomo walked through the tunnel in 2019, and emerged with a new plan averting the shutdown and a retconned origin story about that plan. Huh? MTA board member Veronica Vanterpool and transit reporter Aaron Gordon join us to make some sense of this, and, err, break down the sorry state of our public transportation system. The governor controls the train authority that planned and warned for years that the L train tunnel would need to be shut down for repairs after Hurricane Sandy ravaged it back in 2012. Then Governor Cuomo walked through the tunnel in 2019, and emerged with a new plan averting the shutdown and a retconned origin story about that plan. Huh? MTA board member Veronica Vanterpool and transit reporter Aaron Gordon join us to make some sense of this, and, err, break down the sorry state of our public transportation system. The governor controls the train authority that planned and warned for years that the L train tunnel would need to be shut down for repairs after Hurricane Sandy ravaged it back in 2012. Then Governor Cuomo walked through the tunnel in 2019, and emerged with a new plan averting the shutdown and a retconned origin story about that plan. Huh? MTA board member Veronica Vanterpool and transit reporter Aaron Gordon join us to make some sense of this, and, err, break down the sorry state of our public transportation system. 32548174-5823-4d5b-bc55-9741e1fe6852 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 10 Jan 2019 14:00:00 +0000 2827 false full Episode 18: Our 2018 Kicker Episode 18: Our 2018 Kicker FAQ NYC We talk De Blasio, Cuomo, NYCHA, and more in our season one and year-end kicker. Plus Alex Brook Lynn on the death of the Cornelia Street Cafe, and Victoria Bekiempis takes you in the courts. We talk De Blasio, Cuomo, NYCHA, and more. Plus Alex Brook Lynn on the death of the Cornelia Street Cafe, and Victoria Bekiempis takes you in the courts. We talk De Blasio, Cuomo, NYCHA, and more. Plus Alex Brook Lynn on the death of the Cornelia Street Cafe, and Victoria Bekiempis takes you in the courts. 7e61cd11-f69a-49a0-a5c8-301a95517109 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 20 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0000 2478 false full Episode 17: Nazis and Street Fights in Victory City Episode 17: Nazis and Street Fights in Victory City FAQ NYC White supremacists holding rallies with fascists and anti-fascists brawling outside, and war looming. Maybe that sounds like NYC in 2018, but we're talking NYC in WWII and the years around it along with special guests John Strausbaugh, author of "Victory City: A history of New York and New Yorkers during World War II," and Ron Howell, author of "Boss of Black Brooklyn: The life and times of Bertram L. Baker." White supremacists holding rallies with fascists and anti-fascists brawling outside, and war looming. Maybe that sounds like NYC in 2018, but we're talking NYC in WWII and the years around it along with special guests John Strausbaugh, author of "Victory City: A history of New York and New Yorkers during World War II," and Ron Howell, author of "Boss of Black Brooklyn: The life and times of Bertram L. Baker." White supremacists holding rallies with fascists and anti-fascists brawling outside, and war looming. Maybe that sounds like NYC in 2018, but we're talking NYC in WWII and the years around it along with special guests John Strausbaugh, author of "Victory City: A history of New York and New Yorkers during World War II," and Ron Howell, author of "Boss of Black Brooklyn: The life and times of Bertram L. Baker." 3554430a-030c-425d-bd7f-2d28e1777018 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:00:00 +0000 2838 false full Episode 16: Albany's Sex Crimes Horror Show Episode 16: Albany's Sex Crimes Horror Show FAQ NYC “I’m a single woman. I don't come from wealth. How do I survive this experience so I can get a job again? In politics, your loyalty and your network is your value and taking on a member as powerful as Vito, you’re not just taking on that member—you’re taking on their entire network and everything that network has to lose and especially if your claims aren’t enough to bring them down…I started to change my own behavior just to survive.” “I’m a single woman. I don't come from wealth. How do I survive this experience so I can get a job again? In politics, your loyalty and your network is your value and taking on a member as powerful as Vito, you’re not just taking on that member—you’re taking on their entire network and everything that network has to lose and especially if your claims aren’t enough to bring them down…I started to change my own behavior just to survive… I was suicidal. I was on my last legs." “I’m a single woman. I don't come from wealth. How do I survive this experience so I can get a job again? In politics, your loyalty and your network is your value and taking on a member as powerful as Vito, you’re not just taking on that member—you’re taking on their entire network and everything that network has