Crosstown with Pat Kiernan
254 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 91 ratingsNew 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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Tips From a Financial Expert During a Pandemic
April 15, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 37.6 MBPat Kiernan, Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter speak to Farnoosh Torabi, a personal finance expert. She gives tips to make sure you're financially sound, even though the economic situation around you might not be. IMPORTANT LINKS Learn more about “One New York,” our resources, and ways to show your support: http://ny1.com/onenewyork Get the latest Coronavirus news and updates: http://ny1.com/coronavirus Join the conversation, ask questions, or share your photos, videos, and note...
Don't Wait for Us to Diagnose to Treat Yourself: Advice and Stories From an NYC Hospital Tent
April 14, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 32 MBPat Kiernan, Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter speak to Dr. Jaime Salas-Rushford, a volunteer doctor working in the field hospitals set up on Coney Island. He gives an inside look at these makeshift facilities and tells New Yorkers that they should treat every symptom they can, even before a diagnosis. IMPORTANT LINKS Learn more about “One New York,” our resources, and ways to show your support: http://ny1.com/onenewyork Get the latest Coronavirus news and updates: http://ny1.com/coro...
When a Pandemic Strikes, Faith and Religion Go Digital
April 13, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 40.5 MBPat Kiernan, Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter speak to Monsignor Kieran of the Brooklyn Diocese about how faith and spirituality have changed through the pandemic. Religious organizations have had to adopt digital ways to conduct a service and they've also had to reassure New Yorkers that there is good that can come from confronting evil. IMPORTANT LINKS Learn more about “One New York,” our resources, and ways to show your support: http://ny1.com/onenewyork Get the latest Coronav...
Are Gloves and Masks as Safe as We Think? Advice from Inside a COVID-19 Emergency Room.
April 10, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 41.4 MBPat Kiernan, Annika Pergament, and Jamie Stelter speak to Dr. Deena Adimoolam, who is on the frontlines of this pandemic at Mount Sinai. She offers insight from inside the hospital about how they’re prioritizing procedures and redistributing resources. She also tells New Yorkers why masks and gloves may not be as safe as you think. IMPORTANT LINKS Learn more about “One New York,” our resources, and ways to show your support: ny1.com/onenewyork Get the latest coronavirus news and updat...
How You Can Help Small Businesses Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 09, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 34.4 MBPat Kiernan, Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter speak to the city's Small Business Commissioner Gregg Bishop, who gives advice on how New Yorkers can support their favorite local shops during the coronavirus pandemic. Bishop also gives some advice for small business owners about options to get them through this difficult time. IMPORTANT LINKS Learn more about “One New York,” our resources, and ways to show your support: http://ny1.com/onenewyork Get the latest Coronavirus news and ...
A Guide to Dealing With Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 08, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 33.4 MBPat Kiernan, Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter speak to psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig, who helps New Yorkers navigate life with new pressures and anxieties brought on by COVID-19. IMPORANT LINKS Learn more about “One New York,” our resources, and ways to show your support: http://ny1.com/onenewyork Get the latest Coronavirus news and updates: http://ny1.com/coronavirus Join the conversation, ask questions, or share your photos, videos, and notes using #OneNewYork If you like...
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson on New York's New Normal During the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 07, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 54.8 MBStarting this week on Crosstown, our weekly podcast is becoming a daily show. Each weekday, host Pat Kiernan will bring listeners a conversation that taps into NY1’s Q&A show “One New York,” where Pat is joined by Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter to cover the many aspects of the COVID-19 crisis. In this episode, Pat Kiernan speaks with City Council Speaker Corey Johnson about how he's dealing with being apart from constituents and drafting new legislation for addressing this new normal. ...
A Doctor Addresses New Yorkers’ Coronavirus Questions, Myths, and Rumors
April 06, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 37.6 MBStarting with this episode of Crosstown, our weekly podcast is becoming a daily show. Each weekday, host Pat Kiernan will bring listeners a conversation that taps into NY1’s Q&A show “One New York,” where Pat is joined by Annika Pergament and Jamie Stelter to cover the many aspects of the COVID-19 crisis. In this episode, Pat Kiernan speaks with Dr. Eric Cioe-Peña, Director of Global Health at Northwell Health, about best practices for social distancing and whether those rumors have any trut...
