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Magnet Schools Regain Federal Funding in Transgender Rights Dispute and Fight Over $30 Minimum Wage Continues

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:19:56 +0000

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can’t continue withholding tens of millions of dollars in funding over the school district’s policies on transgender students. WNYC reporter Giulia Heyward chats with us about what this means for schools, students, and the city. Also, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal talks about the new city council proposal for a $30 minimum wage, and what its supporters and opponents alike are saying. -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

100 Days Into Mayor Mamdani’s Term: How Has He Done?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000

In his first 100 days, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has tried to turn big progressive promises into policy while managing the day to day demands of running New York City. Political scientist Dr. Christina Greer joins us to break down the mayor’s early wins, his “pothole politics” approach, and where he has already had to compromise. Plus, what the city’s $5.4 billion budget deficit could mean for his plans for free buses, child care, and more. -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

NYC Spring Staycations, Cherry Blossoms and a 24-Hour Dance Party

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Spring is here, and there's plenty to do without leaving the city. Arts & Culture Editor Matthew Schnipper chats with us about staycation alternatives to pricey travel destinations, the New Directors/New Films Festival at MoMA and Lincoln Center, and what it's like to show up to a 24-hour Brooklyn techno party in corduroys at 8am. -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

They Made a Promise in Prison. It Took 30 Years to Keep It.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 20:38:05 +0000

Jabbar Collins was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1994 and spent years teaching himself the law before winning his freedom in 2010. Before leaving prison, he made a promise to fellow inmate Allen Porter, who was serving time for a double murder in a separate case, that he would help prove his innocence. Porter had been incarcerated since 1995. After his release, Collins kept that promise, continuing the legal fight that ultimately led a judge to vacate Porter’s conviction in January 2025, citing withheld evidence. Now, the two join us to talk about the bond they formed behind bars and the fight that led to Porter’s release. Read Graham Rayman’s full report on Allen Porter and Jabbar Collins on Gothamist: https://gothamist.com/news/exonerated-for-murder-jabbar-collins-is-a-force-of-nature-fighting-for-ny-prisoners -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

NYC Takes Aim at Catcalling With New Campaign

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Janae Pierre) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 21:35:45 +0000

Starting this month, a new campaign from the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence will appear across subways, ferries, and sidewalks, calling out street harassment and encouraging New Yorkers to step in when they see it happening. Janae speaks with Commissioner Saloni Sethi of NYC's Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence about what the campaign aims to change and how bystanders can safely take action.

The Subway Station Behind Some of NYC’s Most Iconic Movie Scenes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000

A film series at the Brooklyn Academy of Music is spotlighting a Brooklyn subway station that has doubled as the backdrop for iconic movie scenes for decades. WNYC producer Verónica Del Valle explains how Hoyt Schermerhorn has been used in films from The Warriors to Coming to America. Also, WNYC reporter Brittany Kriegstein tells the story of Ellen Baum, a Brooklyn Heights resident who has spent weeks removing unusual items people have tied to the Brooklyn Bridge, turning a strange trend into a personal cleanup effort. — Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

NYC’s New Approach to Homeless Shelters: Will It Work?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Karen Yi, Samantha Max, Janae Pierre) — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 20:10:35 +0000

New York City is opening newer shelters while closing older, deteriorating sites, signaling a shift in how the system is run. WNYC reporter Karen Yi explains what Mayor Mamdani's approach looks like, and how it is affecting people in the system as the city continues to face a homelessness crisis. Plus, WNYC reporter Samantha Max looks at Joey Skaggs, the New York artist behind some of the city’s most elaborate April Fools’ hoaxes that have fooled both the public and the media. Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

The Harsh Reality of Finding Affordable Housing in NYC: It’s… Not Easy

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Leah Goodridge, Scourge Bliss, Janae Pierre) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:08:35 +0000

Finding an affordable apartment in New York City can take years, and for many renters, the process feels confusing and out of reach. Troy Kingston, also known as @scourgebliss, shares what it took to finally land a place after years of searching, navigating housing lotteries, strict income requirements, and multiple rejections. Plus tenants rights attorney Leah Goodridge shares best practices on what to look for when searching for affordable housing. — Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

A Trip to the Whitney Biennial and NY’s Meme-Filled Instagram

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:06:35 +0000

WNYC arts and culture editor Matthew Schnipper joins us for a trip to the Whitney Biennial, where we hear from co curator Drew Sawyer about this year’s exhibition and the strong New York connections among its artists. Then we look at what’s coming from his desk this week, including a new dating series called “Date My Friend,” a documentary screening, and New York State’s meme filled Instagram. — Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

If You Host It, Will They Come? New York’s World Cup Hopes Meet Travel Concerns

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring millions of visitors and billions of dollars to the New York and New Jersey region, with MetLife Stadium set to host the final. But some tourism and business leaders are raising concerns that international fans may stay away, citing shifts in how the United States is perceived abroad. WNYC reporter Arun Venugopal explains new data showing a drop in international flight bookings and what it could mean for the region’s economic expectations. — Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

Why Some “Luxury” Apartments in NYC Are Breaking Down

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Some of New York City’s newer “luxury” apartment buildings are facing complaints from tenants who say the reality doesn’t match the price. WNYC reporter David Brand joins us to explain new data showing a share of recently built buildings have serious housing code violations, including heat outages, leaks, and flooding. Plus, sports reporter Priya Desai breaks down the new WNBA labor agreement that could raise salaries and tie player pay more directly to league revenue as the league continues to grow. Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

The Comedy Cellar Turns 45. Meet the Booker Who Keeps It on Top.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:50:59 +0000

The Comedy Cellar launched the careers Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Ray Romano, and its talent booker Estee Adoram has been deciding who gets on that stage for four decades. Janae heads to Greenwich Village to talk with Estee about what it takes to get five minutes on one of the most competitive stages in the country, and how the club is still going strong at 45.

Mayor Mamdani and Gov. Hochul Clash Over Taxes & NYPD Changes Hate Crime Reporting

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:33:52 +0000

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is pushing to raise taxes on wealthy New Yorkers and corporations as part of state budget negotiations in Albany, setting up a clash with Gov. Kathy Hochul, who opposes increasing income taxes. WNYC reporter Jon Campbell explains what lawmakers are proposing and how the fight could shape the city’s finances. Plus, the NYPD is changing how it reports hate crimes and will now publish only cases investigators confirm as hate crimes. WNYC reporter Ben Feuerherd explains why the department made the change and why some experts worry it could make trends harder to track. ---- Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

The Court Ruling That Could Make NYC Housing Vouchers Harder to Use

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

WNYC reporter David Brand joins us to explain why Mayor Zohran Mamdani is pausing New York City’s private tax lien sale program, which allows the city to sell unpaid property tax and water debt to private investors. Brand also breaks down a court ruling that struck down a state law banning discrimination against renters who use housing vouchers. Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

The Tourist Who Sued Over Spicy Salsa and NYC’s Sober Nightlife Scene

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

NYC Lawmakers Weigh Ban on Biometric Data Collection in Retail Stores

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

New York City lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban retail stores from collecting customers’ biometric data, including facial and voice scans. WNYC and Gothamist reporter Liam Quigley recently reported that the grocery chain Wegmans posted signs warning shoppers their biometric data could be collected in some New York City stores. Supporters of the bill say biometric identifiers are especially sensitive because they are tied to a person’s body and cannot be changed like a password. Businesses argue the technology can help improve security and prevent theft as the use of biometric surveillance spreads faster than the laws meant to regulate it. Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

New Work Rules Could Push Thousands of New Yorkers Off Food Assistance

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Nearly 1.8 million New York City residents rely on SNAP to help pay for groceries. Under new federal rules, tens of thousands must prove they are working, volunteering, or in school to keep those benefits. WNYC’s Karen Yi reports the expanded requirements could push many off the program if they fail to comply, raising concerns that vulnerable New Yorkers could lose food assistance amid confusion about the new rules. Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org

Harlem Native Ebony Haith Reflects on Life After ‘America’s Next Top Model’

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Mar 2026 20:54:23 +0000

Reality show America’s Next Top Model helped launch modeling careers in the early 2000s, but two decades later many viewers say the show has not aged well. A new Netflix documentary revisits some of the controversies surrounding the series and how contestants were treated. Harlem native and season one contestant Ebony Haith joins WNYC’s Janae Pierre to reflect on her experience on the show. Haith talks about growing up in Harlem, navigating the fashion industry as a Black model, and what she hopes the next generation of artists and performers takes from her story.

Unpacking the Largest Nurses Strike in NYC History... For Now

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 21:51:30 +0000

Why Con Ed Bills Are So High and Who Qualifies for Relief

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 21:29:28 +0000

The Trump administration’s $130 million purchase of a warehouse in Roxbury, New Jersey to convert into an ICE detention center is drawing opposition from local leaders who cite infrastructure limits and question the town’s ability to handle a facility of that size. Meanwhile, many New Yorkers are seeing unusually high Con Edison bills this winter, even without using more energy. Ian Donaldson of the Public Utility Law Project explains what is driving the spike and how the state’s Energy Affordability Program could lower monthly costs for eligible households.

Winter Slump, Spring Concerts, and Jesse Jackson’s Legacy in NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:20:40 +0000

New Yorkers are slogging through the late winter blues, and in this week’s arts and culture check in, WNYC and Gothamist arts and culture editor Matthew Schnipper joins us to talk about why February can feel especially brutal, a packed spring concert calendar including Shelter’s 35th anniversary, Mayor Mamdani’s latest cultural references, the Tin Building’s pivot to a balloon museum, and a major new digital archive project at the Center for Brooklyn History. Plus, as funeral services are held this weekend, reporter Arun Venugopal examines the life and legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson and his lasting impact on politics and culture.

Gateway Tunnel Funding Restored After Shutdown, but Legal Fight Continues

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:48:34 +0000

Construction on the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project that aims to build a new set of train tunnels under the Hudson River shut down earlier this month after the Trump administration froze federal funding. More than a thousand workers were forced to walk off the job. A federal judge ordered the money released and crews are preparing to restart the work, but the case is still moving through the federal court system. WNYC transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse explain how the project became a political flashpoint, what the pause revealed about federal funding and what it means for the commuters who rely on the aging tunnels every day.

NYC's Blizzard and the AI Debate in Schools

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:09:37 +0000

A record-breaking snowstorm hits New York City, bringing travel bans, icy streets, and the first full public school snow day since 2019. Schools reopen Tuesday, and Janae sits down with WNYC education reporter Jessica Gould to talk about how students and teachers are using AI tools like ChatGPT and what the city’s incoming guidance could mean for classrooms across the five boroughs.

Catching Up on Sports and the Dress Shoe Comeback

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:04:01 +0000

Sports reporter Priya Desai joins us to discuss the Knicks’ playoff push, Team USA women’s hockey’s gold medal run with two local players, and Unrivaled bringing elite women’s basketball to Barclays Center. Plus, WNYC’s James Ramsay weighs in on the dress shoe revival and what footwear says about being a “real” New York

Staten Island’s North Shore and the Future of New York’s 11th District

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:45:44 +0000

A state Supreme Court judge has ruled that New York’s 11th Congressional District unlawfully dilutes the political power of Black and Latino voters, triggering a high stakes redistricting battle with national implications. At the center is Staten Island’s North Shore, a denser and more diverse part of the borough that some residents say has more in common with Lower Manhattan than with the rest of Staten Island. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports on the lawsuit and what a potential redraw could mean for representation in Congress and for the future of the borough itself.

Deadly Cold in New York City: Who Is Most at Risk When Temperatures Plunge?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0000

After a stretch of extreme cold in recent weeks, about two dozen people have died across New York City, most found outdoors and others at private residences. WNYC reporters Karen Yi and Brittany Kriegstein break down what officials know so far, including how many deaths were directly linked to hypothermia and the cases that challenge common assumptions about who is most vulnerable.

Arts & Culture Check In: Tuna Melts, NYC Designers on the Super Bowl Stage, and Curling Clubs in Prospect Park

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:21:14 +0000

Starting on Friday, February 13, every other Friday will feature an arts & culture update from Gothamist’s culture editor Matthew Schnipper. This week’s topics include Mayor Mamdani’s ongoing cultural references, curling clubs at Prospect Park and the “ultimate NYC sandwich,” the tuna melt.

NYC Now. Making Sense of the City — for New Yorkers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Janae Pierre) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

New York City is loud, expensive, crowded, and always changing, and the news often moves too fast to explain what that really means. NYC Now slows things down and focuses on the stories shaping daily life here, why it costs more to stay, who gets pushed to the edge, and how the systems New Yorkers rely on are starting to break. We also make room for the culture and neighborhoods that define this city. This show is for people trying to stay and for people deciding whether they can. NYC Now is not a quick hit. It is a clearer way to understand the city you live in, with new episodes three times a week.

Special Investigation: How New York City Lost Control of the Tow Truck Industry

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Across New York City, a largely unregulated ghost fleet of tow trucks is growing after years of lax enforcement. Many of these unlicensed operators rush to crash scenes in the hopes of lucrative payouts, but also put consumers and pedestrians at risk. In this episode, WNYC’s Liam Quigley explains how the towing system works and why the city has struggled to regain control. He also tells host Janae Pierre how to spot an unlicensed truck in case you find yourself needing a tow

Tracking The Cost of Groceries Across NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 21:16:53 +0000

New Yorkers are feeling the pinch as grocery prices climb and changes to SNAP eligibility rules loom. Janae talks to WNYC reporters Karen Yi and Joe Hong about their six-month project tracking food affordability across the five boroughs, and tips for stretching your dollar at checkout.

Love, Dating, and Valentine’s Day in New York City

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 7 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we take a closer look at why dating in New York City feels uniquely challenging. Janae speaks with Erika Ettin, an NYC-based dating coach, who breaks down why dating in the city is unique, and what she recommends New Yorkers do differently. Also, WNYC arts and culture reporter Hannah Frishberg shares the best Valentine’s Day activities for the lovers…and the haters.

Inside the NYPD Unit Mayor Zohran Mamdani Wants to Dismantle

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ran on a promise to dismantle the NYPD’s Strategic Response Group, a unit long criticized for its role in policing protests. But weeks into his administration, SRG officers are still being deployed, including at recent anti ICE demonstrations that led to mass arrests. In this episode, WNYC and Gothamist reporter Ben Feuerherd explains how the unit was created, how it evolved from a counterterrorism force into a protest policing squad, and why critics say its structure and training created problems from the start. We also look at what Mamdani is now saying about disbanding the unit and why, for the moment, it remains in use.

Solving New York’s Child Care Crisis

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Child care costs are reshaping family life in New York City with many parents saying they pay tens of thousands of dollars a year. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing to expand free child care for two year olds. In this episode, Janae talks to parents about the financial strain they're under, and WNYC’s Karen Yi explains what the plan would deliver, who would qualify, and why advocates warn that without more funding and better pay for child care workers, the system could crack instead of expand.

Zohran Mamdani’s First 30 Days as Mayor. How Has He Done?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000

One month into Zohran Mamdani’s tenure as New York City mayor, his governing style is starting to take shape. From a snowstorm that tested his crisis response to early moves on child care alongside Governor Kathy Hochul, Mamdani has paired constant public visibility with a push to deliver on his affordability agenda. WNYC city politics reporters Brigid Bergin and Liz Kim assess what he has accomplished so far, where he has political leverage, and the challenges ahead as he tries to run the city while sustaining the movement politics that powered his rise.

What Saks’ Bankruptcy Says About NYC Business Right Now

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:01:09 +0000

Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue filed for bankruptcy this month. Janae and producer Iru head up to 5th Av. to check on the iconic NYC department store, and WNYC’s Ryan Kailath breaks down why this isn’t the kind of bankruptcy that leads to a liquidation sale but still flashes a warning sign for NYC businesses. Plus, where's all this snow going? Sanitation Department Deputy Joshua Commissioner gives us a peak into the system. Correction: An earlier version of this episode incorrectly stated that Saks Fifth Avenue filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In fact, it was Saks Global—the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman—that filed. The episode has been updated.

Arts & Culture Check In: Bronx Art, Grammy Buzz, and Great Chinese Food

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

In this edition of Arts & Culture Check In, WNYC’s arts and culture editor Matthew Schnipper walks through what’s landing on the culture desk right now. That includes Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s latest use of pop culture references, concerts worth attending, and the Bronx Museum’s AIM Biennial spotlighting local artists. We also look at the Gotham Book Prize finalists, how New York shows up in this year’s Grammy nominations, and where to find standout Chinese food in Long Island City.

A Major Landlord Filed for Bankruptcy. New York City Tried to Intervene. Here’s What Happened.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:11:28 +0000

More than 5,000 rent stabilized apartments are set to change hands after the Pinnacle Group, once one of New York City’s largest landlords, entered bankruptcy and a judge approved the sale of its buildings. The case drew unusual attention when Mayor Zohran Mamdani made the bankruptcy proceedings one of his first public fights after taking office, arguing that the sale would leave tenants worse off. This episode traces how Pinnacle’s business model unraveled, what this battle over the sale tells us about the limits of city power when big landlords unwind through bankruptcy.

Who Is Mira Nair? The Filmmaker Who Shaped NYC’s Mayor

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Mira Nair is an acclaimed filmmaker whose documentary-inspired work often centers on identity and belonging. Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi helps us explore how Nair’s focus on empathy and way of seeing the world may have shaped the worldview of her son, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

What's Next for New York City Nightlife?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

New York City is the city that never sleeps, and its nightlife shapes the city’s culture, economy, and politics. In this episode, we speak with Ariel Palitz, the city’s first director of the Office of Nightlife, about building the office, the systemic challenges nightlife faces, and what the city can do to build more creative and inclusive spaces for life at night.

Mayor Mamdani’s Name Dropping Strategy, Staten Island’s Award Winning Bathroom, and the Comedy Grind

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

In this episode, WNYC’s arts and culture editor Matthew Schnipper discusses some of the stories his desk is covering at the moment, including how Mayor Zohran Mamdani uses pop culture name dropping to connect with different audiences, why a Staten Island public restroom just won a major architecture award, and what it actually takes to get stage time at the Comedy Cellar.

Newsflash, the Rent Is Still Too Damn High. And Other Things New York Renters Need to Know in 2026

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Housing is the issue that shapes how long people can stay in New York and whether they feel secure once they do. With a new mayor taking office and major housing decisions unfolding in courts, boardrooms, and city agencies, we take a step back to explain what is actually driving affordability right now. Tenant rights attorney and city planning commissioner Leah Goodridge breaks down how the system works, why rent stabilization is under attack, what “affordable housing” really means, and what renters should be watching next as housing policy enters a pivotal moment.

Congestion Pricing One Year Later: Was It as Bad as Everyone Said?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +0000

A year after congestion pricing took effect in Manhattan, the political uproar has largely faded even as the tolls remain in place. Traffic is down, transit use is up, and the dire warnings that once surrounded the program have quieted. WNYC transportation reporter Stephen Nessen looks back at how New Yorkers have adjusted, why backlash softened over time, and how the city’s experience fits into a global pattern seen in places like Stockholm and London.

NYC Now Is Taking a Short Break

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Jan 2026 20:50:46 +0000

NYC Now is taking the week off to reset and plan what’s next. We’ll be back with new episodes soon. In the meantime, listeners can catch up on past episodes, explore Gothamist, and send story ideas or feedback to nycnow@wnyc.org.

Best of 2025: What Makes a Strip Club?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 Jan 2026 21:15:00 +0000

In November, Bodega Paradise, an X rated bar in East Harlem, had its liquor license revoked and was forced to shut down. WNYC producer Iru Ekpunobi walks us through what happened, based on reporting by Charles Lane, and explains how New York City defines adult entertainment and enforces those rules.

Best of 2025: NYC’s Shark Summer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:10:25 +0000

Drones started spotting sharks off New York City beaches this summer, leading to multiple closures. We take a look back at Janae’s conversations with WNYC’s Liam Quigley and marine biologist Hans Walters about what the sightings really mean.

Best of 2025: Cheat on Everything

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:33:43 +0000

A Columbia University student was suspended after creating an AI-powered job interview tool. Janae talks with WNYC’s Ryan Kailaith about why the app sparked such strong reactions and how common AI use has become on campuses.

Best of 2025: The End of Late Night Television

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 22:05:43 +0000

A look back at CBS’s decision to end The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2026. Janae talks with New York Times comedy critic Jason Zinoman about what led to the cancellation, what it says about the state of late-night TV, and how changing audiences and media habits are reshaping comedy.

A Push for Second Chances in New York Prisons and a Taste of Hell’s Kitchen

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:17:10 +0000

Criminal justice advocates are renewing a push for a Second Look law in New York, which would allow people serving long prison sentences to ask judges to reconsider their cases after decades behind bars. WNYC’s Ryan Kost reports on how the proposal could affect thousands of incarcerated New Yorkers. Plus, we head to Hell’s Kitchen, where food critic Robert Sietsema says one of the city’s most crowded neighborhoods is also one of its best places to eat.

Holiday Shows Light up the City and Sweet Potatoes Are in Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Iru Ekpunobi) — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:19:15 +0000

New York State is banning the sale of the herbal supplement kratom to anyone under 21 and will require warning labels on products, citing addiction and safety concerns. Meanwhile, mental health experts say the holidays can be especially hard for many New Yorkers coping with grief, stress, or disrupted routines. Plus, WNYC’s Hannah Frishberg looks at a growing list of newer holiday performances that are becoming seasonal traditions across the city. Finally, we wrap up with what’s in season at Greenmarkets right now: sweet potatoes, a versatile staple for holiday meals.

Elevator Complaints and Holiday Viruses

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:15:00 +0000

A Gothamist analysis finds elevator complaints have steadily increased since 2021, especially in the Bronx. Plus, how to stay healthy during the peak of the holiday season.

The State of Public Bathrooms and MetroCard Phaseout Concerns for Elderly New Yorkers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:05:49 +0000

New York City artists say they are pulling back from work centered on race, immigration, and gender identity after federal arts funding was rolled back. Meanwhile, the Port Authority is bracing for a busy holiday travel period with millions expected to pass through regional airports and crossings. Also, in Westchester County, prosecutors say officers seen beating and tasing a Peekskill man will not face criminal charges. Plus, a City Council investigation finds public bathrooms across the five boroughs are often dirty, closed, or missing basic amenities. Finally, as the MTA prepares to stop selling MetroCards, some elderly New Yorkers say the transition to OMNY is leaving them behind.

2025’s Affordability Hacks for New Yorkers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:15:00 +0000

The Mamdani Administration announces an inauguration block party, Governor Kathy Hochul signs a bill to increase state prison oversight and a roundup of New Yorkers’ tips for staying in budget this year.

Who is Bishop Ron Hicks, and the Vinyl Find of a Lifetime

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:43:20 +0000

Pope Leo XIV has named Joliet, Illinois Bishop Ron Hicks to replace Archbishop Timothy Dolan at the Archdiocese of New York. Plus, a long lost piece of music and its unlikely journey to an East Village record store.

Council Speaker Adams Leaves with Choice Words on Mayor Adams’ Leadership

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:31:12 +0000

New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is looking back on Mayor Eric Adams' administration as an era of embarrassment and missed opportunities.

Mayor Adams’ Trash Legacy and NYC’s Annual Bird Count

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:35:42 +0000

One of Mayor Eric Adams’ most lasting legacies might not be a drop in crime or the corruption scandals that plagued City Hall under his watch. It’s that he started to get mountains of trash bags off the sidewalks and into containers. Plus, bird lovers and scientists unite for the annual Christmas bird count.

Incident Reports Show ICE Enters City Shelters Without Judicial Warrants, and a Miscount of New York City Mayors

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:35:31 +0000

Federal immigration officers entered private areas of New York City shelters without presenting judicial warrants at least five times this year, according to official incident reports. Plus, an official document from 1674 confirms that Zohran Mamdani should be sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City, not the 111th.

Casino Approvals and Christmas Tree Prices

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:10:43 +0000

The New York State Gaming Commission has officially approved three full-scale commercial casino licenses for sites in Queens and the Bronx. Plus, how much are New Yorkers paying for Christmas trees these days?

NYC Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Wants to Keep Her Job, But Will Mayor-elect Mamdani Keep Her?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 21:37:23 +0000

Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos is making her case to keep the top job overseeing the nation’s largest school system. Meanwhile, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he’s still interviewing candidates to be part of his new administration at City Hall next month.

New Jersey’s Lame Duck Session and Study Shows Congestion Pricing Decreases Air Pollution

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:58:53 +0000

Outgoing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has a lengthy to-do list before he leaves office next month. Plus, a new study shows that congestion pricing has significantly decreased air pollution in New York City and the surrounding region.

New York’s GOP Gubernatorial Race and Financial Issues at The New School

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:25:23 +0000

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will face Representative Elise Stefanik for the GOP’s ballot line for next year’s gubernatorial election. Plus, a storied leftist university faces a $48 million deficit amid planned layoffs.

The History of Gracie Mansion’s Reluctant Tenants and Albany Police Dispatch Social Workers for Mental Health Crises

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Dec 2025 21:27:07 +0000

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced that he and his wife Rama will be moving into Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the New York City mayor. He cited security concerns as motivation for the decision. Plus, a police department in upstate New York is sending social service case workers to some 911 calls.

Mamdani Moves Into Gracie Mansion, and New Yorkers Repurpose MetroCards

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Dec 2025 22:18:36 +0000

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he and his wife will move into Gracie Mansion after his January inauguration, leaving their rent-stabilized Astoria apartment for security reasons. Meanwhile, the F and M lines have swapped East River tunnels, causing significant delays on the F line after a switch failure at 53rd Street. Mamdani is also issuing a new Know Your Rights message in response to recent ICE activity. In Manhattan, a progressive public school long known by the acronym ICE is rebranding because of the political climate. And finally, with the MetroCard set to disappear, New Yorkers are finding creative ways to repurpose their old cards.

5 Things with Brian Lehrer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Dec 2025 21:30:23 +0000

Janae talks with WNYC’s Brian Lehrer about 5 things going on in New York City news.

NY State Senator Calls for Standards on Foreclosure Auction Sales, and Immigrants Face Tougher Citizenship Exam

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 22:07:25 +0000

Sen. Zellnor Myrie has introduced legislation that will impose consistent standards on foreclosure auction sales after an investigation by WNYC and New York Focus. Plus, immigrants who want to become a U.S. citizen will face a higher hurdle next year: a harder citizenship exam.

Big Banks Accused of ‘Systematic Fraud’ in New York Foreclosure Auctions

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

An investigation by WNYC and New York Focus found lenders are using a disputed method of calculating debts in thousands of foreclosures and taking money from hundreds of former homeowners.

The City Decides on Casinos and the Fate of an Upper West Side Church

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Dec 2025 21:15:00 +0000

A New York state government committee recommended Monday that three downstate casino projects — one in the Bronx and two in Queens — be awarded casino gaming licenses. Plus, the future of a historic, crumbling church building on the Upper West Side will be determined next week.

Lifting the ‘Right on Red’ Ban in Staten Island, and Councilmember Julie Menin Declares Victory as Speaker

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 21:52:30 +0000

A Staten Island lawmaker wants drivers in his borough exempted from New York City’s right-on-red ban. Meanwhile, New York City Councilmember Julie Menin says she’s secured enough votes to be the Council’s next Speaker.

The History of Socialism in New York City

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:47:55 +0000

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he is installing surveillance along the Long Island and Queens border after Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City mayor. Meanwhile in New Jersey, two sisters died in a Thanksgiving Day house fire while helping their father escape. Also, New York City is asking volunteers to help review archival records that document the region’s history of slavery from the seventeen hundreds through eighteen thirty eight. Finally, Columbia University historian Kim Phillips Fein explains the long history of socialist ideas in New York City and how that past shapes the debate around Mayor elect Mamdani’s policy proposals.

Craving Tacos on Thanksgiving?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Iru Ekpunobi, Jared Marcelle, Janae Pierre) — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:18:57 +0000

Time is running out for the city to stay on schedule with its plan to demolish part of a public housing complex in Chelsea. Meanwhile, Downtown Manhattan has gone from “taco wasteland” to ‘taco revolution,” that’s according to food critic Robert Sietsema. He talks with WNYC’s David Furst and makes the argument that great tacos are now very much on the menu in the neighborhood.

Evening Roundup: How to Confront ICE Officers, and the Perfect Film to Watch this Thanksgiving

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:11:28 +0000

New Yorkers across the boroughs are preparing for an expected crackdown by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city. Plus, the Criterion Channel is streaming a collection of family reunion movies this month including the indie classic “Pieces of April.”

Evening Roundup: How Students Are Handling New York’s School Cell Phone Ban, and New Jersey Considers a Ban of its Own

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:35:41 +0000

Months into the first school year since New York banned smartphones in school, students are talking to each other more than they used to. Meanwhile, Gov. Phil Murphy wants New Jersey to pass similar legislation to ban cell phones in schools across the Garden State.

Judge Tosses Attorney General Letitia James’ Case, and Formerly Homeless Tenants Receive Eviction Notices

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:05:05 +0000

A federal judge has agreed to throw out a criminal mortgage fraud case against New York Attorney General Letitia James. Plus, a majority of tenants at a supportive housing unit in Far Rockaway have been sent to eviction court within the past two years.

NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Meets With President Trump, And the Artist Behind His Famous Font

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:04:41 +0000

Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani met with President Trump at the White House, where both described common ground on affordability and public safety. Meanwhile, New Jersey has set dates for the special election to fill governor elect Mikie Sherrill’s vacant House seat. Also, Penn Station’s future is back in the spotlight as federal planners court private sector support. Plus, we hear from the artist behind Mamdani’s signature campaign font.

Mamdani to Meet Trump Friday, Citywide Life Expectancy Hits 83 Years, and School Bus Companies Get Contract Extension

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:17:58 +0000

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani plans to meet with President Trump Friday in Washington DC following months of tension. Plus, Mayor Adams' office says New York City has reached its life expectancy goal of 83 years. And finally, a New York City education panel voted to give some of the largest school-bus companies a three-year contract extension. The extension comes as school bus horror stories persist.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch Accepts Mamdani’s Job Offer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 22:44:08 +0000

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch accepts Mayor-elect Mamdani’s job offer in his new administration. The fight over the future of Elizabeth Street Garden is heading to court, and Coney Island polar bear plunge registration opens.

New York City Speeds Up Sexual Abuse Investigations in Its Jails

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:27:31 +0000

New York City’s Department of Transportation is installing public cabinets to charge e-bike batteries. The chair of the MTA says most riders are now using OMNY tap-to-pay. And new data says prison sexual abuse is being investigated faster

How Young Voters Boosted the Mamdani Campaign and How They Persuaded Their Families to Vote for Him Too

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:25:46 +0000

Young voters across New York City hit the polls in record numbers to elect Zohran Mamdani as the new mayor. But they didn’t lead him to victory alone.

Evening Roundup: Elected Officials Demand Disciplinary Trial for NYPD Officer in Off Duty Killing, Mayor Adams Tries to SpoilMamdani’s Plans, and “Fan-Man” Arrested For Flying Through Brooklyn

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:49:06 +0000

Elected officials are asking for a trial in the killing of an unarmed man and a bill to ban horse drawn carriages is voted down. Meanwhile, the Studio Museum in Harlem reopens on November 15th., Also, New York City Mayor Eric Adams tries to influence Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s Policy, and a Brooklyn man is arrested for flying in a fan-powered plane.

Morning Headlines: NY Attorney General James Challenges Albany Prosecutor’s Authority, Caribbean All Star Baseball Game Set for Citi Field, and NYCHA Backs New Electric Stove Pilot

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:14:23 +0000

New York Attorney General Letitia James says Albany’s top federal prosecutor does not have the authority to investigate her, arguing that interim U.S. Attorney John Sarcone was never properly installed and that subpoenas he issued should be thrown out. Meanwhile, Citi Field will host a first of its kind Dominican and Puerto Rican winter league all star baseball game. Also, New York is partnering with appliance maker Copper to develop 10,000 new 120 volt induction stoves for public housing.

Evening Roundup: Case Against NJ Congressmember Advances, Viral Scale Model of NYC Gets Official Exhibit, and Elizabeth Street Garden is Becoming a City Park

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:18:13 +0000

The federal case against New Jersey Congressmember Lamonica McIver will proceed and a viral scale model of New York City is getting an official exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Street Garden is becoming a city park.

Midday News: NYPD Officers Injured in Ice Encounter and Starbucks Workers Go On Strike

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:30:21 +0000

Two NYPD officers were injured in Washington Heights during an encounter with immigration agents and unionized Starbucks workers go on strike to disrupt Red Cup Day.

Morning Headlines: SNAP Delays Hit New York Grocers, Health Officials Warn of Rising Viruses, and State Investigates False Text Alert

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:02:05 +0000

New York grocers say sales have dropped by as much as 25 percent as SNAP delays leave customers without funds, forcing stores to cut orders and mark down perishable goods. Meanwhile, the city’s health commissioner is urging New Yorkers to get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines amid a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses. And the state is investigating how a third party vendor sent a false Bank of America alert to nearly 200,000 text subscribers.

Evening Roundup: NYPD Watchdog Chair Resigns, Tips for Seasonal Depression, and Students from Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s High School React to His Win.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:36:24 +0000

The Chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, which acts as an NYPD watchdog has submitted his resignation and a Queens Councilmember sounds an alarm on EBT theft. Meanwhile, tips for seasonal depression, and finally, Bronx Science students react to alum Mayor-elect Mamdani’s win.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Eric Adams Vetoes Bill that Blocks Rent Hikes, Street Vendors Rally for More Permits, and Bagelfest Returns

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:52 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed a bill that would block rent hikes for low-income tenants who use city housing vouchers, a policy his own administration introduced. Meanwhile, New York City street vendors will rally outside City Hall Wednesday with tacos, churros and samosas to push for legislation creating 10,000 new vending permits over the next five years. Plus, Bagelfest returns to Citi Field on Sunday with tastings, competitions and a new “growth lab” featuring up and coming bakers from across North America.

Midday News: Supreme Court Weighs SNAP Aid, FAA Expands Flight Cuts, and a Bronx Fish Market Turns Into a Party

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:36:51 +0000

The Supreme Court is expected to decide today whether the Trump administration must comply with lower court orders to resume full SNAP payments as delayed food aid begins reaching residents across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Meanwhile, the FAA is expanding flight reductions to six percent nationwide amid a shortage of air traffic controllers caused by the ongoing government shutdown. Also, in New York City, Fifth Avenue is closing this afternoon for the Veterans Day Parade marking 250 years of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. Plus, WNYC’s Hannah Frishberg reports from the Bronx’s Fulton Fish Market, where the sprawling cold-storage space has been transformed into one of the city’s most unexpected party venues.

Evening Roundup: Zohran Mamdani Appoints Top Deputies, Elizabeth Street Garden in Limbo and The Meaning Behind the Mayor Elect’s Music

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:22:39 +0000

New York City Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani has named his top deputies, including former de Blasio official Dean Fuleihan as first deputy mayor and longtime aide Elle Bisgaard Church as chief of staff. Meanwhile, the fate of Little Italy’s Elizabeth Street Garden remains uncertain as Mamdani signals plans to revive an affordable housing project there. Plus, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal looks at how moments from Mamdani’s victory speech, including his choice of a Bollywood anthem, reflect his South Asian heritage and message of unapologetic identity.

Midday News: Trump Appeals SNAP Ruling to Supreme Court, Senate Moves Toward Ending Shutdown, and MTA Expands Bus Lane Enforcement

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:49:10 +0000

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to block lower court rulings requiring full food aid payments during the government shutdown, as some tri-state residents begin receiving November SNAP benefits. Meanwhile, the Senate has taken its first step toward ending the shutdown after a divided procedural vote on compromise funding legislation. Also, the MTA is expanding automated bus lane enforcement to four more routes in Brooklyn and the Bronx, with warnings beginning Monday.

Morning Headlines: New York Defies Federal Order on SNAP, No Trash Pickup for Veterans Day, and Remembering Lenny Wilkens

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:47:50 +0000

New York is moving ahead with distributing federal food assistance benefits despite the Trump administration’s order for states to halt SNAP payments during the shutdown. Meanwhile, there will be no trash, recycling, or compost pickup in the city Tuesday for Veterans Day. Also, the basketball world is mourning Brooklyn native and Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, who has died at 88. And in sports , the Jets notch their second straight win while the Giants fall to Chicago.

Fall Fashion on a Budget: How New Yorkers Can Stay Stylish Without Breaking the Bank

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 8 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

It’s fall in New York City and the fashion scene is in full swing. Teen Vogue style director Alyssa Hardy joins us to talk about the trends defining this season, from thrifting and sustainability to how New Yorkers can keep their looks fresh while staying mindful of affordability.

Evening Roundup: Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Challenges Hochul for Governor, and What’s Next for Andrew Cuomo

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 21:50:52 +0000

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik launched her campaign for New York governor, making her the first Republican to enter the 2026 gubernatorial race. Plus, what Andrew Cuomo’s loss signals for his future and the future of political moderates in New York.

Midday News: Trump Administration Appeals SNAP Ruling, FAA Orders Flight Cuts, and FDNY Identifies Cause of Bronx Explosion

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 18:28:42 +0000

The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order to distribute full November SNAP benefits during the federal shutdown. Meanwhile, the FAA will order airlines to cut flights by up to 15 percent starting Friday at 40 major airports, including JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark, citing growing delays and controller shortages caused by the shutdown. Also, ICE is targeting NYPD officers with social media ads urging them to switch agencies. Plus, the FDNY says a discarded cigarette caused the Bronx car explosion that injured seven firefighters earlier this week. Finally, Film Forum wraps up its tribute to silent film historian Kevin Brownlow with sold out screenings of his restored 1927 epic “Napoleon.”

Morning Headlines: Gov. Hochul Calls on SUNY Students to Volunteer at Food Pantries, ICE Recruiting NYPD Officers, and NYC Mayor Elect Mamdani’s Transit Plan

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Nov 2025 12:13:50 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul is urging SUNY students to volunteer at food pantries as the federal shutdown nears 40 days and threatens food aid for millions of New Yorkers. Meanwhile, ICE is recruiting NYPD officers through social media ads promising higher pay and up to $50,000 in bonuses. Also, more New York City buses will start using cameras Monday to ticket drivers who block lanes, part of the MTA’s push for faster, safer service. Plus, in this week’s transit segment, a closer look at Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani’s bus plan and how controversy around the planned Gateway tunnels may have helped Mikie Sherrill win the New Jersey governor’s race.

Evening Roundup: Bangladeshi voters Help Propel Mamdani to Victory, and How the Internet Fell for a Chinatown Passport Photographer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 21:33:39 +0000

Bangladeshi voters in Brooklyn’s Kensington neighborhood helped propel Zohran Mamdani to the most powerful position in New York City. Meanwhile, a film shop in Chinatown has become an unlikely destination for portraits.

Midday News: Wrong Way Driver Kills Pedestrian in West Village, Airlines Offer Refunds During FAA Cutbacks, and Jersey City Mayoral Race Heads to Runoff

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 18:25:02 +0000

Police say a 27 year old woman was struck and killed by a wrong way driver in the West Village this morning. The driver stayed at the scene and has not been charged. Meanwhile, airlines including United and Delta are offering refunds as the FAA prepares to cut air traffic by 10 percent nationwide during the government shutdown. Officials will release the list of affected airports later today. Plus, Jersey City’s mayoral race is heading to a runoff next month between former Governor Jim McGreevey and Councilmember James Solomon. Ry Rivard from Politico joins us to talk about what’s next in the race.

Morning Headlines: Nassau Republicans Say Anti-Mamdani Message Drove Election Wins, City May Rehire Workers Fired Over Vaccine Mandate, and Book Sale at Surrogate’s Courthouse

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Nov 2025 12:17:13 +0000

Nassau County Republicans are celebrating after County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s 10 point reelection. Party Chair Joe Cairo says Cairo says Mamdani’s success gave his suburban candidates something to run against. Meanwhile, nearly 3,000 former city workers fired over the COVID vaccine mandate could soon return to work. Mayor Adams says the city will open a reinstatement window for those employees. Plus, the city’s Department of Records is holding a book sale Friday and Saturday from 10 to 4 at the Surrogate’s Courthouse in Lower Manhattan.

Evening Roundup: NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Unveils Transition Team, and Mayor Adams’ Housing Legacy

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 22:52:51 +0000

New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani names his transition team, speaking with WNYC’s Brigid Bergin about his early plans for office. Plus, as Mamdani prepares to take charge, WNYC’s David Brand looks back at Mayor Eric Adams’ housing record and the challenges the incoming administration will inherit.

Midday News: Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Election

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 17:20:53 +0000

Zohran Mamdani is the mayor elect of New York City. The 34 year old Democratic Socialist and immigrant from Uganda becomes the city’s first Muslim mayor after a grassroots campaign that energized young and working class voters. Meanwhile, Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a closely watched race. And WNYC’s Brigid Bergin joins us to talk about Mamdani’s rise and what comes next for City Hall.

Morning Headlines: Zohran Mamdani Elected New York City Mayor, Mikie Sherrill Wins New Jersey Governor’s Race, and NYC School Enrollment Falls

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Nancy Solomon, Jessica Gould, Michael Hill) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:23:29 +0000

Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has been elected New York City’s 111th mayor, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani becomes the city’s first Muslim mayor and its youngest in more than a century. Meanwhile, Cuomo says he’s proud of his supporters and remains skeptical of Mamdani’s agenda. In New Jersey, Democrat Mikie Sherrill has won the governor’s race, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a closely watched contest. Plus, enrollment in New York City public schools has dropped again, down 2.4 percent from last year. Finally, WNYC’s Nancy Solomon joins us to talk about Mikie Sherrill’s victory in New Jersey.

Evening Roundup: New Yorkers Turn Out for Election Day, and Why New York State Wants to Shut Down the Company Behind NYC’s Mayor’s Race Odds

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 21:37:48 +0000

Early election numbers show more people voted in New York City than in total for many previous year elections. Meanwhile, state regulators say Kalshi has been operating an illegal betting operation but the company says it’s not a betting platform.

Morning Headlines: Election Day Begins in New York and New Jersey, and What to Know at the Polls

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Nov 2025 11:56:40 +0000

Polls are now open across New York and New Jersey as voters head out on Election Day. Meanwhile, there are strict rules about what’s allowed at polling sites and what voters can expect when they arrive. Plus, Timothy Hunter from NYC Votes joins us to talk about what to do if you encounter any issues while casting your ballot.

Evening Roundup: Election Day Eve, Trump Administration to Partially Pay SNAP Benefits, and NYPD Commissioner Tisch’s Record

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 22:42:57 +0000

Voters are gearing up to hit the polls this Tuesday as New Yorkers decide who’s best to lead the largest city in America. Meanwhile, the Trump administration says it will only partially pay SNAP benefits this month due to the ongoing government shutdown. And finally, why all three mayoral candidates want to keep NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch as head of the department.

Midday News: Early Voting Wraps in NYC , SNAP Delays Continue, and NYC’s Mayoral Race Enters Final Stretch

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 18:24:04 +0000

Polls are closed today after a nine-day stretch of early voting. Five times as many voters cast ballots this year compared to four years ago. Polls reopen tomorrow at 6 a.m. Meanwhile, the federal government shutdown is delaying food assistance for residents who rely on SNAP benefits. Officials in New Jersey say the impact may soon be felt across the state. Plus, Election Day is tomorrow and New Yorkers will elect a new mayor. Democrat Zohran Mamdani is running against independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim joins us live from City Hall to talk about the final stretch of the race.

Morning Headlines: Over 700,000 New Yorkers Vote Early, Trash Collection Pause, and SNL Spoofs NYC Mayoral Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 12:01:25 +0000

More than 735,000 New Yorkers voted early this year, over five times the turnout from 2021 as the city prepares for Election Day on Tuesday. Meanwhile, trash, recycling, and compost collection will be paused for Election Day in New York City. Plus, Saturday Night Live poked fun at the mayor’s race, parodying the final debate between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa.

Black Voters, Gentrification, and the Race for NYC Mayor

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 1 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

With Election Day just days away, we unpack how gentrification, race, and identity are shaping the mayoral contest. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports that some Black New Yorkers are weighing the city’s changing politics and what real representation means for their communities.

Five Things with Brian Lehrer: How This Election Runs on Hope, Fear and a Few Strange Alliances

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:51:05 +0000

With Election Day coming up Tuesday in New York and New Jersey, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer and Janae Pierre break down five key moments shaping the local races, from the hope versus fear dynamic guiding voters to unexpected alliances over affordable housing, a Trump era strategy unfolding in Passaic County, Curtis Sliwa’s surprising choices, and what grown up campaigns could learn from middle school elections.

Midday News: NYC Boosts Food Aid Ahead of SNAP Cutoff, NYPD Misses Bodycam Deadlines, and Harlem Group Tackles Racial Trauma

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:49:00 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is directing $15 million to community kitchens and food pantries ahead of Saturday’s cutoff for SNAP benefits, as the Trump administration halts November payments during the ongoing government shutdown. Meanwhile, City Comptroller Brad Lander says the NYPD is falling short on deadlines to release footage of police encounters. And in Harlem, the Harlem Family Institute is working to train psychoanalysts who understand how the lasting trauma of slavery continues to shape Black communities today, part of a broader conversation sparked by author Lee Hawkins at the Schomburg Center.

Morning Headlines: Food Pantries Brace With SNAP Halt Set to Begin, Mayoral Candidates Back NYPD Commissioner, and City Averts School Bus Shutdown

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:00:44 +0000

Food pantries across New York City are preparing for long lines as the Trump administration halts SNAP payments during the ongoing federal shutdown. Meanwhile, New York City’s three mayoral candidates say they’d keep Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch in her job if elected. Plus, a last-minute deal has averted a yellow school bus shutdown, ensuring buses keep running for roughly 150,000 students, including many with disabilities and those living in shelters.

Evening Roundup: What SNAP Cuts Could Mean for New Yorkers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:39:26 +0000

Some major disruptions are coming to the nation’s food stamp program, and the results could be devastating not just for SNAP recipients but grocers too. Food retailers say more than half their sales rely on SNAP. Without those funds, they have to cut back on staff and products.

Midday News: Airport Delays Mount Amid Federal Shutdown, Heating Aid Applications Postponed, and Early Voting Begins in New York City

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:05:17 +0000

LaGuardia Airport is reporting inbound flight delays of more than an hour, with similar slowdowns at JFK and Newark, as air traffic controllers work without pay during the month-long federal shutdown. Meanwhile, the same shutdown is delaying New York State’s heating assistance program until at least November 17th, leaving low-income residents waiting for help. And early voting is underway in New York City, where WNYC’s David Brand breaks down a ballot proposal to digitize the city’s paper map archives.

Morning Headlines: Developer Tied to Mayor Adams Campaign Wins City Lot, Federal Shutdown Delays Heating Aid, and NYC Street Vendors Push for More Licenses

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:10:40 +0000

A Brooklyn developer who donated campaign cash to Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 run is getting control of a city-owned lot in Coney Island for a new housing project. Meanwhile, the federal shutdown is delaying heating assistance for low income New Yorkers until at least mid November. And New York City street vendors are urging the City Council to lift caps on vending licenses, saying current limits leave many at risk of immigration crackdowns.

Evening Roundup: Street Vendors Press City Council on License Limitations, Early Voter Turnout in NJ, and Mamdani’s Push for Transit Ambassadors

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:41:43 +0000

New York City street vendors are calling on the city council to pass legislation that would remove limits on the number of licenses issued by the city. Meanwhile, more than 160,000 New Jerseyans have already cast their ballot in the hotly contested race for governor. And finally, mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani wants transit ambassadors to handle mental health calls instead of the NYPD.

Midday News: NYPD Prepares for Marathon Sunday, Gusty Winds Ahead of Halloween, and Latest on New Jersey’s Governor’s Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 17:53:52 +0000

More than 50,000 runners and a million spectators are expected at the New York City Marathon this Sunday, with police deploying thousands of officers to keep watch from the streets and the sky. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service is warning of strong winds up to 40 miles per hour across the region heading into Halloween weekend. Plus, in New Jersey, voters head to the polls Tuesday to pick a new governor in a tight race between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill, with transit and education expected to top the new administration’s agenda. Bergen Record transportation reporter Colleen Wilson joins us to explain.

Morning Headlines: James Sues Trump Administration Over SNAP Benefits, NYC May Require Graphic Gun Warnings, and Report Finds Bronx Outpacing Rest of City in Affordable Housing Construction

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:30:37 +0000

Attorney General Letitia James is suing the Trump administration to force it to continue food stamp payments despite the ongoing federal shutdown. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Albany are weighing a proposal to require graphic warning labels in city gun shops. Plus, a new report finds major disparities in affordable housing construction across New York City, with two Bronx districts producing more units than nearly 30 others combined.

Evening Roundup: New Yorkers Exceed Early Voting Numbers, Metro North Expansion Delayed in the Bronx, and NYC Housing on the Ballot

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:24:03 +0000

Early voting is underway in New York City mayor and turnout has far exceeded previous election cycles. Meanwhile, the MTA says a major project to bring Metro North service to the East Bronx will be delayed by three years. And finally, New Yorkers get a say in the future of housing in New York City.

Morning Headlines: Gov. Hochul Considers Extra School Meals During Federal Shutdown, Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Plan Faces Hurdles, and Overdose Deaths Drop Across NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:36:00 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s exploring whether schools can send extra meals home to students if the federal shutdown disrupts food stamp benefits. Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s plan to freeze rents for stabilized tenants could face obstacles from the current administration. And new city data shows drug overdose deaths fell nearly 30 percent last year, with declines in every borough.