to lose and especially if your claims aren’t enough to bring them down…I started to change my own behavior just to survive… I was suicidal. I was on my last legs." 4511a5af-08c1-42a9-b6c8-d639f592fb82 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 06 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0000 3814 false full Episode 15: NYCHA's SOS Episode 15: NYCHA's SOS FAQ NYC Councilman Ritchie Torres and Daily News investigative reporter Greg B. Smith discuss lead, neglect, private money and public housing. Plus Gwynne Hogan goes to the Andrew Jackson houses in the Bronx to talk with Daniel Barber, the leader of the group of tenants associations suing New York City. Councilman Ritchie Torres and Daily News investigative reporter Greg B. Smith discuss lead, neglect, private money and public housing. Plus Gwynne Hogan goes to the Andrew Jackson houses in the Bronx to talk with Daniel Barber, the leader of the group of tenants associations suing New York City. Councilman Ritchie Torres and Daily News investigative reporter Greg B. Smith discuss lead, neglect, private money and public housing. Plus Gwynne Hogan goes to the Andrew Jackson houses in the Bronx to talk with Daniel Barber, the leader of the group of tenants associations suing New York City. 9a927d7a-fe77-4cc3-be38-f1422fbc3629 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 29 Nov 2018 13:00:00 +0000 2772 false full Episode 14: Ugly Optical Illusion Episode 14: Ugly Optical Illusion FAQ NYC Voting in New York is a certified disaster. Michael Benjamin joins the FAQ crew to discuss why that is, and how to fix it. Plus Chirissy Greer, on her way to Georgia, breaks down the unsettled governor's race there, and much more…a including ChapAzon. Voting in New York is a certified disaster. Michael Benjamin joins the FAQ crew to discuss why that is, and how to fix it. Plus Chirissy Greer, on her way to Georgia, breaks down the unsettled governor's race there, and much more…a including ChapAzon. Voting in New York is a certified disaster. Michael Benjamin joins the FAQ crew to discuss why that is, and how to fix it. Plus Chirissy Greer, on her way to Georgia, breaks down the unsettled governor's race there, and much more…a including ChapAzon. 1e05c3de-a9a7-435a-9cc1-e2d1954e1a18 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:00:00 +0000 2403 false full Episode 13: Fresh From the Election Day Coup Episode 13: Fresh From the Election Day Coup FAQ NYC Ben Max of Gotham Gazette sat down with us in the wee hours of Wednesday morning for a first look at the polls, and a new day in New York where fat cats just might get slapped back. Ben Max of Gotham Gazette sat down with us in the wee hours of Wednesday morning for a first look at the polls, and a new day in New York where fat cats just might get slapped back. Plus Alex Brook Lynn hits Staten Island and South Brooklyn Tuesday to talk with voters, and so much more. Ben Max of Gotham Gazette sat down with us in the wee hours of Wednesday morning for a first look at the polls, and a new day in New York where fat cats just might get slapped back. Plus Alex Brook Lynn hits Staten Island and South Brooklyn Tuesday to talk with voters, and so much more. f7a695d4-3ccd-424d-8652-b0afe758804b https://faq.nyc/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +0000 2709 false full Episode 12: The ‘Authentically Effervescent’ Mr. Johnson Episode 12: The ‘Authentically Effervescent’ Mr. Johnson FAQ NYC 🎶 Corey Johnson may be the City Council speaker, but we've got him singing in our first ever musical episode. 🎶 Corey Johnson may be the City Council speaker, but we've got him singing in our first ever musical episode. 🎶 Corey Johnson may be the City Council speaker, but we've got him singing in our first ever musical episode. 7cb70129-c0f4-478a-a850-f7246b0ffe3d https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +0000 2090 false full Episode 11: Molinaro, the Mooch & the State of the N.Y. GOP Episode 11: Molinaro, the Mooch & the State of the N.Y. GOP FAQ NYC We talked in person about the sad state of the Republican party here, and on the phone with the Republican who would be governor who evokes some of what the party once was and, he hopes, could be. Alex Lynn reports from her night out partying with Anthony Scaramucci and his mom who—spoiler alert!—also does not think much of Steve Bannon. Plus a truly disgraceful tribute to Azi, and it all adds up to oh so much New York in your ear. We talked in person about the sad state of the Republican party here, and on the phone with the Republican who would be governor who evokes some of what the party once was and, he hopes, could be. Alex Lynn reports from her night out partying with Anthony Scaramucci and his mom who—spoiler alert!—also does not think much of Steve Bannon. Plus a truly disgraceful tribute to Azi, and it all adds up to oh so much New York in your ear. We talked in person about the sad state of the Republican party here, and on the phone with the Republican who would be governor who evokes some of what the party once was and, he hopes, could be. Alex Lynn reports from her night out partying with Anthony Scaramucci and his mom who—spoiler alert!