Crosstown with Pat Kiernan

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Voices from Brooklyn: Russian and Ukrainian New Yorkers react to war in Ukraine Mar 15, 2022

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In many New York City neighborhoods, Russian and Ukrainian Americans are neighbors. As a war unfolds in Europe, many are trying to make clear that they do not share the same sentiment that a dictator abroad might. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 Digital Reporter Anna Lucente Sterling about how these New Yorkers are grappling with the atrocious events abroad.

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Mayor Adams takes on subway safety Mar 01, 2022

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After an increase in violence and robberies on the subway, Mayor Eric Adams rolled out his subway safety initiative. Pat Kiernan explores the state of the subways: is perception worse than reality? And will Eric Adams be able to crack the code that so many mayors have attempted to when it comes to making the subway safer? Kiernan speaks with NY1 reporters Courtney Gross and Dan Rivoli about how to tackle this issue.

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Masks in school? Governor says it's too early to call them off Feb 15, 2022

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Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul said she'd be lifting the mask mandate for most indoor businesses statewide. But for students, she said she needed more time to look into the school mandate. Her team will make an assessment in March after students return from their February break. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 Education Reporter Jillian Jorgensen about how Hochul's teams will assess the mask situation.

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Hotels look to bounce back after omicron Feb 01, 2022

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The hotel and tourism industry dropped as much as 75% of the economic value during the pandemic. Different waves of COVID-19 and different variants have stifled proper reopening. But after omicron, perhaps there is some optimism. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 reporters Shannan Ferry, Rocco Vertuccio and Anna Lucente Sterling about how hotels are banding together to get through the tough times.

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After a tragic fire in the Bronx, what went wrong and what needs to change Jan 18, 2022

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The horrific fire at an apartment building in the Bronx earlier this month will be marked as one of the deadliest in New York City's history. Pat Kiernan speaks with reporters on the scene about what went wrong in this building. And he interviews a fire expert who offers legislative solutions to make sure this doesn't happen again, and shares potentially life-saving advice.

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Will Mayor Adams make NYC the cryptocurrency capital? Jan 04, 2022

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Mayor Eric Adams said that he wants his paycheck to come in the form of Bitcoin (he later clarified that he'd convert a check into the cryptocurrency). And he said he wants to make New York City the crypto capital of the country. But those dreams might hit a few roadblocks. There's restrictions in Albany and Washington. And Miami's more mature experience in this emerging field could attract talent from New York. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 Digital Reporter Ari Feldman about where the cryptocurrency industry stands in the five boroughs.

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A look at New York City's next mayor, Eric Adams Dec 21, 2021

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Former Brooklyn borough president and NYPD officer Eric Adams is set to be sworn in as the new mayor of New York City in the new year. His campaign message resonated with many New Yorkers, but he faces multiple crises as he steps into the role. What should his priorities be? What changes should he make? And what can he learn from Mayor Bill de Blasio and other mayors past? Pat Kiernan speaks with Managing Director of New York Politics Bob Hardt and NY1 Political Reporter Gloria Pazmino about the incoming Adams administration.

Will a warm winter bring more snow to New York? Dec 07, 2021

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It's going to be a "La Niña" winter, which means milder temperatures and (probably) lots of snow. NY1's forecasters spend the season trying to answer questions like "will it snow or rain tomorrow?" or "how much snow will this storm bring?" Pat Kiernan sits down with meteorologists John Davitt and Erick Adame to learn how they create their forecast, why a small temperature shift can mean the difference between a blizzard or rain, and why they're able to get the forecast "right" more often than not.

Why are prices up? Inflation and supply chain issues, explained. Nov 23, 2021

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You might've noticed your grocery prices going up in recent weeks, as well as the cost of your online order or manicures. Then there are the warnings of shipping delays that might compromise your Black Friday purchases. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 Digital Reporter Ari Ephraim Feldman about how inflation and supply chain issues are driving up prices in the city and beyond.

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An inside look at the final hours of a local election campaign Nov 09, 2021

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NY1's Roger Clark followed New York City Councilman Justin Brannan during the final 48 hours of his reelection campaign. He got a behind-the-scenes look at last-minute campaigning, poll site jitters, and a victory speech that might have been given a bit too early — because a week after Election Day, the race is still too close to call. Pat Kiernan speaks with Roger and political director Bob Hardt about an exciting 48 hours in city politics.

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