Evening Roundup: SNAP Recipients Sue Trump Administration, House Democratic Leader Supports Mamdani for Mayor, President Trump Endorses Ciattarelli in the NJ Governor’s Race, and the Manhattan DA’s Race Flies Below the Radar

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:11:48 +0000

New Yorkers receiving food stamps are suing the Trump administration over changes to the program, known as SNAP. Plus, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says affordability is a key reason why he’s endorsing Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City. Meanwhile, President Trump is backing Rep. Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s governor’s race, calling him the right candidate to lower energy costs in the state. And finally, voters in Manhattan will be asked to select their pick for the borough's next district attorney on Election Day.

Midday News: Early Voting Is Underway, Selecting the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, and the Business of Counterfeit Luxury Goods

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:14:29 +0000

Early voting gets underway across New York City. Plus, the legendary Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has been selected. And finally, a look at the long tradition of selling counterfeit luxury items in Lower Manhattan.

Morning Headlines: Federal Housing Funds for NYC Could Be at Risk, NAACP Rallies Behind Attorney General James, City Council Hearing on Mold.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:04:39 +0000

Federal housing funds could be at risk due to the government shutdown. Meanwhile, NY Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty to federal mortgage fraud charges. Finally, the City Council holds a hearing on how the Housing Authority is handling mold and leaks in NYC housing.

Child Care Costs Take Center Stage in the New York City Mayoral Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Child care in New York City can cost families as much as $30,000 a year, rivaling rent and pushing some parents to leave the city. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin talks with families in Brooklyn’s Ditmas Park about how affordability is shaping the mayoral race.

Evening Roundup: New York Gov. Hochul Moves to Fund Planned Parenthood, E-Bike Speed Limit Takes Effect, and the Erie Canal Turns 200

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:09:43 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says New York will use millions in state funds to keep Planned Parenthood clinics open to Medicaid patients after federal cuts. Meanwhile, starting this Friday, e-bike and scooter riders in New York City will have to follow a new 15 mile per hour speed limit. Plus, New Yorkers celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal. Finally, pear season is in full swing.

AG James Pleads Not Guilty, Ballot Measure Could Shift NYC Elections, and a New Museum in LES

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:17:55 +0000

Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty in Virginia today to federal charges brought by the Trump administration, setting up a high stakes political and legal fight between two longtime adversaries. Meanwhile, New York City voters will decide whether to move local elections to even-numbered years to coincide with presidential races and boost turnout. Also, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports on a new museum on the Lower East Side celebrating a century old technology first unveiled in New York City.

Morning Headlines: AG James Faces Court, PATH Drill, and the Mayor’s Final Push on the BQE

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:00:19 +0000

Attorney General Letitia James heads to court in Virginia this morning to face charges brought by the Trump administration. Meanwhile, the Port Authority plans a weekend emergency drill at the Harrison PATH station. Also, the FDNY is using artificial intelligence to spot brush fires faster. Plus, in this week’s transit segment, Mayor Eric Adams races to approve a Brooklyn Queens Expressway overhaul before leaving office.

Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams Endorses Cuomo as Successor, and Sugar Warnings on Fast Food Menus

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:26:04 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams, who called Andrew Cuomo a quote "snake and a liar" last month, now says he'll campaign with Cuomo in his bid for mayor. And finally, new sugar warnings are popping up on menus at chain restaurants across the five boroughs.

Midday News: New York City Leaders Condemn ICE Raid, Broadway Strike Averted, and Recap of Final NYC Mayoral Debate

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:18:07 +0000

New York City Council leaders are condemning the Trump administration after federal agents detained several Canal Street vendors earlier this week. The Broadway musicians’ union has reached a tentative deal to avert a strike. and with early voting set to begin Saturday, the three candidates for mayor faced off in their final debate Wednesday night. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim joins us for a recap.

Morning Headlines: NYC Mayoral Candidates Clash Over Rent Freeze, Wall Street Profits Surge, and Hochul Vetoes EMS Staffing Bill

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:14:19 +0000

New York City’s mayoral candidates sparred over whether freezing rents for stabilized apartments is realistic policy during last night’s debate, with Andrew Cuomo arguing it would hurt landlords’ ability to cover costs. Meanwhile, a new report from the state comptroller shows Wall Street profits jumped to $30 billion in the first half of the year, putting the industry on track for one of its strongest years ever. And Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have required all 911 ambulances in New York City to have at least two certified responders, drawing criticism from the union representing EMTs and paramedics.

Evening Roundup: Evening Roundup: ICE Raid Sparks Chaos in Chinatown, and City Unveils a Plan for “The Hole”

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:29:40 +0000

Federal immigration agents stormed Canal Street in Chinatown Tuesday, detaining several men and setting off spontaneous protests from bystanders. Homeland Security officials say the raid targeted counterfeit goods but the incident is reigniting debate over federal immigration enforcement in New York City. WNYC’s Karen Yi reports. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams says there’s finally a plan to fix “The Hole” a long neglected neighborhood straddling Brooklyn and Queens that’s been plagued for decades by flooding and poor infrastructure. WNYC’s Liam Quigley has the latest.

Midday News: Queens Mother Charged in Penn Station Abandonment, and Final New York City Mayoral Debate on WNYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:15:13 +0000

A Queens woman has been charged with abandoning her baby at Penn Station. Meanwhile, In the Bronx, the borough’s iconic Christmas House will stay dark again this holiday season. Also, a new poll shows the New Jersey governor’s race tightening between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli. And tonight at 7 live on WNYC, the three candidates for New York City mayor , Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa, face off in their final debate before Election Day. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin joins us to preview the debate.

Morning Headlines: ICE Raid Stuns Chinatown, Final NYC Mayoral Debate, and Trump Pardon Recipient Arrested for Threatening Hakeem Jeffries

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:21:33 +0000

Federal immigration agents detained several people in a dramatic morning raid on Canal Street in Chinatown, sparking confusion among vendors and bystanders. Meanwhile, WNYC co-hosts the final New York City mayoral debate Wednesday night, as Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and independent candidate Andrew Cuomo look to close the gap against Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. And upstate New Yorker Christopher Moynihan, who was pardoned by President Trump for his role in the January 6th insurrection, has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Evening Roundup: School Bus Companies Threaten to Halt NYC Service, Record Homelessness Among Students, and a Fierce Debate Over New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Bill

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:19:54 +0000

School bus companies are warning they may stop service for 150,000 New York City students next month if emergency contracts with the Department of Education aren’t extended. Meanwhile, a new report shows a record 154,000 students in the city experienced homelessness during the last school year WNYC’s Jessica Gould has the latest. Plus, Governor Katy Hochul is weighing a bill that would allow doctors to help terminally ill patients end their lives. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports on the emotional debate surrounding New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act.

Midday News: Costs Rise for NYC Affordable Housing, Sugar Warnings Take Effect, and New Jersey Governor’s Race Tightens

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:24:07 +0000

A new report finds expenses are climbing sharply for owners of low-income apartments across New York City even as rising rents and affordability dominate the mayor’s race. Meanwhile, chain restaurants are beginning to post new labels warning customers about high-sugar items under new city health rules. Also, a jury has convicted one former correction officer and acquitted two others in the 2024 killing of prisoner Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility. Plus, with two weeks until Election Day, New Jersey’s race for governor between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill remains neck and neck. Historian Kristoffer Shields, director of the Eagleton Center on the American Governor at Rutgers University, joins us for this week’s Campaign Catch Up.

Morning Headlines: NYC School Bus Companies Threaten to Halt Service, Mamdani Faces Questions About His Age, and Trump Policies Undercut NJ GOP Candidate’s Solar Push

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:45:36 +0000

A fight over New York City school bus contracts is intensifying with a coalition of bus companies threatening to halt service next month unless their contracts are extended. Meanwhile, mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani is confronting questions about his age as his campaign weighs revealing key appointments before Election Day. And in New Jersey, Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli is calling for more rooftop solar panels even as his top supporter, President Trump, rolls back federal incentives for renewable energy.

Evening Roundup: Subway Train Comes Apart in Bronx Tunnel, Queens Restaurant Name Raises Eyebrows, Thousands of New Yorkers Could Lose Food Benefits Under New Rules

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:34:58 +0000

MTA officials are inspecting hundreds of subway cars after a train carrying passengers decoupled and split apart Sunday night in the Bronx. Plus, a new Mexican restaurant in Jackson Heights has a name that's prompted a bit of a neighborhood backlash. And finally, the Trump administration will begin implementing new work requirements for people receiving food stamps.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Pushes BQE Overhaul , George Santos Defends Commuted Sentence, and the Met Rooftop Closes for Renovation

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:04:28 +0000

With just over two months left in office, Mayor Eric Adams is urging federal officials to fast-track the long delayed reconstruction of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway’s triple cantilever in Brooklyn Heights. Meanwhile, former Congressman George Santos says his 84 days in prison were “humbling” as he defends President Trump’s decision to commute his sentence. And the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s rooftop has closed until 2030 to make way for a new contemporary art wing.

What Greenpoint’s Transformation Reveals About NYC’s Housing Crisis

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Twenty years after a Bloomberg era rezoning transformed Greenpoint’s waterfront, the neighborhood stands as a case study in both growth and displacement. As housing costs dominate the mayoral race, WNYC’s David Brand reports on how the lessons from Greenpoint’s boom are shaping the city’s next big housing debate.

Evening Roundup: NY Young Republicans Chapter to Close, Push to Honor Super Hero Co-Creator Jack Kirby, and What’s in Season?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:43:44 +0000

Judge Lewis Kaplan is ordering the Trump administration to release $33 million for counter-terrorism to the MTA. Plus, a pop culture historian is pushing to name part of Essex Street after Jack Kirby, the co-creator behind some of the Marvel characters we know and love. And finally, you've probably already noticed an abundance of brassicas at your local market. We’ll share recipes that include kale, broccoli, bok choy and more.

Midday News: NYC Mayoral Candidates Clash in First Debate, Trump Administration Threatens to Block 34th Street Busway, and More on the Race for City Hall

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:09:32 +0000

New York City’s three mayoral candidates, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa faced off last night in the first of two general election debates, sparring over their experience, the city’s affordability crisis, and how they’d work with President Trump. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has ordered the city to halt work on a new 34th Street busway, warning it could withhold funding for other projects if New York doesn’t comply. Finally, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin joins us with a recap of the mayoral debate.

Morning Headlines: Attorney General Letitia James Vows to Fight Fraud Charges, Domestic Violence Cases Rise in NYC, City Council Reviews Future of Hart Island, and More on the Gateway Tunnel “Termination”

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:40:12 +0000

Attorney General Letitia James says she’s ready to defend herself against fraud charges filed by President Trump’s Justice Department. Meanwhile, domestic violence complaints in New York City have jumped 18 percent since 2019, with advocates warning that arrests alone aren’t solving the problem. Also, the City Council is weighing the future of Hart Island, the city’s public cemetery, where officials say burial space could run out in less than two decades. Plus, on this week’s transit segment, WNYC’s transportation team breaks down what President Trump’s decision to cut funding for the Gateway Tunnel project could mean for rail service between New York and New Jersey.

Evening Roundup: Trump Says Gateway Project is Terminated But Construction Continues, the Fight Over a West Village Rec Center, and Mamdani’s Relationship with the NYPD

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:15:00 +0000

President Donald Trump says the Gateway program’s Hudson River train tunnel connecting New Jersey and New York is "terminated." Meanwhile, the fate of the West Village's beloved Tony Dapolito recreation center rests in the hands of the city's next mayor. And finally, how can mayoral front runner Zohran Mamdani earn the NYPD’s trust?

Midday News: New York’s Top Court Upholds Election Year Change, Dogs Take Center Stage in the East Village, and New Push for Pay Transparency at Work

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:51:48 +0000

New York’s highest court has upheld a law moving town and county elections to even-numbered years, rejecting a Republican challenge that claimed the change was unconstitutional. Meanwhile, about 1,200 dogs and their owners are expected to hit the East Village this Sunday for the 35th annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. And four years after New York City began requiring salary ranges in job postings, a new proposal would expand pay transparency rules to include current employees.

Morning Headlines: NYC Mayoral Candidates Face Off in First Debate, NYPD Gang Database Shrinks but Errors Persist, and Belmont Park Reaches Major Rebuild Milestone

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:25:24 +0000

New York City’s three mayoral candidates, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa, will take the stage tonight for their first general election debate. Meanwhile, the NYPD’s gang database has shrunk by nearly 40 percent in three years, but a new oversight report finds thousands of people were kept in the system longer than allowed because of programming errors. Plus, at Belmont Park, crews have hoisted the final steel beam, marking a major step in the Long Island racetrack’s full rebuild.

Evening Roundup: Relocation Notices Go Out to Migrants at Manhattan Hotel, MGM Resorts Withdraws Casino Bid, and More New Yorkers Struggle to Feed Their Pets

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 20:24:20 +0000

Migrants living at the Row Hotel in Midtown Manhattan are receiving notices to leave the shelter as the city prepares to close the facility. Plus, MGM Resorts has decided to withdraw its bid for a full casino in Yonkers. And finally, more people are struggling to afford dog and cat food, so they’re turning to pantries for help.

Midday News: Leaked Young Republican Chat Sparks Firings, NYC Faces Power Reliability Risks, and Garage Collapse Closes Streets in White Plains

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:18:33 +0000

Messages from a leaked group chat obtained by Politico show members of Young Republican groups from New York and across the country using racist, sexist, and antisemitic slurs. The outlet reports several members have since lost their jobs. Meanwhile, New York’s power grid operator warns the city could face longer and more frequent outages over the next five years due to rising electricity demand and delays in new power generation. Also, officials in White Plains are urging the public to avoid the area around the Westchester shopping complex after a partial parking garage collapse forced multiple road closures. Plus, Politico reporter Jason Beeferman joins us later to discuss the fallout from the leaked messages.

Morning Headlines: Hillside Explosion Displaces Families, NY Airports Reject DHS Shutdown Video, and Gov. Hochul Pushes for Universal Childcare

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:52:24 +0000

Several families are without homes after an auto body shop explosion and six-alarm fire Tuesday night in Hillside, New Jersey. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul’s office says state run New York airports will not air a Homeland Security video from Secretary Kristi Noem that blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown. Newark Airport won’t air it either, according to the Port Authority. Plus, Governor Hochul says she remains committed to expanding universal childcare in New York, speaking at the Variety Boys and Girls Club in Astoria alongside Assemblymember and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

Evening Roundup: MTA Marks Billionth Ride of the Year, Broadway Musicians Authorize Strike, and Advocates Call for Prison Oversight

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:15:00 +0000

MTA Chair Janno Lieber called the system’s billionth ride a milestone and says it's another sign of growing post-pandemic ridership. Meanwhile, Broadway musicians are one step closer to potentially walking off the job in the next few weeks. And finally, advocates for people incarcerated in New York State are pushing Gov. Hochul to sign a bill that would expand prison oversight and require more cameras.

Midday News: LGBTQ Trailblazer Dies, NYPD Seeks Driver in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, AG Letitia James Responds to Federal Indictment, and It’s Soup Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:16:46 +0000

Miss Major Griffin Gracy, a veteran of the 1969 Stonewall uprising and a longtime LGBTQ and public health activist, has died. Meanwhile, the NYPD is searching for a driver who struck an 11 year-old boy on an electric scooter in Gravesend, Brooklyn. The child remains in critical condition. Also, New York Attorney General Letitia James is speaking publicly after her federal indictment last week by the Trump administration’s Justice Department. And as temperatures drop, Gothamist food writer Robert Sietsema joins us to talk about the best spots in the city for a comforting bowl of soup.

Morning Headlines: Policy Experts Split on Proposed NYC Minimum Wage Hikes, Overcrowding Worsens in Juvenile Detention, and City Council Weighs Future of Hart Island

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:31:55 +0000

New York City’s next mayor could decide whether to dramatically raise the minimum wage. Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani wants to double it to $30 an hour, while independent candidate Andrew Cuomo proposes $20. Policy experts are divided on how the increases would affect workers and businesses. Meanwhile, overcrowding is worsening in the city’s juvenile detention centers, with some teens reportedly sleeping in classrooms and common areas. And the City Council is holding hearings this week on the future of Hart Island, New York’s public cemetery, which could reach capacity by 2030

Midday News: Renters Report Hundreds of Violations of NYC Broker Fee Ban, Riverside Drive West Project Stalls, and Subway Riders Get a New Friend

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000

New York City renters have filed more than 1,100 complaints since the city’s ban on most broker fees took effect in June, many accusing landlords and brokers of ignoring the new rule. Meanwhile, Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani is criticizing President Trump over the federal prosecution of state Attorney General Letitia James. Also, city contractors hired to replace a crumbling, century-old elevated stretch of Riverside Drive West in Washington Heights walked off the job last year, leaving behind an unfinished construction site and hundreds of residents stuck in a public works purgatory. And finally, we meet the guy behind those “Friend” ads at subway stations across the city.

Public Safety Takes Center Stage in NYC Mayoral Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

With less than a month until Election Day, public safety remains a top concern for New York City voters. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein and Ben Feuerherd report on how residents across the city are responding to each candidate’s plans for policing and mental health response.

Evening Roundup: What to Know About the Fraud Charges Against AG Letitia James, and Listening Tables Help Heal Columbia’s Campus

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:56:21 +0000

New York State’s top law enforcement official, Attorney General Letitia James, is facing federal charges of mortgage fraud. Plus, after years of protests over the Israel-Hamas war and allegations of discrimination, some Columbia University students and faculty question whether honest dialogue is possible. And finally, Gov. Kathy Hochul and mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani both want universal child care for the state but they disagree on who’s paying for it.

Midday News: New Developer Chosen for Atlantic Yards Affordable Housing, NYPD Expands Hybrid Fleet, and Long Island App Tracks ICE Sightings

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:27:51 +0000

A long stalled plan to build nearly 900 affordable apartments at Brooklyn’s Atlantic Yards site is getting new life after state officials tapped a new developer. Meanwhile, the NYPD is deploying 140 new hybrid patrol cars as it works toward the city’s 2035 all-electric vehicle mandate. And on Long Island, the group behind Islip Forward, an app that lets residents report and track ICE sightings, says it will keep operating despite criticism from the Trump administration. Founder Ahmad Perez joins us to explain.

Morning Headlines: Attorney General Letitia James Indicted on Federal Fraud Charge, PATH Service Suspended for Weekend Repairs, and Deadly Week on New York City Transit

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:16:12 +0000

New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted on a federal fraud charge, accused of lying on loan papers about a Virginia property she owns. The indictment follows President Trump’s calls for the Justice Department to pursue his political opponents. Meanwhile, mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is weighing both sides of the debate over banning Central Park’s horse-drawn carriages. Also, PATH will suspend service between Harrison and Journal Square this weekend for track work, with shuttle buses running in both directions. And in this week’s transit segment, we look at a string of tragic incidents, a woman killed by riders on a large e bike, two girls who died subway surfing, and a man beaten to death at a Brooklyn station.

Evening Roundup: Trump Administration Cuts Funds for MTA’s Security Grant, NYPD Chief John Chell Retires, and NJ Governor’s Candidates Spar Over Trump, Transit, and Opioids

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 21:42:58 +0000

Gov. Kathy Hochul says the White House is clawing back money to support patrols, security camera operations and K-9 units for the city’s transit system. Plus, the NYPD's top officer is retiring a week after Mayor Adams ended his re-election bid. And finally, Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli squared off in a fiery debate Wednesday night tackling topics like the Gateway Tunnel Project and New Jersey Transit service.

Midday News: Bronx Man Charged in Fatal Subway Beating, Comic Con Kicks Off at Javits Center, and is Zohran Mamdani Coasting?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Elizabeth Kim, Jon Campbell) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 17:22:45 +0000

Police are charging a Bronx man with murder in the fatal beating of a Brooklyn man at the Jay Street MetroTech subway station this week. Meanwhile, New York Comic-Con begins this Thursdayat the Javits Center, drawing about 200,000 fans along with artists and actors. And as the mayor’s race enters its final stretch, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani faces growing questions about whether he’s coasting to Election Day.

Morning Headlines: New York Officials Brace for National Guard Deployment, Court Blocks Nassau Transgender Athlete Ban, Cuomo Pledges to Rebuild Rikers, and Yankees Knocked Out of Playoffs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Oct 2025 10:53:34 +0000

Elected officials from New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles held a strategy call as they prepare for possible National Guard and federal law enforcement deployments ordered by President Trump. Meanwhile, a state appeals court has ruled Nassau County cannot enforce its ban on transgender female athletes at county run facilities. Also, mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo says he’d rebuild the Rikers Island jail complex instead of closing it. And the Yankees’ season ends with a 5–2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 4 of the ALDS.

Evening Roundup: Unemployment Rate Increase Goes into Effect, Owner of Popular Manhattan Jewish Food Market Passes Away, and NYC’s Largest Landlord Penalized for Illegal Water Fees

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 21:16:05 +0000

New Yorkers receiving unemployment are now eligible for a weekly payment of up to $869, up from the previous max of nearly $500. Also, Saul Zabar, the longtime owner of the iconic Upper West Side gourmet Jewish food market, has died at the age of 97. And finally, the city’s largest landlord was hit with a $3.1 million penalty for illegally charging tenants for water.

Midday News: NYC Teachers Union Expands Childcare Site, St. Patrick’s Cathedral Unveils Immigrant Mural, and New Jersey Governor’s Race Tightens

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Mike Hayes) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 17:11:58 +0000

New York City’s teachers union is expanding access to its childcare “matchmaker” website, now open to all families after launching last year for members only. Meanwhile, a new mural at St. Patrick’s Cathedral honors generations of immigrants as church leaders clash over rhetoric on immigration. And in New Jersey, Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli enter the final stretch of a close governor’s race, with urban turnout likely to play a key role. WNYC’s Mike Hayes reports.

Morning Headlines: Queens Man Charged in Deadly SUV Attack, Some Voters Say They Lack Information on Local Judicial Candidates, and Yankees Stay Alive in Playoffs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 11:03:19 +0000

Edwin Cruz Gomez, of Uniondale, Queens is charged with murder and attempted murder after prosecutors say he intentionally drove his SUV into a family, killing a sixteen year old girl. Meanwhile, Election Day is just a few weeks away and while voters will choose a new mayor in New York City and a governor in New Jersey, many will also be electing judges. But as WNYC's Samantha Max reports, it can be hard to find information about judicial candidates. Also, the Yankees live to play another day after rallying from a six to one deficit to beat the Toronto Blue Jays nine to six, forcing Game 4 tonight in the Bronx.

Evening Roundup: NYPD Blames Drill Rap for Series of Bronx Shootings, and NYC’s Talent is Timeless Showcase

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Oct 2025 20:41:51 +0000

Bronx prosecutors have indicted ten people in a series of retaliatory shootings over Labor Day weekend that left four people dead. The NYPD blames drill rap for the retaliatory shootings. Meanwhile, older New Yorkers take their skills to the stage for New York City’s third annual “Talent is Timeless” showcase.

Midday News: NYPD Investigates Brooklyn Toddler’s Death as Homicide, City Workers Blamed for Illegal Parking in Brooklyn, and the Latest on the NYC Mayoral Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Oct 2025 17:24:57 +0000

Police are investigating the death of child in Brooklyn as a homicide. Meanwhile, a new report from Councilmember Lincoln Restler’s office says government employees are the biggest offenders in Brooklyn’s illegal parking problem. Also, the Yankees face elimination Tuesday night in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays. And with four weeks until Election Day in New York City, Democrat Zohran Mamdani maintains a wide lead over former Governor Andrew Cuomo, while Republican Curtis Sliwa trails.

Morning Headlines: MTA Chair Blames Amtrak for Bronx Station Delays, Woman Killed in E Bike Crash Near Brooklyn Navy Yard, and NHL Season Begins

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Oct 2025 11:13:57 +0000

MTA Chair Janno Lieber is accusing Amtrak of delaying a major rail expansion that would add four Metro North stations in the East Bronx and bring service to Penn Station for the first time. Meanwhile, police say a 60-year-old woman was killed after two men riding the same e-bike crashed into her near the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Also, the Rangers, Islanders, and Devils are all set to open their new hockey seasons this week.

Evening Roundup: Transportation Secretary Addresses Government Shutdown at Newark Airport, the Fight Over a Kindergarten Program Emerges in NYC’s Mayor’s Race, and Republican Nominee Ciattarelli Plans to Gut NJ’s Affordable Housing Laws

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 21:13:02 +0000

U.S. Transportation secretary Sean Duffy is blaming Democrats in Congress for the federal government shutdown. Meanwhile, after Zohran Mamdani said he’d cut gifted programs for kindergartners, Andrew Cuomo said he’d expand them. And finally, New Jersey’s GOP candidate for governor, Jack Ciattarelli, has pledged to overturn a 50-year-old set of landmark court rulings that require each of the state’s municipalities to build affordable housing.

Midday News: Governor Hochul Renews COVID Vaccine Order, Mayor Adams Travels to Albania, and DSNY’s Role in War on Rats

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 16:51:26 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul has renewed an executive order allowing New York pharmacists to continue administering COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is traveling to Albania Monday on what City Hall says is a trip to promote tourism and economic ties. Also, the Yankees are on the brink of elimination after dropping the first two games against the Toronto Blue Jays in the best-of-five American League Division Series. And finally, acting Sanitation Commissioner Javier Lojan discusses how his department is working to curb the city’s rat population following the resignation of New York City’s rat czar, Kathleen Corradi.

Morning Headlines: NYPD Officers Kill Man During Domestic Violence Call in Brooklyn, Bronx Residents Warn Cross Bronx Project Could Worsen Pollution, and Animals Receive Blessing at Cathedral

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 11:10:56 +0000

Police say officers shot and killed a 28 year old man during a response to a domestic violence call in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. The NYPD says the incident is under investigation. Meanwhile, Bronx community groups are raising concerns about a proposed elevated service road alongside the Cross Bronx Expressway. And at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, hundreds of New Yorkers, along with cats, dogs, a camel, a horse, and even an owl, gathered for the annual Blessing of the Animals celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

How New Voters and Rising Costs Are Reshaping New York City Politics

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 4 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Thousands of first time voters have registered in New York City this year, many citing frustration over affordability as their reason. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin explains how their arrival could shape the upcoming mayoral race and what it reveals about the city’s shifting electorate.

Evening Roundup: Trump Administration Restores NY’s Counterterrorism Funds, and 5 Things with WNYC’s Brian Lehrer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 20:33:19 +0000

President Donald Trump’s administration has reversed $187 million in cuts to counterterrorism and security funding for police departments and programs in New York state. And finally, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer joins us to discuss the top stories from his show and the WNYC newsroom.

Midday News: MTA's OMNY System Updates This Weekend, Coins for Bus Rides To Be Phased Out, and Newark School Enrollment on the Rise

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 17:01:21 +0000

The MTA says OMNY will undergo system updates starting Friday night and through Sunday night. During that time, riders won’t be able to buy or reload OMNY cards and tap payments won’t process until updates are complete. Meanwhile, the agency will stop accepting coins on buses next year as part of its full transition to OMNY. Plus, student enrollment in Newark Public Schools is rising sharply, even as many districts nationwide are seeing declines. We speak with Chalkbeat’s Jessie Gomez.

Morning Headlines: NJ Proposes Cash Aid for Low Income Expectant Mothers, Astoria Smoke Plumes Linked to Soccer Fan Celebration, and Yankees Advance in MLB Playoffs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Karen Yi) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 11:00:22 +0000

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a program that would provide direct cash payments to expectant mothers earning less than $44,000 a year in an effort to reduce child poverty. Meanwhile, large plumes of smoke over an Astoria baseball field earlier this week were traced to fireworks and flares set off by fans of a Moroccan soccer team during a North American meetup. And the Yankees are advancing in the MLB playoffs after shutting out the Boston Red Sox 4–0 in the decisive Wild Card game, with rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler delivering a dominant performance.

Evening Roundup: Tenants Allowed to Return Following Partial Building Collapse, and More on Why the Feds Have Paused Funding in NY for Two Major Infrastructure Projects

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 21:10:40 +0000

Some tenants returned to NYCHA’s Mitchel Houses Wednesday evening after an explosion tore up the side of the Bronx public housing building. Meanwhile, the Trump Administration announced its holding billions of dollars that had been promised for transit projects in our area. The administration says it's holding the money because of New York’s DEI policies.

Midday News: Trump Administration Freezes $18 Billion for NYC Transit Projects, NJ Teen Charged in Fatal SUV Attack, and Naval Academy Records Scandal Shakes NJ Governor’s Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 17:24:04 +0000

The Trump administration has frozen $18 billion in federal funds for the Hudson River Gateway tunnel and the Second Avenue subway extension, citing New York’s diversity, equity and inclusion requirements. Meanwhile, a New Jersey teenager has been charged with murder after allegedly ramming his SUV into two girls on bicycles, killing them both. At LaGuardia, two Delta jets clipped wings in a low-speed collision that injured one flight attendant. And in New Jersey, leaked Naval Academy records of Rep. Mikie Sherrill are roiling the governor’s race as she blames her opponent Jack Ciattarelli and the Trump administration. WNYC's Mike Hayes has the latest.

Morning Headlines: NYPD Warns Federal Cuts Could Jeopardize Record Low Subway Crime, Gov. Hochul Rules Out State Funding for Statue of Liberty Amid Government Shutdown, and New Jersey Issues Drought Watch

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 10:58:17 +0000

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch is warning that looming federal counterterrorism funding cuts could jeopardize historic safety gains in the subway system. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul says the state will not cover costs to keep federal attractions like the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island open during a potential government shutdown, instead urging New Yorkers to blame Republicans in Washington. Plus, New Jersey has issued a statewide drought watch after months of below average rainfall and declining reservoir levels.

Evening Roundup: Residents Evacuate Partially Collapsed NYCHA Building in the Bronx, Trump Administration Halts Funds for NYC Infrastructure Projects, and New York State Lawmakers Consider Legalizing Psychedelic Mushrooms

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 21:38:15 +0000

Residents are being evacuated from NYCHA's Mitchel Houses after reports of an explosion. Also, the Trump administration is holding money for two of New York's biggest infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, New York state has already legalized marijuana and state lawmakers are considering whether psychedelic mushrooms will be next.

Midday News: Emergency Crews Remain on Scene at Bronx Building Collapse, State Rebate Checks Taxable, and Open House New York Returns with Record Sites

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 17:27:13 +0000

Emergency crews remain on the scene of a partial building collapse in the Bronx after a 20-story ventilator shaft gave way at the Mitchel Houses. Officials are also investigating a potential gas leak. Meanwhile, New Yorkers who receive state rebate checks of up to $400 will need to pay federal income tax on them next year. And Open House New York returns in October with its biggest weekend ever, offering access to 341 normally off-limits locations across the city. WNYC's Ryan Kailath has more.

Morning Headlines: Health Subsidy Fight Could Raise Costs for New Yorkers, Casino Proposal in Queens Moves Forward, and National Archives Probes Release of NJ Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s Navy Records

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 10:37:58 +0000

An ongoing showdown in Washington over health insurance subsidies could affect how much New Yorkers pay for coverage next year. Meanwhile, the proposal to build a casino and entertainment complex in Willets Point, Queens is moving forward after a community advisory committee unanimously voted to advance it to a final round of scrutiny. Plus, House Democrats say the National Archives’ Inspector General is investigating the release of New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s Navy service records to her opponent in the governor’s race.

Evening Roundup: Metropolitan Park Wins Panels Ok for Casino, Rent Stabilized Tenants Begin Paying More in October, Schools Chancellor Touts Record Ahead of Mayoral Election, and MTA Fares Increase

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:24:18 +0000

A proposal for a casino and entertainment complex near Citi Field in Queens is moving forward. Plus, New Yorkers living in rent-stabilized apartments will start paying more beginning October 1st. Also, Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos made the annual “state of our schools” address this week after Mayor Eric Adams announced he’s dropping out of the race. And finally, the MTA board approved a fare hike on Tuesday, raising the fare from $2.90 to $3.

Midday News: Report Finds Poor Conditions Delaying MTA Train Deliveries, Subway Fare Moving to $3 in January, and We Catch Up on the Mayoral Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:31:09 +0000

A new report says unsafe working conditions at Kawasaki’s rail car plants in Nebraska and Yonkers are delaying train deliveries for the MTA. Meanwhile, the MTA board has approved a fare hike that will raise subway and bus rides to $3 starting in January, along with ending 30-day unlimited passes and coin payments on buses. In Queens, the proposed Metropolitan Park casino has advanced to a final review round, joining three other contenders for three downstate licenses. And with five weeks until Election Day, WNYC kicks off Campaign Catch Up with Ben Max to break down the latest developments in the mayoral race.

Morning Headlines: Judge Dismisses Hundreds of Juvenile Detention Abuse Cases, City Council Funds Legal Aid for Divorce, and Jets Lose 4th Straight

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Samantha Max) — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:32:18 +0000

Hundreds of lawsuits filed by people who say they were sexually abused in New York City juvenile detention centers have been dismissed by a Bronx judge, leaving more than 450 survivors in legal limbo due to wording in the city’s gender-based violence law. Meanwhile, the New York City Council has set aside $2 million to provide divorce lawyers for low-income survivors of domestic violence. Also, the New York Jets fell to the Miami Dolphins 27–21 on Monday Night.

Evening Roundup: Judge Tosses Lawsuits Alleging Sexual Abuse at Juvenile Detention Centers, Gov. Hochul Warns Against Scams Targeting Refund Checks, and Understanding Food Price Inflation

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:30:00 +0000

A Bronx judge recently dismissed more than 450 lawsuits brought by people who claim they were sexually abused while in juvenile detention. Plus, Gov. Kathy Hochul is warning New Yorkers about scams targeting the state’s inflation refund checks. And finally, the price of an avocado in New York City can range from 25 cents to $3, depending on where you live. WNYC reporters Karen Yi and Joe Hong explain what that says about grocery shopping across the five boroughs.

Midday News: Bronx Casino Bid Advances, Police Seek Suspects in Queens Fatal Shooting, Hochul Warns of Inflation Refund Scams, and Navigating the Food Scene on MacDougal Street

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Robert Sietsema, Phil Corso, Janae Pierre, David Furst) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:02:19 +0000

A state advisory committee has approved Bally’s $4 billion Bronx casino proposal in a 5-1 vote, moving the project into the final licensing round. Meanwhile, police are searching for three suspects in connection to a fatal shooting in Forest Hills on Sunday night. Also, Governor Kathy Hochul is warning New Yorkers about scams targeting state inflation refund checks. Finally, food critic Robert Sietsema joins us to break down how to tackle the restaurant packed MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village.

Morning Headlines: Expert Says Mayor Adams Exit Unlikely to Reshape Mayoral Race, AG James Turns to National Fund for Legal Defense, and What What's Next for Adams

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:13:02 +0000

A political strategist says Mayor Eric Adams’ departure from the race is unlikely to dramatically shift the mayoral contest, even if his supporters backed a single candidate. Meanwhile, Attorney General Letitia James will draw on a fund from the Democratic Attorneys General Association to cover her legal defense in a Justice Department probe. In baseball, the Yankees clinched a playoff berth while the Mets were eliminated after a late season collapse. And WNYC’s Brigid Bergin unpacks Mayor Adams’ suspension from the Mayoral race.

After Early Playoff Exit, the NY Liberty Face a Coaching Vacancy and Tough Offseason Questions

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The New York Liberty’s bid to defend their first championship ended with an early playoff exit, fueled by injuries and inconsistency. Days later, the team declined to renew Coach Sandy Brondello’s contract, leaving a star studded roster without clear direction. Sports reporter Jackie Powell unpacks what went wrong this season and what’s next for the franchise.

Evening Roundup: ICE Agent Relieved of Duties After Shoving Woman, Cuomo Lands Endorsement from Former Rival, COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance, and Preserving Fresh Herbs for the New Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:00:34 +0000

A federal immigration agent seen in viral videos shoving a woman to the floor outside a Manhattan immigration court has been relieved of duty while the Department of Homeland Security investigates. Plus, Andrew Cuomo is getting an endorsement from Jim Walden in his bid for New York City Mayor. Also, New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse shares recommendations as we enter cold and flu season. And finally, now's your chance to stock up on and preserve herbs for the upcoming season.

Midday News: Suspect Sought in Fatal Shooting of Queens Woman, Why the MTA Wants to Push Heat Deeper Underground, and the Cost of Housing Takes Center Stage in Race for NJ Governor

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:43:55 +0000

Police are looking for a man they say shot and killed a woman at her Queens building two weeks ago. Plus, the MTA is exploring new technology that would transfer heat in subway stations deeper underground. And finally, a look at how the rising cost of housing in New Jersey is taking center stage in the governor's race.

Morning Headlines: Immigration Judges Fired, Supportive Housing Project, Downstate Casino Projects

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:55:22 +0000

The National Association of Immigration Judges says the Trump administration has terminated over 80 immigration judges nationwide. Meanwhile, in the Bronx, city council members disagree on whether to build supportive housing units for Rikers detainees. Finally, community boards vote to approve casinos in Queens and Yonkers, after the bid for three in Manhattan failed.

Evening Roundup: Correction Officer Violates NYC's Sanctuary Protections, Yonkers Casino Plan Moves to Next Phase, “The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces” Returns to the Big Screen, and Climate Talk in Harlem

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:30:00 +0000

A new report finds a city correction staffer aided federal immigration officers on multiple occasions in 2024 and 2025, in violation of city sanctuary protections for immigrants. Meanwhile, a community advisory panel voted in favor of a plan to bring full-scale casino gambling to Yonkers. Plus, New York City is facing wrongful death claims from the families of at least four people who died in Harlem's Legionnaires' disease outbreak. Also, a cult classic documentary about New York City's parks, plazas, and sidewalks returns to the big screen this week. And finally, the environment is on the minds of some Harlem residents as Climate Week continues at the UN General Assembly.

Midday News: Official Warnings Ahead of a Mass Shooting at Brooklyn Club, Yankees Slugger Aaron Judge Reaches Major Milestone, and the Latest Installment of Politics Brief

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:46:53 +0000

City and state officials say they told the owner of a Brooklyn hookah lounge to address violations and violence at the club months before a mass shooting this summer left three people dead. Plus, Yankees captain Aaron Judge reaches a major milestone, becoming just the fourth player in MLB history to reach 50 home runs four times in a career. And finally, in the latest installment of Politics Brief, we tackle casinos, the mayoral race, and Chuck Schumer's night at the Met Opera.

Morning Headlines: ICE Arrests in Penn Station, Court Rules May Have Been Broken in Mangione Trial, Man Shot in Penn Station

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:25:38 +0000

Amtrak officials say nearly 200 people were arrested by ICE for alleged sexual activity in the Penn Station men's bathroom. Meanwhile, government agents may have posted opinions on social media regarding the Mangione trial which is a violation of court rules. And a man was shot in Penn Station Wednesday evening.

Evening Roundup: NYC’s Rat Czar Resigns, a Queens Council Race Between Friends, and Low Morale Plagues NY Prisons

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:47:40 +0000

Kathleen Corradi is leaving her post as New York City’s first ever rat czar. Plus, Democrat Phil Wong and Republican Alicia Vaichunas are work friends and political rivals in the Queens council race. And finally, prison staffing and morale are low at New York prisons, six months after a wildcat prison strike ended.

Midday News: Long Island Roller Derby Team Challenges Nassau Trans Athlete Ban, Manhattan Man Facing Charges in Subway Attack, and Bluestockings Bookstore to Close

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:26:50 +0000

A Long Island roller derby team is back in court Thursday as it challenges Nassau County’s ban on transgender athletes at public facilities. Meanwhile, a Manhattan man is facing charges after police say he attacked an off duty NYPD officer at the 14th Street and 3rd Avenue subway station Tuesday night. Plus, Bluestockings, the radical Lower East Side bookstore, is closing its doors after more than 25 years. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath has more.

Morning Headlines: Long Island Roller Derby Team Heads to Court Over Trans Athlete Ban, Gilgo Beach Murder Trial to Proceed as Single Case, and Yankees Clinch Playoff Spot

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:41:15 +0000

A Long Island roller derby team is back in court Thursday as it challenges Nassau County’s ban on transgender athletes at public facilities. Meanwhile, a Suffolk County judge ruled that Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, will face a single trial on charges tied to seven murders. And the New York Yankees have clinched a playoff berth with a come from behind win over the Chicago White Sox Tuesday.

Evening Roundup: NYC Issues More Housing Vouchers Than Ever, Sen. Schumer Booed at the Met, a Renewed Plan for Columbia Street Waterfront, and No Answers for Family of Man Killed at 2024 West Indian Day Parade

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:25:17 +0000

New Data shows the city's social services agency is playing a bigger role than ever when it comes to stemming an affordable housing crisis. Plus, pressure is mounting on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to weigh in on the mayor’s race. Also, a new plan to develop the Columbia Street Waterfront District took a big step towards becoming reality. And finally, the parents of a man killed at New York City’s West Indian Day Parade last year say they’ve barely heard from the police working to solve the case.

Midday News: Secret Service Neutralizes Cyber Threat Amid UN General Assembly, Bronx Housing for Former Rikers Detainees Faces Council Vote, Cardi B Voices Subway Announcements, and Campaign Catch Up on NYC’s Mayoral Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:11:15 +0000

The Secret Service says it has dismantled a network of hundreds of servers capable of disrupting telecommunications as the UN General Assembly meets in Manhattan. Meanwhile, the City Council is preparing to vote on a controversial housing proposal in the Bronx that would create apartments for people leaving Rikers Island with serious medical needs. Also, Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B is lending her voice to MTA subway announcements, reminding riders to pay fares and follow safety rules. And NY1’s Errol Louis joins us to break down the unusual four-way race for New York City mayor.

Morning Headlines: NY Lawmakers Push Vaccine Access Bill, Mamdani Postpones Town Hall, and NYC Joins Fight Against Proposed EPA Rollback

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:48:18 +0000

Lawmakers in Albany have introduced a bill to expand access to vaccines by allowing doctors and pharmacists to follow state or regional guidance in addition to federal recommendations. Meanwhile, mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says he will reschedule a televised town hall with WABC 7 after the network’s parent company reinstated Jimmy Kimmel following his suspension. And as Climate Week begins, New York City has joined a national coalition opposing an EPA proposal to roll back its authority to regulate vehicle emissions.

Evening Roundup: Taxes Dominate Discussion at Debate for NJ Governor, and Another NYC Casino Rejection

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:09:16 +0000

Gubernatorial candidates Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill largely wrangled over affordability issues in front of a raucous crowd. Meanwhile, a committee rejected a proposal to build a casino right next to the United Nations.

Midday News: Another Manhattan Casino Plan Rejected, NYC Sees Rise in Public Urination Summonses, and New Jersey Approves Human Composting

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:26:27 +0000

Manhattan’s East Side casino proposal has been voted down, marking the third failed bid for a casino in the borough. Meanwhile, new city data shows public urination summonses have surged nearly fivefold in recent years. In Queens, a 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the head outside a Dunkin’ store in Cambria Heights. And across the Hudson, New Jersey has legalized human composting as an alternative to burial and cremation, with families already beginning to use the new option.

Morning Headlines: East Side Casino Project Faces Key Vote, New Jersey Governor’s Debate Recap, and Jets and Giants Still Seeking First Wins

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:37:19 +0000

A community advisory committee votes Monday on the proposed $11 billion Freedom Plaza casino complex next to the United Nations. Meanwhile, in New Jersey’s gubernatorial debate, Republican Jack Ciattarelli vowed not to raise sales taxes while Democrat Mikie Sherrill declined to make the same pledge. And in sports, both the Jets and Giants dropped to 0-3 after close losses this weekend.

A Leftist Mayoral Frontrunner, a Centrist Governor, and a Democratic Party at a Crossroads

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, raising questions about how Democrats will navigate divides between centrists and progressives. The endorsement also puts pressure on Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to weigh in. WNYC’s Jon Campbell explains what it reveals about the party and what it could mean heading into November.

Evening Roundup: Queens Student Faces Gun and Terroristic Threat Charges , Drug Arrests Surge in the Bronx, Bad Bunny’s Pandemic Era Street Concert Remembered , and Latin American Crops in Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:14:49 +0000

Police say a teenager faces charges after he allegedly threatened to shoot up Bayside's Cardozo High School. Plus, New York City data shows drug arrests are on the rise in a commercial district in the South Bronx known as "The Hub." Also, Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico ends this weekend. But five years ago, the superstar was giving a different type of concert in New York City. And finally, we highlight crops indigenous to Latin America that you may find at your local farm stand.

Midday News: Mayor Adams Blames Easy Gun Access After Queens School Arrest, Pharmacies Roll Out COVID Shots Early, and 11 NYC Officials Free After Immigration Office Arrest

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:13:20 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams says Thursday’s arrest of a 16-year-old student at Cardozo High School in Bayside shows how easy access to firearms is putting New Yorkers at risk. Police say they found a loaded 9mm pistol with 13 rounds in the teen’s backpack after the FBI flagged a threatening Instagram post. Meanwhile, New York pharmacies are administering updated COVID-19 vaccines ahead of federal guidance, following an executive order from Governor Hochul. Plus, 11 New York City elected officials were freed Friday after being arrested outside 26 Federal Plaza, where they were protesting immigration enforcement practices. WNYC’s Arya Sunderam joins us to explain what happened and what it means.

Morning Headlines: NYPD Seeks Discipline for Officers in Queens Shooting, Grocers Push Back on Online Pricing Bill, and NYC Trash Containers on Streets Could Take 7 Years

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:50:29 +0000

NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch has filed disciplinary charges against two officers involved in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Win Rozario during a mental health crisis in Queens last year. Meanwhile, a bill in Albany would require grocery stores and delivery apps to disclose whether they are marking up prices online. Also, Jim Henson fans can celebrate the late Muppet creator’s birthday this weekend at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens. Plus, in this week’s transit segment: New York City’s seven-year plan to move trash into curbside bins, the looming threat of a Long Island Rail Road strike, a City Council bill to limit how ride-hail apps like Uber and Lyft can deactivate drivers, the Transit Museum’s annual bus festival in Brooklyn, and the question of why New York hasn’t adopted automated subways like other global cities.

Evening Roundup: Thousands Participitate in March for Charter Schools After the CEO of Success Academy Pressured Staff to Lobby for Them

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:01:48 +0000

Thousands of charter school students, parents and educators rallied in Brooklyn Thursday morning to call on elected officials to support charter schools. Meanwhile, Eva Moskowitz, founder of Success Academy, is back in the political fray as New York City leaders weigh their options in a crowded mayoral race.

Midday News: Texas Man Charged With Threats Against Zohran Mamdani, Pedicab Crackdown Falls Flat, and Gov. Hochul’s Endorsement Shakes Up Mayoral Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:21:00 +0000

A Texas man has been arrested on charges of harassing and making a terroristic threat against Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani. Prosecutors say Jeremy Fistel was brought to New York and pleaded not guilty this morning. Meanwhile, fewer than 10 percent of tickets from the city’s pedicab crackdown have led to penalties, raising questions about enforcement. Plus, in this week’s politics segment, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin and Jimmy Vielkind discuss Hochul’s endorsement of Mamdani, Cuomo’s struggle to connect with living Democrats, and why Brad Lander may have complicated his relationship with the frontrunner.

Morning Headlines: NYC Council Presses for More Cooling Tower Tests, Hearing on Bronx Housing Plan for Formerly Incarcerated, and NYPD Says Hate Crimes Against Jewish New Yorkers Remain High

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:49:07 +0000

New York City Council members are pushing for more frequent testing of cooling towers following this summer’s deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak, though some public health experts warn that testing alone won’t prevent future cases. Meanwhile, the Council is holding a hearing today on a proposal to build specialized housing for formerly incarcerated people on a Bronx hospital campus, but Mayor Eric Adams has withdrawn his support for the project. Plus, while overall hate crimes have declined from their peak two years ago, NYPD officials report that crimes targeting Jews remain higher than pre-2023 levels.

Evening Roundup: Elderly Woman Charged with Nursing Home Murder Could Have Dementia, Council Agrees with Judge’s Decision to Block Adams From Allowing ICE at Rikers, Large Trash Bins Come to Brooklyn, and Water Main Breaks Bring Headaches to New Jersey

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:45:55 +0000

Prosecutors say 95-year-old Galina Smirnova, who’s charged for killing her roommate at a Brooklyn nursing home, has dementia. Also, the New York City Council is celebrating a judge's recent decision barring Mayor Eric Adams from allowing immigration officers on Rikers Island. Plus, New York City continues its push to eliminate piles of trash from sidewalks. And finally, multiple water main breaks have occurred in New Jersey this summer leading to boil water advisories and affecting some streets. Dr. Daniel Van Abs, expert on water resource management, explains some of the causes.

Midday News: Elderly Woman at Nursing Home Faces Murder Charges, No Casino in Times Square or Hudson Yards, and a Push for a Community Center in Brooklyn

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:38:33 +0000

Police are charging a 95-year-old woman with murder after she allegedly hit and killed a fellow resident at the Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Coney Island. Plus, there will not be a casino in Times Square or Hudson Yards after committees tasked with reviewing proposals rejected Caesars Palace's plan and the Avenir Casino in Hudson Yards. And finally, a coalition of residents in Canarsie, Brooklyn, are pushing for a new community center. The push comes as the city is funding a feasibility study on the project, but advocates say officials need to do more.

Morning Headlines: Immigrant New Yorkers Aren't Reporting Domestic Violence Due to Fears of Immigration Enforcement, Construction Is Underway on a Flood Protection System in Red Hook, The NY Liberty Face the Phoenix Mercury in Game Two of the Playoffs.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:46:17 +0000

In a city council hearing on Tuesday, local community groups testified that immigrant residents fear reporting domestic violence and applying for public benefits. Meanwhile, in Red Hook, a new project will install nearly two miles of floodwalls and gates, raise certain streets, and upgrade the sewers. Finally, the Liberty play the Phoenix Mercury in game two of the WNBA playoffs.