—also does not think much of Steve Bannon. Plus a truly disgraceful tribute to Azi, and it all adds up to oh so much New York in your ear. 7d87fef6-8edc-4974-91bd-059aaf5fac5b https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0000 2529 false full Episode 10: November Stakes Episode 10: November Stakes FAQ NYC With Democrats poised to keep holding every statewide office, FAQ talked with City and State's Rebecca C. Lewis about the high stakes fights for control of the state Senate in Albany and the House in Washington, and the races here that could decide which party triumphs. With Democrats poised to keep holding every statewide office, FAQ talked with City and State's Rebecca C. Lewis about the high stakes fights for control of the state Senate in Albany and the House in Washington, and the races here that could decide which party triumphs. With Democrats poised to keep holding every statewide office, FAQ talked with City and State's Rebecca C. Lewis about the high stakes fights for control of the state Senate in Albany and the House in Washington, and the races here that could decide which party triumphs. f0b26657-f027-4dde-a4a0-07f38cd948e2 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:00:00 +0000 2446 false full Episode 9: Jumaane's 'No Inside Dude' Episode 9: Jumaane's 'No Inside Dude' FAQ NYC Councilman Jumaane Williams was thisclose to becoming the Lieutenant Governor Andrew Cuomo dreaded. He fell short, but his political stock has never been higher. He talked with the FAQ crew about the change coming to Albany, the state of New York City and what's next for him — including the friendship that might keep him from running for public advocate. Councilman Jumaane Williams was thisclose to becoming the Lieutenant Governor Andrew Cuomo dreaded. He fell short, but his political stock has never been higher. He talked with the FAQ crew about the change coming to Albany, the state of New York City and what's next for him — including the friendship that might keep him from running for public advocate. Councilman Jumaane Williams was thisclose to becoming the Lieutenant Governor Andrew Cuomo dreaded. He fell short, but his political stock has never been higher. He talked with the FAQ crew about the change coming to Albany, the state of New York City and what's next for him — including the friendship that might keep him from running for public advocate. 222ec013-fb0c-43b6-8aff-8cae390f26bf https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 04 Oct 2018 11:00:00 +0000 2177 false full 8.2 Short: Jumaane Williams 8.2 Short: Jumaane Williams FAQ NYC Here's a taste of Jumaane Williams, on clearing the lieutenant governor's line for the Working Families Party with a new "campaign" against state Senator Simcha Felder; full interview up soon. Here's a taste of Jumaane Williams, on clearing the lieutenant governor's for the Working Families Party with a new "campaign" against state Senator Simcha Felder; full interview up soon. Here's a taste of Jumaane Williams, on clearing the lieutenant governor's for the Working Families Party with a new "campaign" against state Senator Simcha Felder; full interview up soon. 01eeecf7-7921-4d52-a06e-aa1f8ecd422e https://faq.nyc/ Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:00:00 +0000 241 false full 8.1 Short: Howie Hawkins 8.1 Short: Howie Hawkins FAQ NYC Azi talks with the Green Party gubernatorial hopeful Howie Hawkins, who makes his case and talks some stuff about the Working Families Party. Azi talks with the Green Party gubernatorial hopeful Howie Hawkins, who makes his case and talks some stuff about the Working Families Party. Azi talks with the Green Party gubernatorial hopeful Howie Hawkins, who makes his case and talks some stuff about the Working Families Party. 928ca885-0968-440c-9efe-1f1660a0bb5f https://faq.nyc/ Tue, 02 Oct 2018 14:00:00 +0000 184 false full Episode 8: STRINGER Episode 8: STRINGER FAQ NYC New York City Comptroller Scott STRINGER or Barksdale Organization Boss STRINGER Bell? We talked to a STRINGER, who said "This wasn’t my first rodeo. I was paroled after 13 years from a place where hope dies in the middle of the night or is never heard." Listen, and find out which one we talked to and what he had to say about Scott STRINGER or STRINGER Bell? ——You have any idea what I had to do to get where I am today? When I say I’m ready, you best believe it. (The youngsters?) Look, I’m going to empower this generation.