Leila Goldstein

Leila Goldstein is the economics and business reporter at WYSO in Dayton, Ohio. She is a former intern at Marketplace, and her stories have also aired on NPR and New Hampshire Public Radio.

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Oct 26, 2020
Parks departments face cuts, even as people have headed outdoors during COVID-19
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Intensive use can take a toll on green spaces, and parks need to be maintained to keep from deteriorating.
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Aug 8, 2019
Resellers find treasure in online returns
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Ever wondered where your online returns go? They may be fueling new resale businesses.
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Jun 24, 2019
Small transgender groups face barriers to funding
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Intermediary funding groups are bridging that gap.
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May 13, 2019
Busking in the age of Venmo
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Street performers try to attract tips by having payment app accounts. But cash is still king.
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Apr 26, 2019
A tale of two payment apps
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Venmo and Zelle look like they should be competitors. But the two payment apps serve very different audiences.
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Apr 20, 2019
How the vest became Wall Street’s bulletproof armor
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The fleece vest has become ubiquitous in the finance world. Manufacturers are taking note.
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Mar 26, 2019
Tech is helping house cleaners get benefits
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The new platform Alia allows gig workers to earn paid time off and some types of insurance.
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Feb 15, 2019
In New York City, getting rid of joyless junk can be complicated and costly
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It's the urban underbelly of the Marie Kondo effect.
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Feb 12, 2019
Uncertainty over Amazon campus leaves Long Island City in limbo
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Once Amazon announced its intention to move into Long Island City, many New Yorkers made decisions: moving, buying, selling, marketing their own services. Now the tech behemoth is showing some hesitation, and that’s making those people a bit jittery. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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Jan 28, 2019
Museums move to a seven-day schedule as they compete for attention
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They have more than just industry trends to keep an eye on.
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