Episodios

  • Addressing ongoing travel woes and issues at Newark Liberty International Airport

    Addressing ongoing travel woes and issues at Newark Liberty International Airport
    May 11 2025
    On this edition of Up Close, we examine the ongoing issues impacting travel and operations at one of the nation's busiest airports in the Tri-State area. It's been two weeks of travel woes at Newark Liberty International Airport, and now there's concerns that the chaos could continue well into the summer season. Old technology and a shortage of air traffic controllers are just some of the big issues involved. So, will the new plan by President Donald Trump's transportation department fix the problem anytime soon? And how concerned should people be about flying in and out of Newark and other airports? We speak with ABC aviation expert John Vance about the recent events. Meanwhile, Steve Fulop, the mayor of Jersey City for 12 years, is running for a new job: governor of New Jersey. We speak with the mayor about issues facing the Garden State and how he plans to fix them if he wins the primary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Mayor Adams talks new budget; sit-down with NYC Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos

    Mayor Adams talks new budget; sit-down with NYC Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos
    May 4 2025
    New York City Mayor Eric Adams is running for a second term despite a bucket of legal problems, now gone thanks to President Donald Trump. This week, the mayor unveils what he calls the best budget ever. The $115 billion plan includes more New York police officers, free after school programs for all kids and a lot more. On this edition of Up Close, Bill Ritter talks to Mayor Adams about the budget, the race for mayor, the issues confronting the city and how he's getting along with President Trump. Meanwhile, the new chancellor of New York City schools, for her first time on Up Close, offers insight on how she plans to continue to build the country's biggest and most expensive public school system -- from continuing to increase the percentage of graduates, to getting students ready for college and for dealing with cellphones in the classroom. We have our first interview with the chancellor and veteran school expert, Melissa Aviles-Ramos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • The First 100 Days: Trump's Second Term' on Eyewitness News

    The First 100 Days: Trump's Second Term' on Eyewitness News
    Apr 29 2025
    As President Donald Trump prepares to mark 100 days in office, join Eyewitness News as we take a special look at all that has happened since his inauguration. Trump has taken action on a number of issues, including immigration, raising tariffs to try to restore the American manufacturing base and trying to broker peace in the three-year Russia-Ukraine war, earning praise from supporters. But he has come under fire on a number of fronts, including his economic and immigration policies and is locked in a trade war with China. We will take a look at what it all means for you, your wallet, your safety and your security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • President Trump's 2nd term approval rating so far

    President Trump's 2nd term approval rating so far
    Apr 27 2025
    On this edition of Up Close, we discuss the approval rating of President Donald Trump's second term in office so far. He has been president just over three months now, and recent polling shows only 37% of Americans approve of Trump's handling of the economy, while 59% disapprove of his tariffs on good for most other countries. The polls suggest more than disapproval - it's fear from Americans about where the country is heading. The president says he won the 2024 election in a landslide, but it was only by about two million votes. Trump has backtracked on some of his actions, but where are we as a country right now? Where are the Democrats, and what are they doing to in light of the concern? The highest-ranking Democratic official in the country, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, joins our program to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Council Speaker Adams on Trump administration's actions and its impact on New York

    Council Speaker Adams on Trump administration's actions and its impact on New York
    Apr 20 2025
    Donald Trump may have been born, raised and made a fortune in New York City, but the political battle between the current president and New York officials is taking a whole new road, in fact, many new roads. From the president having ICE agents setting up shop at Rikers Island to deal with deportation of undocumented immigrants, to possible cuts in the New York City budget because of the Trump administration, it is top of mind for a city that, like many Americans, are worried about the economy and what happens to people without money. On this edition of Up Close, we get an inside look from New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, who is hip deep in all this, and she's more than concerned about it all. We'll also take a new look at how our lives in New York are about to change -- and fast. In about four years, 25% of New Yorkers will be 60 or older. That's one out of four of us. We speak to the commissioner of Aging in New York, Lorraine Cortes Vazquez, who is thinking about this a lot, and deeply. She offers an amazing look at the future, and what we can do in the present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Impacts of Trump's global economic trade war

    Impacts of Trump's global economic trade war
    Apr 13 2025
    On this edition of Up Close, we continue to examine the ongoing impacts of President Donald Trump's global economic trade war. Whether it's affording groceries, buying a new car or figuring out how to pay rent, it was a presidential attempt to change the way that the U.S. does business with other countries. Americans witnessed President Trump threaten other countries around the world with an avalanche of tariffs, slapping huge amounts of taxes on goods trying to get into the U.S. The president then put most tariffs on pause. Many people were shocked, but the president and his aides insisted this was good business. Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, joins our program to discuss, including how this affects New York City and even the race of mayor. Plus, former ABC News investigative reporter Richard Esposito with the first-ever biography on one of the most famous reporters in NYC history: Jimmy Breslin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Trump announces expansive tariffs on 'Liberation Day'

    Trump announces expansive tariffs on 'Liberation Day'
    Apr 6 2025
    On this edition of Up Close, we discuss the Trump administration's latest efforts to declare economic independence for the United States. President Donald Trump continues to escalate his global economic trade war, announcing a new round of expansive tariffs on what he dubbed as "Liberation Day." But the day after Trump's announcement, there was another sell-off on Wall Street, and one of the biggest ever. The tariffs sent waves of worry through the financial markets and Americans across the country. The president, who campaigned and won on promises of cutting inflation as soon as possible, now faced with real fears of big price hikes on consumer goods. New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer joins our program with his reaction to the tariffs. We also speak with Kathryn Wylde, president and CEO of Partnership for New York City, which represent businesses in NYC. Wylde weighs in on the economy and also discusses her organization's latest study on the return of workers to offices since the pandemic and what it means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • US security breach after war plans shared in Trump admin. group chat

    US security breach after war plans shared in Trump admin. group chat
    Mar 30 2025
    On this edition of Up Close, we continue to follow the latest headlines from the Trump administration. President Trump this past week declared a new tariff, this one on imported cars. Meanwhile, more federal workers are being forced off the job while sanctuary cities are facing a Trump order to stop what they're doing. The big deal of the week: a major breach over a meeting at the Pentagon that allowed a reporter to be part of a unsecure chat group reportedly discussing war plans. The president is insisting the media is making too big of a deal over the situation. Among those speaking out includes New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim. The Garden State senator joins our program to discuss. Plus, what's ahead for New York City Mayor Eric Adams? Adams is currently low in the ratings, all while his political future remains in question. If he loses the Democratic primary in June, many are wondering what will he do next. Will he run as an independent come time this fall? We speak with the mayor about these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 m
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