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Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell discusses his plans on ramping up infrastructure including his vision for a high-speed rail system that could ferry passengers from Philadelphia to NYC in a half-hour.

And New Yorker columnist James Surowiecki discusses his contrarian view on the economy.

Be sure to also check out our online exclusive interview with Michael Hickey, executive director of the Center for New York City Neighborhoods, an organization helping New Yorkers facing foreclosure issues.

Featured interviews on the April 23 program:

Woody Johnson
Woody Johnson, philanthropist and owner of the New York Jets, talks about the new $1.6 million stadium slated to open in 2010 and how his great-grandfather’s company Johnson & Johnson survived the Great Depression.

Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell
Governor Rendell, eliminated a $250 million deficit as Philadelphia mayor (1992-2000) and was elected as Governor of Pennsylvania in 2002. He leads a national coalition on infrastructure along with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

James Surowiecki
James Surowiecki, is a columnist for the New Yorker and often takes a look at the financial crisis and economic indicators from a fresh perspective and a contrarian view. He speaks with Andrew Sorkin on a variety of topics.

Be sure to check out our web exclusive interview with Michael Hickey, executive director of the Center for New York City Neighborhoods. His organization offers tangible advice for New Yorkers facing foreclosure issues.

Michael Hickey
Michael Hickey is executive director of the Center for New York City Neighborhoods which aims to help New Yorkers facing foreclosure issues. He answers questions on what people in trouble should do. His center can be reached at 646.786.0888.

New York Times business columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin hosts this television series featuring interviews that address the evolving economic crisis affecting New Yorkers. The show focuses on issues such as the city’s infrastructure and the effect the crisis is having on cultural programs.

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But first take a look at the process of what happens after a home is foreclosed upon. We followed a mother and daughter team on Staten Island who work on REO (real estate owned) properties every day. Valerie and Lauren Wonica of Wonica Realtors & Appraisers, in business for more than 30 years, expect to see up to 90 REOs this year compared to 10-20 a couple of years ago.

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Welcome to our first online exclusive interview–Andrew Sorkin spoke with Michael Hickey, who leads the Center for New York City Neighborhoods.

Have questions or suggestions about this interview? let us know in the comments.
For help with foreclosure issues, contact the Center for New York City Neighborhoods directly at 646.786.0888 or call 311.

Jessica Windt served as Associate Field Producer on the “Real Estate Owned Properties” video. Ken Eng served as photographer/editor and Monica Kapoor as production assistant.

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Featured interviews on the February 26th program:

Tom Suozzi
Tom Suozzi, will discuss his plan on reinventing the suburbs.

Governor David Paterson
Governor David Paterson, who became New York’s 55th governor when he assumed office on March 17th of last year, will discuss why he thinks New York state needs to curb spending even in the midst of a financial crisis.

New York Times business columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin hosts this seven-part television series featuring interviews that address the evolving economic crisis affecting New Yorkers. The show focuses on issues such as the city’s infrastructure and the effect the crisis is having on cultural programs.

It’s the Economy, NY airs Thursdays at 8:00 pm through the end of February 2009.

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Featured interviews on the February 19th program:

Chuck Schumer
Chuck Schumer, New York State Senator, will discuss what the stimulus package means for New York City as well as New York state.

Jonathan Rose
Jonathan Rose, green developer and chairman of the recently formed MTA Blue Ribbon Commission on Sustainability, will explain why now, in the midst of a deep recession, is the perfect time to move forward on the greening of the mass transit system.

New York Times business columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin hosts this seven-part television series featuring interviews that address the evolving economic crisis affecting New Yorkers. The show focuses on issues such as the city’s infrastructure and the effect the crisis is having on cultural programs.

It’s the Economy, NY airs Thursdays at 8:00 pm through the end of February 2009.

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What should the government do about the mortgage crisis?
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Featured interviews on the February 12th program:

Jim Cramer
Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s “Mad Money” will discuss the $800 billion stimulus package and whether he feels U.S. Treasury Chief Tim Geithner’s $1 trillion bank bailout plan will work.

Jeff Madrick
Jeff Madrick, author, journalist and director of policy research at the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis at The New School, will also lend insight into rescuing the banks and the nearly $800 economic stimulus package.

Carol Kellerman
Carol Kellerman is president of the Citizens Budget Commission and will speak on the New York City budget and what this year means for New Yorkers.

Dylan Lauren
Dylan Lauren, owner of Dylan’s Candy Bar and daughter of fashion designer Ralph Lauren, will discuss whether candy is a comfort food in a sour economy.

New York Times business columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin hosts this seven-part television series featuring interviews that address the evolving economic crisis affecting New Yorkers. The show focuses on issues such as the city’s infrastructure and the effect the crisis is having on cultural programs.

It’s the Economy, NY airs Thursdays at 8:00 pm through the end of February 2009.

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What do you think about the stimulus package?
( surveys)

Results to this week’s poll will be posted here and announced on-air.

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