Kari Njiiri
All Things Considered and Jazz Safari Host/Producer/ReporterKari Njiiri is a senior reporter and longtime host and producer of Jazz Safari, a musical journey through the jazz world and beyond, broadcast Saturday nights on NEPM Radio.
Born in New York City, and raised in both Kenya and the U.S., Kari first arrived at NEPM as a UMass Amherst student fascinated by radio's ability to cross geographic and cultural boundaries.
Since then, he has worked in several capacities at the station, from board operator and book-keeper, to production assistant and local host of NPR’s All Things Considered.
He can be reached at kari_njiiri [at] nepm.org.
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Las elecciones para la alcaldía se llevarán a cabo en Springfield, Greenfield, Pittsfield, Chicopee, North Adams, Agawam y Westfield. -
Mayoral elections will be held in Springfield, Greenfield, Pittsfield, Chicopee, North Adams, Agawam, Westfield.
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Northampton police stopped a driver for a busted tail light in January. The driver was arrested for drunk driving after allegedly failing a series of sobriety tests. However, the case fell apart after a judge heard dashcam audio of the incident.
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Como resultado del daño en una tubería principal de agua, el Departamento de Protección Ambiental del estado ha emitido un aviso de hervir el agua para Springfield y Ludlow.
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As a result of the water main break, the state Department of Environmental Protection has issued a boil-water notice for Springfield and Ludlow.
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Con el 100% de los distritos electorales reportando, según la oficina electoral de la ciudad, el alcalde Domenic Sarno y el concejal Justin Hurst terminaron por delante de los otros tres candidatos. Se enfrentarán en las elecciones de noviembre.
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With 100% of precincts reporting, according to the city election office, incumbent Domenic Sarno and City Councilor Justin Hurst finished well ahead of the other three candidates. They will face each other on the November ballot.
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The Motor Maids, a group of women motorcyclists, has more than 1,200 members across the United States and Canada. Their annual convention is in Springfield this year.
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Springfield State Rep. Carlos Gonzalez said he's concerned a new courthouse could be built outside the city.
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The Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School is scheduled to close at the end of this month after 10 years in operation.
