NYC Radio: Michael sol Warren Joins WNYC Radio On The Jersey Beat

WNYC in New York has appointed Michael Sol Warren as a dedicated New Jersey reporter on its Day-of Desk, with Warren starting in the role on February 17, 2026.

Warren brings extensive experience covering New Jersey since 2017. Most recently, he served as a producer for NJ Spotlight News, where he contributed to the nightly newscast and focused on climate and environmental reporting. Before that, he worked as a reporter for NJ Advance Media (including NJ.com and The Star-Ledger), often under journalist Karen Yi.

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His journalism has centered heavily on environmental issues and their local impacts. Warren reported and produced the "Hazard NJ" podcast, and he collaborated with New York Public Radio on a series of short documentaries exploring how climate change affects agriculture in the Garden State. He also created a multimedia feature profiling the life of an African elephant born in the wild and now residing at Six Flags Great Adventure.

A graduate of the University of New Mexico and Boston University, Warren is a North Carolina native who lives in Central Jersey. His hiring strengthens WNYC's coverage of New Jersey issues for its New York-area audience, particularly through the integrated Gothamist platform.