Evening Roundup: President Trump Slams Hochul for Mamdani Endorsement, What to Know in Mangione Case, and Revitalization Ahead for Jamaica, Queens

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:15:41 +0000

President Trump is criticizing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for backing Zohran Mamdani for mayor. Plus, Luigi Mangione still faces another murder count and weapons possession charges in state court after a judge dropped two terrorism counts in court Tuesday. And finally, some residents say the rezoning in Jamaica, Queens is a chance to undo decades of neglect.

Midday News: Judge Tosses Terrorism Charges in Mangione Case, Adams a No-Show at SNAP Cuts Hearing, and Fall Museums Preview

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:30:00 +0000

A Manhattan judge has dismissed two terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing the CEP of UnitedHealthcare last December in Midtown, citing insufficient evidence. Meanwhile, City Council members are criticizing the Adams administration for skipping a Monday hearing on how federal cuts to SNAP and Medicaid will affect New Yorkers. Plus, the Council is planning a public hearing next week on battery storage systems across the five boroughs, as some residents raise concerns about fire risks. Finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath has a preview of the city’s fall arts season.

Morning Headlines: UN General Assembly Gridlock Expected, LIRR Strike Averted for Now, and Mosquito Spraying in Brooklyn and Queens

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:44:51 +0000

New York City is bracing for the worst traffic of the year next week when world leaders arrive for the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, the Long Island Rail Road has avoided a strike for now after five unions voted to authorize one but requested federal intervention, delaying any walkout until at least May 2026. Plus, city health officials say they’ll spray pesticides Tuesday night in Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods to curb mosquitoes and the risk of West Nile virus.

Evening Roundup: LIRR Strike Averted for Now, Daffodil Planting Project Honors 9/11 Victims, and Brooklyn Bike Caravan Helps Young Cyclists Get to School Safely

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:15:00 +0000

Long Island Rail Road workers won’t strike this week after unions asked President Trump to step in and help broker a contract deal. Meanwhile, New Yorkers are planting daffodils and wildflowers across the city as part of a living 9/11 memorial. In sports, the Liberty beat Phoenix in overtime to open the WNBA playoffs, and the Rangers are remembering Hall of Fame goalie Eddie Giacomin, who died at 86. Plus, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports on Brooklyn’s “bike bus” helping kids ride safely to school.

Midday News: AG James Proposes Age Verification for Social Media, MTA Expands Bus Lane Camera Enforcement, and City Doubles Incentives to Fill Empty Apartments

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:00:56 +0000

New York Attorney General Letitia James is proposing new regulations that would require social media users to prove their age with photo or video verification. It's part of an effort to curb the effect of addictive feeds on minors. Meanwhile, the MTA is expanding its bus lane camera program in Queens and the Bronx to keep lanes clear and improve service. Plus, despite Mayor Adams’ cash incentives, landlords have not reopened any warehoused rent-stabilized apartments. WNYC’s David Brand explains why the city is now doubling the payout in hopes of bringing units back on the market.

Morning Headlines: Gov. Hochul Endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor, Public Defenders Demand Probes into Deaths in Police Custody, and PATH Service Resumes Between Harrison and Journal Square

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:44:54 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul has endorsed Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, calling him a leader who shares her urgency on affordability and safety despite their differences. Meanwhile, the Legal Aid Society is urging city watchdogs to automatically investigate deaths in custody, citing five cases this year. Plus, PATH trains are running again between Harrison and Journal Square after a weekend suspension for track work, with more shutdowns scheduled in the coming weeks.

Back to School in New York: Phone Ban, Bus Chaos, and Anxiety about ICE

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A new statewide smartphone ban is changing classroom culture. School bus delays are proving far worse than official data show. And immigration enforcement is stirring fear among some families. WNYC’s Jessica Gould talks about how students, parents, and teachers are navigating the start of the school year in New York City.

Evening Roundup: Judge Says Jim Walden’s Name Must Stay on NYC Mayoral Ballot, Alleged Arsonist Accused of Killing Queens Couple Confesses, NY Liberty Head to Playoffs, and Grape Season is Here

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:11:11 +0000

A state Supreme court judge ruled that former federal prosecutor Jim Walden's name must stay on the ballot even though he ended his bid for mayor. Meanwhile, prosecutors say the man accused of killing a Queens couple in their home confessed to the crime . Plus, the New York Liberty are preparing for their first round playoff matchup against the Phoenix Mercury. Finally, fall is around the corner and that means grape season. GrowNYC’s Amelia Tarpey shares why grapes are in peak season at city farmstands.

Midday News: City Council Moves to Track Supportive Housing Vacancies, Natural History Museum Resumes Sleepovers, and Prospect Park Hosts Lenape Nations Pow Wow

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:40:58 +0000

The City Council has approved legislation requiring New York to publish detailed information on every supportive housing unit, after reports showed more than 5,000 of the city’s 40,000 units sat empty as recently as June. Meanwhile, the American Museum of Natural History will resume its popular children’s sleepovers in October for the first time since 2020. Plus, Prospect Park will host the Second United Lenape Nations Pow Wow this weekend, organized with the Eenda Lunaapeewahkiing Collective. Brent Stonefish, cofounder of the group, joins us to talk about the event and its celebration of Lenape life and culture.

Morning Headlines: LIRR Workers Weigh Strike, NY Council Targets Vacant Supportive Housing, and Man Builds Scale Model of NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:16:30 +0000

The MTA is bracing for a possible Long Island Rail Road strike next week as five unions representing nearly half the workforce vote on whether to walk out. Meanwhile, the City Council has passed legislation requiring the city to track and report thousands of supportive housing units that remain vacant despite record demand in shelters. Also, Clifton Park resident Joseph Macken has gone viral after completing a 20-year project: a 50-by-30-foot scale model of New York City built from balsa wood and Styrofoam. Plus, in this week’s transportation segment, we break down what’s at stake in the LIRR contract talks and the state comptroller’s new audit of subway service.

Evening Roundup: Nadine Menendez Sentenced to Prison, City Launches New Community Service Program, Students Adjust to Cellphone Ban, and Upstate ICE Raid Sparks Debate

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:13:08 +0000

Nadine Menendez, wife of former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, has been sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for colluding in her husband’s corruption schemes. Meanwhile, New York City is launching the Civic Corps, a new AmeriCorps-style program that pays residents to work in community service roles. Plus, WNYC checks in with high school students on how they’re coping after the first week of New York’s statewide cellphone ban. Finally, Federal agents arrested dozens of people at a food processing plant in Central New York last week. WNYC’s Jimmy Vielkind reports on how the raid became a critical moment in the immigration debate.

Midday News: East Harlem Leaders Seek to Reopen Abandoned Rail Station, Trump Administration Floats Federal Takeover of 9/11 Memorial, and GrowNYC Hosts Fermentation Fest

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:08:01 +0000

East Harlem leaders want to repurpose a long-forgotten rail station to link the incoming Second Avenue subway to the neighborhood’s Metro North stop. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has floated federal control of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and WNYC’s Hannah Frishberg reports on how local officials and first responders are reacting. Plus, GrowNYC will host a free Fermentation Fest at the Union Square Greenmarket on Friday, with fermentation expert Sandor Katz and Norwich Meadows Farm co-owner Zaid Kurdieh joining us to preview the event.

Morning Headlines: 9/11 Anniversary Service at Memorial Plaza, Crime Falls to Lowest Level in a Decade, and Health Department to Spray Staten Island for Mosquitos

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:57:09 +0000

This Thursday marks 24 years since the September 11th attacks, with Vice President JD Vance scheduled at the Memorial Plaza ceremony and President Trump attending services at the Pentagon before appearing at Yankee Stadium that night. Meanwhile, subway crime dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade this summer, with felony assaults down 21 percent from last year. Plus, the city Health Department will spray parts of Staten Island’s North Shore Thursday night to reduce mosquitos and combat the risk of West Nile virus.

Evening Roundup: NJ Expands COVID Vaccine Access, Healthfirst Members Could Lose Coverage and Meet the Lute Player Serenading Ticket Hopefuls of Shakespeare in the Park

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:40:10 +0000

The New Jersey Department of Health issued an executive order effectively allowing New Jerseyans six months or older to get a COVID shot. Plus, two million New Yorkers insured through Healthfirst could lose coverage this fall for a major hospital network. And finally, while hundreds spend hours in line for tickets to Shakespeare in the Park, they’re entertained by Garald Farnham playing the lute.

Midday News: Voters to Weigh In on Housing Crisis as Ballot Questions Advance, World Cup Ticket Lottery Opens, and Poll Shows Mamdani Leading Mayor’s Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:07:26 +0000

New York City voters will weigh in on housing this fall after the Board of Elections approved three ballot questions aimed at speeding up development. Meanwhile, FIFA has opened its ticket lottery for the 2026 World Cup, which includes eight matches at MetLife Stadium and the final. Plus, a new Siena poll shows Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani leading the mayor’s race, and Fordham professor Christina Greer joins us to discuss the opposition he faces.

Morning Headlines: PATH Service Suspended Between Harrison and Journal Square This Weekend, Queens Man Wanted in Couple’s Deaths and Arson, and Greenpoint Residents Protest Asphalt Plant Odors

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:35:24 +0000

The Port Authority says PATH service between Harrison and Journal Square will be suspended this weekend for repairs. Meanwhile, police are searching for Jamel McGriff, who is wanted in connection with the deaths of Frank and Maureen Olton in Queens after their Bellerose home was set on fire. Plus, Hoboken is under a boil water advisory after two water main breaks. Also, Greenpoint residents are raising concerns about odors from an asphalt recycling plant in Long Island City.

Evening Roundup: Manhattan Prepares for the UN General Assembly, NY’s Top Court Weighs Plan to Reschedule Local Elections, AG James Defends State’s Shield Law, and a Harlem Man Finds Out He’s Overpaying Rent

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 20:14:33 +0000

The United Nations is in town and will bring lots of traffic to Manhattan, as usual.. Plus, New York’s top court is weighing a change to local elections. Also, New York State Attorney General Letitia James is going toe to toe with the Texas attorney general to defend the Empire State's shield law for abortion providers. And finally, a Harlem man recently found out the apartment he’s been living in for more than 20 years was supposed to be rent stabilized.

Morning Headlines: Two Million New Yorkers Risk Losing NewYork-Presbyterian Coverage, NYPD Commissioner Pushes Back on National Guard Threat, and Report Finds Half of Businesses Breaking Energy Law

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Sep 2025 10:48:16 +0000

Some two million New Yorkers could lose access to NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals and doctors starting in November. Meanwhile, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch is pushing back against President Trump’s threats to send National Guard troops to New York. Plus, a City Council study finds nearly half of businesses are violating a law requiring stores to close doors while air conditioning is on and to post signs about reporting violations.

Evening Roundup: New York’s Most Powerful Democrat Has Yet to Endorse Mamdani, Planned Tower Could Block Fort Greene Park, and Mayor Adams Hires Bronx Election Lawyer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 21:15:10 +0000

Gov. Kathy Hochul still hasn’t made an endorsement in November's mayoral election, keeping with several other high ranking New York City Democrats. Plus, New York City is giving out 350,000 free Chromebooks with built-in internet access to public school students. Meanwhile, Fort Greene Park Conservancy is raising concerns about how a proposed 72-story tower on nearby Flatbush Avenue could affect the park. And finally, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has hired a Bronx elections lawyer to look over petition signatures supporting his run for reelection as an independent.

Midday News: City Council Asks Elections Board to Block Housing Ballot Questions, Gov. Hochul Weighs Bill Requiring Two-Person Subway Crews, and EMS Worker Shortage Lengthens 911 Response Times

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 17:07:26 +0000

City Council leaders have asked the Board of Elections to block three proposed ballot questions that could speed up housing development while limiting Council power. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul must decide whether to sign a bill requiring two-person crews on subway trains, a move the Transport Workers Union says is critical for safety but the MTA warns could raise costs. Plus, New York City is struggling to keep enough ambulance workers on the streets, with union leaders warning that record turnover and stalled contract talks are driving longer waits for 911 emergency response. Vice president of the FDNY EMS officers union Anthony Almojera joins us to explain.

Morning Headlines: Judge Blocks Hoboken Luxury Rentals Without Affordable Units, Hochul Defends Vaccine Access, and Queens Residents Fight Proposed Rochdale Village Fee Hike

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Sep 2025 11:02:20 +0000

A Hudson County judge has barred the owners of three Hoboken luxury buildings from renting more high-priced units until they add affordable housing. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is defending New York’s vaccine access and criticizing President Trump’s federal health policies, saying they are dividing families. Plus, residents of Rochdale Village in Queens are opposing a proposed fee hike of up to 57 percent, arguing years of mismanagement are putting their affordable housing at risk.

Five Things With Brian Lehrer: The Mayor’s Race Narrows, Vaccine Confusion Grows, and Schools Enforce Cellphone Ban

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 6 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this edition of Five Things, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Brian Lehrer break down the mayor’s race after Jim Walden’s exit, including speculation that Mayor Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa could be pushed aside to clear the field for Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo. They discuss the divisions within the Democratic Party, the fight for New Jersey’s governorship, the growing battles over vaccines, the rollout of New York’s school cellphone ban, and how the Mets and Yankees are shaping up for the playoffs.

Evening Roundup: Jersey City Schools Propose Cell Phone Ban, Gov. Hochul Expands Vaccination Authority, Community Responds to Labor Day Violence, and Summer Produce Phases Out but Not Cucumbers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 21:20:11 +0000

Jersey City school officials are considering following the lead of their neighbors across Hudson and banning phones in schools. Plus, Gov. Kathy Hochul is declaring a health emergency to help New Yorkers get COVID vaccines. Also, we share what elected officials and other leaders in Brooklyn are saying in the days since six people were shot after the West Indian Day festivities. And finally, as summer comes to an end and farmstands switch produce, there's still plenty of cucumbers at farmstands across the city.

Midday News: NYC Ups Offer to Renovate Vacant Rent Stabilized Units, 11 More Library Branches Offer Seven-Day Service, and a Court Panel Weighs Extensions for Judges Over 70

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 17:15:22 +0000

New York City is now offering $50,000 to landlords who opt to renovate vacant rent-stabilized apartments and return them to the market. Plus, 11 more public library branches will offer seven-day service starting this weekend. And finally, state court officials will decide whether more than a dozen judges who are 70 or older can keep serving.

Morning Headlines: Peer-Led Residences Expand as Alternative to Psychiatric Hospitals, Teen Charged in East Harlem Shooting, and MTA Data Show Worst Summer Subway Delays Since 2018

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Sep 2025 11:14:50 +0000

Small residential facilities where people can stay during mental health crises are expanding across New York, growing from eight in 2021 to 43 statewide. Meanwhile, prosecutors say 18-year-old Faisil McCants faces federal robbery and gun charges in an East Harlem shooting that killed 69-year-old bystander Robin Wright. The NYPD says he is also charged with murder and weapons offenses. Also, New York’s LGBTQ+ film festival NewFest is offering free screenings to Arizonans after Phoenix’s Desperado Film Festival was canceled under federal orders targeting diversity and inclusion programs. Plus, MTA data show major incidents delaying 50 or more trains peaked in June and July, marking the worst summer for subway service since 2018.

Evening Roundup: NYC’s Bus Lines Get Bad Report Card, Mayoral Candidates in Talks With Trump Advisers, Why Getting a COVID Shot Could be a Hassle, and a New Sound at Subway Stations

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 20:54:14 +0000

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is out with a new report that grades city bus lines. Plus, the New York Times reports that President Trump's advisers have discussed offering jobs to Mayor Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa to get them out of the mayoral race. Also, shifting federal guidance of vaccinations could make getting a COVID shot more of a hassle this year. And finally, Lifelong New Yorker Chloë Bass turns the MTA’s public address system into art.

Midday News: Gov. Hochul Visits Brooklyn School Amid Start of Statewide School Smartphone Ban, Brooklyn Library Hosts Fair for Older Adults, and Two Recent Deaths Add to NYPD Custody Toll

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Charles Lane, Michael Hill, Veronica Del Valle) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 17:15:27 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul visited a Brooklyn middle school to mark the start of New York’s new statewide smartphone ban in schools. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Public Library will hold a free fair celebrating older adults at its Central Library with live music, vendors, and a keynote on aging. Plus, the NYPD says two men who died in custody last weekend had been arrested for low-level offenses, bringing the total to at least five deaths in custody so far this year. WNYC’s Charles Lane reports.

Morning Headlines: NYC Students Return to Class Under New Cellphone Ban, Report Warns Casinos Could Hurt Catskills Gaming, and Former Bronx Republican Official Sentenced for Kickback Scheme

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 10:56:03 +0000

Nearly 900,000 New York City public school students return Thursday under a new statewide cellphone ban signed by Governor Hochul last spring. Meanwhile, an analysis commissioned in Sullivan County says new casinos in New York City could undercut existing gaming operations in the Catskills. Plus, former Bronx Republican district leader Nicole Torres has been sentenced to two years in prison for pocketing kickbacks from potential poll workers.

Evening Roundup: Housing Fight Brewing in NJ, New Guidelines Create COVID Vaccine Hassle, Liberty Clinch Playoff Spot, and Fire Island Faces Climate Threat

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 20:55:51 +0000

Advocates are pressing New Jersey courts to enforce affordable housing requirements as towns fall short on construction. Meanwhile, pharmacies say demand for COVID shots is rising at the start of the school year, but new FDA guidelines are complicating access. Also, the New York Liberty have clinched a playoff spot despite losing 6 of their last 10 games. And WNYC’s Liam Quigley reports on how Fire Island is grappling with climate change.

Midday News: Charges in Bronx Shooting, Two People Die in NYPD Custody, and a Reflection on the Career of Representative Jerry Nadler

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 16:24:55 +0000

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch is sending a thousand extra officers to the Bronx after a recent spike in shootings. Plus, the NYPD is investigating the deaths of two men in police custody over the weekend. And finally, former City Comptroller Scott Stringer reflects on the career of Representative Jerry Nadler, who announced this week he will not seek reelection.

Morning Headlines: NYC Schools Chancellor Vows Protection for Undocumented Families, New NYPD Data Shows Gun Violence Is Down in City., and Jim Walden Exits Mayor’s Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 11:06:14 +0000

Schools Chancellor Melissa Avilés-Ramos says city schools will do everything possible to keep undocumented students safe from detention. Meanwhile, despite Labor Day weekend saw shootings in Brooklyn and the Bronx, new NYPD data show overall gun violence is trending down. Plus, independent candidate Jim Walden has dropped out of the New York City mayor’s race.

Evening Roundup: Arrest Made After Violence at West Indian Day Parade, Horseshoe Crab Study Shows Severe Decline, Trump Awards Giuliani Medal of Freedom, MTA Data Reveal Subway Delays, and Voices From South Jamaica

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 20:20:51 +0000

Authorities are investigating several shootings and a slashing near the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn Monday night that left multiple people injured. Police say one man is under arrest on weapons charges. Meanwhile, a new study finds the horseshoe crab population in Long Island Sound has sharply declined over the past two decades. Also, President Trump says he will award Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom days after the former mayor was injured in a car crash. Plus, new MTA statistics show subway service disruptions this summer reached their highest levels since 2018. Finally WNYC’s Community and partnerships desk spent some time at 109th Avenue in South Jamaica, Queens to hear from locals.

Midday News: MTA Reports Worst Summer Subway Delays Since 2018, Tariffs Drive Up Cost of School Supplies, and Catholic Charities Director to Step Down

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 17:04:57 +0000

New MTA data show major incidents delaying 50 or more trains reached their highest levels in June and July since 2018, when former Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a transit emergency. Meanwhile, groups that donate school supplies say they are rethinking their strategies as President Trump’s 30 percent tariffs on China drives up prices on nearly every classroom item. Plus, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan is stepping down as the executive director of Catholic Charities of New York after more than two decades in the role.

Morning Headlines: Multiple People Injured in Shootings and Slashing After West Indian Day Parade, City Council Opposes Adams’ Housing Ballot Measures, and Jets and Giants Prepare for NFL Season Openers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Sep 2025 11:06:47 +0000

Authorities are investigating three shootings and a slashing near the West Indian Day Parade route Monday night that left several people injured. Meanwhile, City Council leaders are urging the city’s Board of Elections to reject three housing-related ballot measures advanced by Mayor Adams’ Charter Revision Commission, saying they mislead voters and weaken Council authority over land use. Plus, the Jets and Giants will open their NFL seasons Sunday with several new quarterbacks joining the Giants’ roster.

Midday News: Police Hunt Catamaran Pilot After East River Crash, City Officials Probe Rikers Death, Melon Season, and a Makeshift Water Park in Washington Heights

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Sep 2025 17:52:27 +0000

Police are searching for the pilot of a catamaran that collided with a party boat on the East River, sending three people to the hospital with minor injuries. Meanwhile, city officials are investigating the death of a Rikers Island detainee, the eleventh in custody this year. Also, Yankees captain Aaron Judge has tied Yogi Berra for fifth on the team’s all-time home run list with his 358th career homer. Plus, GrowNYC’s Amelia Tarpey explains why melons are peaking at city farmstands, and WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein reports on a viral water park in a Washington Heights bike lane.

Brooklyn Prepares for J’Ouvert and West Indian Day Parade Amid Safety Concerns

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Brooklyn is preparing for J’Ouvert and the West Indian Day Parade, celebrations that draw huge crowds. But they have also been marred by violence in recent years. After a mass shooting in Crown Heights earlier this month, the city is relying on violence prevention groups and the NYPD to keep the events safe. WNYC’s Ben Feuerherd joins us to explain.

Evening Roundup: Legionnaires' Outbreak Persists, the Story of a Katrina Survivor in New Jersey, and a Taste of Summer Foods.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:57:57 +0000

A 7th person has died in Central Harlem's ongoing outbreak of Legionnaires' disease. Plus, a federal judge has extended a temporary order requiring U-S Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding rooms in New York City to meet certain conditions. And finally, the story of a Katrina survivor who made a home in New Jersey.

Midday News: Violence Prevention Teams to Patrol J’Ouvert and Parade, AirTrain to JFK Half Off Through Labor Day, and Feds Seek Penn Station Designs While City Tests Self-Driving Cars

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:32:47 +0000

More than 200 violence prevention workers will be in Brooklyn this weekend to help keep residents safe during the West Indian Day Parade and J’Ouvert festival. Meanwhile, the Port Authority is cutting AirTrain fares to JFK through Labor Day to ease congestion during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. Plus, on this week’s transit segment: Federal officials are soliciting new design proposals for Penn Station with construction targeted to begin in 2027. And the city approves a pilot for eight autonomous vehicles to test in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams to Send 1,000 More Officers to Bronx After Recent Shootings, Sharpton Leads Wall Street March for DEI, and Underpaid Precinct Renovation Workers Win $850,000 Settlement

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:12:13 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams says he will deploy 1,000 additional police officers to the Bronx following a series of recent shootings. Meanwhile, the Reverend Al Sharpton led hundreds in a march on Wall Street to protest the Trump administration’s effort to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Plus, nearly two dozen workers who renovated NYPD precincts will share in an $850,000 settlement after Comptroller Brad Lander found they had been severely underpaid.

Evening Roundup: Report Finds Bronx has the Most Ghost Plates in NYC , Unicycle Festival Kicks Off, Inequality in Brooklyn, and Troubles on Interstate-80

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:55:48 +0000

A new City Council report finds the borough with the most ghost plates is the Bronx. The illegal plates are tied to speeding vehicles that break traffic laws. The 16th annual Unicycle Festival comes to the city. A new report highlights the inequalities between Brooklyn neighborhoods when it comes to parks, transit and schools. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill discuses what caused multiple sink holes to develop on a troubled stretch of highway in northern New Jersey.

Midday News: Probe Finds Ghost Plates Are Widespread in Bronx, New Report Highlights Brooklyn Inequities, and Hochul Rejects Trump National Guard Offer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:34:25 +0000

A City Council investigation says the Bronx has the highest concentration of illegal out-of-state license plates used to evade tolls and fines, with one in five sampled vehicles citywide showing fraudulent or missing plates. Meanwhile, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso has released a report underscoring sharp disparities across neighborhoods. Plus, in this week’s Politics Brief: Governor Hochul says “no” to President Trump on sending the National Guard into New York, and Zohran Mamdani’s record in Albany.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Orders NYPD Mobilization in Bronx After Shootings, Off-Duty Officer Killed in Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Hit-and-Run, and Port Authority Warns of Record Labor Day Travel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:03:21 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams says the NYPD will launch a full mobilization plan in the Bronx after a string of shootings left three people dead and two others injured this week. Meanwhile, police say an off-duty officer was killed in a hit-and-run on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway when the driver of a box truck struck his motorcycle and fled the scene Wednesday. Also, the Port Authority expects a record 2.4 million passengers over Labor Day weekend and is urging air travelers to plan for long lines and delays. Finally, the National Transportation Safety Board says a fire on PATH tracks earlier this month in Jersey City was caused by electrical issues.

Evening Roundup: Opposers Say No to Waymo, Judges Appoint a U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District, Bronx Site Eyed for Affordable Housing, and Immigrants Jump Hurdles to Build Digital Skills

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:59:42 +0000

A street advocacy group is calling on the city to revoke approval for a pilot program that'll allow a self-driving taxi company to test out their cars in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Plus, federal judges have formally appointed Joseph Nocella Jr. as U.S. attorney for New York's Eastern District. Meanwhile, a nonprofit housing group wants to build an affordable housing complex in the South Bronx. And finally, immigrants across New York City want safer, better paying jobs but they face a major hurdle: building digital skills.

Midday News: President Trump's Order Targets Bail Reform Funding, Fans Face High Prices at US Open, and DiNapoli Faces Primary Challenge for Comptroller

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Janae Pierre, Michael Hill, Jimmy Vielkind) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:50:57 +0000

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could withhold federal resources from states with cashless bail policies, potentially affecting billions in funding for New York. Meanwhile, fans at the US Open in Flushing are paying steep prices for tickets and concessions, with some ground passes reselling for more than $300. Plus, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is seeking a fifth term and faces a Democratic primary challenge from Drew Warshaw, who says the office should do more to address affordability. WNYC’s Jimmy Vielkind joins us to explain.

Morning Headlines: NYPD Officer Found Guilty of Assault, NY Liberty Star Jonquel Jones to Appear at Brooklyn Public Library

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:21:25 +0000

A Manhattan judge has found an NYPD officer guilty of assault and official misconduct for pepper spraying a man who was already handcuffed. Meanwhile, Liberty star Jonquel Jones is joining the Brooklyn Public Library for a children’s storytime Wednesday afternoon in Crown Heights.

Evening Roundup: Gov. Hochul Reveals National Guard Talks with President Trump, AG Files Brief Opposing ICE Courthouse Arrests, Animal Shelters Back to Accepting Pet Surrenders, and Understanding High Con Ed Bills

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:04:57 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul says she told President Trump, New York doesn’t need him to send National Guard troops. Plus, New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal court to stop immigration officers from arresting people at federal immigration courts. Also, New York City animal shelters are once again accepting surrendered pets. And finally, what to do if you think your Con Ed bill is too high.

Midday News: Harlem Legionnaires' Outbreak Slows, Police Hunt Brooklyn Jewelry Thieves, and Springsteen’s Born to Run Turns 50

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:23:20 +0000

New York City’s deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak in Harlem appears to be waning with no new fatalities reported since Friday. Meanwhile, police are searching for two men who posed as NYCHA workers and stole more than $200,000 in jewelry and cash from a Brooklyn woman. Plus, Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run marks its 50th anniversary, and Eileen Chapman of the Springsteen Archives at Monmouth University joins us to reflect on the album’s legacy.

Morning Headlines: President Trump Threatens to Withhold Funds From States Over Bail Rollbacks, MTA Holds Public Fare Hearings, and Breanna Stewart Returns to Liberty Lineup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:59:07 +0000

President Trump is threatening to cut funding to states that rolled back cash bail, including New York. Meanwhile, the MTA is holding in person hearings for riders to weigh in on fare changes. Plus, Breanna Stewart returned to the Liberty lineup after a month-long injury, scoring 19 points in an 81–79 win over the Connecticut Sun.

Evening Roundup: School Districts Prepare for Cell Phone Ban, State Comptroller Gets Challenger in Next Year’s Race, NYPD Commissioner Praises Recruitment, and Voices From East Harlem

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:29:57 +0000

Nearly all New York schools are ready to prohibit cell phones this year. Also, longtime New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has a Democratic primary opponent. Plus, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the department was desperate for applicants six months ago. Last week, she swore in the largest class since 2016. And finally, we hear from New Yorkers in Manhattan's East Harlem neighborhood.

Midday News: NYC Launches Probe After NYPD Car Runs Over Man in Queens, Reaction to Mamdani's Latest Video, and the New School Year Brings Fear for Some Immigrant Families

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:13:37 +0000

New York City officials are investigating after they say an NYPD squad car ran over a man lying on a road in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Plus, a look at the reaction to a viral video showing Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani lifting weights at an Open Streets in Brooklyn over the weekend. And finally, for some immigrant families, the start of the school year brings fear and uncertainty—about immigration enforcement, their children’s safety, and what rights they actually have.

Morning Headlines: Prosecutors Allege Former Adams Advisor’s New Job May Be The Result of a Bribe, Hochul Recommends Caution at State Beaches, Mamdani’s Latest Publicity Stunt.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:48:15 +0000

Mayor Adams' son Jordan Coleman appeared on a TV show cited in the bribery case against former adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin. Meanwhile, Governor Hochul is warning that Hurricane Erin is still a potential danger. Finally, Zohran Mamdani held a chip bag treasure hunt to try and embarrass Mayor Eric Adams.

Prosecutors Turn to Science to Rethink Interview Techniques

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In Manhattan, prosecutors and investigators are learning a new way to interview suspects, witnesses, and victims in an effort to get more accurate information and prevent false confessions. As WNYC's Samantha Max tells host Janae Pierre, the new technique draws on scientific research about the human brain.

Evening Roundup: NYPD Detective Shot in Queens, Dangerous Rip Currents Persist, a Digital Divide in the Bronx, and Red Hook’s Pinball Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:43:31 +0000

An NYPD detective is recovering after he was struck by gunfire from his fellow officers during an incident Friday morning. Plus, the National Weather Service warns of life-threatening rip currents through Saturday at regional beaches. Meanwhile, a quarter of residents in the Bronx don’t have broadband internet access at home. And finally, there's a new entry in Red Hook's collection of oddball delights; a pinball museum.

Midday News: Former Adams Advisor Faces New Conspiracy and Bribery Indictments, It’s Almost Tennis Time in Queens, and We Meet a Few Young Inventors in Brooklyn

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:16:19 +0000

Mayor Adams' former chief adviser is facing four new conspiracy and bribery indictments. Plus, the US Open tennis tournament gets into full swing in Queens next week after qualifying matches this week. And finally, we meet a group of young New Yorkers building some cool creations.

Morning Headlines: A Sixth Person Dies in the Legionnaires' Outbreak in Central Harlem, Brooklyn Prosecutors Hunt Sex Toy Bombers at WNBA Games, Immigration Advocates Fear Edison Raid May Signal Things to Come

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:02:46 +0000

City health officials report that the Legionnaires' outbreak is declining, but confirmed cases could still rise as more people seek treatment and earlier cases are verified. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn District Attorney's office hopes an Ohio man arrested for throwing a sex toy at a Liberty game can help them identify other people doing the same. Finally, the Trump administration appears to be targeting companies known to employ unauthorized workers to achieve its goals regarding immigration arrests.

Evening Roundup: Trump’s Civil Fraud Penalty Gets Tossed, NJ Shuts Enrollment for Childcare Vouchers, and Staff Shortages Affect Cooling Towers Inspections

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:34:52 +0000

A New York appeals court has thrown out President Trump’s massive civil fraud penalty. Plus, New Jersey has stopped enrolling new families seeking child care vouchers. And finally, health department officials lost more than a third of their cooling tower inspectors in the three years leading up to the outbreak despite a significant boost in funding.

Midday News: Former Adams Advisor Faces New Charges, More Controversy Around Carriage Horses, and the Best Pancakes in New York City

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:59:39 +0000

A former top adviser to Mayor Adams is facing new corruption charges. Plus, The controversy over Central Park's carriage horses is back in the political fray after one of them died in Midtown earlier this month. And finally, where to get the best pancakes in New York City.

Morning Headlines: Monthly Evictions Are on the Rise, Health Department Is Down Inspectors, and Muslim Group on Long Island Reaches Settlement

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:05:21 +0000

A WNYC analysis of city data finds marshals are evicting tenants at a rate of 1500 apartments a month, that’s the highest eviction rate since 2018. Another WNYC analysis found that seven of the ten buildings at the center of the Legionnaires' disease outbreak, some of which are run directly by the city, had no inspections over the past year. Finally, Muslims on Long Island which owns an existing mosque in Bethpage, sued under federal religious discrimination law, after the town blocked its plan to tear down two structures and build a larger mosque on the site. As a result of a settlement of long running land use and religious discrimination case, the town will fund nearly $4 million dollars towards the build.

Evening Roundup: Workers Sue Contractors They Blame for Legionnaires Outbreak, Hurricane Erin Brings Coastal Flooding Possibilities, Bronx Trains Left Out of Signal Repair Plans and a Bronx Green Space Becomes Unofficial Trash Dump

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:52:30 +0000

Two Harlem construction workers are suing contractors they blame for Legionnaires’ outbreak. Plus, the National Weather Service says much of New York City, Long Island and New Jersey will be under a coastal flood watch beginning Thursday night, thanks to Hurricane Erin. Also, the MTA is leaving the Bronx behind in a key effort to speed up subway service. And finally, the parks department has used a city-owned Bronx lot as an unofficial garbage dump for decades, and locals say the smell is unbearable.

Midday News: New York City Beaches Remain Closed, Rat Sightings Are Declining, and Why Childcare Is Increasingly Unaffordable

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:11:06 +0000

New York City beaches will remain closed for swimming Wednesday and Thursday as Hurricane Erin generates dangerous rip currents. Plus, Mayor Adams says rat sightings in New York City have declined for eight straight months. And finally, childcare is becoming increasingly unaffordable for families. That’s why more parents in New Jersey and New York are relying on subsidized vouchers to help pay for it.

Morning Headlines: NYPD Officer Who Choked Man Recorded Expressing Remorse, NJ Residents Oppose Application Fees, NJ Officials Warn Swimmers about Dangerous Currents

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:03:07 +0000

Officer Omar Habib pleaded not guilty after prosecutors accused him of placing a man in an illegal chokehold. But the Bronx DA's office says Habib can be heard on his body camera recording asking himself, "what'd you do, bro?" Meanwhile, Jersey City residents are paying hundreds of dollars to apply for affordable housing. Mayoral candidate Bill O’Dea wants the fees to be eliminated. Finally, Governor Phil Murphy says Erin will miss the Garden State by a "substantial amount," but he's warning residents to avoid going in the water while the hurricane passes by.

Evening Roundup: Kids Waitlisted for Childcare Vouchers Despite Funding Boost, Mayor Adams Sues Campaign Finance Board, and Thousands Could Face Homelessness Without Rental Vouchers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:58:04 +0000

Even after local and state leaders significantly boosted funding for child care vouchers, thousands of children are still on the waitlist for low cost care. Plus, Mayor Adams is suing the city's Campaign Finance Board for denying him $5 million in matching funds for his re-election bid. And finally, New York City will replace thousands of rental vouchers after the federal government’s Emergency Housing Voucher program expires. But at what cost?

Midday News: New York Lawmakers Demand Release of Ecuadorian Family, the Push for Gaming Licenses in New York State, and the Strange Mystery of Static Electricity on One City Block

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:28:02 +0000

Governor Hochul and some New York lawmakers are demanding an Ecuadorian family's release after agents detained them at a Manhattan immigration court last week. Plus, backers of eight casino projects are vying for three downstate gaming licenses that New York State plans to award this year. But they first have to get past reviews by local community advisory committees. And finally, we look into what might be causing people’s hair to stick straight up at 41st Street and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan.

Morning Headlines: Unlicensed Cannabis Shops Shut Down, New Jersey Grid Authority Delays Solar Project, Hurricane Erin's Trajectory

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:43:22 +0000

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz says six weed shops were padlocked following undercover buys and coordinated raids over the past month. Meanwhile, New Jersey has 33 large-scale solar energy projects ready to break ground, but PJM says the projects won't be greenlit until at least late-2026. Finally, Hurricane Erin will likely bring dangerous conditions to our shores. The storm remains hundreds of miles away from New York City, with no forecast indicating it will make landfall.

Evening Roundup: School Leaders Urge Parents to Enroll Migrant Students in Public Schools, Hurricane Erin Could Bring Dangerous Rip Currents to NYC Beaches, and Crown Heights Community on Edge After Shooting

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:00:07 +0000

The city’s Department of Education is urging parents of newly arrived migrant children to enroll them in public school as classes start next month. Also, though Hurricane Erin is expected to stay well offshore, dangerous surf and rip currents could show up along the area’s coast over the next few days. And finally, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein visits the scene of this weekend’s mass shooting in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood.

Midday News: Brooklyn Hookah Bar Mass Shooting Could be Gang Related, Mayor Adams Loses MTA Board Member, and Mount Sinai Offers Free Heart Screenings for Black Men

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:12:19 +0000

Officials say they’re concerned about possible retaliation after a targeted shooting at a Brooklyn hookah bar left three dead and ten wounded early Sunday. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is down a board member at the MTA as hearings on new fare and toll hikes begin this week. Plus, Mount Sinai Hospital and the Real Dads Network are providing free heart health screenings for Black men to address disproportionately high rates of undiagnosed disease.

Morning Headlines: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Undecided on Mamdani Endorsement, Staten Island Gets Quality of Life Team, and US Open Fan Week Kicks Off

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:45:10 +0000

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says he’s still deciding whether to endorse Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani. Meanwhile, Staten Island will get its own NYPD Quality of Life Team starting Monday. Plus, fans can already access free practices and events at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as US Open Fan Week runs through Saturday.

A Squirrel Named Peanut, a Viral Backlash, and the Culture War That Followed

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A beloved squirrel named Peanut, a raid by New York environmental officers, and a maelstrom of online outrage. What began as a wildlife seizure turned into a viral flashpoint in the culture wars, with fallout for innocent bystanders, overwhelmed state agencies, and the enforcement of environmental law. WNYC’s Jon Campbell unravels the saga from internet stardom to state intervention, revealing a story of mistaken identity, government overreach, and the power of online fury in an election year.

Evening Roundup: NY State AGs Urge Instagram to Protect User Data, MTA increases Train Service for U.S Open, ICE Offices Temporarily Evacuated, Mamdani Canvassers Return, Lawmakers Warn of Budget Shortfall, and Eggplants Are in Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:42:15 +0000

New York State Attorney General Letitia James is among dozens of state AGs urging Instagram to protect users' data after the platform released a map feature that allows users to share their real-time location. Meanwhile, the MTA is increasing train service for the start of the U.S Open Monday. Also, Mamdani canvassers return to the streets ahead of the general election. Plus, state lawmakers warn Governor Hochul about looming fiscal trouble. Finally GrowNYC’s Amelia Tarpey shares how to make the most of peak eggplant season.

Midday News: New Delivery Tip Rules in NYC, Midtown Rezoning Plan Approved, and Remembering Latin Jazz Icon Eddie Palmieri

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Michael Hill, Janae Pierre, Karen Yi) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:03:49 +0000

New York City food delivery customers can now tip more easily under new City Council laws affecting apps like DoorDash and UberEats. Meanwhile, a sweeping Midtown rezoning could bring 10,000 new homes to Manhattan’s West Side. Plus, we remember Latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri, who helped define New York’s salsa sound. Music journalist Aurora Flores Hostos joins us to reflect on his legacy.

Morning Headlines: Fourth Person Dies in Harlem Legionnaires Outbreak, NYC Council to Override Mayor Adams’ Food Vendor Vetoes, Calls to Pause Summer Evictions, and PATH Train Woes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:21:18 +0000

A fourth person has died in the Harlem Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, which has now sickened 99 people. Meanwhile, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams says the Council will vote to override Mayor Adams’ vetoes of bills expanding protections for food vendors and delivery workers. Also, Legal Services NYC is calling on the city to pause evictions on days when the heat index exceeds 90 degrees. Plus, Southern food chain, Bojangles, will open its first Brooklyn location this winter in East Flatbush. And in this week’s transit segment: more delays for PATH riders and new LIRR benches debut at Grand Central Madison.

Evening Roundup: Manhattan Rezoning Approved, New Social Club For Coincidences, AG James Sues Parent Company of Zelle, and NYC Foot Traffic Tops Pre-Pandemic Levels

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:18:40 +0000

City Council has approved a plan to rezone midtown Manhattan, opening the door to add thousands of new housing units. The Attorney General of New York is suing the parent company of Zelle. Plus, a new social club for people who love a good coincidence. And finally, WNYC’s Arun Venguopol looks into new data that finds New York City has bounced back from pandemic lows.

Midday News: City Council to Vote on Transgender Patient Protections, Bad Bunny Ticket Scams, Public School Student in Immigration Detention, and NYC Mayoral Race Heats Up

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:34:58 +0000

The New York City Council is expected to vote this Thursday on a pair of bills aimed at expanding protections for transgender patients in city hospitals. Meanwhile, state Attorney General Letitia James is warning fans about a rise in fake Bad Bunny ticket sales ahead of the singer’s upcoming shows. Also, city officials say another public school student is in immigration detention after being taken into custody at an immigration hearing. Plus, in this week’s politics segment, more on the fiery New York City Mayoral Race.

Morning Headlines: Former Gov. Paterson Backs Mayor Adams for Reelection, Feds to Appeal ICE Detention Ruling, and Mayor Adams Vetoes Delivery Worker Pay Hike

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:05:16 +0000

Former Governor David Paterson is backing Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection bid after supporting Andrew Cuomo in the primary. Meanwhile, federal officials plan to appeal a judge’s order mandating better conditions for immigrants held in Manhattan. And Mayor Adams has vetoed two City Council bills that would have raised pay for grocery delivery workers.

Evening Roundup: Times Square Casino Backers Withdraw Proposal to Residents, Central Park Leaders Call to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages, ICE Must Meet Living Standards at Immigration Holding Areas, and NJ Beachgoers Weigh in on Governor’s Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:17:45 +0000

Backers of a casino proposed for Times Square have reversed course on a proposal to create a $22 million fund benefiting residents of a nearby affordable housing complex. Plus, the Central Park Conservancy says it's time to ban horse-drawn carriages. Also, a judge has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to improve conditions at their hold rooms in downtown Manhattan. And finally, WNYC’s Mike Hayes hit the Jersey Shore to see how voters are feeling about the upcoming race for governor.

Midday News: Seaside Heights NJ Tightens Beach Access, Paterson Restores Water Service, and Investigation Into ACS Response to Domestic Violence Reports

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Samantha Max) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:25:21 +0000

After a deadly weekend at the Jersey Shore, Seaside Heights officials say they’ll crack down on beach access after lifeguards leave for the day. Meanwhile, in Paterson, New Jersey, most residents have running water again but it’s still not safe to drink. Plus, WNYC’s Samantha Max reports on how some New York City parents who report domestic violence end up under scrutiny by the Administration for Children’s Services.

Morning Headlines: Atlantic Yards Developer Threaten to Sue NYS, COVID-19 Subway Cleaners Win Backpay , and Pete Alonso Becomes Mets All-Time Home Run Leader

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:18:53 +0000

New York state officials say they dropped millions in fines against the developer of the long-delayed Atlantic Yards affordable housing project after the company threatened legal action. Meanwhile, pandemic-era subway cleaners will receive $3 million in backpay following a city comptroller lawsuit against the MTA. Plus, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso makes history as the franchise’s all-time home run leader.

Evening Roundup: Teachers Prepare for School-Day Smartphone Ban, Astoria Car Crash Leaves Three Dead, Trump Threatens Federal Takeover of NYC, but Can He? And, NY State Troopers Could Get Paid Leave After Critical Incidents Under Proposed Bill

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 20:40:55 +0000

New York State's cell phone ban in schools is on the way. Plus, the NYPD says three people are dead after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car in Queens Tuesday morning. Also, experts say President Trump will likely face greater difficulty in New York if he wants to exert federal control. And finally, the union representing New York State Troopers says its officers should get time off after shoot-outs and other stressful calls.

Midday News: Mayor Adams Touts Housing Milestone, Experts Warn Fewer Cooling Tower Inspections Could Raise Legionnaires’ Risk, and Hochul Weighs in on Child Abuse Bill

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:34:54 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams says his administration has helped more than 3,500 New Yorkers move into permanent housing as part of his effort to reduce street and subway homelessness, especially among those with serious mental illness. Meanwhile, health experts warn that fewer inspections of cooling towers could raise the risk of Legionnaires’ disease. Plus, Governor Hochul must decide whether to sign a bill banning anonymous calls to the state’s child abuse hotline. WNYC’s Jon Campbell explains the stakes.

Morning Headlines: Health Officials Say Harlem Legionnaires’ Outbreak Slowing Despite Seven Additional Cases, President Trump Considers Boosting Federal Law Enforcement in NYC, and City Students See Slight Improvement to Test Scores

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:12:10 +0000

New York City health officials say the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem is slowing, even with seven new cases reported this week. Meanwhile, President Trump says he'll explore stepping up the number of federal law enforcers in New York City in the coming months. Plus, newly released test scores show slight improvement for students throughout the five boroughs.

Evening Roundup: EPA Cancels Union Contract, Questions Over Plan to Move NYPD Duties to New Agency, the New Harlem Renaissance Cultural District and Cuomo Attacks Mamdani for Living in Rent Stabilized Unit

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:22:12 +0000

The EPA is terminating contracts with its union. Also, a plan to shift some NYPD responsibilities to a new agency is drawing both praise and skepticism. Plus, New York state is marking Harlem Week with new laws honoring the neighborhood’s legacy. And finally, former Gov. and mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo is going viral for a series of social media posts attacking his rival Zohran Mamdani over housing policy.

Midday News: Mamdani Proposes Mental Health Agency, Advocates Rally Over Cross Bronx Expressway Replacement, and Can We Expect More Earthquakes?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:19:03 +0000

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wants to create a new city agency to handle mental health and violence prevention work currently overseen by the NYPD funded with more than a billion dollars in re-allocated and new money. Meanwhile, environmental justice groups are rallying Monday against Governor Hochul's plan to build a temporary replacement for the Cross Bronx Expressway. Plus, after a series of recent earthquakes in the tri-state area, we turn to fault analyst Alexander Gates to help us understand what's really going on and whether we should be concerned.

Morning Headlines: Federal Rental Aid Ending, NYPD Deploys Queens Q-Teams, and Hudson River Canoe Journey

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:18:53 +0000

The looming end of a federal rental assistance program has New York housing officials scrambling to find alternative aid to prevent thousands from becoming homeless. Meanwhile, the NYPD will launch its “Q-teams” in Queens on Monday, targeting quality-of-life issues like abandoned cars, illegal mopeds, and noise complaints. And a PhD student from New Hampshire completes a full-length paddle down the Hudson River, arriving in the city Sunday after testing water quality along the way.

MTA Plans to Evict Some East Harlem Families for Long-Awaited Second Avenue Subway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Janae Pierre, Ramsey Khalifeh) — Sat, 9 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The long-promised Second Avenue Subway extension is finally making its way into East Harlem, bringing the promise of long-overdue transit access. But for some, that progress comes at a cost. The MTA is using eminent domain to acquire at least 19 properties, mostly residential, to make way for a future station at East 116th Street. WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh meets the Diego family, who have just 90 days to leave the apartment they've lived in for decades.

Evening Roundup: DOJ Issues Subpoena to NY Attorney General James, Manhattan Plaza Residents Could Get a Cut From Casino, Heads Up on Transportation Woes, NJ Earthquakes and Summer’s Seasonal Foods

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 20:51:26 +0000

Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to New York State Attorney General Letitia James related to two of her most controversial cases. Plus, a downstate casino proposal is offering residents of a nearby development a cut of the action. Also, it’ll be another weekend of transportation troubles across the 5 boroughs. Meanwhile, thousands felt the shake of earthquakes in New Jersey this week. And finally, summer brings a seasonal variety of fruits and we’re sharing tips for what's in abundance at your local market right now.

Midday News: Report Says More Police Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Less Crime, Two Men Charged with Deed Theft, Summer Streets Program Returns, and New Jersey Reaches Pollution Settlement

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 17:03:12 +0000

A Vital City report shows that hiring more police officers doesn’t necessarily mean less crime. Meanwhile, two people are facing charges for allegedly stealing the home of an elderly woman in hospice care. Also, a stretch of streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Dyckman Street will be closed to cars Saturday for the city’s Summer Streets program. Plus, New Jersey secures a more than $2 billion settlement with DuPont and related companies to clean up “forever chemicals” at four contaminated sites. Columbia University’s Dr. Julie Herbstman joins us to discuss the health impact of these chemicals.

Morning Headlines: Cuomo Floats Free Transit for Low-Income Riders, Staten Island Landmark for Sale, Rural NY Faces Doctor Shortages, and 34th Street Busway Plans

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 11:20:41 +0000

Mayoral hopeful Andrew Cuomo is proposing free subway and bus service for low-income New Yorkers. Meanwhile, a 100-year-old historic home near Staten Island’s New Dorp station is on the market for only the second time in its history. A new report from State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli warns of severe doctor shortages in rural New York counties, with some lacking pediatricians, OBGYNs, and mental health providers. Finally, in this week’s transit segment: plans for a new 34th Street busway, Cuomo’s free transit pitch, and safety upgrades to Canal Street following a deadly crash.

