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Catharine Smith

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As seen in: KUOW-FM (Seattle, WA), HuffPost, The Guardian, Yahoo Singapore, Yahoo, Grist, Le HuffPost, HuffPost Brasil, Oregon Public Broadcasting, KNKX-FM (Tacoma, WA)
Covers:  Politics, policing, climate change, environmental justice, plastic waste, public health, housing, jazz, technology culture, business.
Now: editor @KUOW/@NPR in Seattle. Old bylines @GuardianUS, @pulitzercenter, @WNYC, @columbiajourn, @HuffPost. Email Catharine@kuow.org
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(AUDIO) Seattle set a new record for homicides

(AUDIO) Seattle set a new record for homicides

KUOW-FM (Seattle, WA) — Seattle recently set a record that no city welcomes. There have been 70 homicide victims in the city so far this year, which is a new record for the most homicides in a single year. KUOW editor Catherine Smith is here to tell us more about why this is happening.
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(PRINT) Majority-Black city gets $150m to fix sewage crisis from New York state

(PRINT) Majority-Black city gets $150m to fix sewage crisis from New York state

The Guardian — After decades struggling with failing sewage infrastructure, the majority-Black city of Mount Vernon, New York, is getting a significant funding package aimed at preventing unsanitary backups in homes and stopping pollution from leaking into local rivers. New York's governor, Kathy Hochul, announced on Friday that the state will dedicate $150m toward projects that include repairing and replacing the city's collapsing sewage pipes.
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(PRINT) Majority-Black city sees hope after years of sewage crisis

(PRINT) Majority-Black city sees hope after years of sewage crisis

The Guardian — Dacia Torchia tries to avoid her basement. Especially when the foul, familiar smell creeps under the door just off the kitchen. She knows what's waiting for her at the bottom of the dark stairway. "I'm in a state of denial.
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(DOCUMENTARY) Why is this majority Black city grappling with 100-year-old sewers? - video

(DOCUMENTARY) Why is this majority Black city grappling with 100-year-old sewers? - video

The Guardian — In the shadow of New York City, one of the world's richest cities, the people of Mount Vernon, New York face an unpleasant problem inside their homes: sewage. The city's under-resourced sanitation crew struggles to keep up with complications stemming from its crumbling, 100-year old sewer system - a system strained even further by the extreme rain brought on by climate change.
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(PRINT) 'We need help': Sewage Crisis Hits Majority-Black Town In New York

(PRINT) 'We need help': Sewage Crisis Hits Majority-Black Town In New York

The Guardian — Frustrated residents said whiter towns nearby have wastewater infrastructure that works just fine.
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(AUDIO) Why NYC Is Banning Cars From Some Streets

(AUDIO) Why NYC Is Banning Cars From Some Streets

Uptown Radio, Columbia Radio News — New York City made a bunch of streets car-free during the pandemic. The change was so popular that it's going to be permanent. But it's unclear how that will work.
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(AUDIO) NYC Wants Tourists To Return -- But Will They?

(AUDIO) NYC Wants Tourists To Return -- But Will They?

Uptown Radio, Columbia Radio News — This summer, the city will launch its largest-ever tourism ad campaign. But will it be enough to save the industry while the pandemic is still raging?
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(AUDIO) Live Jam Sessions Are Back In Harlem

(AUDIO) Live Jam Sessions Are Back In Harlem

Columbia News Service — Because of the pandemic, up-and-coming young players were missing out on practicing in front of an audience and learning from the masters.
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(AUDIO) New York City Moves One Step Closer To Congestion Pricing

(AUDIO) New York City Moves One Step Closer To Congestion Pricing

Uptown Radio from Columbia Radio News — The Biden administration has given New York City the OK to move one step closer to congestion pricing. The plan is designed to cut the number of cars on the city's busiest roads, and to reduce air pollution.
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(AUDIO) New NFT Art Gallery Causes A Stir

(AUDIO) New NFT Art Gallery Causes A Stir

Uptown Radio from Columbia Radio News — NFTs are having a moment. And a new gallery in Manhattan is trying to cash in.
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(AUDIO) Inside NYC's Troubled History Of Cracking Down On Bars

(AUDIO) Inside NYC's Troubled History Of Cracking Down On Bars

Uptown Radio — The city has a long history of trying to control what happens in bars -- way before the pandemic -- and results have been...mixed.
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(AUDIO) ESSAY: Dealing With Death During Quarantine

(AUDIO) ESSAY: Dealing With Death During Quarantine

Uptown Radio (Columbia Radio News) — The rituals we rely on for grieving have completely changed during the pandemic. In this personal essay, Cat Smith reflects on coming to terms with death during quarantine.
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'If White People Were Still Here, This Wouldn't Happen'

'If White People Were Still Here, This Wouldn't Happen'

The Guardian — This majority-Black town was flooded with sewage. Then came Covid.
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(AUDIO) Jazz Musicians Turn New York City Sidewalks Into Concert Venues Amid Pandemic

(AUDIO) Jazz Musicians Turn New York City Sidewalks Into Concert Venues Amid Pandemic

Columbia Radio News — The pandemic shuttered jazz clubs and cancelled tour dates for thousands of musicians. During quarantine, they took over the streets.
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Thrift Stores Can Outlast A Recession, But Can They Survive The Coronavirus?

Thrift Stores Can Outlast A Recession, But Can They Survive The Coronavirus?

HuffPost — As the pandemic rages, secondhand stores around the country are flooded with donations and doubts.
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Plastic Trash Has Overwhelmed Feeding Grounds For Baby Fish

Plastic Trash Has Overwhelmed Feeding Grounds For Baby Fish

HuffPost — Plastics outnumber baby fish 7 to 1 in important feeding areas, a new study finds.
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America's Biggest Trash Hauler Stops Shipping Plastic To Poor Countries

America's Biggest Trash Hauler Stops Shipping Plastic To Poor Countries

HuffPost — Exporting plastic for processing overseas has been linked to ocean pollution.
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People Are Renting Bunk Beds For $1,000 As The Housing Crisis Spins Out Of Control

People Are Renting Bunk Beds For $1,000 As The Housing Crisis Spins Out Of Control

HuffPost — In the midst of an affordable housing crunch, people are trading privacy for a place to live.
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We're All Recycling Wrong, So Companies Are Finally Trying To Make It Easier

We're All Recycling Wrong, So Companies Are Finally Trying To Make It Easier

HuffPost — There’s a new plan afoot to stop tons of plastics from ending up in landfills.
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