Crosstown with Pat Kiernan

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Why did opioid overdoses spike during the pandemic? Oct 26, 2021

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While overdoses had been on the rise, preliminary numbers show that 2020 is likely going to be the deadliest year for overdoses in New York City. The experts say isolation, loneliness and lack of resources during the lockdown are some of the factors. But that's not all — drug dealers have been lacing batches with an exponentially more potent drug. Pat Kiernan speaks with two reporters who spent months looking at this other crisis in the city.

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What the future workplace means for New York City Oct 12, 2021

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The return to the office will never be the same. Remote work has given many employees a flexibility they never imagined. But what does that mean for the office? And what about all of the industries that will rely on a Monday through Friday, 9-to-5? Even those essential workers will be impacted by the way New York City adapts to the offices of the future. Pat Kiernan speaks with advisor Rishad Tobaccowala and NY1 Reporter Shannan Ferry about how the workplace will affect the New York City of tomorrow.

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Where New York stands on climate resiliency Sep 28, 2021

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The summer storms in New York City showed how the five boroughs could be impacted by extreme weather in the future. While city officials want to learn how to better adapt, some question whether the efforts are enough. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 Digital Reporter Ari Ephraim Feldman about resiliency efforts in the face of climate change.

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How school will be different this year Sep 14, 2021

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One million of the city's public school students returned to the classroom this week. And this year, remote learning isn't an option. City officials are assuring parents they've implemented the protocols necessary to keep kids safe, without mandating a vaccine for students. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 Education Reporter Jillian Jorgensen about how this school year is modified for the COVID-19 era.

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The priorities and potential for NY's first woman governor Aug 31, 2021

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Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul was officially sworn into office, making her the first woman to lead out of Albany. The former lieutenant governor has her priorities to tackle as she begins her term, while she also tries to distance herself from the tarnished Cuomo administration. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 Political Director Bob Hardt about this historic move and whether she'll be able to keep the legacy of her former boss at an arm's length.

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When and how will tourism bounce back in NYC? Aug 17, 2021

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While locals may grumble at tourists, New York City's finances depend heavily on the money spent by visitors to the five boroughs each year. Although 2019 saw a record number of visitors, the pandemic brought it down to a fraction of that. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 Digital Reporter Anna Lucente Sterling, who visited several of the city's hotels and spoke with industry experts about what needs to happen to get tourism to fully bounce back.

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Subway stations flooded with rain. Is NYC ready for extreme weather? Aug 03, 2021

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We all saw the videos: Commuters wading through waist-high water in a subway station. Buckets of water pouring down stairs on another platform. For years, the city's transit system has been pummeled by extreme weather. But with more extreme weather in our future, is the city doing enough to protect its infrastructure? Pat Kiernan sits down with his colleagues to discuss. Join the conversation, ask questions, or share your photos, videos, and notes using #NY1Crosstown If you like what your hear, share this podcast with your friends and family — it's free for all New Yorkers and beyond. Leave us a rating and review where ever you listen.

How well did ranked-choice voting go? Jul 20, 2021

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Ranked-choice voting was America's biggest experiment with that type of polling when New York City used it in its primaries last month. But with a botched rollout of vote counts, many are questioning if the practice was worth it and if it should stick around. Pat Kiernan speaks with the NY1 team that has been following the primaries and this new process from the beginning.

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Beach businesses are open for summer in the Rockaways Jul 06, 2021

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After a difficult pandemic summer, the small businesses of the Rockaways are open and ready to welcome visitors for the new season. Pat Kiernan chats with NY1 Reporter Clodagh McGowan, who spoke with shop owners along the beach about how businesses have bounced back. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Join the conversation, ask questions, or share your photos, videos, and notes using #NY1Crosstown If you like what your hear, share this podcast with your friends and family — it's free for all New Yorkers and beyond. Leave us a rating and review wherever you listen.

Pride, the police, and discord among LGBTQ activists Jun 22, 2021

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The organizers of the NYC Pride March made a stunning announcement in May. They said they want to reduce the law enforcement at their events in the coming years, citing some members of the LGBTQ community who are uncomfortable with police presence. But the NYPD says they've made strides in welcoming LGBTQ New Yorkers and that they support the queer officers in their own ranks. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 digital reporter Anna Lucente Sterling about the emotions on both sides of this issue, as well as the history of Pride, which has its roots in police clashes at a gay bar.

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