Reporting the News in the Age of Coronavirus
March 24, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes - 33.4 MBOur every day lives have been turned upside down by the Coronavirus. Entire industries have been disrupted in just days and many — especially medical professionals — find themselves on the frontlines of an increasingly dangerous situation. With more people at home and nearly the entire world affected, there is a hunger for information. Pat Kiernan talks with his colleagues about what it's like to practice social distancing while continuing to gather and report the news from the center of the...
NYC vs Coronavirus: Talking About, Planning Around, and Dealing with COVID-19
March 12, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MBCOVID-19, more commonly referred to as coronavirus, is, first and foremost, a public health emergency. But it's also affecting virtually every aspect of New Yorkers' day-to-day lives: mass transit, local politics, big business, small business, large meetings, sporting events and Broadway shows have all been impacted by the virus. And that's just the start. Naturally, people are confused and concerned. So, how do we cover it without blowing it out of proportion? We start with the facts. Pat K...
On Vaping: Reporting Before and After a Trend Becomes Mainstream
March 05, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 31.1 MBTwo years ago, NY1 reporter Lindsay Tuchman noticed a trend among young people: E-cigarettes were hugely popular. She pitched a story and spoke to college students about its appeal and its popularity. In the years since, federal legislation, deadly illnesses and widespread media coverage have surrounded vaping. Pat Kiernan sits down with Tuchman to talk about collecting anecdotal evidence from a trend and how she used her baseline reporting from years ago to see if there’s really any change....
Michael Bloomberg's Roadmap For a Last-Minute Presidential Run
February 27, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 50.3 MBMayor de Blasio came and went before former Mayor Michael Bloomberg entered the race. Using his own money, he’s taken a different approach than the others and stirred things up in the field. Pat Kiernan sits down with NY1’s Political Team to discuss how Bloomberg has made up for lost time. Join the conversation using #NY1Crosstown. ABOUT THE SHOW New York City's favorite morning anchor pulls back the curtain on the biggest stories around the five boroughs – the impactful, ...
Cheryl Wills' Personal Fight to Right the Wrongs of Slavery
February 20, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 50.4 MBCheryl Wills uncovered a remarkable piece of her family history: her great, great, great grandfather escaped slavery and fought for the North in the Civil War. But it wasn’t just Grandpa Sandy Wills who lived a notable life. His wife, Emma, was a literacy advocate and took on the government. Pat Kiernan sits down with Cheryl to discuss her new book about another Wills ancestor: Emma.
Influencers New and Old Are Telling the Eclectic Stories of New York Fashion Week
February 13, 2020 05:01 - 22 minutes - 42.3 MBTwice a year, the design world has its eyes set on New York for Fashion Week. Editors, bloggers, and fashionistas look to the city for the trends of the season. But as the designers experiment with colors and styles, they are also experimenting with the presentation of the clothes. Pat Kiernan sits down with Lindsay Tuchman and Jamie Stelter to talk about the trends of Fashion Week and whether New York's still got it. ABOUT THE SHOW New York City's favorite morning anchor pulls back the ...
The Collapse of Fairway: Why the Business of Groceries Is So Tough
February 06, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 52.9 MBCan a supermarket survive in this town? As consumers increasingly use their thumbs to buy everything from produce to prepared food, the already-thin margins for grocers in New York City have shrunk even further. As some beloved stores close - or are sold to speculative investors - new players are carving out slices of the local grocery market. NY1 reporter Michael Scotto and business anchor Annika Pergament sit down with Pat Kiernan to break down the changes impacting the business of buying ...
Why a Run-DMC Legend Had to Fight the Government for His Birth Certificate
January 30, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 36.6 MBDarryl McDaniels, the DMC of Run-DMC, was the biggest name in Hip-Hop when his world was rocked. He found out he was adopted. That set him on a years-long quest to find out his birth story. But there was one major New York law that created a huge roadblock. NY1's Lydia Hu was with McDaniels as he filed to get his birth certificate. She shares the legislative changes and this personal story with Pat Kiernan. READ THE STORY A Queens Hip-Hop Legend Is Trying to Piece Together His Famil...
Inside NYC's Fiery Community Boards, Where Local Leaders Vet Big Ideas
January 23, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 38.5 MBCommunity board meetings can drag on for hours. It's an open forum for a person to give their opinion on the neighborhood. But they are focused on serious issues and their recommendations are important to city officials. They are the eyes and ears of a neighborhood, the boots on the ground. Is New York seeing a civic engagement renaissance? Pat Kiernan sits down with NY1's Michael Scotto, Lindsey Christ and Bob Hardt. ABOUT THE SHOW New York City's favorite morning anchor pulls back ...
