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Northeast Newscast Episode 100: New East Patrol Major discusses Northeast community Aug 13, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with new East Patrol Major, Doug Niemeier.

Major Niemeir, a Kansas City native, has roots in the Northeast community and has been with the Kansas City Police Department for 24 years.

He discusses his previous work with the department, his history in Northeast Kansas City, and what community policing means to him.

Northeast Newscast Episode 99: Round table discussion with the Northeast News staff Aug 06, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are sitting down with Northeast News Managing Editor Elizabeth Orosco, Creative Arts Director Bryan Stalder, and Publisher Michael Bushnell to discuss this week’s headlines and hot topics.

We discuss Pendleton Heights’ alley beautification and how it is working to deter crime, our thoughts on the transient community and what it means for Northeast, our new Mayor, and the proposed BikeKC Master plan and the future of Independence Avenue.

Northeast Newscast Episode 98: Reviving communities through urban homesteading with Brandon Mason Jul 31, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast we are speaking with Brandon Mason, staff attorney at Legal Aid of Western Missouri.

Mason breaks down the ins and outs of urban homesteading, a process allowing individuals to live in and rehabilitate problem properties in their communities.

He talks about how Legal Aid is able to gain these homes, what the vetting process looks like for interested urban homesteaders, and what the ultimate goal is with this project.

Northeast Newscast Episode 97: What it's like being a Northeast News intern with Layne Stracener Jul 24, 2019

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On this week’s issue of the Northeast Newscast, we are sitting down with our summer editorial assistant, Layne Stracener. Layne worked alongside the news staff for eight weeks, writing stories, getting to know the community, producing an entire issue by herself, and learning a few things along the way.

We sit down with her to discuss her time here at the Northeast News, what she learned, her favorite projects, and what she has planned for the future.

She said working at the Northeast News gave her lots of hands-on experience that she will be able to take with her to future job opportunities.

Northeast Newscast Episode 96: Outgoing Indian Mound President Bryan Stalder Jul 16, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Bryan Stalder, outgoing Indian Mound Neighborhood Association president.

Stalder discusses his time as president of the neighborhood association, strengths and challenges the neighborhood faces, and what he hopes to see from the incoming leadership.

Stalder’s last day as president was Monday, July 15, when the board hosted their annual election. The new president is Manny Abarca.

Northeast Newscast Episode 95: A look at KCPS with Treasurer Manny Abarca Jul 09, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Manny Abarca, Treasurer of the Kansas City Public School Board. Abarca currently serves the 3rd Sub-District, which includes a portion of the Historic Northeast, Columbus Park, City Market, a portion of Downtown, Quality Hill, and the Historic Westside communities.

Abarca discusses the current board of directors, collective and personal goals, the recent APR score, the number of pre-K seats within Kansas City Public Schools, student mobility rates, infrastructure and more.

Northeast Newscast Episode 94: Liz Zini discusses vision for Don Bosco Center Jul 02, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Liz Zini about her new role as director of the Don Bosco Center and the new vision and goals for the center. Zini became the director in March.

The plan is for the Don Bosco Center renovations to be done by the end of this year, Zini said. The new goal for the center is to make it a community gathering space that serves more people of all ages. They are including a commercial kitchen for people to rent, classrooms where classes such as cooking and fitness will take place, and a gymnasium which will be used for athletics and fitness and as an event space.

Northeast Newscast Episode 93: Mural artist JT Daniels discusses his work around KC Jun 26, 2019

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On this week's episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are sitting down with JT Daniels, mural artist and Northeast resident. He discusses his work, which includes the mural outside Betty Rae's Ice Cream in the River Market, Charlie Parker's Mood outside the Gem Theater in the 18th and Vine District, and a recent mural he did outside Ten Thousand Villages in downtown Overland Park. He also talks about the phrases he incorporates into his murals.

Northeast Newscast Episode 92: Scott Wagner talks about his vision as director of Northeast Alliance Together (NEAT) Jun 19, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with Mayor Pro Tem Scott Wagner on his new role as director of Northeast Alliance Together.

Wagner’s involvement in the Historic Northeast is extensive, dating back “seventeen-or-so years, in some capacity,” he said.

Wagner discusses his history in the Northeast, how he is working to define neighborhood success, what issues can be addressed, and how he will work with the neighborhoods to meet specific goals.

Northeast Newscast Episode 89: Behind-the-scenes with the J. Rieger & Co. crew! Jun 05, 2019

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On this week’s episode of the Northeast Newscast, we are speaking with the J. Rieger & Company Crew! Co-Founder Ryan Maybee, Beverage Director Andrew Olsen, and Head Distiller Nathan Perry join us to discuss the revival of J. Rieger and Company, the whiskey making process, and a behind-the-scenes look at what is to come at the new distillery, which is anticipated to open in mid-July!

**This interview was recorded at the current J. Rieger and Company distillery in the East Bottoms, so please excuse the recording quality**

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