This Week in Politics: A thumbs-down on the un-pause

David Furst

November 16, 2024

Congestion Pricing

Originally published in WNYC NEWS on November 16, 2024 .

New York State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton represents parts of Staten Island and Southern Brooklyn and has been a vocal opponent. She joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to discuss the revival of congestion pricing.

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The longest yard: Ribbon finally cut on Port Richmond HS’s $20+ million athletic complex ahead of school’s 1st home football game in four years

September 25, 2023

In the ‘Big Heart Department:’ Tompkinsville barber shop’s ‘Back to School’ event turns into giant block party; Brother’s Care hosts annual School Supply Giveaway

September 25, 2023

Former resident, a 95-year-old veteran, slams Island Shores’ after conversion into NYC migrant shelter

September 25, 2023

From Left, Michael Annunziata, Frank Tammaro, Barbara Annunziata, Councilman David Carrm(R-Mid-Island), Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn), Assemblyman Michael Tannousis (R-East Shore/South Brooklyn), State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D- North Shore/Southern Brooklyn), and Andrew Crawford, a representative from District Attorney Michael McMahon's office, address the media regarding a migrant shelter in Midland Beach. (Staten Island Advance/Jason Paderon)

‘It’s time;’ Fossella to fund Staten Island secession study with backing of fellow elected officials

September 23, 2023

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Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

This Week in Politics: A thumbs-down on the un-pause

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The longest yard: Ribbon finally cut on Port Richmond HS’s $20+ million athletic complex ahead of school’s 1st home football game in four years

In the ‘Big Heart Department:’ Tompkinsville barber shop’s ‘Back to School’ event turns into giant block party; Brother’s Care hosts annual School Supply Giveaway

Former resident, a 95-year-old veteran, slams Island Shores’ after conversion into NYC migrant shelter

‘It’s time;’ Fossella to fund Staten Island secession study with backing of fellow elected officials

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The longest yard: Ribbon finally cut on Port Richmond HS’s $20+ million athletic complex ahead of school’s 1st home football game in four years

In the ‘Big Heart Department:’ Tompkinsville barber shop’s ‘Back to School’ event turns into giant block party; Brother’s Care hosts annual School Supply Giveaway

Former resident, a 95-year-old veteran, slams Island Shores’ after conversion into NYC migrant shelter

‘It’s time;’ Fossella to fund Staten Island secession study with backing of fellow elected officials