Does Hollywood Have an Anti-New York Oscar Bias?
January 16, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 43.6 MBIt's that time of the year again: awards season. The center of the entertainment industry may be in Los Angeles, but the film industry in New York still has some pull. Or does it? Pat Kiernan sits down with NY1's Red Carpet reporter extraordinaire George Whipple and Executive Producer Robert Wolejsza to discuss if there's a California bias against New York and its movies, actors and critics. ABOUT THE SHOW New York City's favorite morning anchor pulls back the curtain on the biggest ...
Will 8 More Tracks Solve Penn Station's Problems?
January 09, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 42.1 MBPenn Station is set to get a facelift later this year. But will adding more tracks solve the transit problems at one of the busiest hubs in the country? Governor Cuomo seems to think so. Pat Kiernan sits down with NY1's transit experts Jamie Stelter and Dan Rivoli to discuss. ABOUT THE SHOW 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 Spect...
Is NYC’s Ever Rising Skyline Just a Playground for the Super Rich?
January 02, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 36.9 MBThe city’s skyline has been pushed upward dramatically over the last decade. But some say these are just “lock boxes in the sky” that don’t benefit most New Yorkers. Pat Kiernan sits down with Michael Herzenberg to discuss the rise of super high rises. ABOUT THE SHOW 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 in...
NYE on NY1: How We Cover New Year’s Eve in Times Square
December 19, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 36.1 MBIt’s one of the biggest events for the city. Millions have their eyes on Times Square to count down and watch the ball drop. Pat Kiernan sits down with the team that brings New Year’s Eve festivities to TV and asks them: are 10 minutes of celebrations worth 10 hours of standing in the cold? ABOUT THE SHOW 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 we...
The Mysterious and Unregulated World of Queens’ ‘Maternity Hotels’
December 12, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 43.7 MBIn September of 2018, NY1 received reports that a nanny stabbed three babies at a daycare center. That center turned out to be a facility for foreign mothers to give birth to American children. This breaking news event turned into an investigation looking at an industry that has little regulation in the city. Pat Kiernan sits down with the investigative team that produced one of the biggest reports of the year for NY1. Read the Investigation Here on NY1: Inside a Hidden Industry: New Yor...
The Snowplows Will Be Ready, Even If It Rains Instead
December 05, 2019 06:00 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MBNew York City saw its first winter storm of the season. The city, learning from past mistakes, was ready to tackle any amount of accumulation. Pat Kiernan sits down with NY1 Meteorologist Erick Adame to talk about how he prepares for the winter season and how to give appropriate warnings to New Yorkers.
How Four Men Lived and Lost Their Lives on the Streets of Chinatown
November 21, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 36.6 MBAfter four men sleeping on the streets were murdered, the city rallied behind the homeless community. Pat Kiernan sits down with Courtney Gross, the reporter who wanted to put a name and a face to these men who lived in the shadows. Read Courtney Gross' special report right here.
How NYC School Lunches Have Changed Since You Were a Student
November 07, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 36 MBSchool lunches have changed a lot since you were a student. Now breakfast is served across the city. Mondays have gone meatless. Cultural considerations are taken into account. But serving more than a million meals per day costs the city hundreds of millions of dollars a year. It's a serious task, and a big expense. Pat Kiernan sits down with Education Reporter Jillian Jorgensen to dish about food in schools. Join the conversation using #NY1Crosstown.
Coming Together on Staten Island After a Civil War
October 31, 2019 09:00 - 15 minutes - 29 MBOn the Western Shore of Staten Island, there’s a community known as Little Sri Lanka. As many as 5,000 people from the small Island nation halfway around the world call New York City home now. While a Civil War drove them out of their native lands, they have found harmony in this new city. Pat Kiernan sits down with Josh Rabin, who visited New York City's Little Sri Lanka. Join the conversation using #NY1Crosstown on Twitter.
Do New Yorkers Care About the Yankees?
October 24, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 33.6 MBThis week, the Yankees lost their chance to the 2019 World Series to the Houston Astros. It got us wondering: do New Yorkers follow the games like they used to? Pat Kiernan talks with the NY1 staff and folks on the street to see if the city bothers to pause for nine postseason innings.