Evening Roundup: Mamdani Walks Back NYPD Criticisms, Gov. Hochul Open to Charging Teens as Adults, Changes to Chinatown’s Canal Street, and Surveillance Tech Could Identify Your Walk

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 20:56:45 +0000

Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani is walking back criticisms he leveled at the NYPD in 2020 during the George Floyd protests. Plus, Gov. Hochul says she’s open to charging more teenagers as adults following an uptick in youth defendants committing more serious crimes. Also, officials say they're installing barriers and sand-filled barrels in front of pedestrian crossings at Canal Street and Bowery. And finally, the way you walk may soon be enough to reveal your identity through gait recognition technology.

Midday News: Former NYPD Lawyer Sues Over Firing, Delacorte Theater Reopens, and Legionella Inspections Scrutinized

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 17:00:39 +0000

A former top NYPD lawyer is suing the department, saying she was pushed out after recommending discipline against a close ally of Mayor Eric Adams. Meanwhile, the Delacorte Theater in Central Park reopens tonight with a star-studded production of Twelfth Night after a major renovation. Plus, WNYC's analysis finds city inspections for Legionella dropped to post-pandemic lows ahead of a Harlem outbreak that has killed three and sickened dozens. Reporter Joe Hong joins us to break down the data.

Morning Headlines: Two Men Face State Charges in Shooting of Off-Duty Customs Officer, Mayoral Hopefuls Clash on Midtown Shooting, No Penalty for Atlantic Yards Developer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Aug 2025 10:55:05 +0000

Two men, Miguel Mora and Christhian Aybar have been arrested in connection with the shooting of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer now face state charges, including robbery, assault and weapons possession charges. Meanwhile, New York City mayoral candidates are trading attacks over policing after last week's mass shooting in Midtown. WNYC's Elizabeth Kim reports on how one of the victim's families is distancing itself from the tragedy's politics. And New York state officials explain why they're waiving millions in penalties for a developer who missed an affordable housing deadline at Brooklyn's Atlantic Yards.

Evening Roundup: Congressmembers Denied Entry at Brooklyn Detention Center, Polling for NJ’s Governor’s Race, and a Resurrected Pipeline Plan

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 20:44:47 +0000

New York City Representatives Nydia Velazquez, Adriano Espaillat, and Dan Goldman were looking to conduct an oversight visit at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn but were turned away. Plus, New Jersey’s gubernatorial race continues to tighten. And finally, New York’s climate law calls for the retirement of fossil fuel infrastructure. But that’s not stopping a natural gas giant from resurrecting a pipeline plan that was already rejected by the state nearly a decade ago.

Midday News: Carriage Horse Dies in Hell’s Kitchen, JFK Adds Truck Parking, and Harlem Legionnaires’ Outbreak Grows

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 17:16:02 +0000

A 15-year-old carriage horse named Lady collapsed and died on a Hell’s Kitchen street Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Port Authority has broken ground on a new truck parking plaza at JFK Airport to reduce congestion in southeast Queens. Plus, New York City health officials are urging residents in Central Harlem to remain alert for signs of Legionnaires’ disease, as the outbreak in the area grows to 67 cases and three deaths. Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse joins us with the latest.

Morning Headlines: Third Death in Harlem Legionnaires’ Outbreak, and NYC Opens First Shelter for Trans and Gender-Nonconforming People

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Aug 2025 10:47:13 +0000

A third person has died in connection to the ongoing Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem. City health officials say 67 people have been diagnosed since late July. Meanwhile, a Harlem resident who recovered from a previous Legionnaires’ infection shares their advice for others. Plus, New York City has opened the nation’s first city-funded shelter specifically for transgender and gender-nonconforming people experiencing homelessness, located in Queens.

Evening Roundup: ICE Detentions Shake Church Community, Toddler Drowns in Bronx Daycare, Cuomo Calls For Beefed Up NYPD Security After Midtown Shooting, and Dining in Williamsburg

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 20:15:00 +0000

Two Episcopal church members face detention by ICE, prompting parishioner warnings across New York. Meanwhile, authorities are investigating the drowning of a 20-month-old girl at a Bronx daycare on Friday. Plus, Andrew Cuomo says he wants to beef up the NYPD unit that responded to last week's mass shooting in Midtown. Finally, food writer Robert Sietsema spotlights Williamsburg’s culinary boom.

Midday News: New Death Reported in Harlem Legionnaires Outbreak, Long Island Gym Settles Over Illegal Cancellation Policy, and Shakespeare in the Park Returns

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 16:44:54 +0000

City health officials confirm another death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, bringing the total number of cases to 58 since late July. Meanwhile, a Long Island City gym has agreed to change its cancellation policy after the attorney general’s office said it violated state law. Plus, after an 18-month renovation, the Delacorte Theater reopens this week, marking the long-awaited return of Shakespeare in the Park. Patrick Willingham, Executive Director of the Public Theater that runs Shakespeare in the Park, joins us ahead of the new season.

Morning Headlines: Parents Complain of Broken ACs and Hot Buses in Summer School, Hochul Calls to End Nonpartisan Redistricting, and Sen. Warren Supports Mamdani

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 10:53:30 +0000

Parents of students with disabilities in summer school say broken air conditioning and overheated buses are making an already difficult experience worse. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul says it’s time to move past nonpartisan redistricting in New York. Plus, Senator Elizabeth Warren shows support for democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

Evening Roundup: Quality of Life Teams Expand to Brooklyn, Senior Residents Ordered to Vacate Elliott-Chelsea Houses, Hochul Vows to Protect Weed Dispensaries from Relocation, NYC’s Department of Sustainable Delivery and Free Things to do in August

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Aug 2025 21:03:03 +0000

The NYPD's quality of life enforcement teams are expanding to Brooklyn after launching in the Bronx and Manhattan last month. Plus, New York City is moving forward with a plan to build new affordable and market-rate housing at the Elliott-Chelsea Houses but not before vacating its senior residents. Meanwhile, Gov. Hochul is promising to protect cannabis dispensary owners who are facing relocation after state officials already approved their licenses and locations. Also, a crackdown on cyclists and e-bike riders is impacting delivery workers. And finally, we share a few free events to get into this month.

Midday News: Gov. Hochul Welcomes Texas Democrats, Delacorte Theater Reopens, and Hudson River Crabs Take the Spotlight

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Aug 2025 17:16:31 +0000

Governor Hochul says she’s welcoming Texas Democrats who departed their state to protest a Republican redistricting plan. Meanwhile, the Delacorte Theater in Central Park reopens this week following an 18-month, multi-million dollar renovation. Plus, the latest episode of Terrestrials, a podcast from Radiolab, explores the surprising ecosystem of the Hudson River with a focus on one unexpected resident: crabs. Producer and music director Alan Goffinski joins us to talk about it.

Morning Headlines: Manhattan Prosecutors Test New Interview Methods, Gov. Hochul Warns Medicaid Cuts Could Cripple Health System, and Lawmaker Pushes ICE to Release Recently Detained Teen

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Samantha Max) — Mon, 4 Aug 2025 10:38:03 +0000

Prosecutors and investigators in Manhattan are adopting new research-backed methods for questioning suspects, witnesses, and victims aiming to improve accuracy and reduce wrongful convictions. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul warns that cuts to federal Medicaid funding could destabilize New York’s healthcare system. Plus, Assembly-member Amy Paulin is calling on ICE to release a South Korean national and recent Scarsdale High School graduate detained after a routine court appearance.

Special Episode: Mayor Adams’ Ballot Push Included Forged Signatures, Voters Say

Sat, 2 Aug 2025 20:39:25 +0000

A WNYC investigation found dozens of forged signatures on petitions submitted by Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign to get on the November ballot. The petitions also included names of deceased voters. We break down the findings and the implications.

CBS Will End ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ in 2026. What Does That Mean for Late-Night TV?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Jason Zinoman, Janae Pierre) — Sat, 2 Aug 2025 12:44:00 +0000

Since 2015, Stephen Colbert has been one of the most familiar faces in political comedy, broadcasting from Manhattan’s Ed Sullivan Theater. But now, CBS says The Late Show will end in 2026. WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with New York Times comedy critic Jason Zinoman about what’s behind the decision and what it signals for the future of satire, late-night television, and Colbert himself.

Midday News: Some Voters Say They Were Misled Into Signing Ballot Petitions for Mayor Adams, NJ Cigarette Tax Hike, and Coyotes in Central Park

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Niamh Mcauliffe) — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 17:01:19 +0000

A WNYC investigation has found dozens of people who say their signatures were forged or that they were misled into signing ballot petitions for Mayor Eric Adams. Meanwhile, the state of New Jersey is set to raise taxes on cigarettes. Plus, the story of two photographers who track coyotes in Central Park.

Morning Headlines: NYC Subways See Lower Violent Crime Rates Than Other Major Cities, NJ Hospitals Face Major Medicaid Cuts

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Samantha Max, Mike Hayes) — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 10:56:33 +0000

New York City’s subway system has a lower rate of major violent crime compared to public transit in other large U.S. cities, according to a new report. Meanwhile, New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew says he worked to preserve a special Medicaid program threatened by a new federal tax and spending bill. But as WNYC’s Mike Hayes reports, New Jersey hospitals are still expected to lose hundreds of millions in funding.

Evening Roundup: Legionnaires' Disease Cluster in Harlem Leaves One Dead, Some NYC Weed Dispensaries Might Have to Pack Up and Move, Push for a Bronx Casino, and Boozy Subway Ads on Trains

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 20:46:53 +0000

A New Yorker has died amid a Legionnaires’ outbreak in Central Harlem, with more than 20 people sickened. Meanwhile, New York’s cannabis regulators are forcing over 100 dispensaries to move or shut down. Plus, Mayor Adams vetoes the City Council’s casino ban in the Bronx, and the MTA considers lifting its ban on alcohol ads across subways and buses.

Midday News: Flash Flood Warning in NYC Region, City Dispensaries Might Have To Move or Close, and an MTA Fare Hike is Coming

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:34:15 +0000

Local officials are warning residents to stay off the roads and prepare for flash flooding as hefty storms roll through the area Thursday night into Friday. Meanwhile, dozens of New York cannabis dispensaries may have to move or close. New York law bars dispensaries from opening within 5-hundred feet of schools. Plus, there’s another MTA fare hike coming. WNYC’s transit reporter Stephen Nessen joins us with what to expect.

Morning Headlines: New Details Emerge in Midtown Shooting, Federal Probe Into Former NYPD Commissioner Paused, and 14th Street Revamp Planned

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Charles Lane, Elizabeth_Kim, Michael Hill) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:46:49 +0000

The NYPD has released new information about Shane Tamura, who fatally shot four people in a Midtown Manhattan office building this week. Investigators say Tamura had ammunition, prescription drugs, and a second suicide note in his Las Vegas apartment. Meanwhile, a federal official tells WNYC that the investigation into former NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban’s alleged ties to a nightlife industry shakedown is now on hold. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is unveiling a $3 million plan to redesign Manhattan’s 14th Street.

Evening Roundup: MTA Proposes Fare Hike, Suspect’s Motive in Midtown Mass Shooting, Battling Mosquitos and NYC’s Trees Count

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:04:25 +0000

The MTA is proposing to raise the cost of a single subway or bus ride to $3 starting in January. Plus, the NYPD is sending detectives to Las Vegas to question associates of Shane Tamura, the man police say shot and killed four people at a building in Midtown Manhattan. Also, some tips to keep mosquitos away this summer. And finally, the Parks Department is asking New Yorkers to help with its once a decade arboreal census.

Midday News: Mamdani Returns from Uganda, NYC Eyes Changes to Senior Housing, Deadly Subway Fight in Brooklyn, and Midtown Office Shooting Sparks Security Concerns

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:03:26 +0000

Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani is back in New York City after a nearly two-week trip to Uganda. Meanwhile, the Adams administration is proposing changes to a senior housing subsidy to create more family-sized units. In Brooklyn, police say a man was killed by a train after a fight on the Prospect Park subway platform early Wednesday morning. Plus, the fatal shooting inside a Midtown office building this week is raising concerns about safety in buildings with high-profile tenants. Security Expert Brian Higgins joins us to help us understand how buildings with prominent tenants are guarded, and what corporate security teams are thinking about in the aftermath of such an incident.

Morning Headlines: Midtown Office Shooting Prompts Security Questions, More NJ Residents Experiencing Homelessness, and MTA to Ease Ban on Alcohol Ads

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:49:39 +0000

Monday’s deadly shooting inside a Midtown office tower is raising questions about whether existing security protocols are enough. Police say the shooter killed an NYPD officer and a security guard inside the Park Avenue building, despite both being stationed there. Meanwhile, a new count finds more homeless people in New Jersey are living on the streets or in abandoned buildings this year. Also, the MTA has voted to loosen its 2018 ban on alcohol advertising, potentially bringing beer and liquor ads back to city buses and subways.

Evening Roundup: Midtown Shooting Victim Was NYPD Officer on Paid Detail, Cell Phone Restrictions in Schools, Older Residents Struggle in NYC and Polling New Jersey’s Governor's Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:36:23 +0000

The NYPD officer who was the first person killed in a shooting in a Midtown office building Monday evening was working a special assignment that many officers take to earn extra money. Plus, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is planning to implement phone restrictions in schools this fall. Also, New York’s oldest residents are finding it hard to pay their bills, buy healthy food or leave their home. And finally, a new poll on the New Jersey governor's race puts Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill's lead against Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the single digits.

Midday News: Power Outage Disrupts Subway Lines, Gunman Apparently Targeted NFL Offices, and Mamdani’s Mayoral Bid Draws Mixed Reactions from South Asians

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:19:05 +0000

A power outage at the West 4th Street station is causing delays on the A, B, C, F, and M subway lines, according to the MTA. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams says it appears a gunman who opened fire inside a Midtown skyscraper Monday was targeting NFL offices. Four people, including an off-duty police officer, were killed. Plus, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports on how mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is mobilizing some immigrant voters while facing criticism from others within his own South Asian community.

Morning Headlines: Midtown Shooting Leaves Four Dead, States Sue Over SNAP Data Collection, and City Warns Outdoor Workers During Heat Wave

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:13:43 +0000

Four people, including an NYPD officer, were killed in a Midtown office shooting Monday night before the gunman turned the weapon on himself. Meanwhile, more than a dozen states, including New York and New Jersey, are suing the federal government over a new requirement to collect personal data from food stamp recipients. Also, city officials are warning outdoor workers to stay safe as a heat wave pushes temperatures into the mid-90s. Plus An investigation is underway after the Midtown office building shooting, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein has the latest on the suspect.

Evening Roundup: Cuomo Wants Credit for Universal Pre-K, Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Harlem, Dog Poop Complaints Rise, NY Liberty Continues Title Defense

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:12:47 +0000

A spokesman for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo pointed to a pilot program he announced in 2013 that invested $25 million to add 5,000 Universal pre-K seats. Plus, the New York City Health Department is investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in central Harlem. Also, 311 complaints about dog waste on sidewalks have gone up every year since the pandemic. And finally, a mid-season check in on the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty.

Midday News: Columbia Agrees to Limit International Enrollment, Federal Sanctuary City Lawsuit Faces Legal Scrutiny, and New Jersey U.S. Attorney Standoff Continues

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:03:47 +0000

The Trump administration’s new agreement with Columbia University requires the school to reduce its reliance on international students. Meanwhile, legal experts say a new federal lawsuit targeting New York’s sanctuary city laws is unlikely to succeed in court. The Department of Justice alleges the city unlawfully blocks immigration agents from enforcing federal law. Plus, the battle over New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor is heating up. The Trump administration named Alina Habba as acting U.S. Attorney bypassing a panel of federal judges who had planned to replace her. Ry Rivard from Politico New Jersey joins us with the latest.

Morning Headlines: City COVID Sick Leave Ends Thursday, Bronx Lawmakers Push for Gun Control, and Heat Wave Safety Measures

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:38:01 +0000

New York’s mandatory paid sick leave for COVID-19 expires this Thursday. The policy required public employers and large companies to provide 14 days of paid leave to workers under quarantine. Meanwhile, Bronx elected officials are calling on federal lawmakers to do more to curb the flow of illegal guns into New York City. Plus, with a heat wave pushing temperatures as high as 105 degrees, officials are urging New Yorkers to stay safe and use available cooling centers across the five boroughs.

Stricter SNAP Rules Could Push NYC's Most Vulnerable Off Food Assistance

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

A new federal law is making major cuts to SNAP, the program that helps more than 1.8 million New Yorkers afford groceries. WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on how the changes could strip benefits from older adults, low income workers, and others, while shrinking support for hundreds of thousands more.

Evening Roundup: NYC’s Summer Youth Employment Program A.T.M. Scam, Outrage Over Pedestrian Safety in Sunset Park, and “A Chorus Line” Turns 50

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:15:24 +0000

New York City officials are investigating a reported ATM scam involving payment cards issued through the city's Summer Youth Employment Program. Plus, Sunset Park residents are calling for the city to improve pedestrian safety along Third Avenue where two men were recently killed. And finally, The iconic Broadway musical “A Chorus Line” is turning 50 and it changed Broadway forever.

Midday News: Planned Parenthood Scrambles After Medicaid Cuts, Schools Must Prepare for Medical Emergencies, and Trump Administration Challenges City Sanctuary Laws

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:02:21 +0000

Planned Parenthood clinics across New York are scrambling to fill a multimillion dollar hole after being cut off from Medicaid reimbursements under a federal law. Meanwhile, a new state law now requires public schools to develop emergency response plans for cardiac arrests and other medical events among students and staff. Plus, the Trump administration is taking New York City to court, arguing its sanctuary policies, limiting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, violate the Constitution. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro about the lawsuit and the city’s legal stance.

Morning Headlines: More Primary Voters Fill Out Ballots, George Santos to Report to Prison Friday, Yankees Legend to Enter Hall of Fame Sunday, and MTA Upgrades Train Communication System

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:49:10 +0000

Nearly 50 percent of voters in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary filled out all five ranked choice slots, a slight increase from 2021. Of those, 70 percent left Andrew Cuomo off their ballots. Meanwhile, former Congressman George Santos is set to report to federal prison Friday after pleading guilty to wire fraud and identity theft. Also, Yankees legend CC Sabathia will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. Plus, the MTA is overhauling its train communication system, Hoboken PATH riders continue to face disruptions, more open gangway trains are arriving on the G line, and new guardrails along the 7th Avenue line are raising questions.

Evening Roundup: Columbia University Cuts a Deal with the Trump Administration, NYC Public Schools Smart Phone Ban, Mental Health Services for Domestic Violence Survivors, Buffalo’s 2021 Mayoral Race and Heat Tips

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:59:09 +0000

Columbia University has struck a deal with the federal government that ends multiple civil rights investigations and restores access to research funding. Plus, New York City will move forward with its ban on smartphones in public schools this fall. Also, domestic violence survivors can now access mental health services more easily in shelters. Meanwhile, the mayoral contest in Buffalo four years ago, has lots of parallels to the current race in New York City. And finally, some tips to deal with the heat and humidity this weekend.

Midday News: Summer Streets Program Returns, Prospect Park’s LeFrak Center Reopens, Performing Arts Library Turns 60, and Latest from the Mayoral Candidates

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:44:56 +0000

New York City’s Summer Streets program returns for five consecutive Saturdays starting this weekend, closing more than 22 miles of roadway to cars across the boroughs. Meanwhile, Prospect Park’s LeFrak Center at Lakeside is also set to reopen after its first major renovation since 2013. Also, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is celebrating its 60th anniversary with events in partnership with Lincoln Center. Plus, in this week’s politics segment: mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s trip to Uganda, Andrew Cuomo’s campaign promises, and the latest on the governor’s race.

Morning Headlines: Man Sentenced in Times Square Assault, Push for Gender-Affirming Care Protections, and Mental Health Services Expand in Domestic Violence Shelters

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:53:40 +0000

A man involved in a Times Square fight between police and migrants earlier this year has been sentenced to 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to assault. Meanwhile, mental health clinicians across New York are urging Governor Hochul to sign a bill safeguarding access to gender-affirming care. Plus, New York City is expanding a program that places therapists and mental health services inside domestic violence shelters.

Evening Roundup: NYC Cyclists Rack up Summonses, Columbia Disciplines Student Protesters, Free Uber Rides for Domestic Violence Survivors, NY Bill Would Ban Any Officer from Wearing a Face Mask, and Armored Fighting in Manhattan

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:57:46 +0000

Police data shows the NYPD issued ten times more criminal summonses to cyclists in the second quarter of 2025 than the first. Plus, Columbia University announces new punishments for students who took over part of a campus library during a Pro-Palestinian protest last spring. Also, Uber is giving free rides to domestic violence survivors. Meanwhile, the Senate is reviewing a state bill called the MELT Act; short for Mandating End of Lawless Tactics. And finally, a gladiator training class teaches the basics of sword fighting and more in Manhattan.

Midday News: Congressman Mike Lawler Rules Out NY Governor Bid, Judges Decline to Extend Interim NJ U.S. Attorney, and Plainfield Rebuilds After Deadly Flooding

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Representative Mike Lawler says he won’t run for New York governor next year, opting instead to seek a third term in Congress. Meanwhile, a panel of judges declined to extend interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s term in New Jersey as she awaits a Senate vote on her possible full-time appointment. Plus, after record rainfall and flash flooding killed two people in Plainfield, New Jersey, the city is working to rebuild homes and businesses. Jazz Clayton-Hunt, chief of staff to the mayor of Plainfield, joins us to talk about the recovery efforts.

Morning Headlines: Immigrant Communities Brace for Crackdown After Trump Administration Warning, Queens Hospital Redevelopment Scaled Back, and NJ Electricity Bills Set to Rise Again

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:42:29 +0000

Immigrant communities in New York are bracing for a crackdown following a warning from President Trump’s immigration czar this week. Meanwhile, plans to redevelop the abandoned Parkway Hospital in Queens into housing for low-income seniors are moving forward, but the loss of $8 million in federal funding forced developers to scrap some green energy upgrades. Plus, New Jersey residents can expect higher electricity bills next year after a deal between energy companies and the state’s grid authority.

Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams’ Investment in After-School Programs, NY Sues Trump Over Cuts to Services for Unauthorized Immigrants, Rebate Checks Expected This Fall, and Mamdani’s Call for City-Owned Grocery Stores

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:00:59 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced after-school programming for 40 new schools beginning this fall. Plus, New York is one of several states suing the Trump administration over new rules that block undocumented immigrants from receiving social services. Meanwhile, federal aid cuts won’t stop New York State officials from sending out rebate checks this fall. And finally, a mayoral frontrunner is calling for city-owned grocery stores across the five boroughs. But New York City already has them.

Morning Headlines: New York Schools Face Smartphone Ban Deadline, States Sue Trump Over Immigrant Services, and Two Arrested in Shooting of Off-Duty Customs Agent

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:52:04 +0000

School districts across New York have less than two weeks to figure out how to ban smartphones from classrooms after Governor Kathy Hochul pushed for the measure as part of this year’s state budget. Meanwhile, New York and New Jersey are among several states suing the Trump administration over rules that block undocumented immigrants from accessing social services. Plus, federal officials say two men have been arrested in the shooting and attempted robbery of an off-duty Customs and Border Protection agent.

Evening Roundup: NJ Military Base to Hold Immigrants, Central Park Carriage Horse Driver Not Guilty of Abuse, Battery Park Fieldhouse Gets Upgrade, Brooklyn’s Bike Lane Controversy, and Air Quality Concerns Renewed

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:46:11 +0000

New Jersey Rep. Herb Conaway is calling out the Trump administration for its plan to detain immigrants at a military base in the state. Meanwhile, a jury found a Central Park carriage horse driver not guilty of abusing the horse that collapsed in Midtown in the summer of 2022. Plus, a run-down building in Battery Park is getting a big upgrade. Also, Mayor Adams is trying to remove protections for cyclists on a stretch of Bedford Avenue near South Williamsburg. And finally, a new report examines the effects of congestion pricing on the air quality in and around the tolling zone in Lower Manhattan.

Morning Headlines: Federal Officer Shot in Riverside Park, NYC Proposes Basement Apartment Safety Rules, and Zohran Mamdani Visits Uganda

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:02:49 +0000

A federal border officer is recovering after being shot during a robbery attempt in Riverside Park. Police say the off-duty agent returned fire, wounding a suspect who is now in custody. Meanwhile, New York City is proposing new safety rules for basement and cellar apartments as part of an effort to protect tenants in flood-prone areas. And Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani has paused his campaign for a trip to his birthplace of Uganda.

East Harlem Awaits Second Avenue Subway. But at What Cost?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

More than a century after its plans for the Second Avenue Subway began, the MTA is set to launch the next phase of the project which would bring new stations to East Harlem. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh unpacks how this long-promised investment could transform the neighborhood and what residents fear it might cost them.

Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams Expands Targeted Crime Reduction Program, New Jersey Braces for Medicaid Cuts, Association of Volleyball Professionals Take Over Wollman Rink, and Museum of Natural History Welcomes SNAP Recipients

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:20:18 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expanding a program that seeks to reduce violent crime on specific blocks. Plus, New Jersey could lose more than $3 billion in federal Medicaid funding after President Trump signed a new law that many low-income people rely on for health insurance. Also, the Association of Volleyball Professionals is transforming Wollman Rink into a sand court and showcasing some of the world’s best players. And finally, New Yorkers who receive food benefits can now visit the Museum of Natural History for free.

Midday News: Legal Aid Strike Averted for Now, Cuomo Calls for NYC to Regain Control of Rent Regulations, and Charges Dropped for 12-Year-Old in Brooklyn Shooting

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:44:31 +0000

New York City’s largest public defender group, the Legal Aid Society, has delayed a planned strike after demanding higher pay and lower caseloads. Meanwhile, mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo says the state should return power to the city to set its own rent regulations. Plus, a Brooklyn family court judge has dismissed manslaughter charges against a 12-year-old accused of accidentally shooting his 15-year-old cousin last year.

Morning Headlines: Law Enforcement Unions Back Mayor Adams, Mosquito Surge in the City, Subway Theft in Queens, and How the MTA is Responding to Recent Rainfall

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:04:27 +0000

Several law enforcement unions, including those representing NYPD lieutenants, detectives, and sergeants, have endorsed Mayor Adams’ reelection bid during an event outside City Hall Thursday. Meanwhile, mosquitoes are swarming across New York City this summer amid hot and wet weather. Police are also searching for a woman accused of taking a subway train for a joyride in Queens early Thursday. Plus, the MTA is responding to near historic rainfall this week, proposed ferry service route changes, and updates on a controversial bike lane in South Williamsburg.

Evening Roundup: Former NYPD Commissioner’s Lawsuit Explained, Police Unions Endorse Adams for Reelection, No Casino for the Bronx and Spotted Lanternflies Return

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:37:40 +0000

Former NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon filed a civil racketeering lawsuit accusing the Adams Administration of running a criminal enterprise through city government. Plus, a number of city law enforcement unions are endorsing Mayor Adams' re-election campaign. Also, the gaming company Bally's won't be able to build a casino in the Bronx. And finally, a lesson on spotted lanternflies.

Midday News: AG James Sues Trump Administration Over FEMA Cuts, Famous 60’s Pop Singer from NJ Passes Away, and More on Mamdani’s Private Meeting with Power Brokers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:08:49 +0000

New York State Attorney Letitia James is suing the Trump administration to try and save a FEMA program that would fund 38 infrastructure projects in the state. The affected programs are meant to help shield against disasters like rapid flooding. Meanwhile, Pop singer and New Jersey native Connie Francis, has died at the age of 87. Also, on this week’s politics segment, WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim and Brigid Bergin give the latest updates on the New York City Mayoral race including candidate Zohran Mamdani’s private meeting with power brokers.

Morning Headlines: Felony Assaults Rise in City, RFK Bridge Closures Overnight, and NYC Ranked Best for Walking and Biking

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:49:08 +0000

Felony assaults in New York City have jumped 45 percent since 2017, even as most other major crimes decline. Meanwhile, the RFK Bridge’s lift span over the Harlem River will close intermittently overnight Thursday from midnight to 5 a.m. Friday. Plus, a new analysis by StreetLight ranks Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx among the top U.S. counties for getting around on foot or by bike.

Evening Roundup: Officials Break Ground on Affordable Housing in East NY, Hochul’s Response to Severe Weather Events, and Trump’s Tax Bill Guts NYC’s Healthy Eating Program

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:30:16 +0000

New York City and state officials are turning parts of the Christian Cultural Center's campus into a housing development. Plus, New York State has a dedicated team to push information about severe weather to emergency managers. And finally, the Trump administration’s tax bill will slash a $29 million program that helps some New Yorkers eat healthy on a budget.

Midday News: Former Interim NYPD Commissioner Sues Mayor Adams, Police Investigate Stabbing in the Bronx, Newark Activates Code Red for High Temperatures and Noisy Construction Disturbs Horse Stable

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:51:09 +0000

Former interim NYPD commissioner Tom Donlon has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Adams administration of running a criminal enterprise through the department. Meanwhile, police are investigating the stabbing and killing of a 16-year-old girl Tuesday in the Bronx. Plus, Newark is activating code red through Friday morning as the heat and humidity will make it feel hotter than a hundred degrees. Finally, WNYC’s Elijah Hurewitz-Ravitch reports on a new construction project that is disturbing horses at a nearby stable.

Morning Headlines: Queens Student Set for Release from ICE Detention, Long Island Remains Identified, and Mamdani Meets Local Power Brokers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:36:37 +0000

Queens high school student Derlis Toaquiza is expected to be released soon after spending more than a month in immigration detention. He was taken into custody after attending a mandatory immigration hearing in Lower Manhattan. Meanwhile, remains found in a submerged vehicle on Long Island have been identified as a man who disappeared nearly 15 years ago. Plus, Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani met with New York City power brokers Tuesday to discuss affordability, public safety, and his relationship with the Jewish community.

Evening Roundup: Assessing Flood Damage in Plainfield, Cuomo’s Mayoral Run as an Independent, and NYC’s Hot and Humid Week

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:44:20 +0000

Officials in Plainfield, NJ are clearing debris after several inches of rain caused flood waters to rise. Plus, former governor Andrew Cuomo says he’s staying in New York City’s mayor’s race as an independent candidate. And finally, the National Weather Service says the heat could break 100 degrees later this

Midday News:Two Dead in Plainfield NJ Flash Flooding,Temps Expected to Reach 100 in Coming Days, Delivery Workers Win New Protections, and MLB All-Star Game Preview

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:17:23 +0000

Authorities say two women died in Plainfield, New Jersey after flash flooding swept their car into a brook during Monday night’s storms. Meanwhile, a heat wave is gripping the region, with temperatures expected to feel like 100 degrees by midweek. Also, New York City is enacting new laws to guarantee minimum pay and protections for 20,000 grocery delivery workers. And with the MLB All-Star Game set for Tuesday night, Defector staff writer Maitreyi Anantharaman joins us to preview the action.

Morning Headlines: Floods Slam NY and NJ, Hochul Pushes Drone Crackdown, and City Council Pushes Bill to Aid Displaced Tenants & Landlords

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:40:41 +0000

Rain is tapering off after flash flooding hammered parts of New York and New Jersey Monday night, leaving roads submerged and businesses flooded. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on Congress to give states more power to detect and disable drones. Plus, the New York City Council is proposing the “Back Home Act,” a set of bills aimed at helping tenants and landlords displaced by fires and floods.

Evening Roundup: Cuomo Returns to the Campaign Trail, NYPD Deploys Quality of Life Teams, NJ Lawmakers Hope to Implement Domestic Violence Tool, Bushwick Woman’s Recovery From Drug Addiction Starts on TikTok and NYC’s ‘Amaya Papaya’ Wins Love Island

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:26:25 +0000

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he’ll be campaigning as an independent in New York City’s mayor’s race. Plus, the NYPD began rolling out its new quality of life teams Monday across Manhattan. Also, a bill making its way through the state house would allow law enforcement to use a common domestic violence risk assessment tool more widely. Meanwhile, a Brooklyn woman uses TikTok to post about her daily life as she recovers from an addiction to crack cocaine. And finally, New York City's very own Amaya Espinal has won this season of the reality dating show "Love Island.”

Midday News: City Jails Bill Expected to Pass, Teen’s Death in Police Custody Ruled Suicide, and $16 Billion Hudson Tunnel Project Begins

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:06:14 +0000

The New York City Council is set to pass a bill Monday requiring city jails to notify family and attorneys immediately after someone dies in custody. Meanwhile, medical examiners have ruled the death of 18-year-old Saniyah Cheatham in police custody a suicide. Plus, construction has started on the $16 billion Hudson River Tunnel project, which will add a new rail tunnel for NJ Transit and Amtrak before repairing the storm-damaged original tube. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen takes us inside.

Morning Headlines: City Boosts Immigration Legal Aid, Hoboken Mayor Slams PATH Shutdown, and Yankees and Mets Head to MLB All-Star Break

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:44:07 +0000

New York City is set to spend $120 million on immigration legal services in its new budget, nearly doubling last year’s funding and marking a record investment. Meanwhile, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla is criticizing PATH after equipment failures forced nearly all train service in and out of his city to shut down Saturday night. Plus, the MLB All-Star festivities begin in Atlanta with the Home Run Derby, where Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm will compete for a $1 million prize and a custom chain. Tomorrow’s midsummer classic will see Mets stars Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor join Yankees standouts Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodón.

Drones Are Spotting More Sharks Off NYC Beaches, But Should You Worry?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This summer, city drones are spotting more sharks off Rockaway and other beaches, prompting multiple temporary closures and stirring unease among beachgoers. WNYC’s Liam Quigley explains what’s driving the uptick in sightings. Also, New York Aquarium curator and marine biologist Hans Walters talks about shark behavior, the kinds of sharks near New York, and busts some of the biggest myths about these ocean predators.

Evening Roundup: Judge Blocks NYPD from Firing Rookie Officers, Adams Administration Forced to Expand Program for Rental Subsidies, New Jersey Represented at Wimbledon, Whole Foods’ Feud with a Bowery Rooftop Bar, and Love Island Watch Parties

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:28:33 +0000

A judge has granted a temporary restraining order, preventing the firings of dozens of NYPD officers who the department says were improperly hired. Plus, a state appeals court says the Adams administration must implement reforms to expand housing vouchers for low-income New Yorkers. Also, New Jersey native Amanda Anismova is off to the women's Wimbledon final Saturday. Meanwhile, Whole Foods has filed a lawsuit against the Public Hotel, in the Bowery, saying late night crowds for the hotel’s popular rooftop bar are blocking its deliveries. And finally, a popular dating competition has taken over nightlife in New York City.

Midday News: Activist Mahmoud Khalil Sues Trump Administration, LGBTQ Support Line Staff Face Layoffs, and Fun & Dumb Improv Festival Brings Laughs to Brooklyn Through Sunday

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:45:14 +0000

Columbia graduate and campus activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the Trump administration for $20 million, alleging he was falsely imprisoned, maliciously prosecuted, and smeared as an anti-Semite. Meanwhile, a dozen crisis workers in New York and New Jersey who staff the 988 Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ support line are expected to lose their jobs this month. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst speaks with Phillip Markle, artistic director of the Brooklyn Comedy Collective, about this weekend’s Fun & Dumb Improv Festival.

Morning Headlines: Broker Fee Ban Shows Modest Rent Impact, Federal Tax Law Threatens State Budget, and Final Chance to See Manhattanhenge This Year, and Hot Train Cars

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:52:57 +0000

A month after New York City banned broker fees for most renters, a StreetEasy report shows rents rose only slightly, easing fears of a major spike. Meanwhile, state officials warn the new federal tax law could leave a $3 billion hole in New York’s budget. Friday and Saturday bring the year’s final Manhattanhenge sunsets, with prime views on cross streets like 14th and 72nd. And in transit news, riders are dealing with sweltering subway cars, a judge has approved Mayor Adams’ plan to remove protections from a Bedford Avenue bike lane, and work continues on a $16 billion rail tunnel linking Midtown and New Jersey.

Evening Roundup: Zohran Mamdani Gets Endorsement from Former Cuomo Backer, Supporters of EPA Workers Push for Reinstatement, Iconic Diner Prepares for Closure, Report Finds Unnecessary ACS Investigations and Online Subway Surfing Trend Leads to Lawsuit

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:41:43 +0000

Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York is endorsing Zohran Mamdani for mayor. Plus, supporters of federal Environmental Protection Agency employees who were put on leave last week are pushing the agency to reinstate them. Also, a decades-old Manhattan diner is closing its doors later this month. Meanwhile, a report from the Legal Aid Society suggests that New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services is subjecting families to more traumatic investigations than is really necessary. And finally, a woman whose son died while subway surfing is suing the social media companies that helped to popularize the dangerous trend.

Midday News: Upstate Town Awarded $27 Million in Water Contamination Suit, Rikers Inmate Dies During Hospital Visit, and Zohran Mamdani’s New Supporters

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:54:51 +0000

The chemical company DuPont is agreeing to pay $27 million dollars to residents of Hoosick, New York whose water supply was contaminated with toxic chemicals. Meanwhile, New York City officials say a man who had been detained at Rikers Island died Wednesday while receiving treatment at Bellevue Hospital. Plus, on this week’s politics segment, WNYC reporters Brigid Bergin and Jimmy Vielkind give us an update on Zohran Mamdani’s new supporters, Andrew Cuomo’s future plans, and the governors race.

Morning Headlines: Medicaid Cuts Could Hit Bronx Hard, Braille Library Launches New E-Readers, and Woman to Sue NYPD Over Crown Heights Protest Mob

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:36:19 +0000

The Hochul administration warns that federal Medicaid cuts could hit the Bronx especially hard, threatening both health coverage and jobs in the borough. Meanwhile, in honor of Disability Pride Month, the Andrew Heiskell Library, New York City’s only braille and talking book library, is rolling out new electronic Braille readers. And in Brooklyn, a woman has filed notice of intent to sue the city, alleging police failed to intervene when a mob of Orthodox Jewish men surrounded her outside a Crown Heights synagogue after a protest of Israel’s security minister. She says she was not participating in the demonstration.

Evening Roundup: Claims of Cronyism in the NYPD, Utility Rates on the Rise in New Jersey, Tick Season is Here, and Staten Island’s Maker Park Music Festival

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 21:08:29 +0000

Former NYPD chiefs filed lawsuits against the department alleging the Adams administration allowed a system of corruption to take hold in the department. Plus, New Jersey Gov. Murphy's office says utility bills spiked 20% in June. Also, according to Fordham University's tick index, the risk of being bitten by a tick in the New York region this summer is high. And finally, the two-day Maker Park Music Festival kicks off this Friday.

Midday News: AI Training Center Concerns Some Educators, Mamdani Nabs Huge Endorsement, and Why Some Asian Americans New Yorkers Voted for Both Trump and Mamdani

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 17:01:19 +0000

A new artificial intelligence training center for New York City teachers is raising concerns among some educators about creating a harmful environment that stunts student learning and critical thinking. Meanwhile, the United Federation of Teachers has voted to endorse Zohran Mamdani in the mayoral election. Also, a WNYC analysis finds Mamdani won about 30 percent of districts that previously voted for Donald Trump. Data show many of the voters in those Trump-Mamdani neighborhoods are Asian American. WNYC’s Joe Hong has been speaking with some of those voters in Bensonhurst and Flushing. He discusses his findings.

Morning Headlines: Federal Judge Weighs Solitary Confinement Ban at Rikers, Upper West Side Church Tenant Evicted Amid Landmark Battle, and Mayor Adams Pushes for Release of Detained Student

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 10:39:42 +0000

A federal judge has paused New York City’s solitary confinement ban, saying a court-appointed monitor must first review whether the law is safe for Rikers Island. Meanwhile, an arts group housed at West Park Presbyterian Church is being evicted as the landmarked building faces possible demolition amid financial struggles. And the Adams administration is calling for the release of a 19-year-old Grover Cleveland High School student detained by ICE in Texas, arguing federal authorities are undermining public safety.

Evening Roundup: NYC Takes Action to Support Student Arrested by ICE, Pregnant New Yorkers Lean on Doulas, Albany’s Interim U.S. Attorney Wants Job Permanently, Mobile Clinic Helps Homeless Across the City, and Gen Zers Compete for NYC Art Schools

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 21:21:35 +0000

The Adams Administration is calling for the release of an 11th grader who was detained by federal immigration authorities last month. Also, a new report from the city health department finds that doulas were involved in more than 6% of births last year, up from less than 5% in 2022. Plus, after being threatened with a knife, Albany’s interim U.S. Attorney wants the permanent job. Meanwhile, a New York City nonprofit is offering psychiatric services to the most vulnerable New Yorkers by pulling up to where they are. And finally, New York City art schools are seeing an application boom.

Midday News: Officials Warn of Dangerous Weather Conditions, Mayor Eric Adams Proposes Open Primaries, and Staten Island Beaches Offer a Quiet(er) Escape

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 16:46:13 +0000

City officials are warning New Yorkers to prepare for dangerous summer weather through Wednesday, with a heat advisory in effect and a flood watch starting Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is pitching a major shakeup to city elections by introducing “open primaries” where all candidates run together regardless of party. Plus, WNYC’s Liam Quigley explains why Staten Island beaches could be the perfect spot for New Yorkers looking to avoid the crowds.

Morning Headlines: Heat Advisory Issued, Pregnant New Yorkers Turning to Doulas, and Drones Spot More Sharks at City Beaches

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 10:37:43 +0000

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Tuesday, warning it could feel as hot as 100 degrees in the city. Older adults, outdoor workers, and those without air conditioning are especially at risk. Meanwhile, a new city health department report shows more pregnant New Yorkers are using doulas for support, with Mayor Adams expanding free access as part of efforts to improve Black maternal health. Plus, the city is increasingly relying on drones to monitor beaches for sharks

Evening Roundup: Adams Has a Message for Cuomo, Service Disruptions Coming to the G Train, and Hot Car Complaints on the Subway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 21:16:34 +0000

Mayor Adams is calling on former Governor Andrew Cuomo not to run in the general election this November. Plus, service disruptions are coming to the G train. And finally, a search for the subway line with the most hot car complaints.

Midday News: City Cracks Down on Reckless Delivery Drivers, Stormy Weather Ahead, and NYC Expands Pollinator Gardens

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 17:07:23 +0000

New York City’s transportation department plans to hire dozens of new officers to crack down on reckless delivery drivers on mopeds and e-bikes. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service is warning of showers, thunderstorms, and possible flash flooding across the metro area starting Tuesday. Plus, as global pollinator populations decline, the city’s parks department is working to protect bees and butterflies with 23 pollinator-friendly gardens across the five boroughs. Matthew Morrow, director of horticulture for NYC Parks, and Georgina Cullman, an ecologist with the department, discuss the effort.

Morning Headlines: NYC Decriminalizes Street Vending, New Jersey Expands Film Tax Credits, and Catalytic Converter Thefts Drop in the City

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Jul 2025 10:41:40 +0000

The New York City Council has passed a bill eliminating misdemeanor charges and potential jail time for street vendors who violate city laws. In New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation to expand the state’s film tax credit program, reserving $250 million in incentives for productions that choose the Garden State over Hollywood. Meanwhile, the NYPD reports a steep decline in catalytic converter thefts across the city over the past three years.

New Jersey Rolls Out Tax Breaks to Lure Film, TV Productions

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 5 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation designed to position New Jersey as a hub for film and television production. The new law expands tax incentives to attract studios and production companies, with the goal of competing directly with Hollywood. WNYC’s Mike Hayes explains what this could mean for New Jersey’s entertainment industry.

Midday News: NYPD Clears Officer in 2019 Shooting, Plainfield NJ Cancels July 4 Festivities, Mets and Yankees Face Off, and How Trump's Tax Bill Impacts New York

Fri, 4 Jul 2025 17:12:32 +0000

The NYPD commissioner has cleared an officer who fatally shot an unarmed man during a 2019 traffic stop, going against a judge’s recommendation to fire him. Meanwhile, Fourth of July celebrations in Plainfield, New Jersey, are canceled after severe thunderstorms swept through the area. Plus, the Mets and Yankees square off this weekend in their second Subway Series of the season. And Congress narrowly passed a sweeping tax and spending package this week, handing President Trump a major legislative victory. WNYC’s Jimmy Vielkind breaks down what it means for New York State.

Evening Roundup: Sexual Harassment Allegations on Gov. Hochul’s Staff, Deadly Car Crashes Plummet in NYC, 4th of July Warning, the Deal to Kill Housing at Elizabeth Street Garden, and July’s Night Sky

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 20:48:07 +0000

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s top spokesperson is on leave after an allegation of sexual harassment. Plus, deadly car crashes are trending down in New York City, according to new data from the city's transportation department. Also, New York City officials are reminding residents to prioritize firework safety ahead of 4th of July celebrations. Meanwhile, New York City officials backed off a plan to turn the Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan into a housing complex for low income seniors. And finally, July is the height of summer stargazing.

Midday News: Cuomo Loses Key Support for Mayoral Bid, Knicks Hire Mike Brown as Head Coach, and Newark Offers Teaching Jobs to High School Grads

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 17:12:04 +0000

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is losing support for a potential independent mayoral run, with Reverend Al Sharpton joining others urging him to step aside. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have hired Mike Brown as their new head coach. And in Newark, a new program is offering high school graduates contracts to return to the district as teachers.

Morning Headlines: NYPD Seeks White House Approval to Disable Hostile Drones Over City, Commission Considers New Powers for Borough Presidents, and Lindor, Judge Named MLB All-Star Starters

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 10:27:41 +0000

The NYPD is asking the White House for authorization to intercept and disable potentially hostile drones flying over New York City. Meanwhile, a city commission is recommending that borough presidents get new authority over land use decisions, allowing them a decisive vote if the City Council rejects rezoning or development plans. And New York’s baseball stars shine: Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Yankees slugger Aaron Judge have been named starters for this year’s MLB All-Star Game.

Evening Roundup: Diddy Dodges Most Serious Charges in RICO Case, Mamdani’s Shortfall in NYC’s Black Community, Bangladeshi Aunties Get Out the Vote and New Jersey Officials Accused of Hypocrisy Over Land Use

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 22:28:49 +0000

A New York jury has found music mogul Sean Diddy Combs not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering in a split verdict. Plus, data from New York City’s Democratic Primary shows that assemblymember Zohran Mamdani won without a majority of black voters. Also, we discuss the impact of we Bangladeshi aunties campaigning for Mamdani. And finally, homeless service providers are accusing officials in Emerson, New Jersey of hypocrisy.

Midday News: Port Authority Bus Crash Disrupts Commute, Trump Spending Bill Draws Pushback from NY Hospitals, and an Investigation into Youth Sports Coaches Reveals Abuse

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 16:56:38 +0000

Port Authority police are investigating a multi-bus crash that shut down service to the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal during Wednesday’s morning rush. Meanwhile, hospital groups in New York say President Trump’s new tax and spending bill could strip health coverage from 1.5 million New Yorkers and cut $8 billion from hospital funding. Plus, an investigation by NJ Advance Media finds more than 100 youth sports coaches and trainers across New Jersey have been accused of sex crimes since 2015, raising urgent questions about safety and accountability. Reporter Matt Stanmyre joins us to discuss.

Morning Headlines: Mamdani Questions Mayoral Control of Schools, the NYPD Says Major Crime has Fallen Citywide, and NYC Earmarks $14 Million for Transgender Service

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 10:38:10 +0000

Democratic nominee for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani says he'd break with predecessors, including Eric Adams, on a key education policy ... the mayor's control of public schools. Meanwhile, The NYPD says major crime keeps falling across New York City. Offenses such as murder, rape and robbery are down 6-percent citywide. Meanwhile, New York City is allocating nearly $14 million dollars toward gender-affirming care and other critical services for transgender and gender nonconforming New Yorkers.The money is part of the newly approved $116 billion city budget and marks the largest investment of its kind in the city's history.

Evening Roundup: NYC’s Rent Hike Explained, Parks Advocates Say Mayor Adams’ Budget Falls Short and Clubhouses for New Yorkers with Mental Illness

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 21:11:01 +0000

New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board approved a 4.5% hike for nearly a million rent stabilized apartments. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is calling the city's $116 billion spending plan "the best budget ever," but parks advocates disagree. And finally, we visit a new mental health community center that aims to help people with serious mental illnesses avoid social isolation.

Midday News: Mamdani Clinches Democratic Mayoral Nomination, NTSB Releases Brooklyn Bridge Crash Report, and NJ Budget Approved

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 17:39:29 +0000

Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani has clinched the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor, with preliminary ranked choice results showing him winning 56 percent of the vote over former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The Associated Press has now called the race in Mamdani’s favor. Meanwhile, federal investigators say they are still trying to determine what caused a historic Mexican sailboat to crash into the Brooklyn Bridge in May, killing two crew members. Plus, lawmakers in New Jersey have approved a nearly $60-Billion dollar budget for the Garden State. Statehouse reporter for The Star-Ledger and NJ.com Susan Livio breaks it down.

Morning Headlines: Rent Guidelines Board Approves Rent Hikes, Ranked Choice Voting Results to be Released, and Staten Island Family Can Temporarily Keep Pet Pig in City

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 10:36:56 +0000

Rents are going up for nearly 1 million New Yorkers in rent-stabilized apartments after the Rent Guidelines Board approved increases Monday night. Starting in October, one-year leases will rise 3 percent, and two-year leases will go up 4.5 percent. Meanwhile, New Yorkers are getting their first look at ranked choice results from last week’s primary election. Plus, a Staten Island family will be allowed to keep their pet pig temporarily while it receives medical treatment. But once it recovers, the mayor says the pig must move to the family’s upstate home, where owning a pig as a pet is legal.

