Before coming to New York Public Radio, Sean worked in print, online and radio news around the mid-Atlantic region and Alaska, covering topics including crime, culture and salmon. His investigative reporting and anchoring of election coverage has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists, the New York Press Association and the Delaware Press Association.
A New Jersey native, Sean lives in Brooklyn and spends his free time most likely burning something in the kitchen or exploring the unexplored corners of Prospect Park. He holds a B.A. from the New School University in Greenwich Village and an M.A. from the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism.
Sean Carlson appears in the following:
Weekly Music Roundup: Stereophonic Cast, Davóne Tines, and "Proxy Music"
Monday, May 13, 2024
New Sounds
This week, a historic Broadway cast record, a reimagined gospel favorite by Davóne Tines, and “Proxy Music.” Plus, Colombian band Meridian Brothers and outsider country by Orville Peck.
NJ lawmakers try to revise state's public records law. Transparency advocates aren't pleased.
Friday, May 10, 2024
The first attempt to revise the state's public records law earlier this year, and was criticized by good government advocates and journalists.
New York high school students will have to fill out a college financial aid application to graduate, under a recent state law
Thursday, May 09, 2024
All New York State high school students have to fill out a financial aid application for college, under recent state law sponsored by State Senator Andrew Gounardes.
Weekly Music Roundup: Mdou Moctar, Hiatus Kaiyote, and Kamasi Washington
Monday, May 06, 2024
New Sounds
This week, Mdou Moctar’s desert blues, Hiatus Kaiyote’s psychedelic soul, and Kamasi Washington’s spiritual jazz. Plus new releases from Nubiyan Twist, Ra Ra Riot, and Madlib.
Weekly Music Roundup: Taylor Swift, Dhani Harrison, Arooj Aftab
Monday, April 22, 2024
New Sounds
This week, Taylor Swift goes to Florida, Dhani Harrison goes to Tuva, and Jake Xerxes Fussell goes to Georgia. Plus dark songs by Arooj Aftab and Kira McSpice.
More Black Migrants are coming to New York City
Thursday, April 18, 2024
More migrants from countries in Africa are coming to New York City to seek asylum, signaling a shift from the majority Central and South American migrants cases in the city.
Weekly Music Roundup: Nia Archives, Leyla McCalla, and Shabaka
Monday, April 15, 2024
New Sounds
This week, producer, singer, songwriter Nia Archives’ raving debut, Leyla McCalla’s African journey, and Shabaka Hutchings’ unlikely flute club. Plus Alice Merton and Lizz Wright.
In one of the biggest year in women's basketball, we examine how the sport has evolved in NYC
Friday, April 12, 2024
The WNBA draft is on Monday and it’ll be at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. We talk about how women basketball has evolved in New York City.
Atlantic City casino workers are filing a lawsuit against New Jersey and calling for a smoke free workplace
Thursday, April 11, 2024
A group of Atlantic City casino workers is suing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy in an effort to ban smoking in casinos.
NYC officials remind New Yorkers to check their window guards
Tuesday, April 09, 2024
As it starts to get warmer in New York City, officials are again reminding everyone to check on their window guards to prevent children from falling out of windows.
New York State Homeland Security Commissioner speaks with WNYC's Sean Carlson about Friday's earthquake
Friday, April 05, 2024
The earthquake that shook the New York City area on Friday morning was one of the largest recorded on regional seismographs
Live Earthquake Coverage: MTA Chair Lieber, Calls from the Epicenter & More
Friday, April 05, 2024
Live Earthquake Coverage: MTA Chair Lieber, NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Iscol & Calls from the Epicenter
NYPD routinely ignores parking permit abuse, NYC watchdog finds
Wednesday, April 03, 2024
City investigators fault the department’s lax enforcement of parking permits given to municipal workers for official business.
NYC Finance Chair Justin Brannan speaks with WNYC's Sean Carlson about the City Council's budget response
Monday, April 01, 2024
City Council leaders presented their formal response to the mayor’s preliminary budget proposal for fiscal year 2025 on Monday.
Weekly Music Roundup: Beyoncé, Camila Cabello, and Ceu
Monday, April 01, 2024
New Sounds
This week, Beyoncé’s “country album” drops; John Cale unveils a new single; and Camilo Cabello leaves “Havana” behind. Also new songs by Ceu and Arab Strap.
New York Professional Women's Hockey League looks to grow its brand
Friday, March 29, 2024
New York's Professional Women's Hockey League turnout hasn't been as large as other states.
MTA gives final approval for congestion pricing in NYC
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The MTA board gave its final sign-off for the program to toll motorists who drive south of 60th Street, realizing a dream transit advocates have pursued for more than 50 years.
Weekly Music Roundup: Shakira, Bat For Lashes, Gossip
Monday, March 25, 2024
New Sounds
This week, long-awaited returns for Shakira, Gossip, and Bat For Lashes. Also, Tanzanian pop, Manchester grooves from elbow, and a new take on a Sondheim classic.
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fosella says there are too many lithium ion battery storage facility plans in his borough
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Some elected officials say a disproportionate number of proposed storage facilities for lithium ion batteries are sited in Staten Island.
Haitian New Yorkers are preparing for refugees following Haiti's unrest
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Jocelyn McCalla, a senior policy advisor for Haitian Americans for Democracy, says he hasn't seen a huge influx of refugees yet but community groups are preparing for their arrival.
