Alec Hamilton
Articles by Alec Hamilton
As the Senior Producer for Morning Edition on WNYC, Alec works hard to get listeners all the latest news and delightful stories from New York City, northern New Jersey and beyond. She loves a good music pun and wakes up very very early.
Or maybe do hold your breath — and blame catkins.
Here's how to hear the call of the wild without leaving the state. Arooooooooo!
Mike Shanahan, planetarium director and science educator with the Liberty Science Center in New Jersey, explains the ins and outs of wildfire smoke.
Recordings show that investigators never asked officers key questions about the killing of Kawaski Trawick.
The five boroughs became an early epicenter for mpox after initial cases emerged last May.
Kids Rock for Kids finds talented kid and teenage rockers and books concerts to raise money for other children in need. It's not your average recital.
City Councilmember Erik Bottcher, who represents the neighborhood, spoke to "Morning Edition" host Michael Hill about the incidents.
The children's classic had distinctly adult origins.
Journalist and advocate Victoria Law spoke with WNYC Morning Edition host Michael Hill about the case.
During disco's heyday, Richie Weeks collaborated with stars and played legendary nightclubs, and then reported for work at the Post Office. A new album helps to share his story.
"Every time you go to a beatbox battle, it's like being at a sound buffet," says Kaila Mullady, co-host and producer of the American Beatbox Championships, happening throughout Labor Day Weekend.
A farm stand outside the gates will stay open, even if food can’t be brought inside.
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