Evening Roundup: The Latest in the Federal Corruption Case of a Former Aide to the Governor, the Fight Against West Nile Virus, and the Scene Outside the Trial of Music Mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:28:35 +0000

We get the latest in the federal corruption case of a former aide to Governor Hochul. Plus, the city starts spraying for West Nile Virus. And finally, we hear from the social media influencers gathering outside the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Midday News: Teen in Critical Condition After Pride Shooting, MetroCard to Be Phased Out by Year’s End, and Rent Guidelines Board to Vote on Increases Amid Citywide Political Shifts

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:54:36 +0000

Police say a 16-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the head near the Stonewall Inn as Pride celebrations wrapped up Sunday night. A 17-year-old was also shot and is in stable condition. Meanwhile, the MTA will stop selling MetroCards by the end of the year as it completes its shift to the OMNY tap-to-pay system. A planned four percent fare hike could also raise the cost of a single ride to $3. Plus, the city’s Rent Guidelines Board is set to vote Monday night on potential increases for rent-stabilized apartments. WNYC’s David Brand joins us to explain what’s at stake.

Morning Headlines: Rent Guidelines Board Set to Vote on Price Hikes, Mental Health Clubhouses Expand, and NYPD Investigates Post-Pride Shooting

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:43:29 +0000

The city’s Rent Guidelines Board is voting Monday on proposed rent increases for over a million stabilized apartments. Meanwhile, New York City is investing in new mental health clubhouses to support people with serious mental illness. And police are investigating a shooting that injured two teenage girls near the Stonewall Inn just hours after the Pride parade.

Five Things with Brian Lehrer: Mamdani’s Rise Signals Changing Tides in City Politics

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this edition of Five Things, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Brian Lehrer break down the Democratic mayoral primary, where Zohran Mamdani has taken a commanding lead over Andrew Cuomo. They discuss what the results say about the city’s political direction, whether Eric Adams could reemerge in the general election, and how Alvin Bragg easily held on to his DA seat.

New York City is Starting a Pilot Program for Free Childcare, Police Investigate a Spike of Homicides, the City Cracks Down on Illegal Short-term Rentals, is a New Jersey Town’s Plans to Build Affordable Housing a Gamble, Influencers Mob the Diddy Trial

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:44:32 +0000

New York City is starting a pilot program for free childcare. Plus, police investigate a spike in homicides across the city. Also, the city cracks down on illegal short term rentals. A town in New Jersey has a plan to create more affordable housing, but will it ever get built? Finally, hordes of influencers line up outside the Diddy trial in Lower Manhattan.

Midday News: Cuomo Stays on the Ballot, A Midseason Honor for a Yankees Slugger, and Summertime Tips from a Local Building Super.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:54:21 +0000

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo trails Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani for the Democratic nomination for mayor, but he'll be on the ballot on another party's line. It remains to be seen if he'll actively campaign. Meanwhile, Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is heading to the MLB All-Star Game. Plus, its WNYC's "Ask a Super" segment.

Morning Headlines: A Plan to Build a New Neighborhood Goes for a Vote, A Bronx Father is Indicted for Murdering His Two-Year-Old Son, NYC Pools Open Today, The Latest Transit Segment of On The Way.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:45:07 +0000

WNYC’s David Brand reports the city wants to build 6000 new apartments at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Meanwhile, in the Bronx, twenty-year-old Arius Williams has been indicted for allegedly throwing his two-year-old son off the Bruckner Express Overpass. Next, NYC pools open today, including the brand new Gottesman Pool in Harlem. Finally, our transit team speculates how the recent election primary might affect the future.

Evening Roundup: Immigration Detainees Held in Brooklyn Federal Jail, Mother Seeks Answers in Daughter’s Killing, Health Officials Warn About Vaping, and Mental Health Professionals Continue to Gain Trust of Homeless Clients

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:03:10 +0000

Immigration authorities are now housing detainees at federal jail in Brooklyn. Plus, a mother looks for answers in her daughter’s Brooklyn killing. And health officials in New York warn about the addictive nature of vaping. Finally, many mental health professionals still try to win the trust of homeless clients so that they’ll accept hospital services voluntarily.

Midday News: City School Attendance Drops in June, New Jersey Promotes Beach Smoking Ban, and Political Fallout After Mamdani’s Upset

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:47:01 +0000

Thursday is the final day of classes for New York City public school students, but attendance has dipped significantly. A WNYC analysis found that many schools saw lower attendance this June compared to previous years. Meanwhile, New Jersey is spotlighting its ban on beach smoking with a 20-foot inflatable cigarette display in Asbury Park. Plus, in this week’s Politics Brief, WNYC’s Jimmy Vielkind and Brigid Bergin break down the implications of Zohran Mamdani’s presumptive win in the Democratic mayoral primary.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Distances Himself From Consultant, New Jersey Bans Cigarettes From Beaches, and Pride March Starts This Weekend

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:46:58 +0000

WNYC’s Clayton Guse reports that the head of Public Appeal has been accused and charged with assault and strangling his girlfriend. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, officials are using a twenty-foot inflatable cigarette to alert the public that smoking is not allowed on public beaches. Finally, the LGBTQ community is preparing for the annual parade to celebrate Pride Week.

Evening Roundup: Mamdani Looks Ahead to General Election, New Affordable Housing in Coney Island, MTA Tweaks F and M Lines, a Battle Over Air Quality in Queens, and Statues that Commemorate Black Americans in New York City

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:39:19 +0000

With a commanding lead in the Democratic Primary, Zohran Mamdani says he’s now focusing his attention on New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Also, a slate of recently announced developments will create more than 700 affordable units in Coney Island. Plus, the MTA is making a small tweak to two lines that could bring big changes to riders. Meanwhile, residents in a small Queens neighborhood are in a battle over air quality. And finally, a new book dives into the stories behind thirty monuments and statues commemorating Black Americans around New York City.

Midday News: Mamdani Confident After Primary Lead, City Heat Advisory Extended, and an Analysis of the Democratic Primary Results

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:13:12 +0000

The presumed victor in the Democratic primary race for New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, says he expects the momentum of support behind him will carry through to November’s general election. Meanwhile, the summer swelter continues in New York City with a heat advisory in effect until 7 Wednesday evening. Plus, WNYC’s Jon Campbell breaks down the results of the Democratic primary election.

Morning Headlines: Mamdani Leads Mayoral Primary, Air Quality Alert Issued for NYC, and NJ’s Largest Fair Pauses Until 2027

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:49:48 +0000

Zohran Mamdani is commanding a significant lead in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, as votes continue to be counted from yesterday’s election. Meanwhile, state officials are warning that air quality will be compromised across New York on Wednesday due to elevated ozone Plus, in New Jersey, the State Fair Meadowlands will go dark for the next two summers. Organizers say the hiatus, prompted by World Cup events at MetLife Stadium, will allow them to “re-imagine” the fair before it returns in 2027.

Evening Roundup: Primary Day in New York City, Mayoral Candidates’ Promise of Housing Affordability, New York State’s Unemployment Rates and Staying Cool During a Heatwave

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:47:44 +0000

New Yorkers are casting ballots for their choice for Mayor, Public Advocate, City Council and other citywide offices. Plus, one of the issues that’s top of mind for candidates in the mayor’s race is housing affordability. Also, unemployment is increasing nationwide, but in New York State it's going the other way. And finally, what New Yorkers should watch out for in the city’s first heat wave of the year.

Midday News: Primary Day Turns Up the Heat at the Polls, NYC Warns of Heat Stroke, Con Ed Reduces Voltage in Brooklyn, and Family of Queens Teen Killed by NYPD Files Lawsuit

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:55:59 +0000

New Yorkers are casting ballots in today’s primary election, with candidates making their final appeals as record temperatures grip the city. Meanwhile, city officials are warning residents to watch for signs of heat stroke as the extreme heat continues. Also, Con Edison is reducing voltage by 8% in parts of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bushwick, Greenpoint, and Williamsburg and asking residents to limit energy use while crews make repairs.Plus, the family of Win Rozario, a Queens teen fatally shot by police during a mental health crisis, is suing the NYPD, the city, and the officers involved.

Morning Headlines: It’s Primary Day in NYC, and Mayor Adams Drops Elizabeth Street Garden Housing Plan

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:35:02 +0000

It’s Primary Day in New York City, with voters casting ballots for mayor, public advocate, city council and more. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein is reporting from Brooklyn Borough Hall. Meanwhile, the Adams administration is reversing course on a controversial plan to build affordable senior housing on the Elizabeth Street Garden site. First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro says the city will pursue alternative locations instead.

Evening Roundup: NYC’s Democratic Primary Election, Latest Front in the War on Rats, Congestion Pricing Tolls Bring Highest Revenue Yet, and Formerly-Incarcerated New Yorkers Become Bike Mechanics

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:14:11 +0000

Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers have already voted ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic Primary Election. Plus, the MTA says it collected $61 million from drivers through its congestion pricing program in May. Also, Mayor Adams announces a new strategy in the city’s war on rats. And finally, a nonprofit-run workforce development program is helping to give people with criminal records a second chance as bike mechanics.

Midday News: Heat Wave to Continue Into This Week, City Preserves Elizabeth Street Garden, and Final Push Before Primary Day

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:02:35 +0000

New York City is entering its first heat wave of the summer season, with temperatures expected to remain dangerously high through the week. Meanwhile, the Adams administration is dropping its plan to build housing on the Elizabeth Street Garden, preserving the green space and seeking alternative development sites. Plus, with Primary Day tomorrow, candidates for mayor, comptroller, and public advocate are making their final appeals to voters after record early turnout. WNYC’s Brian Lehrer and senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin have the latest.

Morning Headlines: City Braces for Extreme Heat on Primary Day, Gov. Hochul Orders State Agencies on Alert After Iran Strikes, and Overnight Roadwork Begins on the FDR Drive

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:48:18 +0000

New York City is under an extreme heat warning as Primary Day approaches Tuesday, with temperatures expected to top 100 degrees. Officials are urging residents to stay indoors and check on neighbors. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered state agencies to stay on high alert after U.S. airstrikes on Iran over the weekend. Plus, major overnight road work begins on the FDR Drive uptown Tuesday night, lasting through mid-August.

Community-Led Efforts Help Drive Down Gun Violence in East Harlem NYCHA Complexes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

While gun violence has risen in public housing across much of New York City this year, East Harlem is bucking the trend. Shootings in the neighborhood’s NYCHA complexes have dropped 30% since 2023, compared to just 7% citywide. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein reports on the coalition of police, nonprofits, and community members working together to keep violence down, and why that progress remains fragile.

Evening Roundup: Judge Orders the Release of Activist Mahmoud Khalil, NYC’s Early Voting Turnout, City Parks Could Get New Water Fountains, and Some Seniors Fear Relocation Amid a Housing Redevelopment in Chelsea

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:28:47 +0000

A federal judge says he’ll order that activist Mahmoud Khalil be released from immigration detention. Plus, New Yorkers are voting early at a rate that experts say may signal a transformative shift in the electorate. Also, a bill has passed in the New York City Council that would require the parks department to install at least 50 new outdoor drinking fountains over the next decade. And finally, NYCHA and a pair of developers are awaiting final approval from the federal government. After that, residents of a senior apartment building will have 90 days to move.

Midday News: Gov. Hochul Urges Early Voting Ahead of Heat Wave, NYPD Probes Threats Against Mamdani, and Mayoral Candidates Detail Public Safety Plans

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Brittany Kriegstein) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:06:43 +0000

Governor Hochul is urging voters to head to the polls this weekend before dangerous heat hits early next week. Meanwhile, police are investigating threats made against mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. And with the mayoral primary just days away, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein spoke with all nine leading Democratic candidates about how they would approach crime and public safety.

Morning Headlines: Lawsuit Alleges Prison Officers Violated Bodycam Policy in Beating Death of Inmate, Mayor Adams Opposes Ballot Reform Bill, and Stargazing Festival in Brooklyn

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:53:46 +0000

A new lawsuit alleges correction officers at Mid-State Correctional Facility beat Harlem resident Messiah Nantwi to death while he was handcuffed, and failed to activate required body cameras. Meanwhile, mayors across New York, including Eric Adams, are pushing back on a bill passed by state lawmakers that limits their ability to block ballot measures. Finally, the Spring Starfest in Brooklyn invites New Yorkers to view distant galaxies through expert-operated telescopes.

Midday News: Mamdani Criticized for Not Denouncing Protest Slogan, New Details on City Student Detained by ICE, a No Swimming Policy at Manhattan’s Newest Beach, and Preparing for NYC’s First Heat Wave of the Year

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:40:38 +0000

Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash for not denouncing the slogan “globalize the intifada,” which critics say promotes violence against Jews. Meanwhile, new details have emerged about Derlis Chusin Toaquiza, a 19-year-old Queens high school student detained by ICE at an immigration court hearing. His legal team says he has no criminal record and was preparing for exams and school activities. Also, an environmental group is pushing for a new policy that’ll allow visitors to swim at the city’s newest beach, if the water is good. And finally, New York City officials are urging residents to prepare for the first serious heat wave forecasted to move in early next week.

Evening Roundup: Rezoning Plan for Midtown Moves to City Council for Vote, New York State’s Consumer Protection Bills, and Mamdani’s Campaign Targets Muslim and South Asian New Yorkers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:45:05 +0000

A major rezoning of Midtown Manhattan is moving forward after the City Planning Commission approved it. Plus, legislators watered down consumer protection bills before leaving Albany for the year. And finally, progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani’s campaign has been aggressively courting Muslim and South Asian New Yorkers.

Midday News: City Braces for First Heatwave of the Season, No Trash Pickup on Juneteenth, and Hidden Dining Gems in Times Square

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:11:00 +0000

The New York City Office of Emergency Management is urging residents to prepare for the first major heatwave of the season, expected next week. Meanwhile, the Department of Sanitation says there will be no trash, compost, or recycling pickup on Thursday in observance of Juneteenth. Plus, food writer Robert Sietsema takes us to overlooked dining spots in the heart of one of the city’s busiest areas: Times Square.

Morning Headlines: DOJ to Review Long Island Mascot Case, Early Voting Open on Juneteenth, and Hot Start to Summer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:40:37 +0000

The U.S. Department of Justice is set to review a dispute over Massapequa’s Native American mascot after the Department of Education ruled that New York State’s ban on indigenous team names violates federal civil rights policy. Meanwhile, early voting in New York City’s primaries remains open on Juneteenth, with polls running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. And the city is in for a heat wave starting this weekend, with temperatures expected to soar into the 90s by Saturday.

Evening Roundup: NYC Comptroller and Mayoral Candidate Detained by ICE, NY Court Reconsiders Religious Exemptions to Abortion Coverage Mandate, and Why NYC Democratic Mayoral Candidates are Vying for Southeast Queens

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:40:03 +0000

Video posted to social media shows Mayoral candidate and New York City comptroller Brad Lander being detained by someone who appears to be a masked law enforcement official. Plus, the Supreme Court is opening a new window for religious groups in New York to challenge longstanding state regulations that require employers to cover the cost of abortions. And finally, a look into the voting power of residents in Southeast Queens.

Midday News: Sanders Backs Mamdani for Mayor, ICE Raids Impact Long Island Workers, and Hoboken Considers AI Rent Ban

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:53:13 +0000

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor and Justin Brannan for comptroller, while former Governor Andrew Cuomo has won support from Hasidic sects in Borough Park. Also, on Long Island, immigration raids appear to be driving away some day laborers who gather at Home Depot stores looking for work. Plus, the Hoboken City Council is weighing a ban on AI rent-setting tools, following similar action in Jersey City.

Morning Headlines: City to Require Air Conditioning in New Shelters, Bee Swarms Spotted, and Dense Fog Advisory Issued

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:45:50 +0000

The Department of Homeless Services is now requiring all new homeless shelters to provide air conditioning, as nearly 40% of existing sites still lack it. Meanwhile, bee swarms are being spotted across the five boroughs. Experts say the insects are mostly harmless and on the move to form new colonies. Plus, the National Weather Service is warning of patchy dense fog this morning across parts of Southern Connecticut, the Lower Hudson Valley, and interior Northeast New Jersey

Evening Roundup: Regulating Artificial Intelligence in New York, What New Records Reveal About Sweeps of Homeless Encampments, and Efforts in New Jersey to Contain Future Storm Damage.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:12:56 +0000

The tech industry is pushing back against an effort to regulate artificial intelligence in New York. Plus, New York City workers who conduct sweeps of homeless encampments are supposed to offer to store people’s personal belongings. But new records obtained by WNYC show that rarely happens. Finally, how a multi-millionaire dollar environmental effort in New Jersey is aimed at preventing damage from future storms.

Midday News: NYPD Expands Quality-of-Life Teams, FAA Caps Flights at Newark, and Early Voting Is Underway in NYC Mayoral Primary

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:55:40 +0000

The NYPD is expanding its quality-of-life “Q-teams” across the city this summer to handle non-emergency complaints like outdoor drug use and illegal parking. Meanwhile, the FAA is capping flights at Newark Liberty Airport to 34 per hour through late October to ease delays. Plus, early voting is now underway in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary. WNYC’s Brian Lehrer and senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin bring us the latest.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Praises Protesters after Local "No Kings" March, Two Detainees Recaptured After NJ Immigration Facility Escape, NY Lawmakers Pass AI Accountability Bill, and Flags to be Lowered for Slain Minnesota Lawmaker

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:47:52 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is commending both demonstrators and officers after thousands marched in Manhattan Saturday to protest President Trump on his birthday. Meanwhile, two of four detainees who escaped from a Newark immigration detention center last week have been recaptured, according to the FBI. State lawmakers have passed a bill requiring major AI developers to reduce risks of harm, with penalties for violations. And flags across New York are flying at half-staff today to honor Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were killed in a politically motivated shooting.

A Shifting Landscape for LGBTQ+ Rights as Pride Season Gets Underway in New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we look at how LGBTQ+ New Yorkers are pushing for greater protections and visibility as they face a more hostile political environment. Plus, a guide to this year’s Pride celebrations across the city.

Evening Roundup: Mamdani and Lander Endorse Each Other in NYC’s Mayor’s Race, Authorities Arrest Owners of Collapsed Dominican Republic Nightclub and the Laken Riley Law at Play in New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:26:54 +0000

Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani and Comptroller Brad Lander are teaming up in the ranked choice election. Also, the attorney general for the Dominican Republic says local power broker Antonio Espaillat and his sister were irresponsible and negligent by failing to stop the club roof from collapsing in April. And finally, an arrest in upstate New York highlights the consequences when local police cooperate with federal immigration agents.

Midday News: Cuomo Questions Mamdani’s Experience, NJ Lawmakers Push to Expand Community Solar Program, and Final Democratic Primary Debate Recap

wnycdigital@gmail.com (brigid_bergin) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:13:32 +0000

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani exchanged sharp attacks during the final Democratic mayoral debate Thursday night. Cuomo questioned Mamdani’s experience, while Mamdani challenged Cuomo’s record. Meanwhile, New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a bill to expand the state’s community solar program, boosting capacity to power over 500,000 homes. Finally, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin breaks down key moments from the final Democratic primary debate for New York City mayor.

Morning Headlines: Mamdani Condemns Flier Targeting His Record on Israel, Report Finds Rising Homelessness Among Non-Asylum Seekers, Bronx Father Denies Killing Toddler, and Mayoral Candidates Talk Transit

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:01:17 +0000

Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani condemned a flier circulated by a super PAC supporting Andrew Cuomo during Thursday’s mayoral debate. The flier criticizes Mamdani’s record on Israel. Meanwhile, a new report from the Coalition for the Homeless finds nearly 73,000 non-asylum-seeking New Yorkers slept in shelters last year — a 12 percent increase from the year before. Also, the father of a missing Bronx toddler is pleading not guilty to murder, manslaughter, and menacing charges. Finally, in this week’s transit segment: Mamdani calls for free city buses, Cuomo weighs in on MTA funding, and we explore why the A train serves three parts of Queens.

Evening Roundup: Gov. Hochul Gets Grilled at Immigration Hearing, Seven New Yorkers Sue the State Over Stolen SNAP Benefits, NY Lawmakers Revise Bill for Bad Drivers, and NYC’s Parking Lot Bar Gets Backlash

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:53:51 +0000

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul testified before Congress Thursday about New York’s immigration policies. Plus, a group of New Yorkers is suing the state, alleging it hasn't done enough to protect their food assistance benefits from being stolen. Also, state lawmakers are stalled on a bill that would require speed limiters be put in the cars of some of New York’s most reckless drivers. And finally, a popular Chinatown bar became a destination last summer, now it’s receiving community backlash.

Midday News: Dozens Arrested While Protesting Military Parts Sent to Israel, Bronx Casino Plan Advances, and NYC Leaders React to Trump’s Immigration Enforcement

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:09:00 +0000

Police arrested dozens of people Wednesday who were protesting logistics giant Maersk for its role in delivering U.S. fighter jets to Israel. Meanwhile, the New York City Council has advanced plans for a casino at the former Trump Golf Course in the Bronx, bringing the project closer to state approval. And in this week’s politics segment, we look at New York leaders’ reactions to President Trump’s immigration policies, Zohran Mamdani’s proposed wealth tax, and a major endorsement for Andrew Cuomo.

Morning Headlines: Gov. Hochul to Testify at Oversight Hearing on Immigration Policies, Queens Defenders Founder Indicted for Theft of Funds, and Bronx Casino Plan Advances

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:34:27 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul is set to testify Thursday before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee on New York’s immigration policies. Meanwhile, the founder of Queens Defenders has been indicted in federal court for allegedly stealing funds meant for low-income legal services. And the Bronx moves closer to landing a casino, after the City Council approved a proposal to build one on the former Trump Golf Course site.

Evening Roundup: New Yorkers Join Nationwide Immigration Protests, Council Members Call for More Public Transit Discounts, and Saying “I Do” Amid Courthouse Chaos

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:41:58 +0000

The recent protests in Los Angeles over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement are spreading to other parts of the country, including New York City. Plus, some City Councilmembers are pressuring Mayor Adams to let more New Yorkers ride public transit at a discount. And finally, weddings carry on as usual alongside high-profile trials and immigration arrests at the city clerk’s office.

Midday News: Dozens Arrested at NYC Immigration Protest, NJ Governor’s Race Set, and Police Radio Access Bill Heads to Gov. Hochul

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:58:39 +0000

Eighty-six people were arrested during a protest outside federal immigration headquarters in Lower Manhattan, where demonstrators rallied against the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, Congressmember Mikie Sherrill and former state lawmaker Jack Ciattarelli have won their respective primaries and will face off in the November gubernatorial election. Plus, state lawmakers in Albany have passed a bill to protect public access to police radio transmissions, now awaiting action from Governor Kathy Hochul.

Morning Headlines: Sherrill and Ciattarelli to Face Off in November for NJ Governor, NYC Comptroller Candidates Debate, and City Council Pushes to Expand Fair Fares

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:36:20 +0000

Congressmember Mikie Sherrill and former GOP nominee Jack Ciattarelli secured their parties’ nominations and will face off in New Jersey’s gubernatorial election this November. Meanwhile, Brooklyn Councilmember Justin Brannan and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine faced off in a final debate ahead of early voting in New York City. Plus, City Councilmembers are pushing Mayor Adams to expand the Fair Fares program, which offers discounted public transit to low-income New Yorkers.

Evening Roundup: LIRR Service Returns After Fire at Grand Central Madison, Nadine Menendez Calls for New Trial, Audit Finds Vacant Apartments Amid NYC’s Affordable Housing Crisis, Trump’s Travel Ban and former Rep. Rangel Lies in State

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:51:47 +0000

Long Island Railroad service is back to normal after a fire at Grand Central Madison. Plus, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is asking a federal judge to throw out her bribery conviction from earlier this year. Also, a new audit by the state comptroller's office finds some affordable apartments are sitting empty for up to seven years. Meanwhile, immigrant communities in New York City and beyond are navigating a changed travel landscape for their loved ones abroad. And finally, New Yorkers are commemorating the life of late New York Rep. Charlie Rangel this week.

Midday News: NY Senate Passes Medical Aid in Dying Act, NJ Primary Voters Head to the Polls, Grand Central Fire Disrupts LIRR Service, and DOI Pushes for More ACS Oversight

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:30:07 +0000

New York’s State Senate has passed the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would allow terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication. The bill now awaits Governor Hochul’s decision. Meanwhile, it’s Primary Day in New Jersey, where voters are selecting party nominees for governor and state assembly seats. Also, a fire at a Grand Central Madison substation disrupted Long Island Rail Road service. Two people were injured. Plus, NYC’s Department of Investigation says it needs more authority to hold the Administration for Children’s Services accountable. Commissioner Jocelyn Stauber explains as lawmakers weigh new transparency legislation.

Morning Headlines: Primary Day in New Jersey, Forest Hills Stadium Noise Complaints, and Liberty Chase Ninth Straight Win

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:38:25 +0000

New Jersey’s primary election for governor begins today, with six Democrats and five Republicans competing to succeed Governor Phil Murphy. Meanwhile, Forest Hills Stadium in Queens is drawing renewed 311 noise complaints as its summer concert season gets underway. And the undefeated New York Liberty aim for their ninth consecutive win Tuesday night as they host the Chicago Sky in Brooklyn.

Evening Roundup: Bye Bye Broker Fees, NYC Leaders Plan to Replace Old Floating Jail, State Leaders Push for Medical Aid in Dying Act, and Tribeca’s Iconic Neon Studio Moves to Brooklyn

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 21:02:14 +0000

An explainer on a new law banning most broker fees in New York City. Plus, city officials plan to replace the Vernon C. Bain jail barge in the Bronx with a new marine terminal. Also, New York state senators are expected to pass a bill that would grant terminally ill patients the right to request medication to end their life. And finally, “Let There be Neon” plans its move to Sunset Park after four decades in Tribeca.

Midday News: NYPD to Add Security Cameras in Upper Manhattan, Police Radio Access Bill Advances, and Primary Day Countdown Begins

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 16:52:44 +0000

The NYPD is installing dozens of new security cameras in public areas of Upper Manhattan, funded by a $1 million federal grant. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch says the cameras will help prevent crime and aid investigations. Meanwhile, a bill to keep NYPD radio dispatches accessible to emergency groups and journalists is headed to the governor’s desk after passing both chambers of the state legislature. Plus, with just 15 days to go until Primary Day in New York City, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer and Brigid Bergin share key updates.

Morning Headlines: Broker Fee Ban on Apartment Rentals Starts This Week, Mayor Adams Signs Antisemitism Order, and Free Summer Concerts Return to Williamsburg

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 10:35:12 +0000

A new law banning most broker fees on New York City apartment rentals goes into effect Wednesday. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams has signed an executive order adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism, aligning the city with federal and state standards. Plus, the free “Summer Thunder” concert series returns to Union Pool in Wlliamsburg later this month.

The Knicks Fired Their Coach… After Their Best Season in 25 Years. Now What?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 7 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Knicks made the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, and then fired head coach Tom Thibodeau just days later. What happened? What’s next? And did this team just peak, or are they on the brink of something bigger? Newsday Knicks beat reporter Steve Popper joins us to break it all down. Plus, he answers a few questions from around the WNYC newsroom.

Evening Roundup: Cuomo Gets Endorsement From Opponent in NYC Mayor’s Race, a Moment for South Indian Food, and Horseshoe Crab Love on City Beaches

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 21:13:41 +0000

Democratic candidate Jessica Ramos is endorsing her opponent Andrew Cuomo in New York City's mayoral race. Plus, a South Indian restaurant tops the New York Times' list of Best One Hundred New York restaurants. And finally, recent data show New York City beaches are the site of a surprising conservation success story for horseshoe crabs.

Midday News: Travel Ban Could Affect Local Immigrants, Advocates Say Afterschool Plan Doesn't Serve Students with Disabilities, and NJ Governor Primary Nears Finish Line

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 16:50:59 +0000

Immigrant rights groups say the Trump administration’s new travel ban set to take effect Monday will deeply impact New Yorkers with ties to Yemen, Afghanistan, Somalia, and other affected countries. Meanwhile, student advocates warn that Mayor Adams’ “Afterschool for All” plan needs to do more to serve kids with disabilities. Plus, New Jersey’s primary race for governor wraps up Tuesday. Max Pizarro of Insider NJ previews what to expect in the final stretch.

Morning Headlines: Judge Orders Trump Admin to Release City Funds, Williams and Rajkumar Clash in Debate, Liberty Set Franchise Record, and Mayor Adams Introduces E-Bike Speed Limits

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 11:03:26 +0000

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release hundreds of millions of dollars in housing and transit funds it was withholding from New York City. Meanwhile, the two leading Democratic candidates for public advocate, Jumaane Williams and Jenifer Rajkumar, traded sharp attacks in their first televised debate. Also, the New York Liberty have opened the season with eight straight wins, their best start in franchise history. Plus, in this week’s transit segment: a new 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes, bus-only lanes coming to Flatbush Avenue, and Amtrak proposes direct service to Long Island for the first time.

Evening Roundup: Immigrant Families Split at ICE Check-in, Tussle Between Rep. Nadler’s Aide and Federal Officers, Modular Buildings Could Fix NY’s Housing Crisis, Trump Administration’s Threat to NJ’s Affordable Housing, and Summer Constellations

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Jun 2025 21:59:06 +0000

Immigrants appearing for required check-ins with a private contractor for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Lower Manhattan are being arrested instead. Plus, security camera footage shows Rep. Jerry Nadler's staffer being handcuffed last week by Homeland Security police. Also, modular construction becomes the latest attempt to address New York State's affordability crisis. Meanwhile, multi-family, energy efficient affordable housing could become harder to build in New Jersey under the Trump administration. And finally, New York City’s summer stargazing begins!

Midday News: AOC Endorses Mamdani For Mayor, New Yorkers Report Feeling Safer, and Candidates Clash in First Mayoral Debate

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Jun 2025 17:10:34 +0000

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is endorsing Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor. Ocasio-Cortez calls Mamdani the best candidate to energize working-class voters and defeat frontrunner Andrew Cuomo. A new survey shows New Yorkers feel safer than last year, but not as safe as before the pandemic. Plus, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin recaps the first mayoral debate, where all nine Democratic candidates, including former Governor Andrew Cuomo, appeared on stage.

Morning Headlines: Cuomo Grilled in Mayoral Debate, Feds Question Columbia University's Accreditation, and New Early Childhood Center Coming to Flatbush

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Jun 2025 10:43:53 +0000

The first Democratic mayoral debate featured sharp interruptions and direct attacks on frontrunner Andrew Cuomo. City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams confronted the former governor for saying he had no personal regrets during his time in office. Meanwhile, the U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is urging federal authorities to review Columbia University’s accreditation status, accusing it of showing “deliberate indifference” toward Jewish students facing antisemitism. Plus, a new early childhood center is coming to PS 6 in Flatbush. It will include a mix of general and special education seats along with a specialized autism program.

Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams Defends his handling of ICE Arrests, Newark Mayor Baraka Sues Trump Administration Appointee, Sewer Feud Slows Affordable Housing Development, and Single-Family Homes with a New Look

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 20:30:00 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is pushing back against questions about how he's responding to ICE arrests in the city. Plus, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is suing a Trump administration appointee following his arrest at a controversial immigration detention center last month. Also, a lack of local infrastructure and resident resistance are delaying some construction projects for affordable homes in New Jersey. And finally, a new style duplex is replacing traditional, single-family homes in northern New Jersey.

Morning Headlines: Air Quality Alerts Across Tri-State, Amtrak Eyes Direct Long Island Service, and First Democratic Mayoral Debate on Wednesday

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Jun 2025 10:44:28 +0000

Air quality alerts are in effect today across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, with ozone levels expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. Meanwhile, Amtrak is pitching its first-ever direct service from the Northeast Corridor to Long Island. The plan includes stops in Jamaica, Hicksville, and Ronkonkoma. Also, the first Democratic mayoral debate airs Wednesday night, ahead of the June 24th primary.

Evening Roundup: NYC Council Joins Advocates’ Call to Block ICE on Rikers, NY Lt. Gov. Delgado Launches Campaign for Governor, Council Speaker Adams Unlocks Matching Funds, NYC Child Welfare Removals Show Racial Bias and Modern Garbage Trucks in Harlem

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Jun 2025 20:40:29 +0000

Immigration advocates and the New York City Council are urging a judge to block federal law enforcement officials from working on Rikers Island. Plus, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is running for governor of New York. Also, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams banked $2 million last week in matching funds thanks, in part, to her opponent. Meanwhile, the city’s child welfare agency is seven times more likely to investigate a Black family than a white one according to the agency’s own numbers. And finally, a Harlem neighborhood is the first to have its trash fully containerized and picked up by a fleet of new garbage trucks.

Midday News: FAA Upgrades at Newark Airport, NYC Backs Legal Efforts to Free Detained Student, and Rep. Jerry Nadler Calls for DHS Probe After Aide Handcuffed

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Jun 2025 16:56:35 +0000

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the FAA has completed critical updates to Newark Airport’s outdated air traffic control systems after last month’s outage. Meanwhile, New York City is backing legal efforts to free Dylan Contreras, a Bronx high school student taken into ICE custody during a routine court appearance. And Congressman Jerry Nadler is calling for a federal investigation after Homeland Security officers handcuffed one of his staffers inside his Manhattan office. WNYC’s Arya Sundaram has the details.

Morning Headlines: Early Voting Begins in NJ Governor’s Race, Transportation Officials Push for Speed-Limiter Bill, and Retail Worker Safety Law Set to Take Effect

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Jun 2025 10:33:20 +0000

Early voting starts Tuesday in New Jersey’s primary for governor, with six Democrats and five Republicans on the ballot. In New York, transportation officials are calling on Albany to pass a bill requiring speed-limiting tech for drivers with repeated speeding violations. And a new state law goes into effect this week requiring large retailers to adopt workplace violence prevention plans and conduct safety training for employees.

Evening Roundup: Aide for Rep. Nadler Handcuffed by Homeland Security, NY to Regulate ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Companies, and Young New Yorkers Reflect on George Floyd’s Death

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Jun 2025 20:40:54 +0000

U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler is demanding a Congressional investigation into a dramatic incident last week in which a Nadler staffer was handcuffed by Department of Homeland Security police in the lawmaker's office. Plus, New York state is imposing new rules on companies like Klarna and Afterpay. And finally, young New Yorkers reflect on the police killing of George Floyd and its significance, five years after his death.

Midday News: Equinox Settlement Over Cancellation Policies, Newark Runway Reopens Early, and Free Events in June

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Jun 2025 16:36:04 +0000

Equinox and SoulCycle will pay $600,000 in restitution after Attorney General Letitia James found the companies made it too difficult for members to cancel. She says the high-end gyms violated consumer protection laws. Meanwhile, Newark Liberty Airport is reopening a runway two weeks early after completing repaving work that began in March. And WNYC culture reporter Ryan Kailath shares some fun and free (or cheap) things to do around the city this month.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Touts Record-Low Shootings in the City , State Senator John Liu to Endorse Mamdani for Mayor, and Early Voting Begins Tuesday in NJ Governor’s Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Jun 2025 10:50:35 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams says gun violence in New York City is at a record low, with the fewest shootings and homicides ever recorded over the first five months of the year. Meanwhile, State Senator John Liu plans to endorse Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, for mayor. Plus, early voting begins Tuesday in New Jersey’s gubernatorial primary. This will be the first primary without the county line ballot format, and unaffiliated voters can register with a party at the polls.

Five Things with Brian Lehrer: Cuomo’s Federal Probe, Mayor Adams’ Re-election Strategy, ICE Detention of High School Student, Congestion Pricing Court Win, and NY Sports

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 31 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, hosts Janae Pierre and Brian Lehrer discuss the top stories from his show and the WNYC newsroom. It's a segment we're calling "Five Things." This week, we examine former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s political prospects amid a reported federal investigation into nursing home deaths during COVID. Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection strategy also comes into focus following the dismissal of federal charges. The roundup continues with the ICE detention of Dylan, a 20-year-old Venezuelan high school student arrested at a Manhattan immigration court just after his deportation case was dismissed. Plus, a judge’s ruling protects the MTA’s congestion pricing program from federal retaliation. And finally, we check in on New York’s sports teams.

Evening Roundup: More Cops in Central Park,Yankees-Dodgers Rematch, Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day and a Migrant Family Finds Community

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 May 2025 20:52:14 +0000

Mayor Adams is announcing a new partnership with city organizations that will increase the number of cops in Central Park this summer. Plus, the New York Yankees play the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 3-game series this weekend. Also, some local leaders hope marking May 10th as “Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day” will help honor the history of those who built parts of the Long Island Rail Road. And finally, the story of a soccer program that tries to bring migrant families together and create a sense of belonging.

Midday News: City Tests Housing Options for Pregnant Shelter Residents, No Charges Against Police Officers in Jamaica Station Shooting, and New Jersey Prepares for Hurricane Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 May 2025 16:58:27 +0000

New York City is launching a pilot program to reduce the number of babies born in homeless shelters by testing different housing interventions for 500 pregnant people. Meanwhile, the state attorney general will not pursue charges against MTA officers who fatally shot a man at Jamaica Station last year. Plus, with hurricane season starting Sunday, New Jersey DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette discusses how the state is preparing its coastline for extreme weather.

Morning Headlines: New COVID Variant Detected in NYC, Former NYPD Officer Pleads Guilty to Bribery Scheme, Knicks Force Game 6 Against Pacers, and Judge Blocks Federal Retaliation Over Congestion Pricing

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 May 2025 10:56:58 +0000

A new COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, has been detected in New York after spreading across Asia and 22 other countries. Health officials say it doesn’t appear more severe than previous strains. Meanwhile, a former NYPD traffic officer and a Queens call center owner have pleaded guilty to a scheme that profited off crash victims by selling their personal information. Also, the Knicks beat the Pacers to keep their playoff hopes alive and push the series to a Game 6. Plus, on this week’s transportation segment: a federal judge grants the MTA a preliminary injunction, blocking the federal government from retaliating over congestion pricing while the case plays out. There’s also movement on a new Port Authority Bus Terminal, updates on the Penn Station redevelopment, and updated on 5G service on the G line.

Evening Roundup: NYC-area will Lose NY1 and News 12, Section of East River Park Reopens, Atlantic Yards Development Misses Deadline to Build Affordable Housing, and Neighbors in Washington Heights

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 May 2025 21:04:41 +0000

Thousands of cable subscribers in the New York City area are about to lose NY1 or News 12 thanks to a dispute between cable providers. Plus, the city says a new park along the East River waterfront will help prevent water from reaching the neighborhood. Also, New York’s Empire State Development is letting the owner of the Atlantic Yards avoid millions of dollars in monthly penalties for missing a decade-old affordable housing deadline. And finally, WNYC teamed up with the non-profit Street Lab to highlight voices in Washington Heights.

Midday News: The Future of a Long Planned Housing Development in Brooklyn, 5G Cell Service is Coming to the G Train, and the Latest Twists and Turns in the NYC Mayoral Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 May 2025 17:03:59 +0000

The owners of a housing development that was supposed to be built as part of the original deal to construct Barclays Center won't face any penalties for failing to build it by deadline. Plus, 5G cell service is coming to the G train between Court Square and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets. The network is expected to go live as early as this fall. Finally, we get the latest on the race for New York City mayor.

Morning Headlines: Judge Questions Deportation Bid for Columbia Grad Student Mahmoud Khalil, Lawmakers Target Ticket Resales, and Knicks Face Elimination

Thu, 29 May 2025 10:47:07 +0000

A federal judge says the Trump administration likely violated the Constitution in its bid to deport Palestinian Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil over his political activism. Meanwhile, state lawmakers are weighing new rules to limit ticket resales, including allowing artists to ban markups on their shows. And the New York Knicks face a must-win playoff game at Madison Square Garden tonight to keep their postseason hopes alive.

Evening Roundup: Changes Coming to the Goddard Institute for Space Studies, Belmont Park Lands a Big Race in 2027, Why Some Tenants in Supportive Housing Are Facing Eviction, and Time for a Spelling Bee!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 May 2025 20:57:47 +0000

The Trump administration is ordering researchers at the Goddard [GOD-dard] Institute for Space Studies in Manhattan to clear out. One of horse racing's top events is coming to the new Belmont Park in 2027. Why some tenants in supportive housing are facing eviction

Midday News: Bronx Teen Charged With Murder, Arrest in Off-Duty Officer Attack, Mayor Warns ICE Action Could Affect School Attendance, Brooklyn’s Dumbo Drop Returns, and Remembering Former Rep. Charles Rangel

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 May 2025 16:41:31 +0000

A 13-year-old boy has been charged in last month’s fatal shooting of Daoud Marji in the Bronx. U.S. Marshals have arrested a man wanted for beating and robbing an off-duty NYPD officer. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is urging undocumented families not to withdraw students from school after ICE detained a Venezuelan teen at a court hearing. Plus, Brooklyn’s Dumbo Drop returns with flying toy elephants and street festivities. And community leaders are remembering former Congressman Charles Rangel, who represented Harlem for more than four decades.

Morning Headlines: Judge Blocks Federal Retaliation Over Congestion Pricing, ‘Roommate Court’ Finds Viral Fame, and 9/11 Museum Offers Free Student Field Trips

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 May 2025 10:44:36 +0000

A federal judge has temporarily barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from New York in retaliation for the city’s congestion pricing program. Meanwhile, a TikTok show called “Roommate Court” is gaining popularity for its comedic takes on apartment disputes. Plus, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum will now offer free field trips to students across the Tri-state area.

Evening Roundup: MTA Goes to Court in Congestion Pricing Fight Against Trump, Rent Guidelines Board Considers Lower Rent Increase, Electric Bills Go Up in New Jersey, Bird Lovers Plan for Avian Oases, and Van Gogh’s Flowers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 May 2025 21:04:22 +0000

A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration not to block or withhold funding for New York state as retaliation for the MTA's congestion pricing program. Plus, the panel that sets the rent for tenants in a million stabilized apartments held a rare "re-vote" on Tuesday. Also, electric bills for New Jersey residents are about to jump up around 20% next month. Meanwhile, bird lovers in Manhattan plan to turn Broadway malls into avian oases. And finally, the New York Botanical Garden’s new exhibit pays tribute to Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh with botanical displays and large scale art.

Midday News: Second Arrest in Alleged Soho Kidnapping, Rainy Week Ahead, and Increase in Times Square Complaints

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 May 2025 17:02:15 +0000

Police say a second man has been arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and torture of a 28-year-old man in Soho earlier this month. Meanwhile, forecasters say the New York region is in for several rainy days starting Wednesday and continuing through Saturday. Plus, some New Yorkers say Times Square feels more chaotic post-pandemic, even as data shows violent crime there is at a ten-year low.

Morning Headlines: Rent Guidelines Board Holds Rare Revote, NJ Reopens More of I-80, and Knicks Face Crucial Game Against Pacers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 May 2025 10:31:09 +0000

New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board is holding a rare revote this morning to reconsider the proposed range of increases for two-year leases on rent stabilized apartments. Meanwhile, more lanes are reopening this week on a damaged stretch of Interstate 80 in western New Jersey, though full repairs are still a month away. Plus, the New York Knicks head into a must-win matchup against the Indiana Pacers as the Eastern Conference Finals continue.

Midday News: DOJ Sues NJ Cities Over Immigration Policies, Albany Payroll Tax Fight, Parents Frustrated by School Group Chats, and St. Marks Food Scene

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 May 2025 16:45:33 +0000

The Justice Department is suing Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson over sanctuary policies it says obstruct immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Albany are at odds over a new payroll tax plan. Also, New York City parents are frustrated by the nonstop flood of WhatsApp messages from school group chats. Reporter Vito Emanuel explains. Plus,Plus, a food tour through St. Marks Place in the East Village highlights standout spots for cheesesteaks, San Diego style burritos, and regional Chinese noodles.Plus, a food tour through St. Marks Place in the East Village highlights standout spots for cheesesteaks, San Diego style burritos, and regional Chinese noodles.Plus, a food tour through St. Marks Place in the East Village highlights standout spots for cheesesteaks, San Diego style burritos, and regional Chinese noodles. Plus, food critic Robert Sietsema gives a tour of St. Marks Place in the East Village, highlighting standout spots for cheesesteaks, San Diego style burritos, and regional Chinese noodles.

Andrew Cuomo and Jeanine Pirro Have a Combative History. Now, She Might Oversee a Federal Probe Into Him

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 24 May 2025 10:25:06 +0000

Former Governor and mayoral hopeful Andrew Cuomo and Jeanine Pirro have a long, combative history. Now, The New York Times reports that Pirro, recently appointed to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington D.C., is overseeing a criminal investigation into Cuomo’s congressional testimony about his handling of COVID in nursing homes. WNYC's Samantha Max explores their political rivalry and what it could mean for the case.

Evening Roundup: Rent Guidelines Board to Re-vote on Hike, “Train Daddy” Tapped for Penn Station Redevelopment, Beach Drones Join Rescue Crews, Adrienne Adams Reflects on Personal COVID Loss, and Queens Co-op Faces Steep Fee Increase

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 May 2025 21:14:11 +0000

New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board will hold a re-vote next week after internal disagreements over proposed rent hikes for stabilized two-year leases. Meanwhile, The White House says Andy Byford AKA “Train Daddy”, who ran the city's subways and buses from 2018 until early 2020, has been tapped by President Trump to lead the redevelopment of Penn Station. Also, the city will deploy drones with life-saving equipment and speakers to assist lifeguards at public beaches this summer. Plus, mayoral candidate Adrienne Adams delivered an emotional speech marking the anniversary of her father’s death and linked it to former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s handling of the pandemic. Finally, residents at Rochdale Village, a co-op complex in Southeast Queens, are bracing for steep increases in monthly maintenance fees to cover repairs, mortgage debt, and an unpaid water bill.

Midday News: Detained Columbia Grad Student Mahmoud Khalil Granted Contact Visit with Infant Son, Jersey City Bans AI Rent Pricing, and AmeriCorps Cuts Threaten Childcare in Brooklyn Community

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 May 2025 17:06:03 +0000

Detained Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil, has held his infant son for the first time after a judge blocked the Trump administration’s effort to keep them separated. Meanwhile, Jersey City lawmakers are banning landlords from using AI software to set rents. Plus, AmeriCorps funding cuts by the Trump administration threaten childcare programs in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

Morning Headlines: Cuomo Under Federal Investigation, Memorial Day Travel Delays, and East River Tunnel Construction

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 May 2025 10:30:00 +0000

The Associated Press is reporting that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is under federal investigation for allegedly lying to Congress about his administration's pandemic response. Meanwhile, Memorial Day weekend travel is expected to cause major delays on roads and at airports across the region. Also, the Knicks will try to even their series against the Indiana Pacers tonight at Madison Square Garden in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Plus, this week’s transit updates include Amtrak construction on the first of its two East River tunnels, a proposed 34th Street busway, and Mayor Adams’ $400 million plan to redesign part of Fifth Avenue.

Evening Roundup: NYPD Increases Security After Shooting at DC’s Jewish Museum, NJ Church Awaits Vote on Future Shelter, Adams’ Top Deputy Runs City From iPhone, and Amtrak’s Reconstruction of the East River Tunnels

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 May 2025 20:14:36 +0000

Mayor Adams is directing the NYPD to increase security in certain areas after the killing of the two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington D.C. Plus, a church in Toms River, New Jersey will soon find out whether its proposal to build a homeless shelter can proceed, even as it’s under threat of becoming a pickleball court. Also, a profile of first deputy mayor Randy Mastro, the second most powerful person in City Hall. And finally, Amtrak is getting ready to launch a major reconstruction of two of its East River train tunnels.

Midday News: Subway Crime at Historic Lows but Felony Assaults Rise, Van Gogh Exhibit Opens in the Bronx, and New Jersey Braces for Wildfire Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 May 2025 16:50:32 +0000

According to new police data, subway crime in New York City is at historic lows. However, felony assaults on trains are up 20 percent. Meanwhile, a new exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx pays tribute to Vincent Van Gogh. Plus, forest fire season is underway in New Jersey. Major wildfires in both the north and south of the state over the past year have put large areas at risk. Eric Weber, assistant division fire warden for the state Forest Fire Service, joins us to talk about how to reduce that risk.

Morning Headlines: Columbia University Wraps Commencement After Tense Year, NJ Rep LaMonica McIver Appears in Court, and New Jersey Residents Say Housing Is Too Expensive

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 May 2025 10:40:00 +0000

Columbia University faculty and students are reflecting on another turbulent year on campus as commencement wraps. Meanwhile, New Jersey Representative LaMonica McIver appeared in court Wednesday on charges she assaulted federal officers.. Plus a new poll finds most residents say housing in the state is too expensive. Plus, a new Rutgers University poll shows that more than half of New Jerseyans think housing is too expensive in the Garden State.

Evening Roundup: Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo under federal investigation. Possible measles exposure in New Jersey. And an old boat finds a new home.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 May 2025 20:03:48 +0000

The Department of Justice is opening a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, health officials in New Jersey say that concert-goers who attended Shakira’s concert at MetLife Stadium last Thursday may have been exposed to measles. And the first-ever dog park on a NYCHA property is now open — at the Castle Hill Houses in the Bronx.

Morning Headlines: Jersey City Lawmakers to Vote on Rent Algorithm Software Ban, Ferry Seat Prices Going Up, Columbia University Holds Commencement, and Fleet Week Begins

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 May 2025 10:38:09 +0000

Lawmakers in Jersey City will vote Wednesday on whether to ban rent algorithm software like RealPage to set rental rates. Meanwhile, the cost to reserve a seat on NYC Ferry trips to the Rockaways is going up. Also, it’s commencement day at Columbia University, following a tense year on campus. Plus, Fleet Week is officially underway in New York City.

