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. 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.

Crosstown with Pat Kiernan

What the future workplace means for New York City

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.   Join the conversation using #NY1Crosstown. If you like what you 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.

Where New York stands on climate resiliency

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. Join the conversation using #NY1Crosstown. If you like what you 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 school will be different this year

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.   Join the conversation using #NY1Crosstown.   If you like what you 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.

The priorities and potential for NY’s first woman governor

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.   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.

When and how will tourism bounce back in NYC?

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.

Subway stations flooded with rain. Is NYC ready for extreme weather?

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. Join the conversation using #NY1Crosstown. If you like what you 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?

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.

Beach businesses are open for summer in the Rockaways

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.   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 where ever you listen.

Pride, the police, and discord among LGBTQ activists

2021 is on track to be the second deadliest year for traffic deaths since Mayor Bill de Blasio launched his Vision Zero initiative. A group of advocates is pushing Albany to pass eight different statewide measures so New York City can make changes to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities. Pat Kiernan speaks with the founder of Families for Safe Streets Amy Cohen and NY1 Transit Reporter Dan Rivoli about the hesitancy by New Yorkers and city officials to make changes that will impact how our streets are regulated.   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 advocates are pushing to make the city’s streets safer

Voters this primary season will see a ballot that looks a bit different than in years past. This time, New Yorkers can rank up to five candidates for each position in the primary election. While the concept intends to give voters more of a choice, the new process can be intimidating. Pat Kiernan speaks with Managing Director of New York Politics Bob Hardt and Political Reporter Emily Ngo about the new way to vote in New York. Join the conversation using #NY1Crosstown. If you like what you 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.

What you need to know about ranked-choice voting

Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo set up an ambitious date in May to reopen the city. And it's not just easing capacity restrictions. The governor wants this to become a New York Renaissance. Mayor Bill de Blasio has also declared that it will be the "summer of New York City." But what happens if New Yorkers aren't ready for what's next? Are our leaders looking at the data to make the most informed decision? Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 colleagues about the timeline for New York to bounce back. Join the conversation using #NY1Crosstown. If you like what you 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.

Is New York reopening too much, too soon?

The mayor and the police commissioner praised the guilty verdicts against Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd as an example of justice being served. But some advocates say it's hypocritical because the same accountability hasn't been found in New York. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 Political Anchor Errol Louis and reporter Ruschell Boone about what change the Chauvin trial could bring to New York. 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.

What the Chauvin verdict means for New York

The legalization of weed in New York has some immediate impacts, including allowing New Yorkers to smoke basically anywhere you can light a cigarette. It also creates a system to automatically expunge records for some offenses. The law makes a pathway for brick-and-mortar dispensaries around the state, and the revenue will have a social justice element to it. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 political reporter Bobby Cuza and a marijuana policy expert about the big change to pot in New York.

Here's Where You Can Smoke a Joint in NYC

Volunteer New Yorkers are canvassing neighborhoods to show strength in numbers against anti-Asian hate crimes. The fear in these communities is heightened after the horrific shootings at spas in Atlanta earlier this month. While New York is not immune to this growing number of hateful incidents, people from all backgrounds are rallying together to show solidarity. Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1 Digital Reporter Anna Lucente Sterling about how we can combat these hate crimes. 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.

Solidarity After Surge in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

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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