Will There Ever be a Flu Shot That Works for More Than a Year?
October 17, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 33.5 MBThere are a lot of myths around the flu shot. Does it make you sick? Do you need it if you’ve never had the flu? Does it even work? But each year, the medical community asks us to spread the word: get your flu shots! Pat Kiernan sits down with Health Reporter Erin Billups to talk about the myths around the flu shots and the groundbreaking steps scientists are making in creating a universal vaccine. Join the conversation using #NY1Crosstown.
The New York City Bus That’s Almost as Fast as the Subway
October 10, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 57.4 MBPublic transportation is always a favorite topic of discussion for New Yorkers. But we always gravitate towards the subways. This week, the buses were the center of attention. Pat Kiernan sits down with Transit Reporter Dan Rivoli, Political Reporter Courtney Gross and Segment Producer Bill Goodenough to give some deserving attention to the above-ground transit system. (Disclaimer: we might dabble into subway-talk.)
Manhattan to JFK in Five Noisy Minutes
October 03, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 37 MBTaking a flight before your flight might be a new trend in New York. The number of rides has nearly doubled in five years. Traffic can make airport commutes nightmarish. But choppers raise concerns of their own: safety, noise and environmental. Pat Kiernan sits down with Shannan Ferry and Annika Pergament about reporting on a topic that some New Yorkers like, but most others hate.
New Yorkers Unfiltered
September 26, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 48.3 MBIn a city known for those who speak their mind, how do you cover the part of the population that’s hiding in plain sight? Pat Kiernan sits down with NY1 Reporter Ruschell Boone and her team to find the colorful personalities that live in all corners of the city. Interested in hearing more about New York Unfiltered? Check it out here: Part 1: Exploring NYC's Unheralded Cypher Scene Part 2: Inside New York City's Underground Van Life Part 3: The New York City Independent Wrestling ...
New York’s Tech Renaissance
September 19, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 33.1 MBSince the 2008 Financial Crisis, New York has gone through a “tech renaissance.” Second only to California’s Silicon Valley, New York City has diversified its economic profile and attracted some of the world’s brightest engineers because of its energy and culture. Pat Kiernan sits down with NY1 Reporter Michael Scotto, who studied how the Big Apple became the Big App.
Climbing the Stairs to Report on Broken NYCHA Elevators
September 12, 2019 09:00 - 23 minutes - 43.9 MBNY1 uncovered a chronic problem plaguing NYCHA buildings: broken elevators. How do we get our hands on reports not made public? And how do we find those people affected? Pat Kiernan sits down with Courtney Gross, the reporter who uncovered it all, and NY1 Political Director Bob Hardt. Join the Conversation: Share your thoughts about the latest episode with #NY1CrossTown on Twitter!
On the Education Beat with Jillian Jorgensen
September 05, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 38.9 MBThe 1.1 million city kids aren't the only ones that will be put to the test this new school year. Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Carranza find themselves in a number of heated debates, including the gifted and talented program's future, school diversity and lead paint removal. Pat Kiernan sits down with NY1 Education Reporter Jillian Jorgensen to unpack all of it for the first day of school.
Why the US Open is a Grand Slam for Queens (and Tennis Buffs)
August 29, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MBEach year the US Open brings hundreds of thousands of tennis fans to Queens. Pat Kiernan sits down with NY1 journalists (and tennis buffs) Ted Winner, Rocco Vertuccio and Shannan Ferry to talk about what makes this not only one of the best sporting events in the city, but in the world.
Northern Blvd: A Model of Tolerance for Centuries
August 22, 2019 09:00 - 24 minutes - 45 MBNorthern Boulevard in Flushing, Queens, is believed to be the most diverse community on Earth. For centuries, it's exemplified tolerance in a way that helped inspire the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Pat Kiernan talks with Chief National Political Reporter Josh Robin and his team, including Brianne Barry, Colleen McKown and Zoe Slemmons, about why this project feels like a love letter to New York City. You can learn more about the history and culture of specific New York City ...
What Makes a Person New Yorker of the Week
August 15, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 48.1 MBWe feature one New Yorker each week who is having an impact on his or her neighborhood. With 8 million people across the five boroughs, it’s a daunting task. Pat Kiernan sits down with Leisha Majtan and Jessica Steiner to talk about how they narrow down the candidates and produce an iconic NY1 segment.