Evening Roundup: Wind Project Back On, Poll Shows Stefanik Leads GOP Field for NY Governor, NJ Rep Charged After Confrontation With Law Enforcement, American Guitars at the Met, and a Family’s Fight to Keep Their Apartment

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 May 2025 20:43:00 +0000

The Trump administration is allowing construction to resume on a major wind farm off Long Island. Meanwhile, a new poll shows Representative Elise Stefanik as the clear frontrunner for the Republican nomination for New York governor, Also, a New Jersey congresswoman faces federal charges after an incident outside an immigration detention center in Newark. Also, NYCHA opens its first-ever dog park in the Bronx. And in Upper Manhattan, a rent-stabilized apartment that’s housed four generations of one family is now at the center of a legal fight.

Midday News: NY Wind Project Reversal, Mamdani Campaigns with Ranked-Choice Strategy, and Phone Ban Coming to NY Schools

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 May 2025 17:16:15 +0000

In a reversal, the Trump administration will allow a major wind project off Long Island to resume construction. Meanwhile, with five weeks until the Democratic mayoral primary, Zohran Mamdani becomes the first candidate to campaign using a ranked-choice strategy. Plus, starting next fall, smartphones will be banned in New York public schools. The policy, passed as part of the state budget, aims to address growing concerns about distraction and social media’s impact on students. WNYC’s Jessica Gould has the details.

Morning Headlines: Correction Officers’ Comp Claims Soar, Wynn Drops Hudson Yards Casino Plan, and Fleet Week Begins with Tragedy

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 May 2025 10:40:10 +0000

New York City’s Department of Investigation says workers’ comp claims by correction officers cost the city more than $340 million last fiscal year. Meanwhile, Wynn is pulling out of its bid to build a casino in Hudson Yards as a major housing project in the neighborhood moves forward. Federal officials are also investigating a close call between two planes at LaGuardia Airport. Plus, Fleet Week kicks off tomorrow with the annual Parade of Ships, following a deadly crash involving a Mexican navy ship over the weekend.

Evening Roundup: Mexican Navy Ship Hits Brooklyn Bridge, 3 Dead in Weekend Shootings, Rutgers University’s New President, NYC’s Emergency Housing and Subway Service Returns to the Rockaways

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 May 2025 21:37:12 +0000

We get an update on what caused a Mexican Navy ship to strike the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night. Plus, police are looking for suspects in three separate shootings across the city. Also, William F. Tate IV will be named the 22nd president of Rutgers University. Meanwhile, New York City wants to make it easier for non-profits to own homeless shelters. And finally, subway service to the Rockaways returns after a four-month shutdown.

Midday News: NJ Transit Getting Ready to Restart Service, Dangerous Section of Jacob Riis Beach to Stay Closed, and New Jersey Voter Registration Deadline Is Tuesday

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 May 2025 17:02:34 +0000

NJ Transit says it needs time to bring trains back online after reaching a tentative deal with its engineers and ending a strike. Train service is expected to resume Tuesday. Meanwhile, a dangerous section of Jacob Riis Beach will remain closed this summer after several recent drownings. Plus, the deadline to register for New Jersey’s gubernatorial primary is Tuesday, though most voters don’t know the election is coming. To learn more, WNYC’s Michael Hill spoke with Jesse Burns, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of New Jersey.

Morning Headlines: NJ Transit Strike Ends With Tentative Deal, Cash Program Helps Prevent Youth Homelessness, and Queensboro Bridge Adds Pedestrian Path

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 May 2025 10:40:03 +0000

New Jersey Transit trains will resume service Tuesday morning after the agency reached a tentative agreement with its locomotive engineers union, ending a multi-day strike. Meanwhile, a nonprofit program aimed at preventing youth homelessness by offering one-time, low-barrier cash payments is showing early signs of success. And in Queens, the Department of Transportation has converted a traffic lane on the Queensboro Bridge into a dedicated pedestrian path.

NY Liberty Reloaded: The WNBA Champs Return With a Target on Their Backs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 17 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The New York Liberty kick off the 2025 season with high expectations and some early hurdles. Host Janae Pierre checks in with sports reporter Jackie Powell on how the defending champs are adjusting to injuries, reshaping their offense, and preparing for another title run.

Evening Roundup: NJ Transit Grinds to a Halt, How Concerns Over Antisemitism Are Shaping the Mayoral Race in NYC, and the New York Liberty Get Ready for a New Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 May 2025 20:52:28 +0000

NJ Transit service remains at a standstill as hundreds of train operators go on strike. A look at how candidates for New York City mayor are talking about antisemitism. Plus, we get a preview of the New York Liberty and their upcoming season.

Midday News: Thousands Stranded by NJ Transit Rail Strike, and Mets and Yankees Face Off in Bronx

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 May 2025 16:57:49 +0000

NJ Transit railroad engineers and trainmen are on strike, leaving thousands of commuters scrambling to find other ways to get to work and school. We get the latest on the impasse and what's at stake. Meanwhile, the Yankees and Mets will square off in the Bronx starting Friday. Both teams are in first place, turning this year’s Subway Series into a high-stakes showdown.

Morning Headlines: NJ Transit Strike Shuts Down Rail Service, Resettlement Group Rejects White South African Refugee Plan, and Mets, Yankees Subway Series Showdown Kicks Off in Bronx

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 May 2025 10:47:44 +0000

New Jersey Transit rail service has come to a halt as 450 train engineers went on strike overnight, in what could be one of the state’s largest transit disruptions in decades. Wages remain the key issue in stalled contract negotiations. Meanwhile, a New Jersey resettlement group says it will not help relocate white South Africans approved for entry under a federal policy it calls discriminatory. And in sports, the Mets and Yankees face off tonight in the Bronx for the season’s first Subway Series, with excitement building around the high-stakes matchup.

Evening Roundup: Buying Back Used Needles, A Battle Over a Mountaintop in New Jersey, and a New Exhibit That Transports You to Puerto Rico

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 May 2025 21:15:41 +0000

A new City Health Department pilot program offers New Yorkers a cash incentive to help properly dispose of spent needles. A billionaire family in New Jersey wants to build a housing development on a MOUNTAINTOP in West Orange. And an ongoing exhibit at Manhattan's Poster House Museum takes visitors on a trip to Puerto Rico.

Midday News: NJ Transit Faces Strike Deadline, City Gears Up for Bike to Work Day, Knicks Cooked in Boston, and Prison Reform in Albany

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 May 2025 16:56:42 +0000

Thursday marks the final day for NJ Transit to reach a deal with union engineers to avert a strike that could halt all rail service. Meanwhile, Friday is national Bike to Work Day, with New York City officials promoting cycling as a healthy, eco-friendly commute option. Rides for municipal workers are planned in every borough. Also, the Knicks were blown out by a Celtics team that was missing star player Jayson Tatum in Game 5 of the NBA playoffs. Plus, this week in politics, lawmakers are holding a hearing on prison reform following the deaths of two inmates in custody. Plus, we get an update on Andrew Cuomo’s campaign finances.

Morning Headlines: Potential NJ Transit Strike Nears, Lawmakers Demand Answers in Prison Deaths, and MTA Holds Subway Music Auditions

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 May 2025 10:37:58 +0000

A potential NJ Transit strike could begin if the agency and its engineers’ union fail to reach a contract agreement, marking what would be the region’s first major transit stoppage in two decades. Meanwhile, Albany lawmakers are pressing prison officials for answers after corrections officers were charged with murder in the deaths of two incarcerated people. Plus, the MTA held live auditions Wednesday at Grand Central Madison for its Music Under New York program, with 54 performers vying to become official subway musicians.

Evening Roundup: Inflation Refund Checks for Some New Yorkers, Fighting Domestic Terrorism in NY, Former NYC Mayor de Blasio Agrees to Pay Fine for Misusing Public Funds, Remediation Manager to Take Over Rikers and NY’s Fight Over Food Regulations

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 May 2025 20:34:31 +0000

More than eight million households across New York State will receive inflation refund checks this fall. Plus, three years after a racist mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket, New York State is taking steps to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Also, former New York City Mayor De Blasio will pay the city $320,000 to settle an outstanding fine for improperly bringing his police detail during his failed presidential bid in 2019. Meanwhile, the Rikers Island jail complex is getting an outside official to run many of the day-to-day operations. And finally, state lawmakers are taking a fresh look at food regulations.

Midday News: Federal Judge Orders City Jails Overseen by Remediation Manager, Knicks Try to End 25 Year Playoff Drought, and Newark Airport Staffing Crisis

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 May 2025 17:13:33 +0000

A federal judge has ordered a “remediation manager” to oversee New York City jails until conditions improve. In sports, the Knicks are back in Boston, hoping to secure a spot in the conference finals. Plus, at Newark Liberty Airport, staffing shortages and equipment issues continue to disrupt operations. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with foreigner FAA senior executive Michael McCormick to learn more. (edited)

Morning Headlines: NY, NJ Attorneys General Sue Over Withheld Disaster Funds, NYPD Fatally Shoots Man in Brooklyn, City Launches Office to Fight Antisemitism, and Knicks Look to Advance

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 May 2025 10:40:11 +0000

The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are suing the Department of Homeland Security, claiming the federal government is withholding disaster relief funds from states that don’t comply with certain immigration enforcement policies. Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, police say a man was fatally shot by NYPD officers after allegedly confronting them with a knife during a domestic violence call. Also, Mayor Adams has announced a new Office to Combat Antisemitism, citing a rise in hate incidents. Plus, the Knicks are in Boston tonight with a 3-1 series lead, hoping to clinch a spot in the conference finals.

Evening Roundup: Atlantic Avenue Could Get Major Upgrades Under Rezoning Plan, Newark Airport’s Short-term Fix, Possible NJ Transit Strike May Impact Concert Goers, NJ Dems Running for Governor Debate Immigration and Magic in Brooklyn

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 May 2025 20:13:51 +0000

A big upgrade could be in the works for a 20-block stretch of Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue. Plus, the U.S. Transportation Secretary has a plan to fix the decades-old equipment that's plagued air travel at Newark Airport in recent weeks. Also, a potential strike by NJ Transit engineers is already disrupting the plans of concert-goers this week. Meanwhile, democratic candidates vying to be New Jersey’s governor sparred over the Trump administration’s immigration policies. And finally, a local magician turned an empty Brooklyn storefront into a speakeasy magic venue

Midday news: Voting for Reps on Community Education Councils, Rikers Island Jail Under New Scrutiny, and an Interview with the Outgoing NYC Parks Commissioner

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 May 2025 16:32:25 +0000

Public school parents can vote for representatives on their community education councils until midnight Tuesday. Plus, a federal judge is placing the jails on Rikers Island under the control of an impendent receiver. The NY Jets will play in London next season. And finally, an exit interview with the outgoing NYC Parks Commissioner.

Morning News: Lawmaker Pushes for Return of Parking Violation Stickers, ,Reparations Commission Gets Extension, and Knicks One Win from Conference Finals

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 May 2025 10:27:58 +0000

City Councilmember Gale Brewer is calling for the return of green stickers that shame drivers who flout alternate side parking rules, pointing to persistent issues in her Upper West Side district. Meanwhile, New York’s state reparations commission now has until 2027 to release its recommendations. And the Knicks are one win away from the conference finals after beating the Celtics 121-113 in Game 4.

Evening Roundup: Diddy Trial Starts, Old Brooklyn Office Building Could Become Affordable Housing, Adams Denied Public Matching Funds AGAIN, What’s at Stake for Defunded NYC Researchers and a Times Square Statue Sparks Internet Hate

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 May 2025 20:28:47 +0000

A jury has begun hearing opening statements in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial in New York. Plus, a soaring skyscraper in downtown Brooklyn may replace an office building considered one of the borough's biggest eyesores. And, a campaign finance watchdog is withholding public matching funds from Mayor Adams' re-election campaign. Also, hundreds of federal grants to New York-based researchers have been canceled under the Trump administration. And finally, a new 12-foot tall bronze statue of a Black woman in Times Square has people talking.

Midday news: Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James Dies, Cuomo Fined for Campaign Violation, and Dems Prep for NJ Governor’s Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 May 2025 16:50:48 +0000

Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James has died at 89. Meanwhile, the NYC Campaign Finance Board fined Andrew Cuomo’s campaign more than $600,000 for allegedly coordinating with a PAC. The board also approved $1.5 million in matching funds. Also, in the NBA playoffs, the Knicks host Game 4 against the Boston Celtics Monday night at MSG. Plus, WNYC and NJ Spotlight News will host a forum with the Democratic candidates for New Jersey governor. Anchor Briana Vannozzi joins us with a preview.

Morning News: New Report Shows Most NYC Seniors Lack Retirement Savings, NJ Transit Strike Looms, and Extended Sunsets

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 May 2025 10:43:25 +0000

A new report shows more than half of New Yorkers over 70 have no retirement income, with a growing share of seniors living in poverty. Meanwhile, NJ Transit engineers could strike as early as Friday after rejecting a contract offer, and officials are urging commuters to prepare for major disruptions. Plus, New York City sunsets now fall after 8 p.m., ushering in longer daylight hours through mid-August.

Columbia University Suspended Student Who Built AI Cheating App, so He Dropped Out and Raised $5.3 Million for Startup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 10 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Roy Lee was suspended from Columbia University after creating an AI app that helped users cheat on technical interviews. He dropped out, went viral, and raised $5.3 million to grow a startup. WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with reporter Ryan Kailath about what the story reveals about AI, ethics, and academic accountability

Evening Roundup: Another Tech Outage at Newark Airport, NYPD Detains 14 at pro-Palestian Protest at Brooklyn College, Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day and NYC’s Streets Plan on Hold

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 May 2025 21:19:20 +0000

Federal aviation officials say Newark Airport was hit with another tech outage Friday morning, the second such meltdown in as many weeks. The NYPD arrested more than a dozen protesters at Brooklyn College Thursday night. Plus, May 10th is now officially Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day. And finally, the Sunset Park community board adopted a plan to redesign Third Avenue under the Gowanus Expressway but they recently learned the plan is on hold.

Midday News: FAA Confirms Newark Radar Outage, NJ Transit Talks Move to D.C., Brooklyn Man Charged in Arsons, and Calls for New Laws in Response to Recent Dog Attack

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 May 2025 17:16:12 +0000

Air traffic controllers lost radar contact with planes approaching Newark Airport Friday, according to the FAA, the second incident in two weeks. Meanwhile, federal mediators have called NJ Transit and its engineers union to Washington, ahead of a possible strike. Also, a Brooklyn man is charged with setting multiple fires in NYCHA buildings. And after a dog attack on the Upper West Side, lawmakers are pushing for stricter rules for owners.

Morning Headlines: New York Lawmakers Agree on State Budget, New Measles Cases Confirmed in Orange County and NYPD Charges 20 in Auto Theft Ring

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 May 2025 10:48:54 +0000

New York has a state budget, more than a month after its deadline after lawmakers finalized the $254 billion spending plan late Thursday. Meanwhile, health officials have confirmed three new measles cases in Orange County. That brings the state’s total to seven so far this year. Plus, prosecutors say 20 people have been charged in one of the most prolific auto theft rings in New York City in the past decade

Evening Roundup: American-born Cardinal Elected as Pope, Adams’ Budget Invests in Cleaner Parks, NYC Students’ Xenophobic Border Patrol Prank, NJ Mayor Riled up Over Uninspected Detention Center and NJ GOP Governor Hopefuls Clash in Forum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 May 2025 20:47:38 +0000

New Yorkers gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan as a new pope was elected. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams is promoting his new budget proposal to restore cleaning crews to some of New York City's busiest green spaces. Plus, a school on the Upper West Side is wrestling with how to discipline seniors who staged a prank some teachers described as xenophobic. Also, a new ICE detention center in Newark is drawing the ire of the mayor of New Jersey's largest city. And finally, three Republican candidates vying to be New Jersey’s next governor made their case to voters at a forum Wednesday hosted by WNYC and NJ Spotlight News.

Midday News: Federal Officials Review Status of Arrested Pro-Palestine Protestors at Columbia University, Woman Sues City for False Arrest, and Pollen Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 May 2025 16:54:29 +0000

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says federal officials are "reviewing the visa status" of people arrested Wednesday during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Columbia University. Meanwhile, a woman is suing New York City after a car hit her following a protest and police responded by arresting her. Plus, it's allergy season. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Dr. Guy Robinson, the lone individual tasked with tracking that data in the city.

Morning Headlines: Speed Cameras Could Be Coming to City Bridges, Councilmember Restler Loses Ballot Challenge, Knicks Take 2–0 Lead Over Celtics in NBA Playoffs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 May 2025 11:22:43 +0000

Speed cameras may soon ticket drivers in work zones on MTA bridges and tunnels new state budget lets the agency use them at spots like the Verrazzano Bridge and Queens-Midtown Tunnel. Meanwhile, In Brooklyn, Councilmember Lincoln Restler lost a court challenge to remove his primary opponent from the ballot after claiming their supporters misled residents into signing a petition. Plus, the Knicks now lead the Celtics 2–0 after another one-point win on the road. Game 3 is Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Game 4 is Monday.

Evening Roundup: Rye Playland Opens Memorial Day Weekend, $750 Million Settlement Reached Over Former Doctor’s Sex Abuse, NY State Could Weaken Oversight for Religious Schools and Immigrants Weigh Voluntary Departures

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 May 2025 20:57:09 +0000

Westchester County officials say Rye Playland amusement park will open in time for the season after all. Also, two New York City hospitals have agreed to a $750 million dollar settlement of hundreds of sexual abuse claims by patients of former gynecologist Robert Hadden. Plus, New York State lawmakers are loosening requirements for private and religious schools to show they provide a basic education. And finally, some undocumented immigrants are opting to leave the country on their own, rather than risk deportation.

Midday News: New York Lawmakers Push to Block Musk’s X Money App, Knicks Aim for 2–0 Playoff Lead Against the Celtics, Bronx Students Face Press Freedom Dilemma

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 May 2025 17:32:57 +0000

Two Manhattan lawmakers say New York should deny a money transmitter license to X, Elon Musk’s platform formerly known as Twitter. Musk is seeking approval in all 50 states to launch X Money, a service that would compete with apps like Venmo. Meanwhile, the Knicks are looking to take a 2–0 lead over the Boston Celtics in the NBA semifinals on Wednesday night. Plus, a group of Bronx student journalists is facing tough questions about press freedom, personal safety, and how their work lives online. We hear from their advisor Debbi Porterfield and student editor Cesar Jimenez.

Morning Headlines: NYPD Bomb Squad Faces Wave of Retirements, REAL ID Officially Required for Domestic Flights, and MTA Tests Flood Doors

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 May 2025 10:37:35 +0000

Nearly half of the NYPD’s bomb squad is eligible to retire this year, including many of their dogs. Meanwhile, starting this Wednesday, travelers without a passport must show a REAL ID to board domestic flights. Plus, the MTA will close the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel overnight from Wednesday through May 13th to test its massive flood doors as part of hurricane preparedness.

Evening Roundup: NY State Dips into Rainy Day Fund, NYC Parks Commissioner Steps Down, NJ City Rethinks Law that Would Jail Homeless People and National Teachers Appreciation Day

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 May 2025 20:15:00 +0000

Gov. Hochul and legislative leaders are taking $8 billion from reserves as part of the New York state budget deal. Plus, New York City’s Park Commissioner Sue Donoghue is stepping down later this month. Also, city council members in Summit, New Jersey have been considering a contentious law that would allow police to arrest homeless people camping in public places. And finally, a special thanks to all teachers on National Teacher Appreciation Day.

Midday News: City Taking Landlords to Court Over Rats, Rain Stretches Into Friday, and New Reports Say Newark Controllers Briefly Lost Contact with Planes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 May 2025 17:12:32 +0000

Sanitation officials are taking landlords to court over rat-infested lots. In Harlem, a judge let the city into a trash-covered property after the owner ignored orders. Officials say they’ve done this nine times this year. Meanwhile, rain is expected through Friday, with multiple rounds of showers moving through the region. Plus, new reporting this morning from various outlets including Bloomberg and the New York Times say air traffic controllers briefly lost communication with planes at Liberty Newark Airport last week.

Morning Headlines: LIU Brooklyn Investigated Over Roc Nation Scholarship , Pit Bull Attack Sparks Calls for Accountability, and Knicks Take Game 1 in NBA Semifinals

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 May 2025 10:47:38 +0000

Evening Roundup: Halt in Enrollment for NYC Child Care Vouchers, Man Pleads Guilty in Prisoner’s Death, Protected Bike Lanes in Long Island City and Potential Rent Hike for Stabilized Tenants

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 May 2025 21:16:08 +0000

New York City will stop enrolling new families who are eligible for child care vouchers. Plus, one of the six guards charged in the deadly beating of upstate prisoner Robert Brooks has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Also, a plan to add protected bike lanes in Long Island City is getting the green light from a Queens judge. And finally, New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board voted on a range of potential increases ahead of its final vote in June.

Midday News: Newark Airport Delays, Arts Institutions Scramble for Funding After Federal Cuts, and Big Money Floods NJ Governor’s Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 May 2025 16:45:38 +0000

Hundreds of flights at Newark Airport face delays or cancellations due to staffing shortages and weather. Meanwhile, New York City’s cultural institutions are rushing to fill funding gaps after the Trump administration cut support for the National Endowment for the Arts. Plus, with just over a month to go until New Jersey’s primary, money is pouring into the governor’s race, but following the cash trail isn’t easy. NJ Spotlight News reporter Colleen O’Dea joins us to explain why.

Morning Headlines: Car Crash Rates Down, Meteors Showers, and Bronx Week Begins

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 May 2025 10:47:00 +0000

Car crashes in Manhattan’s congestion zone have been dropping for three years and congestion pricing may be speeding that up. Meanwhile, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks this Monday, with up to 30 meteors an hour before dawn. It continues through mid-May. Starting Saturday, the International Space Station will be visible over the city during the evening. Plus, Bronx Week kicks off this week with free events through May 18.

Knicks Survive Pistons, Advance to Face Celtics in NBA Semifinals

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 3 May 2025 11:54:50 +0000

The New York Knicks are headed to the second round of the NBA playoffs after beating the Detroit Pistons 118-115 in Game 6 on Thursday. The win wasn’t pretty and required a last-second buzzer-beater from Jalen Brunson to seal the victory. Next, the Knicks face the defending champion Boston Celtics. WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with Newsday Knicks beat reporter Steve Popper about what the win says about the team and how they match up with the Celtics.

Evening Roundup: NYPD Shoots Bronx Man, Criminal Summonses for E-Bikers Running Red Lights, the Jalapeño Sauvignon Blanc and How to Live a Sustainable City Life

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 May 2025 20:54:35 +0000

The NYPD says an officer shot a man holding his own mother at knife point Thursday night in a Pelham Bay, Bronx apartment. Plus, police will start issuing criminal summons for e-bike and e-scooter riders who run red lights and stop signs. Also, a spicy wine with jalapeños is trending just in time for Cinco de Mayo. And finally, some New York City residents are taking an extreme approach to eliminating their carbon footprints.

Midday News: Gov. Hochul Backs Mask Penalty Law, Weekend Storms Expected, and Mayor Adams Unveils City Budget Amid Re-Election Fight

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 May 2025 17:11:13 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul is backing a new law that would increase penalties for wearing a mask while committing a crime. Forecasters are warning of rain and thunderstorms in the New York City area this weekend. And Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled a $115 billion city budget plan that could define the final stretch of his mayoralty as he faces a tough re-election battle. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim has more.

Morning Headlines: Lawmakers Propose City Council Mayoral Removal Powers, DOT Celebrates Bike Month, Knicks Advance in NBA Playoffs, and Amtrak Tunnel Repairs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 May 2025 10:45:57 +0000

State lawmakers are proposing a bill that would allow the New York City Council to remove a sitting mayor with a three-fourths vote after a public hearing. Meanwhile, the city’s Department of Transportation is kicking off National Bike Month with events across the five boroughs. Also, the Knicks clinch a spot in the second round of the NBA playoffs after edging out Detroit. Plus, on this week’s transportation segment: Amtrak tunnel repairs, a looming NJ Transit strike, and the MTA begins testing new subway fare gate designs to fight evasion.

Evening Roundup: State Eyes Subway Safe Spaces, Mayor Adams Unveils Budget Proposal, Proposed Rent Hikes for Housing Vouchers, Neglect of Prison Nurses, and Mamdani’s Plan to Help Homeless NYers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 May 2025 21:18:34 +0000

Gov. Hochul’s budget includes money to add new spaces in subway stations where mental health outreach workers can connect with homeless people. And, Mayor Adams’ $115 billion budget plan includes new spending on policing, affordable housing and more. Also, a new proposal from the Adams administration could mean a rent hike for people using housing vouchers. Plus, reporters at the Marshall Project look into prisoners’ safety in jail infirmaries. And finally, mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is pitching a new idea that would base social services underground.

Midday News: Bank Closed Mayor Adams’ Campaign Account After Indictment, MTA Pushes Back on Tunnel Repair Plan, and City Schools Shift to New Math Curriculum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 May 2025 16:42:56 +0000

TD Bank shut down Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign account within a week of his federal indictment, according to new documents filed with the city’s Campaign Finance Board. Meanwhile, the MTA is urging Amtrak to rethink its plan for a three-year tunnel closure, warning it could disrupt Long Island Rail Road service for years. Plus, WNYC’s Jessica Gould breaks down the city’s new approach to math education and why even parents may need a refresher.

Morning Headlines: NJ Transit Strike Looms, NYC Rent Hikes Proposed, AmeriCorps Loses NY Funding, and New Details on Mayor Adams’ Campaign Finance Challenges

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 May 2025 10:46:30 +0000

New Jersey Transit engineers may go on strike May 16th if no contract deal is reached. In New York City, the Rent Guidelines Board is weighing rent increases for more than a million stabilized apartments, with a final vote expected in June. Meanwhile, the New York Attorney General says federal cuts have wiped out AmeriCorps funding across the state. Plus, this week’s politics segment dives into Mayor Adams’ campaign finance issues, updates in the mayoral race, and the latest from state budget negotiations.

Evening Roundup: Student Activist Released from Federal Detention, How an Outdated NYPD Form Landed a Person in Jail, Century-old Elm Trees Struck by Disease and NYC’s Queer History Book

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:03:31 +0000

A federal judge orders the release of Pro-Palestinian student activist Mohsen Mahdawi from detention. Plus, an NYPD paperwork snafu has landed someone in jail. Also, the Prospect Park Alliance is cutting down one-third of the trees in the Dog Beach Elm Grove because of Dutch elm disease. And finally, historian Marc Zinaman released a coffee table book documenting 100 years of queer history in New York City.

Midday News: Governor Hochul, Lawmakers Eye Budget Adjustments, Met Gala Alternatives, and Jane’s Walk Celebrates City History

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:45:25 +0000

Governor Hochul and state lawmakers say a final budget deal could come this week or next, but changes may follow later in the year. Meanwhile, New Yorkers without a Met Gala invite have several stylish alternatives including the People’s Ball, Debt Gala, and Metro Gala. Plus, the Jane’s Walk NYC festival returns this weekend with hundreds of free history walks across the five boroughs.

Morning Headlines: NY Assembly Advances Medical Aid in Dying Bill, Rye Playland’s Summer Season in Jeopardy, and Knicks Blow Chance to Close Out Series

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:50:21 +0000

New York is moving closer to legalizing physician-assisted suicide, as the State Assembly advances the Medical Aid in Dying bill. Meanwhile, the future of Rye Playland is in doubt after a contract collapse with the park’s operator. And the Knicks fall to the Pistons at home, missing a chance to clinch the series. Game 6 is set for Thursday in Detroit. **Correction: An old episode of NYC Now was inadvertently uploaded this morning. It was has since been updated with the correct version.

Evening Roundup: MTA Wants to Use AI to Flag Problematic Behavior, Report Reveals Cause of Deadly Garage Collapse, U.S. Attorney Pushes for Telecom Companies to Monitor Sexual Predators, NYC’s Greenmarkets and Poetry Month

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:08:35 +0000

MTA officials laid out plans Monday to use artificial intelligence technology to push its surveillance capabilities to new levels. Also, city officials say unauthorized demolition work and years of neglect caused the deadly collapse of a parking garage in Lower Manhattan in 2023. And a federal prosecutor is threatening to sue telecom companies in a bid to get them to monitor users' messages and crack down on child sex predators. Plus, GrowNYC’s Greenmarket program supports over 200 local producers today. And finally, as National Poetry Month comes to an end, we share poems from a father-son duo in Brooklyn.

Midday News: MTA Unveils New Gates to Curb Fare Evasion, Knicks Are One Win Away from Advancing in Playoffs, and Tentative NYS Budget Explained.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:48:46 +0000

The MTA will test modern fare gates with sliding glass doors at 20 subway stations this fall, part of a pilot aimed at curbing fare evasion that costs the agency hundreds of millions annually. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are one win away from advancing to the second round of the NBA playoffs as they play the Pistons at the Garden. Plus, New York state lawmakers have a handshake deal on the state budget that's almost a month late. WNYC state government reporter Jimmy Vielkind. Has the details.

Morning Headlines: City Allows Affordable Housing Rentals on Real Estate Websites, Governor Hochul and Lawmakers Reach Tentative Budget Deal, and Trump Administration Probes Ban of Long Island School’s Native American Mascot

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:20:31 +0000

New York City will allow affordable apartments to bypass the housing lottery and list vacancies directly on real estate sites like StreetEasy, in an effort to speed up the rental process. Meanwhile, Governor Hochul and state lawmakers have struck a tentative deal on the nearly $254 billion state budget, almost a month late. Plus, the Trump administration is investigating whether New York’s ban on Native American school mascots violates federal civil rights laws, with a Long Island school at the center of the dispute.

Evening Roundup: NY Leaders Rally Against Cuts to VA, New Investments for NYC’s Supportive Housing Initiative, Staten Islanders Vote to fill Council Seat and a Standoff Between Delivery Workers and DoorDash

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:51:20 +0000

Elected officials, veterans and union workers are blasting the White House for its proposal to cut staffing at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Plus, Mayor Adams’ executive budget will invest another $46 million to revitalize New York City's supportive housing initiative. Also, residents of Staten Island's south shore head to the polls Tuesday to fill an open City Council seat. And finally, delivery workers in New York City are accusing DoorDash of a pattern of wage theft.

Midday News: Work Requirements Return for Public Assistance, Local Leaders Protest Budget Cuts, and a Look at NYPD Data on Homeless Encampment

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:44:55 +0000

Starting Monday, New Yorkers receiving cash assistance must once again meet work requirements or risk losing benefits. Meanwhile, Senator Cory Booker and Representative Hakeem Jeffries held an hours-long sit-in on the Capitol steps to protest looming cuts to social services. Plus, NYPD data show thousands of homeless encampment sweeps last year, but only about a hundred people wound up in shelter. WNYC’s Karen Yi has more.

Morning Headlines: NYPD Cleared Thousands of Homeless People from Public Spaces in 2024, Amtrak Cuts Albany Service for Repairs, and Knicks Great Dick Barnett Dies at 88

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:41:54 +0000

Newly reviewed data shows NYPD officers removed more than 27,000 homeless people from public spaces last year, mostly in Manhattan. Meanwhile, Amtrak is cutting service between Albany and New York City starting today for major tunnel repairs. Plus, Basketball Hall of Famer and Knicks legend Dick Barnett has died at 88, as the Knicks push to close out their playoff series against Detroit.

NYC Now Explains: The Election Awaits. Where Does Mayor Adams Stand?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

NYC Now is back this weekend with the final episode in its series on Mayor Eric Adams and how he has found himself at the mercy of intersecting political powers — from his voter base, to prosecutors, to Governor Kathy Hochul, and, of course, President Donald Trump. Now, with the mayoral election just a few months away, we look at what lies ahead for Adams and the city. Host Janae Pierre sits down with WNYC politics reporter Brigid Bergin and fellow host Brian Lehrer.

Miss the previous episodes in our series? Listen to #1 here, #2 here, #3 here, #4 here and #5 here.

Evening Roundup: George Santos Gets a Seven Year Prison Sentence, NYC Comptroller Candidate Pitches Universal Child Care, Mayor Adams’ Trash Revolution and West Village Eats for Any Budget

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:01:57 +0000

Former New York Congressmember George Santos will be spending at least seven years in federal prison. Plus, comptroller candidate, Justin Brannan, has a plan to re-invest a $500 million piece of the city's multibillion-dollar pension funds and use it to pay for universal child care. Also, a report on the future of containerizing New York City’s garbage. And finally, a food critic shares a few good eats in the West Village neighborhood.

Midday News: Subway Stabbing in Manhattan, Local Attorney Indicted for Sexual Assault, Local Churches Honor Late Pope Francis, and New York’s Climate Goals Under Scrutiny

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:42:47 +0000

A manhunt is underway after a deadly stabbing on a Manhattan subway platform during Friday morning’s rush hour. Meanwhile, the Manhattan district attorney’s office is urging more survivors to come forward after a finance attorney was indicted on more than 100 counts of sexual assault. Also, Catholic churches across New York City are holding Masses Friday night to honor the late Pope Francis, whose funeral is Saturday. Plus, as we wrap up coverage of Earth Week, we examine New York’s progress and setbacks on its ambitious climate goals with Columbia University’s Michael Gerrard.

Morning Headlines: New York City’s Mental Health Hotline Faces Layoffs, Former Congressman Santos Sentencing Set for Friday, Mets Lead MLB, and Federal Misstep In Congestion Pricing Battle

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:40:00 +0000

The nonprofit that operates New York City’s 988 suicide and crisis hotline says it may have to lay off staff due to a funding shortfall. Meanwhile, former Congressman George Santos is set to be sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to multiple federal charges. Also, the Mets are riding a seven-game winning streak and hold the best record in Major League Baseball. Plus, in this week’s transportation segment, a misstep by federal prosecutors may weaken their legal case against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan.

Evening Roundup: Southern District Accused of Legal Malpractice, Adams’ Efforts to Destroy Illegal Guns, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams Gets Key Endorsement and Progressives Battle for the Mayor’s Seat

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:40:55 +0000

There’s more turmoil swirling around the congestion pricing plan. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch destroyed more than 3,000 illegal guns at an event on Long Island this week. Plus, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams’ mayoral campaign recently picked up some significant endorsements. And finally, an inside look at New York City’s progressives’ battle to pick Zohran Mamdani or Brad Lander for mayor.

Midday News: Feds Accidentally Share Congestion Pricing Legal Strategy, Teen Charged in NJ Wildfire, Vote to Limit Tourist Helicopters, and Earth Week Climate Goals

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:07:51 +0000

The Trump administration may shift legal strategy in its bid to kill congestion pricing after accidentally uploading a letter suggesting current arguments are weak. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, a teen has been charged with setting a wildfire that's burned at least 15,000 acres in Ocean County. Also, the NYC Council is preparing to vote on bills aimed at limiting tourist helicopters following a deadly crash in the Hudson River. Plus, Tom Wright, President and CEO of the Regional Plan Association joins us for Earth Week to discuss how New York State is progressing in its ambitious climate goals.

Morning Headlines: Aged Out Foster Youth Struggle to Find Housing, City Delays Trash Zone Reform, and Wildfire Smoke Impacts Air Quality

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:40:51 +0000

A new report shows nearly a third of foster youth who aged out of New York City’s system last year couldn’t secure housing and had to remain in care past age 21. Meanwhile, city officials say long-promised reforms to the private trash hauling industry won’t be fully in place until 2027. Plus, wildfire smoke is affecting air quality today, with health officials urging vulnerable groups to limit outdoor activity.

Evening Roundup: NYC’s Foster Care to Homelessness Pipeline, Innocent Bystander Killed in Harlem, Upstate Church Community Pushes to Build More Housing and NYC’s Best Slice

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:26:19 +0000

A new report shows that young people in the New York City foster care system have a hard time finding housing once they age out of care. Also, three federal prosecutors assigned to Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case have resigned. Plus, houses of worship hope to be part of the solution to New York’s affordable housing crisis. And finally, Eater New York recently released its list of the best pizza slices across the five boroughs.

Midday News: Lawmakers in NJ Town Delay Homeless Ban Vote, Bronx Catholic School Saved from Closure, and Funding Cuts Leave Migrant Children Without Representation in Court

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:42:46 +0000

Amid a public outcry, lawmakers in Summit, New Jersey, have delayed a vote on a planned local law that would ban homeless encampments in public spaces. Meanwhile, a Bronx Catholic school has been saved from permanent closure. Plus, local immigration advocates say more migrant children are going to court without lawyers, after the Trump administration cut funding for their representation. WNYC's Arya Sundaram has been tracking the impact on the ground in immigration court.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Swipes at Maryland Senator, Drug Deaths Fall in City Shelters, and Council Considers More Water Fountains in Parks

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:36:31 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams appeared to take aim at a U.S. senator from Maryland who met with a man the Trump administration deported in violation of a court order. Meanwhile, drug-related deaths in New York City shelters dropped 17% last year, according to a new city report. Plus, a new City Council bill would require the city to regularly review access to drinking fountains in public parks.

Evening Roundup: Mahmoud Khalil Misses Son’s Birth, Hochul Gains Support from Voters, Bedford Public Library Reopens and Earth Day

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:25:41 +0000

The wife of Mahmoud Khalil says immigration officials prevented her husband from being able to attend the birth of their first child. Plus, a new poll indicates that Gov. Hochul's standing with New York State voters is improving. Also, Brooklyn's Bedford public library is officially reopening this week following substantial renovations over the past few years. And finally, we’re celebrating Earth Day with New York's climate and clean energy goals in mind.

Midday News: Schumer’s Popularity Dips After Budget Vote, City Adds Flood Protection in Southeast Brooklyn for Earth Week, and Experts Say NYS Is Falling Behind on Climate Goals

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:46:30 +0000

A new Siena poll shows U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer’s approval rating has fallen following his support of a Republican-led budget deal to avoid a federal shutdown. Meanwhile, the Adams administration says hundreds of new rain gardens and so-called infiltration basins are now in place across Flatbush and Canarsie to help manage stormwater and reduce flooding. Plus, on Earth Day, experts say New York State is lagging in its goal to fully transition off fossil fuels by 2040. WNYC’s Rosemary Misdary reports on how the state might catch up.

Morning Headlines: Migrant Children in Court Without Lawyers, Hotel Group Pushes for Lower Tax, and Trump Weighs In on Long Island Mascot Fight

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:43:06 +0000

Local immigration advocates say more migrant children are showing up to court without legal representation, after the Trump administration cut funding for their attorneys. Meanwhile, New York City’s hotel lobby is urging officials to lower the occupancy tax, blaming tourism losses on new federal tariffs. Plus, President Trump is backing a Long Island school district fighting to keep its Native American mascot, despite a statewide ban.

Evening Roundup: New Yorkers Mourn the Death of Pope Francis, Health System Restores Capacity for Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Who is Mohsen Mahdawi and NYPD Invests in Drone Surveillance

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:14:29 +0000

St.Patrick’s Cathedral was filled with mourners at its Easter Monday mass as churchgoers learned of Pope Francis’ death. Plus, a Hudson Valley health system agrees to restore psychiatric care and mental health reforms. Meanwhile, details are emerging about Mohsen Mahdawi, the second Columbia University student protest leader detained by U.S. immigration officers in recent weeks. And finally, the NYPD is investing in new technology to combat drones used for “nefarious purposes.”

Midday News: White House Threatens MTA Over Congestion Pricing, NYC Cracks Down on Illegal Broker Fees, and Carnegie Hall Celebrates Latin Music

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:43:20 +0000

The Trump administration is giving New York State a May 21 deadline to shut down its congestion pricing program or explain how it complies with federal law. Meanwhile, New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is rolling out enforcement guidelines for the city’s upcoming ban on most tenant-paid broker fees. Plus, Carnegie Hall launches the “Nuestros Sonidos” festival, a citywide celebration of Latin music featuring genres from bachata to Latin jazz.

Morning Headlines: MTA Defies Congestion Pricing Deadline, Council Eyes Parking Reforms, and Fired NYPD Officer Sues to Get Job Back

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:45:18 +0000

The MTA says it will not comply with the federal government’s demand to shut down congestion pricing, despite Sunday’s deadline. Meanwhile, New York City Council members are holding a hearing on parking reforms, focusing on safety measures like daylighting and truck loading zones. Plus, a former NYPD officer fired for firing his weapon off-duty is suing to get reinstated, arguing the punishment was too harsh.

NYC Now Explains: Why Prosecutors Revolted Over the Adams Case

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:53:20 +0000

NYC Now is back this weekend with part five in its series on Mayor Eric Adams and how he has found himself at the mercy of intersecting political powers — from his voter base, to the courts, to Governor Kathy Hochul, and, of course, President Donald Trump. This week, host Janae Pierre and WNYC reporter Samantha Max take a deep dive into the chaotic decision to drop the mayor’s corruption case and the resulting revolt among federal prosecutors. And we look at the institution at the center of it all: the Southern District of New York. We examine its history, its fiercely guarded independence, and how the Adams case could undermine its future.NOTES:
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Evening Roundup: Bronx Gang Indictments, NJ Cities Crack Down on Homelessness, and Liberty Dance Team Tryouts

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:50:44 +0000

City officials in the Bronx are charging 20 alleged gang members with 15 shootings spanning the last three years. In New Jersey, WNYC’s Mike Hayes reports on a new local law that criminalizes homelessness. Plus, WNYC’s Hannah Frishberg takes us inside tryouts for the Timeless Torches, the New York Liberty’s senior dance team.

Midday News: AG James Slams Federal Calls for Her Prosecution, the City Pauses Composting Fines, and the Trump Administration Wants Control of Penn Station Overhaul

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:48:23 +0000

New York Attorney General Letitia James says the Trump administration’s call for her prosecution is politically motivated, after federal officials accused her of falsifying property records. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams is pausing composting fines for smaller buildings, saying more education is needed on the city’s new waste rules. Plus, in a major shakeup, the Trump administration is taking control of the Penn Station overhaul, removing the MTA from the lead role. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen explains what this means for commuters.

Morning Headlines: Federal Judge Weighs Trump’s $11 Billion Health Funding Cuts, City Officials Show Caution on Self-Driving Cars, Knicks Start Playoff Push, and Feds Take Over Penn Station Revamp

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:56:31 +0000

A federal judge is now considering whether the Trump administration can cut $11 billion in health grants, including $360 million for New York State. Meanwhile, New York City transportation officials say self-driving cars aren’t ready for the city’s streets just yet. Also, the Knicks begin their playoff run Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Plus, on this week’s transportation segment: The federal government is taking the lead on the Penn Station overhaul.

Evening Roundup: A Call for More Birthing Centers in NYC, Criminal Defendants and Access to Mental Health Care, the Road to Close Rikers Island Jail Complex, Affordable Housing in New Jersey and NYC’s Landmark Laws

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:58:25 +0000

New York City’s public advocate released a report showing Black women are nine times more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth than white women in the city. Plus, defense lawyers have developed backdoor legal maneuvers to move their clients to the front of the line for mental health services. Also, criminal justice experts say the Adams administration is not doing enough to shutter Rikers Island on time. Meanwhile, many residents of the Garden State say the search for affordable housing is a timely one. And finally, it’s been 60 years since Mayor Robert Wagner signed New York City’s Landmarks Law, beginning an era of historic preservation across the city.

Midday News: Neighbors Recall Man Killed by NYPD in Astoria, Hochul Fights Wind Project Pause, and Feds Take Aim at AG Letitia James

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:51:19 +0000

Neighbors say the man fatally shot by police in Astoria this week struggled with mental health issues and had been left without support following his parents’ deaths. Meanwhile, Governor Hochul vows to fight the Trump administration’s decision to pause a major wind energy project off Long Island. Plus, in this week’s Politics Brief, a Trump administration official is asking prosecutors to investigate whether New York Attorney General Letitia James committed mortgage fraud, former Governor Cuomo faces mixed news in the mayoral race, former Mayor Bill de Blasio reappears alongside Mayor Adams, and state lawmakers weigh a ban on flavored nicotine pouches as budget talks continue.

Morning Headlines: City Reinstates Work Rules for Cash Aid, Report Highlights Racial Disparities in Child Welfare Investigations, and Astoria to Get New Compost Pickup Site

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:47:20 +0000

A record number of New Yorkers are on cash assistance, but starting April 28, recipients will once again need to meet work requirements to keep their benefits. Meanwhile, a new report finds that low-income Black and Hispanic families in the city face a disproportionate number of child welfare investigations. Plus, the sanitation department is opening a new compost pickup site in Astoria, offering free bags of compost to residents on select days.

Evening Roundup: Former Mayor de Blasio Won’t Back Cuomo in Mayoral Race, DOJ Backs Muslim Worshippers in Fight for New Mosque, Jury Selection for Weinstein’s Retrial and Concerts will Officially Return to Forest Hills Stadium

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:46:58 +0000

Former Mayor Bill de Blasio isn’t ready to back any candidates in New York City’s mayoral race. Plus, some Muslim worshippers on Long Island have a new ally in a quest to build an upgraded mosque in Nassau County. Also, there are a couple days left of juror selection in the high profile case of Harvey Weinstein. And finally, the Forest Hills Stadium summer concert series is officially back on after months of bitter standoff between venue organizers and a group of residents in the area.

Midday News: Lawmakers Bypass Hochul on Discovery Reform, Legal Aid Challenges NYPD Arrests, and NYC Child Care Vouchers at Risk

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:45:09 +0000

New York state lawmakers have struck a deal on changes to pretrial discovery laws without Governor Hochul, potentially breaking the budget logjam. Meanwhile, Legal Aid attorneys are asking a judge to block the NYPD from arresting people for low-level offenses that should only result in tickets. Plus, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports thousands of working families in New York could lose their child care vouchers unless the city and state step in with more funding.

Morning Headlines: Tesla Faces Pressure in Buffalo, City Council Questions Rejections by Adult Protective Services, and Mamdani Maxes Out in Matching Funds

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:44:12 +0000

Some New York lawmakers want the state to penalize Tesla for failing to meet job targets at its Buffalo plant, amid CEO Elon Musk’s growing role in federal agency shutdowns. Meanwhile, City Councilmembers are demanding answers from Adult Protective Services after the agency rejected 80 percent of aid referrals last year. Plus, Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani receives the largest public matching funds payout in the 2025 mayoral primary so far, while Andrew Cuomo’s campaign blames a technical glitch for missing out.

Evening Roundup: State Budget Pushes into Overtime, No Public Matching Funds for Cuomo, a New Rule for Undocumented Immigrants, and a Brooklyn High School Known for its Famous Alums Turns 100.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:14:07 +0000

The New York state budget is running more than two weeks late. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign failed to receive an expected $2.6 million payment in public matching funds. And a new Trump administration rule requires immigrants in the U.S. without legal status to register with the federal government.

Midday News: Storms Roll Through NYC Area, Forest Hills Stadium Permit Dispute Resolved, and Rethinking Sirens in the City

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:30:55 +0000

Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are in the forecast for the New York City area Tuesday night. Meanwhile in Queens, Forest Hills Stadium will move ahead with its summer concert season after resolving a contentious permit fight. Plus, a new podcast explores the surprising dangers of sirens.

Morning Headlines: Columbia Student Detained by ICE, Long Island City Rezoning Plan, and Parts Recovered from Hudson River Helicopter Crash

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:44:59 +0000

A new court filing reveals immigration officials detained another Columbia University student, Mohsen Mahdawi, a green card holder from the West Bank, possibly over his role in pro-Palestinian protests. Meanwhile, city officials want to rezone parts of Long Island City to build 14,000 more homes, sparking concern from longtime residents. Plus, federal investigators have recovered key components from the Hudson River helicopter crash that killed six people.

Evening Roundup: The Mayor Travels to the Dominican Republic, FAA Runs Drone Detection Test, Backlash to Proposed Local Law in New Jersey, and the Tale of Astoria the Wild Turkey

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:41:21 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is in the Dominican Republic to honor the victims of last week’s roof collapse at a popular nightclub. Plus, a lawsuit filed by a former Brooklyn principal against the DOE can move forward. Finally, the odd adventures of a wild turkey.

Midday News: NYPD Fatally Shoots Knife-Wielding Man in Astoria, City Targets Ghost Cars, and the Latest on the NJ Gubernatorial Primary

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:32:02 +0000

Morning Headlines: Hudson River Chopper Operator Shuts Down, Pataki Backs Hochul on Budget Standoff, and City Council Targets Immigration Fraud

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:03:31 +0000

The helicopter tour company involved in last week’s deadly Hudson River crash is shutting down immediately as federal authorities launch a safety review and search for missing wreckage. Meanwhile, former Governor George Pataki is praising Governor Hochul for holding firm on her budget priorities despite delays. Plus, the New York City Council is considering two bills to crack down on immigration service fraud after a spike in complaints statewide.

NYC Now Explains: How Mayor Adams Is Testing the Campaign Finance Board

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:42:02 +0000

This week, we’re turning our attention to Mayor Adams’ campaign finances. In his successful 2021 bid, he raised big money. He later landed in hot water with federal prosecutors, accused of taking travel perks and illegal campaign contributions in exchange for official acts. But those charges have since been dismissed, leaving the city's Campaign Finance Board on its own to hold the mayor accountable. Host Janae Pierre and WNYC’s senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin explore what lies ahead for Adams as he pushes for reelection.
Miss the previous episodes in our series? Listen to #1 here, #2 here, and #3 here.

