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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.
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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.
 
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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.
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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.

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