… learning how to work the system. I had to learn it when I was 30; and they will learn it as well. If the man coming, make ready for the man. I don’t think it has to be about me vs. new people. Why not embrace new people and collectively work? Everybody making money sharing the real estate. This wasn’t my first rodeo. I was paroled after 13 years (from a place where hope) dies in the middle of the night or is never heard—and that was the fault of the collective system. You gotta be fierce, I know that, but more than that, you gotta show some flex, give and take on both sides. —— We had New York City Comptroller SCOTT Stringer, who said half those things, to talk about his housing plan that’s about to drop (Mitchell Llama 2, he called it) and much more. Scott STRINGER or STRINGER Bell? ——You have any idea what I had to do to get where I am today? When I say I’m ready, you best believe it. (The youngsters?) Look, I’m going to empower this generation.… learning how to work the system. I had to learn it when I was 30; and they will learn it as well. If the man coming, make ready for the man. I don’t think it has to be about me vs. new people. Why not embrace new people and collectively work? Everybody making money sharing the real estate. This wasn’t my first rodeo. I was paroled after 13 years (from a place where hope) dies in the middle of the night or is never heard—and that was the fault of the collective system. You gotta be fierce, I know that, but more than that, you gotta show some flex, give and take on both sides. —— We had New York City Comptroller SCOTT Stringer, who said half those things, to talk about his housing plan that’s about to drop (Mitchell Llama 2, he called it) and much more. 975a4fa8-fcb6-4084-9879-a241220a21d6 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2268 false full Episode 7: IDC Heads Roll, and so Does the Cuomo Machine Episode 7: IDC Heads Roll, and so Does the Cuomo Machine FAQ NYC New York's Democrats came out in force, to punish local incumbents even as they stood behind Cuomo and helped Tish James, his pick for attorney general, make some history. New York's Democrats came out in force, to punish local incumbents even as they stood behind Cuomo and helped Tish James, his pick for attorney general, make some history. New York's Democrats came out in force, to punish local incumbents even as they stood behind Cuomo and helped Tish James, his pick for attorney general, make some history. ecf7ac33-7281-470a-ae02-51008ad836d9 https://faq.nyc/ Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:00:00 +0000 1619 false full Episode 6: How Thou Ought to Vote Episode 6: How Thou Ought to Vote FAQ NYC A week before primary day — the moment of truth in most New York elections — we pull back the curtain on the voice of the papers in a conversation with editorial board members Mara Gay of the New York Times and Alyssa Katz of the Daily News about how they decide who gets the nod, and why this may be the rare year in which endorsements really matter. A week before primary day — the moment of truth in most New York elections — we pull back the curtain on the voice of the papers in a conversation with editorial board members Mara Gay of the New York Times and Alyssa Katz of the Daily News about how they decide who gets the nod, and why this may be the rare year in which endorsements really matter. A week before primary day — the moment of truth in most New York elections — we pull back the curtain on the voice of the papers in a conversation with editorial board members Mara Gay of the New York Times and Alyssa Katz of the Daily News about how they decide who gets the nod, and why this may be the rare year in which endorsements really matter. 967dd9d3-c849-42b5-9857-1168803ed60c https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 11:00:00 +0000 2126 false full Episode 5: AG Hopefuls Talk RE & DJT Episode 5: AG Hopefuls Talk RE & DJT FAQ NYC In a supersized episode 5, we ask aspiring Attorneys General Zephyr Teachout, Tish James, Sean Patrick Maloney and Leecia Eve to say whether or not Donald Trump and his crew are emblematic of the New York real estate world, and what would change if each of them gets to be the new sheriff in town. Plus, former A.G. candidate Mark Green runs down this year's race and revisits several of his old ones. In a supersized episode 5, we ask aspiring Attorneys General Zephyr Teachout, Tish James, Sean Patrick Maloney and Leecia Eve to say whether or not Donald Trump and his crew are emblematic of the New York real estate world, and what would change if each of them gets to be the new sheriff in town. Plus, former A.G. candidate Mark Green runs down this year's race and revisits several of his old ones. In a supersized episode 5, we ask aspiring Attorneys General Zephyr Teachout, Tish James, Sean Patrick Maloney and Leecia Eve to say whether or not Donald Trump and his crew are emblematic of the New York real estate world, and what would change if each of them gets to be the new sheriff in town. Plus, former A.G. candidate Mark Green runs down this year's race and revisits several of his old ones. a2326242-a837-43a4-b4e3-e96ed0625ff9 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 30 Aug 2018 12:00:00 +0000 3111 false full Episode 4: The Curse of Tom Suozzi Episode 4: The Curse of Tom Suozzi FAQ NYC Are you listening, Cynthia Nixon? The original