Evening Roundup: Debate Over Chopper Tours After Deadly Hudson River Crash, NYPD Targets Quality of Life Issues, NYC Council Vows to Add More Public Restrooms in the City and Bodega Comedy

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:46:49 +0000

Thursday’s deadly helicopter crash in the Hudson River is re-igniting the debate over chopper tours in New York City air space. Plus, a new NYPD unit is targeting quality of life issues in the five boroughs. Also, the New York City Council wants to double the number of public bathrooms across the five boroughs. And finally, WNYC’s Giulia Heyward checked out one of the city’s hottest underground comedy shows and shares her experience.

Midday News: Investigators Probe Helicopter Crash, Adams Calls for Enhanced Chopper Safety, and the White House Targets Columbia Grad’s Immigration Status

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:38:23 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams says sightseeing helicopters should remain part of city life, but only if safety and maintenance are ensured. His comments come after a deadly crash killed six people in the Hudson River. Meanwhile, the White House says allowing detained Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil to remain in the U.S. would undercut efforts to combat antisemitism. Plus, investigators are still trying to determine what caused the helicopter to fall from the sky. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein has the latest.

Morning Headlines: New Yorkers Brace for Medicaid Cuts, State Budget Stalls, and Vigil Planned for Victims of Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:47:11 +0000

New York residents could be hit hard by deep federal Medicaid cuts under debate in Congress. Meanwhile, state lawmakers have left Albany without a budget deal in place. Plus, this Friday night, New Yorkers will gather in Inwood to honor victims of a deadly nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic that claimed more than 220 lives.

Evening Roundup: Helicopter Crashes in the Hudson River, Federal Transportation Officials Release Date to End Congestion Pricing, Landlord Gets Tax Breaks Despite Crime in Building and AirBNB Spends Big in NYC Campaigns

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:22:14 +0000

According to the NYPD, first responders pulled at least two people from the Hudson River Thursday after a helicopter crash. Plus, the MTA and U.S. Transportation Department have agreed to a schedule in a lawsuit over the Manhattan tolls that shows a judge won't make any decision for another six months. Also, a Hell's Kitchen landlord is getting tax breaks despite racking up hundreds of violations. And finally, Airbnb is spending millions to back candidates for local office who support easing short-term rental restrictions.

Midday News: NYPD Fires Officer Over Shooting, Inwood Vigil for Dominican Nightclub Collapse, and Mental Health Bed Shortage Leaves Dozens Stuck at Rikers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:38:31 +0000

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has fired Officer Kevin Marcial after he admitted to shooting at his girlfriend’s husband during a 2022 car chase in Brooklyn. Meanwhile, New Yorkers will gather in Inwood Friday evening to mourn victims of the deadly roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. Plus, nearly 200 people deemed unfit for trial remain on Rikers Island due to a shortage of psychiatric beds. WNYC’s Samantha Max and Charles Lane explain why.

Morning Headlines: Judge Halts Fast-Track Deportations, Bird Collector Fined for Trafficking Endangered Species, Harlem Night Market Returns, and State Budget Stalled

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:42:12 +0000

A federal judge in Manhattan has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from fast-tracking migrant deportations in New York without due process, after it used a centuries-old law to expel alleged Venezuelan gang members. Meanwhile, a bird collector who smuggled endangered species through JFK Airport has been fined $900,000 and sentenced to probation. Also, Harlem’s Uptown Night Market kicks off its season Thursday with food, music, and local vendors. Plus, in this week’s politics brief, the state budget stalemate and Mayor Adams’ independent re-election bid are in focus.

Evening Roundup: NYC’s Compost Crackdown, Landlord Negligence Explained, Residents Riled Up Over Jail Construction and the Return of Harlem’s “Uptown Night Market”

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 21:21:09 +0000

New York City’s Department of Sanitation is hitting landlords with a flurry of tickets for failing to follow the new composting rules. Meanwhile, the city has approved around-the-clock work to build Brooklyn's new jail, as officials plan to shutter Rikers Island. And finally, the Uptown Night Market returns this Thursday under what's known as the "Arches of Harlem.”

Midday News: Adams Opens Rikers to Federal Agents, Watchdog Group Proposes Mayoral Recall Elections, and Families Seek Answers in Rikers Deaths

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 17:27:53 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is allowing federal agencies like ICE and the FBI to establish offices on Rikers Island for the first time in a decade, raising questions about transparency and the city’s sanctuary policies. Meanwhile, the good-government group Citizens Union is proposing a new law that would let voters recall future mayors, citing Adams’ recent corruption scandal. Plus, families of Rikers Island detainees who died in custody this year say they’re struggling to learn how their loved ones passed. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein reports.

Morning Headlines: Local Bars Brace for Tariff Impact, Lawmaker Challenges Hochul’s Budget Powers, and NYPD Defends Gang Database

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 10:36:06 +0000

New York City business owners say they’re struggling to plan under the uncertainty caused by President Trump’s new tariffs on foreign goods. Meanwhile, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is pushing legislation to curb Governor Hochul’s leverage in budget negotiations, as the state budget remains overdue. Also, police credit a controversial gang database with helping to indict 16 people tied to a string of shootings in East Harlem, even as the City Council weighs shutting the tool down.

Evening Roundup: NYC Council Member’s Bite Charge Dropped, New York State Responds to Trump’s DEI Threats in Schools and LIU-Brooklyn Roc Nation Scholarship Investigated

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Apr 2025 21:03:24 +0000

Charges have been dropped against New York City Councilmember Susan Zhuang after she allegedly bit a police officer's arm at a protest last summer. Plus, the Trump Administration wants school districts to confirm that they aren't using diversity, equity or inclusion programs. And finally, Long Island University in Brooklyn partnered with Jay-Z’s entertainment company to form the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports and Entertainment. Its first class of students were awarded scholarships stating they would “graduate without debt.” But that wasn’t the case.

Midday News: Business Leaders Warn of Tariff Fallout, NYPD Launches Subway Surfing Prevention Essay Contest, and City Council Counters Mayor’s Budget Plan

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Apr 2025 16:46:16 +0000

With Trump’s new tariffs in effect, Manhattan business leaders warn the city’s economy could take a hit beyond Wall Street. Meanwhile, the NYPD is asking high schoolers to pitch solutions to the dangerous subway surfing trend in a new citywide essay contest. Plus, the City Council is challenging Mayor Adams’ proposed 2026 budget with a $117 billion counterproposal. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Budget Chair Justin Brannan.

Morning Headlines: Congestion Pricing to Stay for Now, NYC Seizes Building from Negligent Landlord, and AOC’s Potential Role in Mayor’s Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Apr 2025 10:34:43 +0000

The MTA’s congestion pricing tolls will likely remain in place for at least six more months as a legal battle with the Trump administration plays out. Meanwhile, New York City has taken control of an apartment building from a negligent landlord for the first time in seven years. Plus, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may play a key role in shaping the city’s mayoral race, with progressives hoping her endorsement can rally voters against Andrew Cuomo.

Evening Roundup: NYC Sues Vape Companies, State Budget Delayed, New Bus Route in Queens, MTA Works with Google’s AI, Video Store Opens in Brooklyn and Poetry Month

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 20:58:07 +0000

New York City is suing some large distributors of flavored e-cigarettes, claiming they illegally target children with their tobacco products. Plus, legislative leaders still don't have a state budget deal. Also, MTA leaders are touting the first overhaul to the Queens bus network since the 1950s. Meanwhile, Google’s artificial intelligence algorithm could go up against the experienced ear of an MTA track maintainer. And finally, a poem for National Poetry Month.

Midday News: Tenants Call for Rent Freeze, Broadway Karaoke Night Launches, and Time to Submit Artist Designs Honoring Influential Women.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 17:08:14 +0000

New York City tenants are urging the Rent Guidelines Board to freeze rents, saying rising costs are displacing working-class families. Meanwhile, a new karaoke night invites fans to sing alongside Broadway stars every Monday on Orchard Street. Plus, the deadline for artists to submit design proposals for monuments honoring influential women in New York City history is this Monday, April 7th.

Morning Headlines: Queens Borough President Pushes Back on Con Ed Hikes, Police Call Child Heroic for 911 Call in Brooklyn Stabbing, and New Casino Proposal Emerges

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 10:40:42 +0000

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is urging Con Edison to reconsider its proposed rate hikes, warning they would burden working families. Meanwhile, police credit the quick thinking of children and first responders for saving lives during a stabbing in Brooklyn that injured four girls. Plus, a developer is proposing a casino next to the United Nations, complete with a Museum of Freedom and Democracy, as part of a bid for a state gaming license.

NYC Now Explains: His Corruption Case Is Gone. What’s Next for Mayor Adams?

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 5 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Miss the previous episodes in our series? Check out the first one and the second one.

Evening Roundup: MTA Plans for More Accessibility, Overall Crime Declines in NYC, Developers’ Role in NYC’s Affordable Housing and Cherry Blossom Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 20:45:53 +0000

Transit officials are touting a new plan to make Manhattan’s Delancey-Essex station accessible to people by adding new elevators. Plus, major crime fell by 11% and subway crime dropped 18% in New York City. Also, with the help of some real-estate developers, the city is moving homeless New Yorkers into new apartments. And finally, cherry blossoms are about ready to bloom and leaders at Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey are set to welcome visitors.

Midday News: Judge Blocks Federal Health Cuts, 9/11 Program at Risk, Study Looks at NJ Childcare, and Poetry Month Spotlight

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 16:31:11 +0000

A federal judge in Rhode Island has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting $11 billion from health programs nationwide, including in New York and New Jersey. Meanwhile, advocates say federal staffing cuts are threatening the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides care to people exposed to toxins after 9/11. Also, a new study from Rutgers says changing one state rule could make childcare more affordable for tens of thousands of New Jersey families. And finally, April is National Poetry Month. Today, we hear from poet and Queens College professor Kimiko Hahn.

Morning Headlines: Hochul Holds Out on Budget Deal, NYC Tour Guides Lose Canadian Business, Mets Home Opener, and MTA Releases New Subway Map

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 10:46:46 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s willing to keep the state budget on hold until lawmakers agree to her key priorities, including changes to mask laws and criminal discovery rules. Meanwhile, New York City tour operators say Trump’s Canada rhetoric and new tariffs are driving away Canadian tourists. Also, the Mets return to Citi Field today for their home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. Plus, on this week’s transportation segment — the newly redesigned MTA subway map, a fatal crash on a known dangerous roadway, and why the Staten Island Ferry only connects to Manhattan.

Evening Roundup: NYC’s Crime Stats, Civil Rights Investigations in Jeopardy at NYC Schools and Living with Long COVID

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 20:57:45 +0000

New York City had the lowest number of shootings during the first quarter of 2025 compared with any other year in the modern era. Plus, Trump’s federal cuts to education will lead to the closure of an education department office investigating civil rights violations of students. And finally, research on long COVID is advancing but some patients worry the Trump administration's budget cuts targeting science and medical research could set the effort back

Midday News: Eric Adams to Skip Democratic Primary and Run as Independent, A Look at What It Means for the Mayoral Race, and Joan Didion Archive Draws Crowds

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 16:45:47 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams says he’ll bypass the June 24th Democratic primary and run as an independent in November’s general election, just one day after a judge dismissed his federal corruption case for good. Meanwhile, the New York Public Library’s new Joan Didion archive is drawing researchers and fans from across the country. Plus, WNYC’s Jon Campbell joins us to explain how Adams’ decision could reshape the mayoral race.

Morning Headlines: Judge Dismisses Adams Case With Prejudice, Council Examines Food Insecurity, and City Faces Housing Voucher Funding Gap

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Apr 2025 10:43:22 +0000

A federal judge has dismissed Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case with prejudice, blocking prosecutors from reviving the charges after the election. Meanwhile, the City Council is set to hold a hearing on food insecurity amid rising pantry demand and looming federal aid cuts. Plus, city officials say they’re scrambling to cover a $175 million shortfall after the Trump administration slashed emergency housing voucher funding.

Evening Roundup: A Breakdown of the Adams Case and Its Dismissal, Buy Nothing Groups in NYC and Singer Johnny Mathis Retires After NJ Show

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 20:59:05 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams' criminal case is officially over. Plus, “buy nothing” groups are booming in the city as people navigate rising rents and high living costs. And finally, 89-year-old Johnny Mathis announces his retirement. He’ll play his last and final show on May 18 at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey.

Midday News: Judge Dismisses Mayor Adams' Federal Case, MTA Vows Subway Security Boost, and a Queens Casino Plan Gains Senate Support

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 16:29:41 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams’ federal corruption case is officially over, after a judge dismissed the case with prejudice. Meanwhile, the MTA says it’s ramping up subway security after two teens attacked a conductor. Plus, Queens State Senator John Liu is backing Steve Cohen’s casino plan near Citi Field in exchange for a pedestrian bridge called the Flushing Skypark.

Morning Headlines: Con Ed Rate Hike Faces Pushback, NYC Public Housing Lags on Composting, and Booker Breaks Senate Speech Record

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 10:40:00 +0000

Con Edison is facing pushback for proposing a major rate hike, and lawmakers are questioning how the state approves those increases. Meanwhile, the city has started issuing fines to property owners who don’t comply with the composting mandate, but NYCHA isn’t following the rule yet. Officials say public housing compost collection won’t begin until next year. Plus, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker breaks a Senate record with a 25-hour speech protesting President Trump’s latest actions.

Evening Roundup: Another Death on Rikers Island, Purchasing a Home in NYC, Musk Critics Push to Close Buffalo Factory, and Over a million New Yorkers Impacted by SNAP Cuts

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 20:56:40 +0000

Department of Correction officials are investigating after another detainee died on Rikers Island Monday night. Plus, a new report from the Center for NYC Neighborhoods finds it's still possible to purchase affordable housing in the city. Also, concerns about Elon Musk’s work in the Trump administration have led to demonstrations at Tesla dealerships around New York. And finally, Congress is eyeing billions in cuts to the federal food stamps program, which could directly affect nearly two million New Yorkers.

Midday News: Feds Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione, Ex-FDNY Chief Sentenced for Corruption, Ocean Parkway Crash Sparks Safety Push, and Composting Fines Begin

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 16:37:25 +0000

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown last year. Meanwhile, former FDNY chief Brian Cordasco has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption. In Brooklyn, a fatal crash has renewed calls to install speed limiters in the cars of drivers with multiple violations. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Senator Andrew Gounardes who sponsored the bill. Plus, New York City begins issuing fines to buildings not following its new composting mandate. WNYC’s Liam Quigley explains how residents can avoid penalties.

Morning Headlines: Albany Targets Reckless Drivers, NJ Town Reduces Housing Mandate, and Advocates Sue Over Immigrant Registry

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 10:30:24 +0000

New York lawmakers are pushing a bill that would force repeat speeders to install technology that limits how fast their cars can go. The move follows a deadly crash in Brooklyn and would apply to drivers with 11 points in two years or six speed camera violations in one. Meanwhile, Roxbury, New Jersey has reached a deal to lower its affordable housing mandate after raising concerns about building on a former explosives site. Plus, immigrant advocates are suing to block the Trump administration’s new rule requiring undocumented immigrants to register with the federal government.

Evening Roundup: Proposed State Budget Could Cut Child Care Vouchers, Adams’ Attorney Urges Judge to Decide his Criminal Case, Progressives’ Plan to Take Mayor’s Seat and Women’s History Month

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:52:21 +0000

Lawmakers in Albany are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to add more money to a state voucher program that helps families pay for child care. Plus, a key filing deadline in the mayoral race is this Thursday and Mayor Adams’s defense lawyer is asking the judge for a “prompt resolution in the case.” Also, a progressive mayoral candidate shares some of the strategies left-leaning democrats will need to win the mayor’s race. And finally, we wrap up Women’s History Month with a profile of a local musician and their journey through the music industry.

Midday News: Queens Democratic Chair Backs Cuomo for Mayor, Senator Supports Citi Field Casino, Students React to Proposed Phone Ban, and a Celebration of Women Who Make Radio

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:40:27 +0000

Queens Democratic Party Chair and Congressman Gregory Meeks is endorsing Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor. Meanwhile, State Senator John Liu is backing Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plan for a casino near Citi Field and pushing a bill to reclassify land to make it happen. Also, students are weighing in on a proposed state ban on smartphone use during the school day. Plus, to close out Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the women engineers who make our radio happen.

Morning Headlines: NYC Region Braces for Severe Storms, City Council Considers Tenant Displacement Protections, and Yankees Start Season with Record-Breaking Offense

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:52:58 +0000

The city is preparing for strong storms and high winds, with inspections planned at construction sites and safety guidance for property owners. Meanwhile, the City Council is considering legislation to better protect tenants who are displaced by disasters or major building repairs. And the Yankees are making headlines with a historic offensive start to the season, including nine home runs in a single game and the debut of attention-grabbing “torpedo” bats.

NYC Now Explains: Why Gov. Hochul Kept Mayor Adams In Power

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Evening Roundup: Gillibrand Condemns Trump’s Plan to Close Social Security Offices, NYC’s Outdoor Dining Program and the Fight Against a Casino Developer on Coney Island

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:57:29 +0000

In White Plains, the federal government is ending its lease on a social security office, calling it a cost-saving measure. Plus, outdoor dining kicks off next month but many restaurants won’t be participating. And finally, some locals fear a plan to build a casino and entertainment complex on Coney Island puts much of its history and the neighborhood's quirky charm at risk.

Midday News: Legal Battle Around Mahmoud Khalil Continues, New Jersey Fights Public Health Cuts, and a Poetry Month Challenge

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:40:33 +0000

Lawyers for detained Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil return to court as the Trump administration pushes to deport him. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy vows legal action as the White House moves to cut $350 million in federal public health funding. Plus, with April around the corner, WNYC kicks off its National Poetry Month challenge. Morning Edition producers Verónica Del Valle and Amanda Rozon explain how listeners can take part.

Morning Headlines: DA Bragg Urges 3D Printer Makers to Block Ghost Guns, New Migrant Documentary Debuts, Queens Bar Wins Top Honors, and New Bus Lane to LaGuardia

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:05:39 +0000

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is asking 3D printer manufacturers to prevent users from making untraceable “ghost guns.” Meanwhile, a new documentary called The Arrivals highlights the work of volunteers welcoming migrants at the Port Authority Bus Terminal. In Queens, Donovan’s Pub in Woodside has been named the borough’s best bar. Plus, Governor Hochul is touting a $160 million plan to add a dedicated bus lane on the BQE to improve transit access to LaGuardia Airport. WNYC’s transit team also checks in on the MTA’s latest crime stats and congestion pricing revenue.

Evening Roundup: Threats to NYC’s Education Budget, Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Help Sexual Assault Survivors, City to Fine Compost Slackers and Imaging Women in the Space Age

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:52:56 +0000

A change by Gov. Hochul would take hundreds of millions of dollars away from city schools every year. Plus, a recent court ruling makes it harder for some sexual abuse victims to sue the state but some lawmakers are trying to change that. Also, next month the sanitation department will issue tickets to New York City building owners who don’t separate their compost from the rest of their trash. And finally, an exhibit at the New York Hall of Science celebrates America’s female astronauts.

Midday News: Brownsville Precinct Will Turn into Housing, A Quirky Auction in Chinatown, and a Firefighter Speak Out on Mental Health Amid Rising Wildfires

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:39:31 +0000

An abandoned NYPD precinct in Brownsville will be converted into affordable housing after a deal between the city and developers. Meanwhile, authors Otessa Moshfegh and Eddie Huang are auctioning off personal items — including a fake Birkin bag and a used toothbrush — at Chinatown’s Golden Unicorn restaurant. Plus, as wildfires become more frequent in New York and New Jersey, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Friends of Firefighters founder Nancy Carbone, counselor Kia Carbone, and FDNY firefighter Michael Schreiber about the toll on firefighter mental health.

Morning Headlines: New York Moves Toward School Smartphone Ban, Columbia Protest Film Debuts, and Yankees Season Opener

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:48:11 +0000

New York state is getting closer to prohibiting students from using smartphones during the school day. Meanwhile, a new documentary about the Columbia University protests premieres Thursday, as one of its key figures remains in federal custody. Plus, it’s Opening Day in the Bronx and while the Yankees are coming off a tough offseason, fans are still dreaming big.

Evening Roundup: School Cell Phone Ban in Budget Negotiations, Man Dies in NYPD Custody, Yankees Return to the Bronx, Ask a Super and Women’s History Month.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:16:05 +0000

New York State is inching closer to prohibiting students from using smartphones in schools. Plus, officials are investigating after a man died in NYPD custody at Manhattan criminal court Wednesday morning. Also, the Yankees start their season against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday afternoon. And finally, we’re posing questions through a new segment called “Ask a Super,” where we’ll ask your questions to a building superintendent.

Midday News: Columbia Professors Sue Over Federal Cuts, Newark Debates Ironbound Redevelopment, and Hochul Presses Trump on MTA Funding

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:52:17 +0000

Columbia University professors are taking the Trump administration to court over hundreds of millions of dollars in revoked federal funding. Meanwhile, officials in Newark are weighing a major housing development in the Ironbound and not everyone's on board. Plus, Governor Hochul and top lawmakers are pushing President Trump to help cover the MTA's budget gap. WNYC's Jon Campbell explains why that may be a tough sell.

Morning Headlines: City Braces for End of Emergency Rent Vouchers, Con Ed Settles Discrimination Case, and Crackdown on Sidewalk Sheds Moves Forward

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:42:03 +0000

New York City officials say they’re preparing for the end of a federal rent voucher program that currently helps more than 7,600 low-income households. The Trump administration says the program will run out of money next year. Meanwhile, Con Edison has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle a workplace discrimination case involving 17 women and people of color. Plus, the City Council is voting on bills to crack down on sidewalk sheds that linger for years, with the goal of improving public space and holding property owners accountable

Evening Roundup: Dispute Over Evidence in the Luigi Mangione Case, Rent Aid Dries up for Thousands of New Yorkers and a Mayoral Candidate Runs on Afterschool for All

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:10:48 +0000

Luigi Mangione's lawyers say prosecutors are withholding key evidence in his case at the same time that law enforcement is leaking information to the press. Plus, the Trump administration announces that a federal rental assistance program is out of cash, leaving nearly 8,000 New York City households wondering what’s next. And finally, Brooklyn state Senator Zellnor Myrie lays out the opportunities and potential obstacles for his plan to expand the city’s childcare offerings.

Midday News: Hochul Seeks Federal MTA Funding, Columbia Student Sues Over Deportation Threat, and Nadine Menendez Bribery Trial Begins

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:45:05 +0000

Governor Hochul and top New York lawmakers are asking President Trump and congressional Republicans for more federal funding to support the MTA, citing its vital importance to New York City. Meanwhile, a Columbia University student is suing the Trump administration, alleging she’s being targeted for deportation over her pro-Palestinian activism. Plus, WNYC’s Samantha Max recaps the first day of Nadine Menendez’s federal bribery trial.

Morning Headlines: Comptroller Candidate Targets Tesla Over Musk’s Role in Federal Cuts, Hochul Pushes Criminal Justice Changes, and Council Members Call to Expand Mobile Mental Health Teams

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:40:23 +0000

City Councilmember Justin Brannan says he’ll push to divest city pension funds from Tesla if elected comptroller, accusing CEO Elon Musk of targeting NYC over migrant funding. Meanwhile, Governor Hochul wants to ease discovery requirements for prosecutors, saying it will reduce case dismissals. And New York City Council members say more funding is needed for mobile mental health treatment teams, with nearly 700 people currently on the wait-list.

Evening Roundup: Congestion Tolls Rake in $100 Million in Two Months, New York’s Wage Gap, Warning Labels on Gas Stoves and Women’s History Month

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 21:00:37 +0000

The MTA says they collected $52 million from drivers through its congestion pricing program in February. Plus, a new report from New York State comptroller shows that the wage gap between women and men persists in New York State. Also, new legislation would put health warnings on new gas stoves. And finally, we mark Women’s History Month by profiling local musicians and their journey through the music industry.

Midday News: Wage Gap Persists in New York, Candidate Zohran Mamdani Hits Fundraising Cap, Gas Stove Bill Resurfaces, and Newark Teens Push to Vote

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:36:11 +0000

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says women earned 87 cents for every dollar men made in 2023, a wage gap that would require women to work 53 extra days per year to match men’s earnings. Meanwhile, Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani says he’s done fundraising in the mayoral race after hitting the primary spending cap. Also, New York lawmakers are reviving a bill to require warning labels on gas stoves, citing health concerns. Plus, Tuesday is the last day for teens in Newark to register to vote in school board elections, a first under new voting rules. We hear from high school senior Zuri McCune and voting rights advocate Ryan Haygood.

Morning Headlines: NJ Transit Offers Discount After I-80 Closure, Advocates Unveil Plan to End Homelessness, and Grand Central Parkway Ramp Closes Overnight

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:44:16 +0000

Starting Monday, NJ Transit is offering 50% off roundtrip fares from five northern New Jersey stations to relieve traffic caused by a sinkhole that closed I-80. Meanwhile, a coalition of advocacy groups has released a detailed plan for how New York City’s next mayor can end homelessness, focusing on targeted housing and mental health investments. Plus, the eastbound Grand Central Parkway ramp to the Long Island Expressway will close overnight through April for a $15 million construction project.

NYC Now Explains: How the Adams Administration Fell into Chaos

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Welcome to our new weekend series! Over the next few Saturdays, host Janae Pierre and a cast of WNYC reporters will take a deep dive into the chaos that has consumed the Adams Administration. For months now, the mayor has been at the mercy of colliding political powers — caught between his base of Democratic voters, federal prosecutors, a governor with the power to remove him from office, and, of course, President Trump. We explain how we got to this moment and dig into what’s at stake for the mayor and the people of New York City. In today’s episode, WNYC City Hall reporter Elizabeth Kim looks at how Mayor Adams forged an unexpected political alliance with the president and how it has reshuffled the race for the next mayor.

Evening Roundup: Hochul Touts Congestion Pricing, Adams Names New Deputy Mayor, Lawmakers Consider Tax Breaks to Startups, the Cost of Washer-Dryers in-unit and a Legendary Gay Bar Closes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:52:43 +0000

Gov. Kathy Hochul says thanks to congestion pricing, traffic is down and business is up. And, Randy Mastro is named first deputy mayor after a failed bid to be New York City’s top lawyer. Plus, a new idea for an economic development program is getting a chilly reception in Albany. Also, the convenience of having a washer and dryer in a New York City apartment comes at a cost. And finally, Chelsea’s Barracuda Bar is shutting its doors after 30 years in business.

Midday News: Judge Blocks GOP Request for Columbia Student Records, Feds Flag Bridges for Safety Review, DOC Swears In New Officers, and Evictions Rise Among Moderate-Income New Yorkers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:45:11 +0000

Morning Headlines: Federal Government Expands Immigration Registry, Asbestos Concerns in Bronx Fire, Hochul Considers NYC Business Tax Hike, and MTA Faces Federal Pressure Over Subway Safety

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:47:33 +0000

Undocumented immigrants across the tri-state area are grappling with a new online registry unveiled by the Trump administration, prompting legal questions about whether to enroll. Meanwhile, officials say asbestos has been detected at the site of last week’s massive Bronx fire, though no public health risk has been confirmed. Also, Governor Hochul is reportedly considering raising taxes on large New York City employers to help fund the MTA. Plus, on this week’s transportation segment, the Trump administration is ramping up pressure on the MTA, threatening to withhold federal funding unless the agency provides detailed safety plans and crime data by the end of the month.

Evening Roundup: National Grid Rate Hikes, NYC’s Privately Owned Public Spaces and a Blown Deadline for Rikers Island’s Closure

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:58:15 +0000

National Grid customers in New York City will see their monthly bills go up about $10. Plus, two New Yorkers help residents discover the city’s privately owned spaces that are free for public use. And finally, the Independent Rikers Commission says the COVID-19 pandemic delayed work on four borough based jails that are supposed to replace the Rikers Island Jail Complex.

Another Death on Rikers Island, A New Program Aimed at Truck Parking, and Local Basketball Is Having a Moment

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:54:14 +0000

New York City jail officials say a woman died Thursday on Rikers Island, marking the fourth local detainee death this year. Plus, New York City is launching a new program to keep 18-wheelers from parking in residential neighborhoods. And finally, sports reporter Priya Desai discusses a few of the local college basketball teams set to make a splash in the NCAA tournament.

Morning Headlines: National Grid Rate Hike, Gov. Hochul Pushes Mask Restrictions, and Jamaica Station Housing Plan

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:31:57 +0000

Summary: National Grid customers in New York City will see their monthly bills rise by $8 to $10 starting April 1st, following a larger increase last September. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing for new restrictions on mask-wearing in public, urging lawmakers to include a partial ban in the state budget. Also, Jamaica Station in Queens is the third busiest rail hub in the city and now, it’s the focal point of a major housing plan that could bring 12,000 new homes to Southeast Queens.

Evening Roundup: Slower Speeds Coming to Some Neighborhoods, a Warning About Skin Lightening Products, and the Decline of the Butterfly Population

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:00:18 +0000

Transportation officials say a speed limit of 20 MPH is coming to four New York City neighborhoods. Plus, city health officials are warning New Yorkers about certain skin lightening products that contain high levels of mercury. And finally, what New Yorkers can do to help support the butterfly population.

Midday News: MetroCards Will Soon Be History, Feds Demand Subway Safety Plan from MTA, and Eviction Filings Fall

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:53:17 +0000

The MTA says they'll stop selling MetroCards by the end of the year, as part of the agency's push to convert all subway and bus fare collection to the tap-to-pay OMNY system. Plus, a new report reveals the number of eviction filings in the city declined nearly 50% between 2017 and 2024. And finally, a doctor and her patient reflect on the COVID pandemic, 5 years on.

Morning Headlines: Trump Administration Pressures MTA on Safety, Court Rules in Favor of NYC Cab Drivers, and LI Fire Departments Drop Confederate Flags

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:39:33 +0000

The Trump administration is threatening to withhold federal funding from the MTA unless it takes steps to improve safety in New York City’s transit system. Meanwhile, thousands of NYC cab drivers are celebrating a federal court ruling that found their licenses were unfairly suspended. Plus, two Long Island volunteer fire departments have agreed to stop displaying Confederate flags on their vehicles, equipment, and apparel following public backlash.

Evening Roundup: Nadine Menendez Goes on Trial, Love Story Decides Fate in Apartment Battle and Billionaire Family Plans to Build Housing in NJ Forest

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:07:29 +0000

Jury selection is underway in the federal trial of Nadine Menendez, the wife of former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez. Plus, a rent-controlled apartment battle gets decided by a love story. And finally, a wealthy family plans to build affordable housing in a forest amid environmental concerns.

Midday News: NYC Teachers Back School Phone Ban But Not Administrators, NJ Professor’s Fossil Collection Lost, and Plans to Reconnect Cross Bronx Communities

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:31:14 +0000

New York teachers support Governor Hochul’s proposal to ban student smartphone use during school hours, but school administrators are pushing back. Meanwhile, a North Jersey professor says his university lost his collection of 380-million-year-old fossils. Also, New York City is embarking on a multi-year effort to reconnect communities long divided by the Cross Bronx Expressway, while the Adams administration considers yet another redesign for the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Plus, we continue our series on how COVID-19 has reshaped our lives. We hear from New Yorker Roland Tec’s new morning ritual.

Morning Headlines: Newark Imam’s Shooter Search, Homeless Encampment Clearings, and Mayor Adams Weighs Independent Run

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:39:42 +0000

Police are searching for a suspect with a “distinctive walk” in the fatal shooting of Newark Imam Hassan Sharif, who was killed in January before morning prayers. Meanwhile, new data reveals that despite millions spent on clearing homeless encampments in New York City, very few people enter shelters as a result. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is not ruling out an independent run for re-election, following reports that he may leave the Democratic Party.

Evening Roundup: Speaker Adams’ Campaign Funds, Cuomo Gains Key Endorsement, Crackdown on Ghost Plates, NY Republicans Plot for Red Wave

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:20:00 +0000

New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams collected more than $128,000 a few days into her campaign but won’t qualify for matching funds. Plus, the head of the Brooklyn Democratic party moves support in the mayoral race to New York’s former governor. Also, city officials are taking more steps to crack down on drivers who obstruct their license plates. And finally, some Republicans in New York are feeling bullish about their chances of winning statewide office next year.

Midday News: Federal Wind Power Pause Delays Energy Transition, Brush Burning Ban Begins, and COVID Learning Loss

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:53:14 +0000

President Trump’s decision to pause offshore wind development is delaying plans to convert New York City’s largest fossil fuel plant into a green energy hub. Meanwhile, New York’s annual brush burning ban is now in effect, with officials urging extra caution due to dry conditions. Also, five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, education experts say learning loss continues to affect students in both New York and New Jersey despite billions spent on recovery efforts. New Jersey Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz joins us to discuss. Plus, Brooklyn resident Cynthia Chaldekas shares how COVID permanently changed her daily routine.

Morning Headlines: Call for More Affordable 3-Bedroom Apartments, NYC’s Largest Power Plant Faces Green Energy Hurdles, and St. Patrick’s Day Parade Kicks Off

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:24:29 +0000

A new report from the Center for an Urban Future proposes significantly expanding the number of affordable three-bedroom apartments in New York City, aiming to curb what it describes as an “exodus” of young families. Meanwhile, the city’s largest power plant is struggling with bureaucratic obstacles as it attempts a transition to green energy. Plus, New York City celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with its annual parade on Monday.

Evening Roundup: Hochul Meets with Trump, Animal Markets Open Again Post Bird-Flu, and NYC School Closures Five Years Later

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:17:51 +0000

Gov. Kathy Hochul met with President Donald Trump Friday at the White House. Plus, wet markets across New York City are back after Gov. Hochul closed them to contain the spread of bird flu. And finally, we reflect on what school closures looked like for New York City five years ago, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Midday News: Federal Agents Search Columbia Dorms, City Investigates Bird Flu in Cats, Five Years Since NYC Schools Shut Down for COVID, and Civics Week Highlights Student Voices

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:36:53 +0000

Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security searched two Columbia University student residences Thursday night but did not make any arrests or seize any items. Meanwhile, the New York City health department is investigating two unrelated cases of house cats contracting bird flu. Also, we look back five years ago when schools across New York City shut down due to COVID-19. First Deputy Chancellor Dan Weisberg reflects on how the pandemic reshaped education. Plus, New York City Public Schools are celebrating Civics Week, encouraging students to use their voices for change, including speeches from young advocates like 7-year-old Rafael Serras of P.S. 41 in Bayside, Queens.

Morning Headlines: Bronx Stabbing Suspect Unfit for Trial, Measles Exposure Warning in Suffolk County, Mets Casino Plan Advances, and New Penn Station Redesign Proposal

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:42:13 +0000

The man accused of fatally stabbing a 14-year-old in the Bronx has been deemed unfit to stand trial. Meanwhile, Suffolk County health officials have alerted 12 residents of potential measles exposure after a new case was reported this week. Also, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s $8 billion casino and entertainment complex near Citi Field cleared a key hurdle with City Council approval of necessary zoning changes. Plus, in this week’s transportation segment, we break down a new proposal to redesign Penn Station.

Evening Roundup: NYC’s Municipal IDs Become Easier to Get, Measles Case on Long Island, Maternal Mortality in the Bronx, and Civics Week Continues

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:10:32 +0000

New York City residents will have more options to apply for municipal identification cards. Plus, a case of measles has been reported in Suffolk County. Also, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson pushes for more birthing centers in the area. And finally, a 5th grader learns how to advocate for change in his community.

Midday News: New York and New Jersey Sue U.S. Education Dept., NYPD Vet’s Troubling Record, Measles Case in Suffolk County, Trump’s Immigration Chief Visits Albany, and Former MTA Chief on Subway Challenges

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:53:47 +0000

New York and New Jersey are suing the U.S. Department of Education over planned staffing cuts that could slash the agency’s workforce in half. Meanwhile, a veterinarian hired by the NYPD has a history of poor record-keeping and dishonesty about his care of animals. Also, health officials in Suffolk County have confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated child, marking the third case in the state this year. Plus, during a visit to Albany, President Trump’s top immigration official, Tom Homan, was confronted by protesters over the arrest of Columbia University graduate, Mahmoud Khalil. Finally, former MTA Transit President Sarah Feinberg argues that New York leaders must tackle the subway’s deep-rooted problems rather than just celebrating its importance.

Morning Headlines: Trump Admin Seeks to Move Columbia Student Case, City Population Rebounds, Parents Push for Free Childcare, and Mayoral Candidates React to Grad Student's Detention

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:35:00 +0000

The Trump administration wants to move Columbia University graduate and green-card holder Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation case out of New York City while he remains detained in Louisiana. Meanwhile, after a sharp decline during the pandemic, New York City’s population is growing again. Plus, parents are urging the Adams administration to expand free childcare to two-year-olds, arguing high costs are pushing families out of the city. Finally, Khalil’s detention is fueling political backlash over free speech concerns, as the city remembers a longtime civil rights leader.

Evening Roundup: Lawyers for Detained Columbia Grad Demand his Release, NY State Lawmakers Push Back on Hochul’s Budget, Chinatown’s Recovery Post-Pandemic, and TSA Finds a Turtle

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:38:07 +0000

A detained Palestinian Columbia University graduate student appeared in court Wednesday, as lawyers aim to fend off the Trump administration's attempt to deport him. Plus, Gov. Hochul’s main budget proposals on rebate checks and banning cell phones from schools received pushback in Albany. Also, how New York City’s Chinatown has recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic, when xenophobia and racism against Asian Americans was at an all time high. And finally, TSA agents at Newark Airport detected a live turtle, concealed in a man's pants last week.

Midday News: NJ Officials Push Back on Affordable Housing, Brooklyn Shooting Investigation, Police Search for Queens Burglars, and St. John’s Basketball Heads to March Madness

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:50:13 +0000

Local officials in more than 150 New Jersey towns say home builders shouldn’t dictate how much affordable housing they must develop, intensifying a statewide debate. Meanwhile, the NYPD is searching for a gunman who fatally shot a 21-year-old man at an auto shop in Brooklyn. Police are also searching for three burglars targeting businesses in Queens. Plus, the St. John’s University men’s basketball team is having its best season in decades. Now it's gearing up for the Big East Tournament and the NCAA tournament.

Morning Headlines: New Yorkers Struggle with Rising Food Prices, Plan to Rebuild Penn Station Features Classical Architecture, and Elizabeth Street Garden Faces Eviction

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:32:01 +0000

New Yorkers say they’re cutting back on eggs and meat as food prices rise, with some falling into debt just to buy groceries. Meanwhile, a new proposal to rebuild Penn Station includes tearing down Madison Square Garden and constructing a new arena across Seventh Avenue, incorporating neoclassical elements favored by President Trump. Plus, the Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan is facing another eviction notice as the city moves forward with plans to replace the space with affordable senior housing.

Evening Roundup: Why a Walkway at Columbia Is Drawing Scrutiny, Former Sen. Menendez Seeks a Pardon, and How a New Crop of Lawyers Is Using the Subway to Get Attention

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:46:49 +0000

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch says she does not believe a walkway at Columbia University needs to be closed because of apparent security concerns. Plus, a look at the effort by former Sen. Bob Menendez to win a pardon from President Trump. And finally, how a crop of new lawyers is vying for attention on the subway.

Midday News: Gov. Hochul Pitches Teachers on Phone Ban, NJ Transit Strike Averted, and Why a House in Park Slope Is Drawing So Much Attention

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:33:15 +0000

Governor Hochul is pitching New York City teachers on her plan to restrict smartphones in schools. Plus, NJ Transit averted a potential strike by its locomotive engineers, as both sides reached a tentative contract agreement Monday. And finally, questions continue to swirl around a brownstone in Park Slope, Brooklyn, following a recent shooting. WNYC’s Ben Feurherd explains why.

Morning Headlines: Record-Low January Shootings, Teachers Union Pushes Back on Trump’s Education Plans, Correctional Officers Fired Over Strike, and Landmark Status Considered for Old Whitney Museum Building

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:44:40 +0000

Mayor Adams and NYPD officials say New York City recorded the fewest shootings in January and February since record-keeping began. Meanwhile, the head of the city’s teachers union is urging lawmakers to oppose President Trump’s education policies. Also, New York State’s corrections commissioner says the wildcat strike by correctional officers is officially over, with more than 2,000 officers fired for not returning to work. Plus, New York City is weighing landmark status for the former Whitney Museum building on the Upper East Side, known for its Brutalist design.

Evening Roundup: Gov. Hochul’s Favorability Drops, Truckers Use Queens Neighborhood as Parking Lot, NYC Mayoral Race and Civics Week

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:03:38 +0000

A new Siena College poll shows nearly half of New York voters have an unfavorable view of Gov. Kathy Hochul. Plus, residents who live near JFK Airport say their neighborhoods are inundated with illegally parked trucks and other commercial vehicles. Also, the latest from a busy campaign weekend for those in the race for New York City mayor. And finally, students in New York City Public Schools share projects that encourage them to use their voices to advocate for changes in their communities.

Midday News: State of Emergency After Long Island Wildfires, NJ Hospital Redevelopment Faces Pushback, and NYC Still Feeling COVID’s Long-Term Effects

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:48:56 +0000

New York is under a state of emergency after wildfires scorched parts of the Pine Barrens region on Long Island over the weekend. Meanwhile, a plan to turn a historic but shuttered hospital in Orange, New Jersey, into apartments is facing opposition. Plus, five years after COVID-19 first shut down New York City, some aspects of life still haven’t returned to normal. WNYC’s Arun Venugopal discusses how the pandemic continues to shape daily routines in unexpected ways.

Morning Headlines: Columbia Graduate Student Arrested by ICE, Queens Residents Demand Crackdown on Illegal Truck Parking, and Lawmakers Push for Gender-Affirming Care Bills

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:34:05 +0000

A Columbia University graduate student and activist who helped lead campus protests has been arrested by immigration authorities. Meanwhile, residents near JFK Airport say illegally parked commercial vehicles are overwhelming their neighborhoods. Plus, city and state lawmakers are working to pass legislation that would expand access to gender-affirming care for transgender, non-binary, and intersex individuals.

Evening Roundup: State Officials Offer Striking Officers a Deal, NYC Task Force Tackles Quality of Life Issues, Worshippers Fight for Valuable Land and a Mets Pop-up Shop

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 21:50:30 +0000

Gov. Hochul's administration is making a direct appeal to striking corrections officers, bypassing their union. Plus, the city launches a new interagency task force aimed at curtailing quality of life issues like open drug use, retail theft and homelessness. And finally, a fight for control of a historic Williamsburg synagogue.

Midday News: Hochul Appeals Directly to Striking Corrections Officers, Kean University Merger, Cuomo’s NYC Residency Questioned, and Businesses Brace for Trade War

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 18:05:15 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul is bypassing the corrections officers’ union, making a direct appeal to striking officers to return to work. Meanwhile, Kean University is moving forward with a merger with a Jersey City institution, expanding its footprint in New Jersey. Also, former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s claim of Midtown residency is raising eyebrows in the mayoral race as some neighbors say they’ve never seen him. Plus, the Trump administration is delaying new tariffs on Canadian goods, but concerns remain among New York businesses about a potential trade war.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Launches Greenwich Village Task Force, NYC Searches for Homeless Program Site, Hochul Pushes $100M Film Tax Credit, and the Congestion Pricing Battle Takes to Social Media

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Mar 2025 11:47:54 +0000

Mayor Adams and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg are launching a new interagency task force in Greenwich Village to target open drug use, retail theft, and homelessness. Meanwhile, NYC Health + Hospitals is searching for a site for its Bridge to Home program, which would provide temporary housing for homeless psychiatric patients after hospital stays. Also, Governor Hochul wants to expand New York’s film and TV tax credit by $100 million to boost the industry after the pandemic and labor strikes. Plus, in this week’s transportation segment, the congestion pricing battle hits social media, the latest on BQE repairs, and open gangway trains debut on the G line.

Evening Roundup: Speaker Adams Announces Mayoral Run, Refugee Groups Seek Help from Albany and a Legislative Logjam

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 21:28:23 +0000

New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams joins a crowded field that also includes Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, among others. Plus, New York lawmakers are calling on the state to double its funding for refugee resettlement. And finally, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to place guardrails on Mayor Eric Adams is stuck in neutral.

Midday News: Police Fatally Shoot Man on Staten Island, Barnes & Noble Workers Unionize, and Mayor Adams Testifies on Sanctuary Cities

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 18:07:09 +0000

A man was shot and killed by police in a Staten Island parking lot early Thursday morning after officers responded to a 911 call. Meanwhile, more than 200 Barnes & Noble workers in New York City have become the bookseller’s first-ever unionized employees. Also, Mayor Eric Adams testified before Congress Wednesday at a House Oversight Committee hearing on sanctuary cities. The hearing focused on how local governments cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. WNYC reporter Arya Sundaram has the latest.

Morning Headlines: Judge Rejects City's Request for FEMA Shelter Funds, House Democrats Grill Mayor Adams, and Manhattan’s 6th Avenue Bike Lane Completed

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Mar 2025 11:37:43 +0000

A federal judge has rejected New York City’s request to force FEMA to immediately restore more than $80 million in migrant shelter funds. The city sued after the Trump administration pulled back the grant, citing gang activity at a shelter. The case will move forward, but for now, the funds remain withheld. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers went after Mayor Adams during a House Oversight hearing on sanctuary cities. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questioned whether the Justice Department’s decision to drop Adams’ corruption charges was part of a quid pro quo with the White House. Also, New York City’s Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez says the protected bike lane on 6th Avenue in Manhattan is now complete, extending four miles through Midtown.

Evening Roundup: Council Speaker Adams Sets Lofty Agenda, Lawmakers Grapple with Proposal for Involuntary Commitment and March Astronomy Forecast

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Mar 2025 21:50:14 +0000

New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams delivered her annual State of the City this week ahead of a possible mayoral run. Plus, a proposed plan backed by Gov. Hochul could help reduce homelessness. And finally, March marks the spring equinox, when the night skies transition from winter to spring. It’s an exciting time for stargazers.

Midday News: Boy Found Dead at Brooklyn Shelter, State Order Could Drop Some Water Fees, Mamma Mia! Announces Broadway Return and 2 Cases of Measles Confirmed in NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Mar 2025 17:59:42 +0000

City medical examiners are trying to determine what killed a 4-year-old boy at a family homeless shelter in East Flatbush. Plus, a new order from New York State's housing agency could have big implications for tenants paying water bills in rent stabilized apartments. Also, Mamma Mia! returns to Broadway this summer, after a ten-year hiatus. And finally, state health officials say there are two confirmed cases of measles in New York City. This comes after an outbreak of measles in Texas, where there’s over 100 cases.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Heads to DC for Sanctuary City Hearing, Gov. Hochul Warns of Tariff Impact on Farmers, MTA Expands Open-Gangway Trains, and HBO Plans Flaco the Owl Documentary

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Mar 2025 11:37:10 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is set to testify Wednesday morning before Congress on New York City’s sanctuary city policies, appearing alongside mayors from Boston, Chicago, and Denver. Meanwhile, Gov. Kathy Hochul warns tariffs on Mexico and Canada could hurt New York farmers who rely on exports. Also, the MTA is adding more open-gangway trains to the G line. Plus, HBO is making a documentary on Flaco, the Central Park Zoo owl who captured New Yorkers’ hearts before his death.

Evening Roundup: Major Crime Drops but Complaints Reach 10-Year High, MTA Expands Open Gangway Trains, Adams Issues Social Media Policy, and Jersey City’s Food Scene Grows

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Mar 2025 21:56:29 +0000

Major crime in New York City has dropped for the third consecutive month, but overall complaints to police in 2024 are at a 10-year high. Meanwhile, the MTA is expanding its new “open gangway” trains to the G line, bringing the latest subway upgrades to Brooklyn and Queens. Also, Mayor Eric Adams has issued a new social media policy for city staff after some officials sparked controversy online. Plus, food critic Robert Sietsema shares his take on the booming restaurant scene in Jersey City.

Midday News: Council Speaker Adams Pushes for Expanded Library Hours, Construction Deaths Rise Across New York, High Winds Prompt Safety Warnings, and NYC Closes Large Migrant Shelters

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Mar 2025 17:44:36 +0000

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is pushing a plan to expand seven-day-a-week service at New York City’s public libraries. Meanwhile, a new report finds construction worker deaths in New York State jumped from 50 to 74 in a year, with safety advocates blaming reduced oversight and enforcement. Also, New York City is warning property owners and construction companies to secure their sites ahead of strong winds expected to reach 45 mph. Plus, as fewer migrants seek shelter in the city, officials are shutting down nearly all large shelters that housed more than 1,000 people. WNYC’s Arya Sundaram reports on what this means for the city’s migrant response.

Morning Headlines: Federal Budget Cuts Strain Immigrant Nonprofits, Striking Prison Guards Fired by State, and NJ Towns Push to Lower Affordable Housing Requirements

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Mar 2025 11:41:03 +0000

Nonprofit organizations that support immigrants in the tri-state area say they’re feeling the strain of the Trump administration’s budget cuts, impacting services and resources. Meanwhile, the New York State Department of Corrections is firing corrections officers and issuing fines to those who did not return to work by Sunday as the prison wildcat strike enters its third week. Plus, a legal battle over affordable housing in New Jersey is heating up, with dozens of town officials arguing they cannot meet the state’s housing targets, while advocates push for redistributing requirements to ensure the state meets its goal of 84,000 new affordable homes over the next decade.

Evening Roundup: Voters React to Cuomo’s Mayoral Run, NY Reevaluates Cannabis Dispensary Rules, and MTA Fights to Keep Congestion Pricing

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 21:22:35 +0000

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is officially running for New York City mayor, and voters are weighing in on his potential political comeback. Meanwhile, New York State is expanding cannabis business licenses, sparking debate over dispensary spacing rules. Plus, the MTA is gearing up for a legal battle with the Trump administration after federal officials ordered an end to congestion pricing. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with MTA Chairman Janno Lieber.

