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Crosstown with Pat Kiernan

New York City’s favorite morning anchor pulls back the curtain on the biggest stories around the five boroughs – the impactful, fascinating, and extraordinary headlines reported each week by Spectrum News NY1. Through intimate conversations with the newsroom’s expert journalists, Pat Kiernan illuminates what matters to resident New Yorkers and New Yorkers at heart.

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Will we see self-driving cars on New York's streets? Aug 02, 2022

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Autonomous vehicles might have seemed like a concept from a future age, but engineers and car manufacturers have been inching towards this new technology in recent years. But even if a car can navigate itself on the widest of open roads, New York has a unique traffic terrain unlike anywhere in the world. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 transit reporter Dan Rivoli about the traffic, pedestrians and obstacles that might stand in the way of autonomous vehicles driving around New York City.

What's in a (neighborhood) name? Jul 19, 2022

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SoHo, TriBeCa, Dumbo, NoLIta. Those are all neighborhoods around the city that any New Yorker should be able to point out on a map. But where did those names come from? When does a nickname pass the point to formal acceptance? And how are the names of our city's neighborhoods continuing to evolve, whether because of new residents, new lingo or new real estate investments? Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 reporters Anna Sterling and Roger Clark about how some New York names came to be and why others didn't stick.

Have we made progress on our severe weather promises? Jul 05, 2022

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One year after Hurricane Ida, we return to a neighborhood devastated by the rain and flooding. At the time, a lot of promises were made at every level of government to ensure we'd be better prepared for the next major storm. But has there been follow through? Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 reporter Ari Feldman, who spoke with those at the center of the story.

Are New Yorkers getting more rude? Jun 21, 2022

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New Yorkers have always had the reputation of being rude. But have things worsened throughout the pandemic? We go to the streets to see if New Yorkers think their neighbors are more gruff and then speak to an expert about why COVID-19 stressors might factor into this. We also conduct an experience to see how people on a street respond to someone who needs help. This episode contains explicit language.

The Black artists who changed the sound of music Jun 07, 2022

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So much of the music we listen to today is owed to Black artists who created and innovated. June is African American Music Appreciation Month, so we're taking a listen to musicians, past and present, who have changed the musical landscape. Pat Kiernan speaks with his colleagues Dean Meminger and Cheryl Wills, who have profiled artists to make sure their impact isn't forgotten.

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Will this summer be the start of the 'Roaring 20s'? May 24, 2022

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Nightlife in New York seems to be bouncing back and many are hopeful this will be the summer we have longed for since the beginning of the pandemic. But not everything is the same as it was pre-2020, including our attitudes about socializing out on the town. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 reporters and nightlife experts about what they're expecting this summer at bars and restaurants.

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These are the candidates jockeying to run New York May 10, 2022

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Eight major candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties are in the running for the New York governor's race. While Kathy Hochul is the first woman to lead the state, she was never elected to office. Pat Kiernan speaks with her as well as the seven other contenders hoping to win the primary in June and then the election in November. They explain where they stand on the issues that matter to the state and city. NY1 Political Director Bob Hardt also joins the conversation with his analysis on the race.

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What the return of alternate side parking means for you Apr 26, 2022

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For many New Yorkers with cars, alternate side parking is an annoying twice-a-week ritual where cars must be moved from the spots to make way for street sweepers. Mayor Bill de Blasio paused this practice during the pandemic, but his successor is bringing it back. Pat Kiernan talks with his colleagues about the headaches of driving in a city where there aren't enough parking spots.

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The rental apartment nightmare in New York City Apr 12, 2022

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Renters in particular are facing tough times as the city bounces back from the pandemic. On one hand, thousands of New Yorkers who suffered financial hardship throughout the pandemic are now facing eviction, leading to a backlog of cases in the courts. On the other hand, high-end apartments are facing bidding wars like never before as work-from-home lifestyle has increased the need for spacious living. While these are very different scenarios, they amount to a situation that is asking to be addressed — because what happens if we begin to see an outward migration of New Yorkers? Pat Kiernan poses this question to the reporters who are covering the topic, and they explore some of the ways it can be fixed.

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Mayor Adams deploys neighborhood safety teams amid rising crime Mar 29, 2022

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Crime is up in all categories in New York City. Mayor Eric Adams plans to deploy new teams to help combat gun violence. But will these units make a difference or are they rebrands of controversial moves from the past? Pat Kiernan speaks with reporters covering the numbers and hears from families directly affected by violence.

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