Democratic underdog has some thoughts on what it’s like to run against the party powers that be for governor of New York. Are you listening, Cynthia Nixon? The original Democratic underdog has some thoughts on what it’s like to run against the party powers that be for governor of New York. Are you listening, Cynthia Nixon? The original Democratic underdog has some thoughts on what it’s like to run against the party powers that be for governor of New York. a3fd13b5-373a-4c61-ab92-af8a861e7389 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 23 Aug 2018 20:00:00 +0000 2243 false full Episode 3: FAQ Meets BdB Episode 3: FAQ Meets BdB FAQ NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio sat down with us at Gracie Mansion to talk about his Murdoch-oriented media critique, how progressive Democrats have already won the fight for the soul of the party, and why — hey, Cynthia Nixon! — he still he isn't ready to endorse some of those progressives. Mayor Bill de Blasio sat down with us at Gracie Mansion to talk about his Murdoch-oriented media critique, how his progressive Democrats have already won the fight for the soul of the party, and why — hey, Cynthia Nixon! — he still he isn't ready to endorse some of those progressives. Mayor Bill de Blasio sat down with us at Gracie Mansion to talk about his Murdoch-oriented media critique, how his progressive Democrats have already won the fight for the soul of the party, and why — hey, Cynthia Nixon! — he still he isn't ready to endorse some of those progressives. 9e90b18a-f806-4674-8c73-d2ee43a18b27 https://faq.nyc/ Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:00:00 +0000 2840 false full Episode 2: De Blasio’s Moon Shot Mission to Albany Episode 2: De Blasio’s Moon Shot Mission to Albany FAQ NYC New York City is the center of the universe, at least we think so. But what if it turned out that the universe didn’t revolve around us but in fact we revolved around… Albany? If the Democrats finally retake the state Senate and the Empire State turns deep blue, everything changes for Mayor de Blasio. Or at least that's what he hopes. We talked with political science professor Jeanne Zaino and Working Families Party boss Bill Lipton about the high stakes in this year's elections, plus City Council Speaker Corey Johnson calls in to run down what he says Harry Siegel got wrong in episode one. New York City is the center of the universe, at least we think so. But what if it turned out that the universe didn’t revolve around us but in fact we revolved around… Albany? If the Democrats finally retake the state Senate and the Empire State turns deep blue, everything changes for Mayor de Blasio. Or at least that's what he hopes. We talked with political science professor Jeanne Zaino and Working Families Party boss Bill Lipton about the high stakes in this year's elections, plus City Council Speaker Corey Johnson calls in to run down what he says Harry Siegel got wrong in episode one. New York City is the center of the universe, at least we think so. But what if it turned out that the universe didn’t revolve around us but in fact we revolved around… Albany? If the Democrats finally retake the state Senate and the Empire State turns deep blue, everything changes for Mayor de Blasio. Or at least that's what he hopes. We talked with political science professor Jeanne Zaino and Working Families Party boss Bill Lipton about the high stakes in this year's elections, plus City Council Speaker Corey Johnson calls in to run down what he says Harry Siegel got wrong in episode one. 78ff9b83-59d9-468d-8be4-efa50b06e385 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 09 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000 2838 false full Episode 1: The Return of John Liu Episode 1: The Return of John Liu FAQ NYC John Liu thought he was on track to be New York City's next mayor in 2013 before a federal investigation overshadowed his run. Now, he says, things have changed and he's trying to get back in the game as one of a group of Democrats running primaries against the former so-called "Independent Democrats" who've helped Republicans keep control of the state Senate. John Liu thought he was on track to be New York City's next mayor in 2013 before a federal investigation overshadowed his run. Now, he says, things have changed and he's trying to get back in the game as one of a group of Democrats running primaries against the former so-called "Independent Democrats" who've helped Republicans keep control of the state Senate. John Liu thought he was on track to be New York City's next mayor in 2013 before a federal investigation overshadowed his run. Now, he says, things have changed and he's trying to get back in the game as one of a group of Democrats running primaries against the former so-called "Independent Democrats" who've helped Republicans keep control of the state Senate. b142de6a-cc5e-4072-b2d2-ea11e09d4789 https://faq.nyc/ Thu, 02 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000 1715 false