The City That Never Sleeps Enough
August 08, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MBCan you learn to be a better sleeper? Spectrum News national health reporter, Erin Billups, spent months looking into why most New Yorkers aren’t getting enough rest — and what strategies, habits and behaviors doctors recommend changing. Erin’s reporting was initially inspired by her own exhaustion. She joins Pat Kiernan, who along with most of NY1’s Mornings on 1 staff, never gets enough sleep.
The Chase
July 25, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 41.2 MBWhen Senator Rand Paul stood in the way of the bill to help September 11th first responders, NY1’s Washington Reporter Jeevan Vittal wanted to know why. A stakeout in the hallways of the Capitol Building led to a slow-speed chase that has been watched by millions. Sometimes, politicians don’t want to speak with journalists. That’s when the stakeout begins. Pat Kiernan speaks with Bob Hardt, Courtney Gross and Jeevan Vital about how they get answers from reluctant politicians. Check out th...
Reporting in the Dark
July 18, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 36 MBWhat happens when you’re in the field and the electricity goes out? And what do you do when the viewers who need you most can’t turn on the TV? Pat Kiernan sits down with the breaking news team to discuss the blackout on Manhattan’s West side.
Too Close to Call
July 11, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 51.8 MBOn election night, newsrooms are eager to predict an outcome. But what happens when the margin is razor-thin? Can you make a call? Pat Kiernan is joined by Michael Kurtz, Gloria Pazmino, and Juan Manuel Benitez to talk about the Queens D.A. race.
Stonewall At 50
June 27, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 42.4 MBWe’ve come a long way since the riots that were the tipping point of the modern gay rights movement in 1969. How do you put a historic anniversary in the context of the times when we’ve grown so much? NY1 Reporter Michael Scotto sits down with Pat Kiernan.
When the Story Is Your Personal Heartache
June 20, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MBWhen Jamie Stelter opened up about her miscarriages, she was overwhelmed with the response. She decided it needed a larger conversation and she teamed up with NY1 colleagues to do it. Pat Kiernan speaks with his co-anchor Jamie and Spectrum Health Reporter Erin Billups about their personal experiences with infertility.
Breaking the News in Midtown
June 13, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 36.7 MBHow does NY1 cover breaking news? When a helicopter crashed in Midtown Manhattan, the NY1 team sprang into action. Pat Kiernan speaks with some of the individuals who make our breaking news coverage possible: from those in front of the camera to the talented team in the control room and everyone in between, we dissect the biggest breaking story of the week, minute by minute.
Maybe You'll Find This Funny
June 06, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 39.2 MBWhy aren’t you laughing? Comedians are at a bit of an inflection point: are audiences too sensitive? Do comedians even want to sit down and talk about the non-laughing matters? Pat Kiernan discusses the state of comedy with Spectrum News’ Chief National Political Reporter Josh Robin to discuss what he uncovered in the latest episode of his new program “Untangled.”
God Save Our Streets
May 30, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 34.9 MBSixteen years ago, London implemented congestion pricing, a charge for drivers in the city’s central zone. With New York on the verge of the first congestion toll in the US, we ask London for its road map. Pat Kiernan sits down with NY1 political reporter Bobby Cuza, just back from his trip across the pond.
The Multitasking Mayor
May 23, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 42 MBNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio launches his presidential bid for 2020. What’s it like covering him not only when he’s at City Hall, but when he’s zigzagging his way across the country to speak to voters? Pat Kiernan speaks with the NY1 reporters who know Bill de Blasio the best: Grace Rauh, Errol Louis and Bob Hardt.
“It’s Hard To Live Here”
May 16, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 35.7 MBThree teens and their parents in a 400 square foot studio. It’s just one example of how affordable housing - or lack of - puts people in a pinch. Pat Kiernan, along with Michael Herzenberg and Jillian Jorgensen, take a look at rent regulation and the housing crisis in New York City.
Camping At The Met
May 09, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 39.8 MBThe Met Gala is one of the most exclusive events in the world. How do you cover a party you can’t get into? Does the red carpet — or in this case, pink — become the event itself? Pat Kiernan is joined by George Whipple, Jamie Stelter and Lorenzo Ferrigno to discuss all of the buzz on the Upper East Side on the first Monday in May.
When the MTA Gets it Right
May 02, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 37.8 MBNew Yorkers complain about the subway. A lot. But when the start of a major overhaul is well executed, should we be changing our tune?