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NCPR News Staff: Karen DeWitt

NYS Capitol Correspondent
Karen DeWitt has covered state government and politics at the New York State Capitol for public radio for ten years. Before that she worked at WINS, New York. She has also written for numerous publications, including Adirondack Life, Empire State Report, and Metroland. E-mail

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Non-Profits Still Waiting for Supplemental Funding

by Karen DeWitt
Nov 28, 2001 — New York's not-for-profits thought their fight for state funding was over when the state legislature and Governor Pataki agreed to restore $200 million worth of funding. But, over one month later, groups still have not received their money, and as Karen Dewitt reports, they're learning that when they do get funding it may be less than what they expected. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

NY Greens Speak Out Against US Anti-Terrorism Policies

by Karen DeWitt
Nov 27, 2001 — Since September 11, criticism of US government policy has been muted, as many Americans and New Yorkers want to support their elected leaders in a time of crisis. One group that is still speaking out and questioning US policies regarding terrorism in New York State's Green Party. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Food Pantries Prepare for Upcoming Holidays

by Karen DeWitt
Nov 21, 2001 — Food pantries and soup kitchens in New York are seeing more clients as the holidays approach and the days grow colder. At the same time, donations to many charities are down since September 11th. Karen Dewitt visited a soup kitchen recently, as they readied for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Go to full article

New Airport Security Measures Should Ease Fear of Flying

by Karen DeWitt
Nov 20, 2001 — New York Senator Charles Schumer says he hopes new federal legislation that improves airport security will help New Yorkers get over their fear of flying Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

New York Regents Trying To Identify Successful School Strategies

by Karen DeWitt
Nov 12, 2001 — The New York Board of Regents is trying to help schools with poor fourth and eighth grade test scores by trying to pinpoint what works in the schools where the test scores have improved. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

New York Non-profits Hurting Despite Supplemental Budget

by Karen DeWitt
Nov 09, 2001 — When the state budget supplement was passed there was a lot of debate about the plight of New York's not-for-profit organizations. They eventually received 200 million dollars, but many non-profits are hurting in other ways, too. At the coalition for the homeless in lower Manhattan, it's been an extremely tough fall. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

100 Planned Parenthood Clinics Receive Terror Letters

by Karen DeWitt
Nov 09, 2001 — Nearly 100 Planned Parenthoods around the country received anthrax threats yesterday. As Karen Dewitt reports from Albany, six clinics in New York received Fed Ex packages with white powder. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Bloomberg Upset Bodes Well for New York GOP

by Karen DeWitt
Nov 08, 2001 — Michael Bloomberg's upset win in the race for Mayor of New York could be a big boost for Governor Pataki in next year's Governor's race, and a hindrance for his Democratic challengers. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Lawmakers Push for Gender-Neutral Constitution

by Karen DeWitt
Nov 06, 2001 — On today's New York ballot there's an amendment to make the State's constitution gender-neutral. A group of women lawmakers is pushing for people to vote "yes" on that proposal. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Hand-held Cell Phone Ban Takes Effect

by Karen DeWitt
Nov 01, 2001 — The first in the nation ban on hand-held cell phones while driving goes into effect in New York State today. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

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