Midday News: Mayor Adams to Testify on NYC’s Sanctuary Status, Lawmakers Push for Automated Parking Tickets, and Former Gov. Cuomo Officially Enters Mayor’s Race

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 18:01:08 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee on New York City’s sanctuary city policies. Meanwhile, state lawmakers are pushing for $35 million in this year’s budget to fund 150 new cameras that would automatically ticket illegally parked vehicles. Advocates say the effort would ease congestion and improve street safety. Plus, after months of speculation, former Governor Andrew Cuomo has officially entered the race for New York City mayor, shaking up the already competitive field. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin breaks it down.

Morning Headlines: Striking Corrections Officers Face Deadline, Mayoral Candidates Target Cuomo, and Lawmakers Push for Parking Ticket Cameras

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 11:49:20 +0000

New York state corrections officers on strike have until this Monday to return to work or risk losing their health care coverage. Meanwhile, candidates in the New York City mayoral race are sharpening their attacks on former Governor Andrew Cuomo, with City Comptroller Brad Lander accusing him of ignoring his role in the city’s subway issues. Plus, a group of Albany lawmakers is pushing for new traffic cameras to automatically ticket drivers for illegal parking.

Evening Roundup: NYC to Regulate Pollution From E-Commerce Warehouses, Lt. Gov. Weighs Future in Politics, the Symbolism of Rikers Island and Egg Prices

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:32:59 +0000

New York City lawmakers are considering two bills that would regulate Amazon-style warehouses to reduce pollution and improve air quality. Plus, New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado won’t run for re-election but he's not leaving politics. Also, Mayor Eric Adams steps into a longstanding controversy over the city’s racial past at the Rikers Island jail complex and the symbolism around its name. And finally, a look at what’s behind the high price of eggs these days.

Midday News: NJ Lawmakers Debate Affordable Housing Funding, Yellow Cabs See Best January Since Pandemic, NY State and Corrections Union Reach Tentative Deal, and Assault Survivors Face Claims Deadline

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:44:44 +0000

New Jersey lawmakers are debating whether to direct more tax dollars toward building affordable housing or providing financial assistance to help residents buy homes. Meanwhile, new data from the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission show yellow cabs had their strongest January since the pandemic. Also, a tentative deal between the Hochul administration and the corrections officers’ union could bring an end to a prolonged strike. Plus, a two-year legal window allowing survivors to file claims for past assaults under the Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act closes Friday.

Morning Headlines: Two Inmates Die in Prison Amid Officer Strike, New Immigration Detention Center Opens in Newark, and the Fight for Congestion Pricing Continues

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:35:00 +0000

State corrections officials confirm two deaths at Sing Sing prison as an unauthorized correctional officer strike continues, raising concerns over inmate care and facility conditions. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is opening its first new immigration detention center in Newark, doubling local detention space. Plus, a new book revisits a shocking 1973 crime in Park Slope, where a man poured sulfuric acid on a four-year-old neighbor, who later became a renowned scientist. Finally, the MTA reports collecting $48 million in congestion pricing tolls during its first month, but revenue fell short of initial projections as the agency prepares to fight the Trump administration’s order to shut down the program by March 21.

Evening Roundup: Adams Skips Mayoral Forum, Golden Ticket to Avoid MTA Toll, and Norcross Case Dismissal Explained

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:15:00 +0000

Mayoral candidates are slamming Mayor Adams for skipping out of a scheduled forum. Plus, thousands of special license plates from the taxi and limousine commission allow drivers to avoid the MTA’s congestion pricing toll. And finally, a judge has dismissed all charges against George Norcross, the south New Jersey political boss who was accused of running a criminal enterprise.

Midday News: Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors, 3K & Pre-K Deadlines, and an Investment in Flood Protections

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:37:42 +0000

Summary: The New York City Council is expected to pass a bill Thursday aimed at protecting domestic violence survivors by making their voter records confidential. Friday is the deadline for New York City parents to enroll their kids in New York City's free 3-K and Pre-K programs. Plus, the city is investing $390 million to upgrade flood protections in Bushwick. And finally, how a Dominican native has made her mark in the city as one of its most prominent food influencers. WNYC's Amanda Rozon reports.

Morning Headlines: Federal Government Demands MTA Shut Down Congestion Pricing, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams Joins Mayoral Race, City Invests in Flood Protection, and Mayor Adams Drops Out of Candidate Forum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:45:47 +0000

The federal government is ordering the MTA to shut down congestion pricing by March 21st, but Governor Hochul is preparing for a legal battle with the Trump administration. Meanwhile, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has officially filed paperwork to form a citywide campaign committee, adding another contender to the mayoral race. Also, the city is investing $390 million to upgrade Bushwick’s aging sewer system, the largest flood protection project in decades. Plus, in this week’s Politics Brief, WNYC’s Jimmy Vielkind and Brigid Bergin break down the latest from City Hall and Albany, including Mayor Adams skipping a candidate forum, Governor Hochul’s struggles to increase oversight of city government, and the ongoing statewide prison strike.

Evening Roundup: Adams’ Attorney Seeks Full Dismissal For Good, Push to Disbar Cuomo, and National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:43:17 +0000

Mayor Adams’ defense attorney submitted a motion to dismiss the case with prejudice.. Plus, a New York state panel is looking at a request to disbar former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. And finally, an annual event turns the spotlight onto the many disorders that fall under the eating disorder spectrum.

Midday News: Judge Dismisses Racketeering Case Against George Norcross, Invasive Sea Anemone Found at Jersey Shore, and NJ AG Issues New Police Guidance

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:30:12 +0000

A judge has dismissed racketeering charges against South Jersey political power broker George Norcross, ruling that his actions in Camden waterfront development negotiations were not criminal. Meanwhile, marine biologists say an invasive sea anemone from England, described as looking like “a squishy blob of green snot,” has made its way to the shores of New Jersey. Plus, Attorney General Matt Platkin has issued new guidance for police when it comes to their interactions with individuals who have autism and others with communication disorders.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Joins First Primary Forum, Cuomo Faces Law License Review, Shelter Food Complaints, New 7 Train Passageway Opens, and WTC Memorial

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:39:45 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams will participate in his first mayoral forum of the primary season Wednesday night. Meanwhile, a New York state panel is reviewing former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s law license over a 2022 complaint. Also, New York City Council members are raising concerns over poor food conditions in city shelters, citing moldy meals and a lack of halal options. Plus, the MTA has opened a new passageway to ease congestion on the 7 train platform at Grand Central. Finally, memorial ceremonies are being held today to mark 32 years since the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

Evening Roundup: Millions Roll in from Congestion Pricing, Wildcat Strikes at NY Prisons, and Efforts to Revive AirBNB in NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:19:43 +0000

Congestion pricing tolls brought in nearly $48 million in January, according to the MTA. Plus, a debate moves to the capitol as week two of a wildcat strike continues at New York state prisons. And finally, homeowners speak out to revive Airbnb in New York City, after city leaders amended the legislation.

Midday News: Former NY Rep. Anthony Weiner Launches City Council Bid, MTA Expands Electric Train Service, Beth Israel Moves Closer to Shutdown

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:45:43 +0000

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Rejects Calls to Resign, Coast Guard Ends Search for Missing Boater, State to Address Rising Insurance Costs for Affordable Housing, and NYC Unveils High-Tech Flood Gates

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:40:14 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is pushing back against calls for his resignation amid ongoing controversies. Meanwhile, the U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a missing boater after a vessel capsized near the Ambrose Channel off Breezy Point on Sunday. Also, New York City property owners of taxpayer-funded affordable housing developments say soaring insurance costs are threatening their ability to operate, prompting new state efforts to rein in costs. Plus, city officials unveil high-tech flood gates as part of a $349 million coastal resiliency plan to protect Lower Manhattan from rising sea levels and future storms.

Evening Roundup: NYPD Gang Tracker Under Scrutiny, High-Tech Flood Barriers to Protect Manhattan, Youth Vaping Lawsuit and a Community Champion

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:33:33 +0000

The NYPD and members of the City Council are sparring over a bill that would ban police from using a tracker to monitor gang members. Plus, city leaders demonstrate new technology that will help defend Manhattan’s Two Bridges neighborhood against rising sea levels. Also, Attorney General Letitia James goes after e-cigarette companies for violating New York’s ban on flavored vapes and contributing to a youth vaping “public health crisis.” And finally, a church volunteer oversees a food pantry that has become an important community resource.

Midday News: MTA Reports $48 Million in Congestion Pricing Revenue, Roosevelt Hotel Shelter to Close, and Our Public Song Project

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:59:16 +0000

The MTA says it collected over $48 million in January from its congestion pricing program, the first revenue report since tolls began on January 5th. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams says the Roosevelt Hotel shelter in Midtown will close by June, the latest of the city's large-scale shelters to get shut down. Plus, we give a listen to WNYC’s Public Song Project.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Defends Diversity Programs and NY Prison Strike Continues

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:35:00 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams says New York City must protect its “hard-fought gains” as federal diversity initiatives face rollbacks, highlighting city programs supporting minority-and-women-owned businesses and affordable housing reforms. Meanwhile, a state prison strike continues into its second week, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to send 3,500 National Guard troops as prison lockdowns and visitation disruptions persist.

Midday News: No Cuts to 9/11 Health Program, NYC’s First Racial Equity Plan, Yankees End Facial Hair Ban, Gov. Hochul Refuses to Oust Mayor Adams, and Malcolm X’s Legacy in Queens

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:56:36 +0000

Correction: The story in this episode about Malcolm X’s legacy in Queens has been edited to clarify a statement by Najha Zigbi-Johnson. New York Congress members say the Trump administration will not move forward with cuts to the federal health program for 9/11 survivors after intense public backlash. Meanwhile, New York City’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice is set to release its first-ever citywide racial equity plan next month. Also, the Yankees are lifting their ban on facial hair, allowing players to have well-groomed beards for the first time in 50 years. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul held a press conference Thursday explaining her decision on whether to remove Mayor Eric Adams from office. Finally, 60 years after Malcolm X’s assassination, WNYC's Ryan Kailath explores his lesser-known history in Queens.

Morning Headlines: Gov. Hochul Decides Against Removing Mayor Adams, Long Island’s Water at Risk, Yankees Extend Boone’s Contract, and the Future of Congestion Pricing

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:45:52 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul has decided not to remove Mayor Eric Adams from office after weighing the possibility for much of the week. Meanwhile, Long Island’s water supply is under threat due to aging septic tanks and cesspools, including an illegal one found at a Nassau County funeral home. Also, Yankees manager Aaron Boone is sticking around, the team extended his contract for two more years through at least 2027. Plus, in this week’s transit segment, a look at what’s next for congestion pricing after President Trump moved to cancel it.

Evening Roundup: Hochul Won’t Remove Adams, AG James Targets E-Cigarette Companies and Resettlement Agencies Lost in Limbo

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 21:35:47 +0000

We discuss Gov. Hochul’s decision to keep Mayor Adams in office. Plus, New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed a federal lawsuit against e-cigarette companies that are targeting young people. And finally, refugees in upstate New York are in limbo because of a Trump administration order for resettlement agencies to stop services.

Midday News: Life Expectancy Rises in NYC, Calls to Remove Fluoride from Water, and Congestion Pricing Is Again in Limbo

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:56:35 +0000

New data shows life expectancy is rising in New York City, reversing pandemic-era declines. Meanwhile, some Queens residents are pushing to remove fluoride from the city’s drinking water, with Community Board 1 calling on officials to take action. Plus, congestion pricing is once again in limbo after the Trump administration moved to shut it down. Governor Hochul says the tolls are staying for now. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Kathy Wylde, President of the Partnership for New York City, for her reaction.

Morning Headlines: Judge Weighs Dismissal of Adams’ Case, Trump Administration Moves to Block Congestion Pricing, and Hudson Yards Casino Plan Faces Pushback

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:46 +0000

A federal judge is considering whether to dismiss Mayor Eric Adams’ criminal case after questioning the mayor and his attorneys in court. Meanwhile, President Trump is declaring an end to New York City’s congestion pricing program, with his Department of Transportation revoking its approval. Plus, opponents of a proposed casino at Hudson Yards are urging city planners to reject the project, arguing the developer is not delivering on its original housing commitments.

Evening Roundup: Judge Weighs Request to Dismiss Adams’ Case, Trump Moves to End Congestion Pricing, Captions at NYC Movie Theatres and a Community Champion

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:11:55 +0000

A judge will soon decide whether to drop the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, the Trump administration is withdrawing federal approval for congestion pricing. Also, WNYC’s David Furst and Ryan Kailath discuss a city ordinance requiring captions in most movie theaters for a certain percentage of screenings. And finally, we meet the creator of Compassionate Cleaning, which provides cleaning and remodeling services to underserved communities across the five boroughs.

Midday News: Federal Court to Review Motion to Drop Adams’ Charges, Egg Prices Fluctuate, and What to Expect at Mayor Adams’ Wednesday Federal Court Hearing

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:07:24 +0000

A federal judge will hear arguments on the Trump administration’s push to dismiss corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, as prosecutors explain their reasoning in court. Meanwhile, egg prices in the New York area continue to fluctuate, making it tough for shoppers to find a deal. Plus, WNYC’s Samantha Max breaks down what to expect at Mayor Adams’ Wednesday federal court hearing and what it could mean for his legal future.

Morning Headlines: Judge to Review DOJ’s Push to Drop Mayor Adams Case, Legal Questions Over ICE at Rikers, and NYPD Misconduct Settlements Rise

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:37:20 +0000

A federal judge will hear arguments Wednesday on the Trump administration’s directive to dismiss the criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams. Meanwhile, legal experts are debating whether Adams’ plan to allow federal immigration agents back onto Rikers Island conflicts with a 2014 city law. Plus, a new analysis from the New York Legal Aid Society reveals that New York City paid over $200 million last year to settle police misconduct claims, an $89 million increase from the previous year.

Evening Roundup: Court Blocks Cuomo’s Plan to Dismantle Ethics Board, Lt. Gov. Calls Himself Voice of New Yorkers, 90 Years Since NYC Hired First Black Conductor and Life Expectancy in New York

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:29:31 +0000

New York’s highest court rejected former Gov. Cuomo’s attempt to strip the state ethics board of its enforcement power. Plus, New York's Lt. Gov. Delgado develops an independent streak. Also, WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh reports on the man who broke a racial barrier that has since offered a pathway to the middle class for countless Black people and other people of color. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with New York City’s interim Commissioner of Health Michelle Morse about life expectancy rates for New Yorkers.

Midday News: Mayor Adams Faces Key Court Hearing on Criminal Charges, NYPD Officer Shot in Standoff with Parolee, and Proposal to Ban Phones in Classrooms

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:54:01 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is set to appear in federal court Wednesday for a pivotal hearing on the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss his criminal charges. Meanwhile, an NYPD officer was shot during a standoff at a Lower East Side NYCHA complex. Officials say the suspect, a parolee, fired first before being taken into custody. Plus, Governors Kathy Hochul and Phil Murphy are proposing a statewide ban on cell phones in classrooms. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with New Jersey student Jayden Stuckey, Newark Superintendent Roger León, and Dr. Stephanie Marcello, chief psychologist at Rutgers Behavioral Health Care, about the impact.

Morning Headlines: Gov. Hochul Questions Mayor Adams’ Future, NYC Small Claims Courts See Major Backlogs, and Kids Week at the Intrepid Museum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:37:25 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul says the recent resignations of four top deputies in Mayor Eric Adams’ administration raise serious concerns about his future. Meanwhile, a new analysis reveals that New York City’s small claims courts, meant for quick dispute resolutions, are facing major backlogs, delaying cases for months or even years. Plus, Kids Week continues at the Intrepid Museum, offering hands-on NASA exhibits and STEM activities for students on midwinter break.

Midday News: The Latest Local News, City Plans Facelift for Broadway Junction and American Chestnuts Bear Fruit in Brooklyn

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:07:52 +0000

A new public plaza is in the works for East New York’s Broadway Junction, but residents fear being priced out. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Bart Chezar, a chestnut expert, about an effort to bring the trees back to Brooklyn.

Evening Roundup: Transgender References Dropped from Stonewall Monument Website, Some New Yorkers Sour on Adams, Pedestrian Traffic Increases in Manhattan and Advice from a Dating Coach

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:27:33 +0000

References to transgender and queer people have been removed from the Stonewall National Monument’s website. Plus, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein asks some New Yorkers if Mayor Adams’ corruption case is swaying their support. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Arun Venugopal discuss new data that show some Manhattan neighborhoods are seeing big boosts in pedestrian traffic since the start of congestion pricing. And finally, dating coaches advise single New Yorkers that dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare.

Midday News: Mayor Eric Adams Denies Cooperating with DOJ in Exchange for Dropping Charges, Columbia Medical School Freezes Hiring Over Federal Cuts, and Gov. Hochul Won’t Rule Out Removal of Adams

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:56:43 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams denies claims that his attorneys sought to have his federal corruption case dropped in exchange for his cooperation with the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Meanwhile, Columbia University’s medical school is freezing hiring and other spending as it prepares for potential federal funding cuts. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul says she isn’t ruling out the possibility of removing Mayor Adams from office. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports.

Morning Headlines: NYC Council Pushes Back on Rikers Immigration Plan, City Council Moves to Close Local Law 97 Loophile, Last Chance to Join a Community Board, and OMNY Fraud Concerns

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:35:00 +0000

Some City Council members are criticizing Mayor Eric Adams’ proposal to allow federal immigration officers into Rikers Island, arguing it could endanger pre-trial detainees. Meanwhile, two council members are introducing legislation to prevent landlords from buying their way out of complying with the city’s landmark climate law, Local Law 97, which requires buildings to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Also, Friday is the last day to apply for a seat on a community board in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Plus, this week’s On the Way transit segment covers flagged OMNY student cards, a baby born on the subway, and what’s behind the wrapped J/M/Z train structures.

Evening Roundup: Manhattan’s Top Prosecutor Resigns, Murder Charge for Man who Allegedly Packed Dead Roommate in Suitcase, City Council’s Minority Leader Talks New Role and Hockey Fan Builds Tiny Backyard Rink

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:19:20 +0000

Interim U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon is leaving her post days after the White House ordered her office to withdraw corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, a man is facing a murder charge after he allegedly killed his roommate and put his body in a suitcase in the East River. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Councilmember Joann Ariola about her new role as minority leader. And finally, WNYC’s David Brand hits the ice with a hockey fanatic in Queens who turned his tiny backyard into a hockey rink.

Midday News: NJ Township Misses Deadline in Affordable Housing Project, Jets Move on from Rodgers, Mets Season Preview, and How to Join a NYC Community Board

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:56:24 +0000

A developer suing Millburn Township over an affordable housing project says the town council missed a key court-imposed deadline, further delaying the project. Meanwhile, the New York Jets say they are officially moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. In other sports news, Tim Ryder of the Simply Amazin’ New York Mets podcast previews the upcoming baseball season. Plus, applications to join local community boards in Brooklyn and the Bronx close Friday. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Community Board 6 District Manager Mike Racioppo about what the role entails.

Morning Headlines: Trump Administration Sues NY Over Green Light Law, NJ Town Resists Affordable Housing Order, and Calls to Relocate Bronx Zoo Elephants

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:37:17 +0000

The Trump administration is suing New York state over its Green Light Law, which allows undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. Meanwhile, officials in Millburn, New Jersey, are facing renewed pressure to comply with a court order allowing a 75-unit affordable housing development to move forward. Plus, attorneys with the New York City Bar Association are urging city officials to relocate the Bronx Zoo’s last two elephants, Happy and Patty, to a sanctuary over concerns about their welfare.

Evening Roundup: U.S. Border Czar to Meet with Mayor Adams, DEI Challenges Ahead in New York, and the New Voice of Yankees Radio Prepares for Baseball Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:33:57 +0000

Tom Homan is scheduled to meet with Mayor Eric Adams Thursday to discuss New York City's role in enforcing the Trump administration's deportation efforts. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Arun Venugopal discuss the future of DEI efforts. And finally, a conversation with the new voice of Yankees Radio, Dave Sims, about the upcoming baseball season.

Midday News: Mayor Adams Denies Striking Deal with DOJ, NY Plans Ronkonkoma Rail Expansion, and Paul McCartney Holds Surprise NYC Show

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:52:14 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams and his attorneys deny they made a deal with the Justice Department after federal officials directed prosecutors in Manhattan to drop his corruption case. Meanwhile, New York State is investing $150 million to connect the Ronkonkoma train station to MacArthur Airport, a move Governor Kathy Hochul says will boost local jobs. Plus, Paul McCartney surprises fans with a second, last-minute show at the Bowery Ballroom after Tuesday’s sold-out performance. Finally, despite a directive from the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against Mayor Adams, the mayor remains on uncertain legal and political footing. WNYC’s Samantha Max breaks down what’s next in the case.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Defends Record After DOJ Urges Dropping Corruption Charges, Immigrants Rally in Albany, and Mets and Yankees Begin Spring Training

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:36:25 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams is highlighting his accomplishments after the Justice Department directed federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against him. While prosecutors accused Adams of accepting bribes, he insists he remained focused on the city’s priorities. Meanwhile, immigrants gathered in Albany to push for policy changes, with Adams’ administration playing a key role in the discussions. Plus, Mets and Yankees pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training in Florida.

Evening Roundup: The Latest on Mayor Adams’ Corruption Case, and NYC’s Short-Term Rental Rules Stay Tight

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:35:55 +0000

The Justice Department has directed federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, citing political concerns and federal immigration enforcement. But the Southern District of New York has yet to act on the case. WNYC’s Maia Hibbett breaks down what this means for Adams and his political future. Meanwhile, a push to loosen New York City’s strict short-term rental laws is losing momentum after a key provision was removed from proposed legislation. WNYC’s David Brand reports

Midday News: Sen. Ramos Blasts DOJ for call to Dismiss Adams Case, Gov. Hochul Urges Delay on Special Election Bill, and NJ Towns Seek to Reduce Affordable Housing Mandates

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:53:07 +0000

Queens State Senator and Democratic mayoral candidate Jessica Ramos warns the Department of Justice’s call to dismiss the case against Mayor Eric Adams could undermine public trust in government. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is urging lawmakers to delay a bill that would extend the timeline for calling special elections. Plus, towns across New Jersey are requesting a reduction of over 11,000 affordable housing units from their state-mandated requirements. WNYC’s Mike Hayes reports.

Morning Headlines: DOJ Calls for Charges Against Adams to be Dropped, NY Sues Federal Government Over Science Research Cuts, City Updates Immigration Guidance, and More Snow on the Way

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:34:51 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Federal prosecutors have been ordered to drop charges against Mayor Eric Adams and halt their investigation, following speculation that President Trump would intervene. Meanwhile, New York and 21 other states are suing the federal government to stop funding cuts to scientific research, arguing it will harm essential studies. Also, the Adams administration is updating its guidance for city workers on handling federal immigration enforcement visits. Plus, more winter weather is on the way, with two rounds of snow in the forecast.

Evening Roundup: Complaints Against NYPD on the Rise, Affordable Housing Units Sit Empty for Over a Year, City Aide Supports Trump’s Trans Athletes Ban and Brooklyn’s History with Slavery

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:42:00 +0000

A report from New York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board finds misconduct complaints against the NYPD are on the rise, but many of those officers aren’t facing discipline. Plus, the New York Housing Conference finds the housing lottery system is making it hard for tenants to move into empty apartments. Also, the city’s sports director faces criticism for supporting President Trump's ban on trans athletes in women's and girls sports. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Arya Sundaram discuss Brooklyn’s role as a slave holding capital.

Midday News: AG James Joins Opposition to Trump’s Federal Worker Buyout Plan, Sinkhole Shuts Down I-80 in NJ, Alternate Side Parking Suspension, and Lessons from Recent Brush Fires

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:48:53 +0000

New York Attorney General Letitia James and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Plakin are among 21 attorneys general opposing the Trump administration’s federal worker buyout plan, warning it could disrupt essential services like veteran healthcare and child care. Meanwhile, a massive sinkhole has shut down all eastbound lanes of I-80 in Wharton, NJ, marking the second such collapse at the same exit in recent months. Also, New York City is extending alternate side parking suspensions through Tuesday for snow removal. Plus, NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue shares what can be done to prevent brush fires in the city.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Faces Pushback on Immigration Policy, Gov. Hochul Warns of Tax Hikes if Trump Cuts Education Funding, and Lawmakers Delay Special Election for House Seat

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:37:34 +0000

New York City officials and immigration advocates are pushing back on Mayor Eric Adams’ new guidance that loosens restrictions on staff at migrant shelters and city facilities when interacting with federal immigration officers. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul warns that New Yorkers could face tax hikes if President Donald Trump eliminates the U.S. Department of Education, which provides billions in subsidies to the state. Plus, New York lawmakers are advancing a bill that could delay a special election to replace Congressmember Elise Stefanik if she is confirmed as U.N. ambassador.

Evening Roundup: Ex-City Hall Aide to Plead Guilty, Landlord Allegedly Fails to Protect Brooklyn Family, More Cops on the Subway and Weekend Snowfall

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 21:45:15 +0000

Mayor Adams’ former Muslim community liaison, Mohammed Bahi, is planning to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge. Plus, a Brooklyn woman is suing the Flatbush Gardens Complex for allegedly failing to protect her family from a neighbor who shot and killed her husband and son. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Charles Lane talk about new initiatives aimed at making straphangers feel safer on the subway. And finally, a winter storm watch is in effect for the area this weekend.

Midday News: Live Bird Markets Closed, an All-Gender Beauty Pageant, and NYC Hospitals Issue Guidance Around ICE Activity

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 17:30:23 +0000

New York State is shutting down live bird markets in and around New York City amid concerns over avian flu. Plus, a community kitchen in Greenpoint is throwing an all-gender beauty pageant to raise funds for Brooklyn Community Kitchen. Finally, New York City hospitals are sharing guidance with their employees in the event federal immigration officials show up. But as WNYC's Caroline Lewis explains, some of the guidance is prompting more questions.

Morning Headlines: NJ Drivers Struggle to Find Parking in Upper Manhattan, Eli Manning Misses out on the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the MTA's Big Ask in Albany

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Feb 2025 11:39:53 +0000

CORRECTION: A previous version of this episode did not include our weekly transit segment, On The Way. It has since been updated. Some New Jersey drivers are struggling to find parking in Upper Manhattan following the implementation of congestion pricing. Plus, former Giants quarterback Eli Manning misses out on the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Finally, we dive into the latest transit news in our weekly segment On The Way.

Evening Roundup: Tech NYC Throws Support Behind Hochul’s Cell Phone Ban, Adams Faces Mayoral Challengers on Tin Cup Day and NYC Schools Brace for Deportations

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 21:21:14 +0000

A group representing major tech companies, like Meta and Google, is backing Gov. Hochul's plan to restrict cell phones in schools. Plus, Mayor Adams’ budget testimony put him face to face with a couple of his challengers in this year’s mayoral race. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Jessica Gould discuss what educators and parents can do if ICE shows up at their doors.

Midday News: NYC Hospitals Reassure Immigrants, Mets Keep Pete Alonso, and MTA Chair Heads to Albany

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 17:51:39 +0000

New York City’s public hospital system is urging patients to continue seeking medical care regardless of their immigration status, while also instructing staff not to actively help patients avoid ICE. Meanwhile, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has agreed to a $54 million, two-year contract extension with the team. Plus, MTA Chair Janno Lieber is set to testify in Albany, where he will push for a $65 billion transit plan and work to convince lawmakers and the public that the agency can be trusted with taxpayer dollars. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks it through with transit reporter Stephen Nessen.

Morning Headlines: Winter Storm Hits NYC Region, School Delays, and Local Hospitals Prepare for ICE Visits

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Feb 2025 11:41:37 +0000

A winter storm is bringing snow and freezing rain across the region, causing school delays in New Jersey, Long Island, and Connecticut. Meanwhile, New York City hospitals are advising staff on how to handle visits from immigration officers, clarifying when they must grant access to federal agents.

Evening Roundup: Questions Loom Over Mental Health Proposal, How a Trade War Could Impact NY’s Energy Costs, Adult Protective Services Assisting Fewer New Yorkers and Free Things to do in February

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 21:41:54 +0000

New York State lawmakers are questioning a proposal to force more people into mental health treatment. Plus, a top Canadian diplomat is warning New York lawmakers about the potential impact of tariffs. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and David Brand discuss new data that show New York City’s Adult Protective Services is serving fewer New Yorkers, even though thousands more people are being referred to it for help. And finally, we share a few free events happening across the city this month.

Midday News: Brooklyn Woman Sues Landlord Over Fatal Shooting, Winter Weather Advisory Issued for NYC, and Mayor Adams Pushes for Changes to Discovery Law

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 17:40:49 +0000

A Brooklyn woman is suing her former landlord for $10 million, alleging the property management failed to address threats made by a neighbor who later shot and killed her husband and son. Meanwhile, the New York City area will be under a winter weather advisory on Thursday, with up to two inches of snow expected overnight. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is calling for changes to New York’s discovery laws, which dictate how and when prosecutors share evidence with defendants. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Director of Policing and Public Safety at the Manhattan Institute, Hannah E. Meyers, to explain the old process.

Morning Headlines: Immigration Bill Reignites Debate in Albany, MTA Seeks State and Federal Funds for $65 Billion Transit Plan, and Rising Egg Prices Impact NYC Delis

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Feb 2025 11:29:44 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: President Trump’s push for deportations has sparked renewed debate in Albany, where a proposed bill aims to restrict state and local cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Meanwhile, the MTA is pushing its $65 billion construction plan, relying on state and federal funding to upgrade mass transit. Plus, a bird flu outbreak has caused egg prices to spike, leaving NYC bodegas and delis struggling to profit from the iconic bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich.

Evening Roundup: Big Changes Slated for Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue, AG James Warns of Illegal Discrimination Against Trans Patients, Surf’s Up in New Jersey and NYC’s Night Skies in February

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 21:16:28 +0000

New York City’s Planning Commission is considering a rezoning plan that would allow for the building of 4,500 new homes in Brooklyn. Plus, New York Attorney General Letitia James says health care providers that refuse gender-affirming care to trans patients could be in violation of the state's anti-discrimination laws. Also, dozens of teens in Lodi, New Jersey, share a passion for surfing. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Rosemary Misdary discuss a parade of planets in New York City’s night skies this month.

Midday News: Burglar Targets NYC Businesses, NJ Towns Commit to Affordable Housing, NYPD Looking for Purse Snatchers on UES, and Mayoral Candidates Push Childcare Access

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 17:49:46 +0000

The NYPD says a burglar has been breaking into nail salons and restaurants across the city, stealing cash, nail supplies, and frying pots. Meanwhile, housing advocates say three-quarters of New Jersey’s 564 municipalities met a recent deadline to commit to building affordable housing in their communities. Also, police are looking for a group of five people responsible for stealing purses from women on the Upper East Side. Plus, after Mayor Adams vowed to make NYC the best place to raise a family, the city is shutting down five early childcare centers. Now, his challengers in the upcoming mayoral primary are seizing on the issue. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin has more.

Morning Headlines: Poll Shows Strong Support for NYPD on Overnight Trains, NY to Let Doctors Prescribe Abortion Pills Anonymously, and Gov. Hochul Orders Super Bowl DWI Crackdown

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 11:33:31 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A new Siena College poll finds strong public support for placing two NYPD officers on every overnight subway train for the next six months. Meanwhile, New York State will allow doctors to prescribe abortion medication anonymously, days after a Hudson Valley doctor was charged under Louisiana’s criminal abortion law. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul is launching a Super Bowl weekend DWI crackdown, with increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints through Sunday.

Evening Roundup: Gov. Hochul on Tariff Impact, Hochul Defends Doctor in Abortion Case, Miniature City for Sale, Beyoncé Tour Stops in NJ, and NYC Fire Victims Face Delays

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Feb 2025 21:47:44 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul warns that President Trump’s new tariffs on Canadian imports will raise costs for New Yorkers and disrupt trade between local businesses and their Canadian partners. Meanwhile, the governor says she will not cooperate with Louisiana authorities in the case of a Hudson Valley doctor facing criminal abortion charges. Also, installation artist Matt Bua is selling his unique 26-acre property in Catskill, which includes woodlands, a brook, and a handmade 30-building miniature city. Plus, Beyoncé has announced her Cowboy Carter tour dates, with four performances at MetLife Stadium. Finally, as winter fires leave hundreds of New Yorkers displaced, many face months or years of waiting for repairs. WNYC’s David Brand reports.

Midday News: NYC Flu Cases Surge, Sen. Gillibrand Warns of Federal Funding Freeze, Expanded Ferry Service from NJ to Wall Street, ‘Tin Cup Day’ is Coming Up, and Updates on Queens Nightclub Shooting

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Feb 2025 17:51:33 +0000

Flu cases in New York City are on the rise, with over 23,000 cases reported as of late January. Meanwhile, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says President Trump’s federal funding freeze could gut essential state programs. Also, expanded ferry service from Central Jersey to Wall Street begins Monday, adding a new New York Waterway route from South Amboy to Pier 11. Plus, local leaders are heading to Albany for ‘Tin Cup Day,’ when municipal officials request funding before state lawmakers. WNYC’s Jon Campbell has the latest. Finally, police have yet to make any arrests in a New Year’s Day mass shooting outside a Queens nightclub that left 10 teenagers injured. WNYC’s Charles Lane reports.

Morning Headlines: Sen. Schumer Warns Trump Tariffs Will Raise Prices, Lawmakers Weigh In on MTA Funding Plan, Brooklyn Diocese Faces Abuse Lawsuits, and Taxi Drivers Seek Bathroom Parking Exemptions

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Feb 2025 11:38:30 +0000

Senator Chuck Schumer is criticizing President Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, warning they will raise consumer prices in the U.S. Meanwhile, state budget hearings in Albany will address how to cover billions in funding gaps for the MTA’s proposed $65 billion transit upgrade plan. Also, four people are suing the Brooklyn Diocese, alleging they were abused as children by priests between the 1960s and 1980s. Plus, a taxi drivers’ advocacy group is urging the city to issue special parking placards, allowing drivers to stop illegally for short bathroom breaks without getting ticketed.

Evening Roundup: How Prosecutors Share Info about Legal Cases in NYS, A Look at Safe Havens in NYC, and a New Exhibit Explores the Legacy of Slavery in Brooklyn

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:59:48 +0000

There’s a push among some district attorneys to change the laws that decide how prosecutors share information about legal cases. Plus, WNYC’s Caroline Lewis visits a safe haven shelter in Harlem. Finally, a new exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library's Center for Brooklyn explores how slavery shaped the history of the borough.

Midday News: NYPD Targets Quality of Life Issues on the Subway, Public Hospitals Tackle Misinformation, and the Future of the Kingsbridge Armory

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:42:32 +0000

The NYPD is announcing two quality of life initiatives on the subways. Plus, New York City's public hospital system is confronting misinformation on social media. Finally, we look at an effort to reimagine the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Returns Amid Resignation Rumors, Bronx Migrant Arrest Details, NYC Hospital Misinformation, and MTA’s Latest Transit Data

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:28:29 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams made his first public appearance in three days Thursday, dismissing rumors that he might resign over his ongoing criminal case. Meanwhile, new details have emerged about federal agents’ high-profile arrest of a Venezuelan migrant in the Bronx. Also, NYC Health + Hospitals is pushing back against false social media claims that Elmhurst Hospital is reporting undocumented patients to law enforcement. Finally, in this week’s “On The Way” segment, WNYC reporters Ramsey Khalifeh, Stephen Nessen, and Jon Campbell break down the latest MTA transit data, President Trump’s meeting with Governor Kathy Hochul over congestion pricing, how the MTA figures into the latest state Capitol plan in terms of funding, and reports of declining fare evasion rates.

Evening Roundup: Rising Gas Heating Costs, NY Lawmakers Push Fire Damage Repair Bill, Blue Man Group to Leave NYC, and Politics Brief on Trump’s Impact on Local Leaders

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0000

A new analysis shows gas heating costs are rising across New York State, with another Con Edison rate hike coming soon. Meanwhile, New York State lawmakers are considering a bill that would speed up fire damage repairs by requiring landlords to cover the cost of relocating displaced tenants. Also, after 33 years and more than 17,000 performances, the Blue Man Group is ending its run in New York City. Plus, in this week’s Politics Brief, WNYC reporters Brigid Bergin and Jon Campbell break down how local leaders are responding to the early days of President Trump’s return to office.

Midday News: NY Education Commissioner Says Schools Want a Say in Phone Ban, Brooklyn Is the Mulch-iest Borough, Hoboken PATH Station Closes, and Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:39:55 +0000

State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa says local school districts should have a say in enforcing New York’s proposed “bell to bell” ban on student cell phone use. Meanwhile, Brooklyn led all boroughs in NYC Parks’ annual MulchFest, where thousands of holiday trees are chipped into mulch for city parks. Also, Hoboken’s PATH station will close Thursday night for 25 days. Plus, former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon talks through the case.

Morning Headlines: ICE Arrests Target Criminals and Non-Criminals in NYC, Public School Attendance Drops, Congressman Zeldin Confirmed as EPA Chief, and MTA Releases New Congestion Pricing Data

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:38:46 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Federal law enforcement officers arrested both criminals and non-criminals in high-profile immigration raids earlier this week in New York City. Meanwhile, New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos says public school attendance has dropped three to five percent since President Trump’s inauguration, compared to last year. Also, Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to lead President Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency. Plus, MTA officials are sharing new data in hopes of easing backlash from drivers upset over the agency’s new $9 congestion pricing tolls.

Evening Roundup: Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez gets 11 year Sentence, Opioid Settlement Money Reaches More NYC Groups, Self Defense Post Penny Trial and a Community Champion

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:55:29 +0000

A federal judge has sentenced former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez to 11 years in prison. Plus, more community groups will get access to money from legal settlements with opioid manufacturers. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Samantha Max discuss whether Daniel Penny’s acquittal will make New Yorkers more likely to defend themselves. And finally, we meet a community champion who’s organization focuses on supporting and uplifting Haitian immigrant youth.

Midday News: Bob Menendez Seeks Leniency at Sentencing, NYC Braces for High Winds, and Frozen Fire Hydrants

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:43:52 +0000

Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez will ask for leniency at his sentencing on federal corruption charges. Meanwhile, New York City building officials are warning property owners to secure their buildings and construction sites as wind gusts up to 50 mph are forecast for Wednesday. Plus, frozen fire hydrants have slowed the FDNY's response to several fires this winter. WNYC’s David Furst speaks with Chief of Fire Operations Kevin Woods about how the department handles the issue.

Morning Headlines: Federal Spending Freeze Sparks Confusion, Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez Faces Sentencing, and Proposed Tax Break for Lead Pipe Filtration

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:24:13 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A federal spending freeze is causing confusion and pushback in New York. Meanwhile, former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is set to be sentenced Wednesday in Manhattan federal court after his conviction on 16 counts, including bribery and obstruction of justice. Plus, Bronx Representative Ritchie Torres is introducing a bill to provide a 20% tax break for water filtration systems in buildings with lead pipes.

Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams Explains Bronx Raid, State Trooper Shooting Labeled a Hoax, Congestion Pricing Critic Tapped for Federal Transit Role, Policing Shapes Mayoral Race, and Ice Rink Boom Across NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:04:11 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams says the NYPD and Homeland Security collaborated on the immigration action in the Bronx on Tuesday. Meanwhile, authorities say a multi-state manhunt for a suspect accused of shooting a state trooper was a hoax. Also, policing and public safety are emerging as key issues ahead of the upcoming New York City mayoral race. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim has more. Finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports on the business side of ice skating in the city.

Midday News: Immigration Arrests in the Bronx, More Juvenile Detention Abuse Lawsuits, and New Train Designs

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:45:15 +0000

As part of President Trump’s nationwide enforcement push, federal immigration officials arrested at least one person in the Bronx Tuesday. Meanwhile, lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse in New York City’s juvenile detention centers have risen to 540, with dozens more filed this year. Plus, the MTA is replacing its oldest subway trains, but some riders say they prefer the seating on the older models. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Jodi Shapiro and Concetta Bencivenga, both of the New York Transit Museum, about the changes.

Morning Headlines: Immigration Arrests May Increase, New Candidate Joins Public Advocate Race, and Jets Introduce New Leadership

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:35:49 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Immigration arrests in New York and nationwide may see a significant rise under quotas implemented this past weekend. Meanwhile, State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar has entered the race for New York City Public Advocate. Plus, the New York Jets have introduced new Head Coach Aaron Glenn, who says the team is ready to rebound from last season’s struggles.

Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams Scales Back Schedule, A New Candidate Enters Public Advocate Race, Holocaust Exhibit Debuts, Subway Safety Report, and Lunar New Year Events

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:55:40 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is scaling back his schedule this week for doctor’s appointments. Meanwhile, State Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar has announced her candidacy for New York City Public Advocate. Plus, the Museum of Jewish Heritage unveils an AI-powered exhibit commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz liberation. Also, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein looks at a new report that shows how time and location impact subway safety. Finally, Lunar New Year celebrations kick off this week, starting with a firecracker ceremony in Manhattan’s Chinatown.

Midday News: MTA Worker Killed in Midtown, Hoboken PATH Station Closing for Renovation, and Roosevelt Avenue Prostitution Crackdown Extended

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:58:25 +0000

An MTA worker died Sunday night after an NYPD says a bus driver hit a boom lift he was working on in Midtown Manhattan. Meanwhile, the Hoboken PATH station will close just before midnight Thursday through February 24th as part of a $430 million modernization project. Plus, the Adams administration announced Operation Restore Roosevelt, an effort to crack down on prostitution in Queens, will continue past the original 90-day enforcement period. WNYC’s Arun Venugopal explains.

Morning Headlines: Clemency Granted to Local January 6th Rioters, Vandalism of Israeli Restaurant Investigated as Hate Crime, and Hoboken PATH Station Closing for Renovation

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:35:28 +0000

Of the roughly 1,500 people granted clemency by President Trump for their involvement in the January 6th riots, about 150 were from New York or New Jersey. Meanwhile, the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating vandalism at Miriam, a popular Israeli restaurant in Park Slope, after red paint with anti-Israeli messages was splattered on its windows Sunday. Plus, the Hoboken PATH train station will close from January 28th to February 24th as part of a $430 million modernization project for the 116-year-old system.

Evening Roundup: NYC Considers Extended Schoolyard Hours, Immigration Raid in Newark, Knicks Players Named to All-Star Team, NYC Houseboat Struggles, and Best Vegetarian Restaurants

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:28:10 +0000

New York City officials are considering a plan to keep schoolyards open longer on weekends and after school, but it could cost $49 million a year. Meanwhile, New Jersey officials are demanding answers after a federal immigration raid at a Newark business. Also, Knicks players Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have been voted as starters for next month’s NBA All-Star Game, the first Knicks duo to start since 1975. Also, New Yorkers living on houseboats are struggling to find marinas to dock their homes. WNYC’s David Brand reports. Finally, Eater NY’s Melissa McCart shares her picks for the city’s top vegetarian and vegan restaurants.

Midday News: Multiple Suspects Sought in Bushwick Stabbing, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams Criticizes Mayor on Deportation Prep, Albany Targets Menacing Masks, and Senator Pushes Cockloft Fire Safety Bill

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:47:33 +0000

Police are searching for multiple suspects after a man was stabbed and killed in Bushwick Thursday. Meanwhile, NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams says Mayor Eric Adams should have done more to prepare for President Trump’s deportation plans. Also, lawmakers in Albany are considering a bill that would ban wearing masks to menace or threaten violence. Plus, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. about legislation to address cockloft fires, which break out in the space between the ceiling and the roof of a building and can spread quickly.

Morning Headlines: NYC Council Proposes Lobbying Limits for Former Officials, Lawmaker Collects Pension While Serving, Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Accused in Sexual Abuse Cover-Up, and Measures President Trump Might Take to Ax Congestion Pricing

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:52:35 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The New York City Council is sending a bill to Mayor Eric Adams that would ban former senior mayoral officials from lobbying city agencies for two years after leaving their roles. Meanwhile, a New York State law allows some lawmakers to collect pensions while still serving in office. Plus, a lawsuit accuses Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara Rivera, of failing to protect a girl allegedly sexually abused at a church event. Finally, in this week’s “On The Way,” WNYC reporters Stephen Nessen, Ramsey Khalifeh, and editor Clayton Guse discuss President Trump’s potential efforts to stop congestion pricing, commuter reactions to Far Rockaway service changes, and whether the MTA is privately owned.

Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams Defends Immigrants, Lawmaker Collects Pension While in Office, Homeless Services Seeks Volunteers, and MTA Tackles Crumbling Subway Stations

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:30:10 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams pledges to defend immigrants regardless of status, in response to concerns over the Trump administration’s policy changes. Meanwhile, a Harlem lawmaker is under scrutiny for collecting a pension while serving in office. Also, New York City’s Department of Homeless Services calls for volunteers for its annual unsheltered population count. Plus, WNYC reporters Stephen Nessen and Ramsay Khalifeh examine the MTA’s plans to repair crumbling subway infrastructure.

Midday News: Critics Slam Cuts to NYC’s Rental Voucher Program, Historic Library Reopens After Renovation, and President Trump’s Deportation Plans

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:39:30 +0000

Budget experts and advocates are criticizing New York City for underfunding its rental voucher program for residents at risk of homelessness. Meanwhile, the New York Public Library’s Fort Washington Branch has reopened after a three-year renovation. Plus, President Trump has already issued a series of executive orders around immigration. Muzaffar Chishti of the Migration Policy Institute explains what to expect.

Morning Headlines: City Officials Plan New Midtown Neighborhood, Man Pleads Not Guilty in New Year’s Eve Subway Shove, and SNAP Recipients Warned of Scams

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:41:42 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: City officials are moving to create a new residential neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan by rezoning 42 blocks south of 40th Street. Meanwhile, Kamel Hawkins has pleaded not guilty to charges of shoving a stranger onto the subway tracks on New Year’s Eve. Plus, New Yorkers receiving SNAP benefits are being warned about scams following the end of a federal reimbursement fund for theft victims.

Evening Roundup: Adams Administration Behind on Section 8 Goal, Gov. Hochul Plans to Fund School Cellphone Ban, and NY’s Bail Reform Law Turns 5

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:40:04 +0000

In an exclusive report, WNYC finds that the Adams administration is falling well short of its stated goal to issue a thousand section 8 housing vouchers every month to New Yorkers in need. Plus, Gov. Hochul is including a phone ban in her state budget proposal. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Samantha Max discuss the effects of bail reform and what additional changes could come in the year ahead.

Midday News: Police Investigate Death of Man in Ride-Hail Car, NYC Restaurants Nominated for James Beard Awards, Hochul’s State Budget Proposal, and “Must-See Week” Kicks Off

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:55:37 +0000

Police are investigating the death of a man who was apparently beaten and robbed in the back of a ride-hail car on Coney Island Tuesday night. Meanwhile, dozens of New York City restaurants are semifinalists for various James Beard Awards. Plus, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed $250 billion state budget includes a small income tax cut for most filers and a ban on student smartphone use during school hours. Finally, WNYC’s Hannah Frishberg previews this year’s “Must-See Week” in New York City.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Says Biden Told Him to “Be a Good Democrat” on Conservative Talk Show, New Cancer Center for Queens, and Rare Corpse Flower Blooms in Brooklyn

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:37:25 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams says President Biden and his aides told him to “be a good Democrat” when he raised concerns about the migrant crisis during an online interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Meanwhile, a state-funded program will bring a new cancer center to a Queens safety-net hospital. Plus, a rare corpse flower, which emits a foul, rotting odor, is blooming at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for the first time in years.

Evening Roundup: No Heat or Hot Water for Some NYCHA Residents, NYPD Begins Overnight Subway Patrol, Old Subway Cars Fixed in Even Older Repair Shops, and a Community Champion

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:56:46 +0000

Thousands of New York City public housing residents are dealing with heat and hot water outages, as dangerously cold temperatures grip the region. Plus, Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to put more law enforcement on the New York City subway is officially underway. Also, WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh visits the MTA’s subway repair shops. And finally, we meet a resident of City Island who finds different ways to serve his community.

Midday News: NYC Urges Tenants to Report Heat Issues Amid Cold Snap, Blood Donations Drop to “Alarming” Lows, and Police Data Show Gun Violence at NYCHA Buildings Persist

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:36:58 +0000

As we get a blast of winter, New York City’s housing department reminds tenants to report heat and hot water issues to landlords or call 3-1-1. Meanwhile, the New York Blood Center calls for donations after an “alarmingly low” turnout over the holidays. Plus, police data shows a 7% drop in citywide crime in 2024, but gun violence remains high in public housing complexes. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein has more.

Morning Headlines: Gov. Hochul Proposes $252 Billion State Budget, NJ Towns Back in Court Over Affordable Housing Mandates, and Annual Cupid’s Undie Run Returns

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:32:02 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a $252 billion state budget. Meanwhile, 27 New Jersey towns are back in court to challenge state-mandated affordable housing quotas. Plus, the “Cupid’s Undie Run” returns to NYC in February to raise funds for neurofibromatosis research.

Midday News: General Mark Miley Pardoned, Focus on Self Defense or Defending Others And We Take a Trip to Westbeth

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:39:22 +0000

As part of our Radio Rookies program, we visit the Westbeth Artists Housing in Manhattan’s West Village. For decades, the building near the Hudson River has served as an oasis for artists to live and work who might otherwise be priced out of the community.

Evening Roundup: MTA Bus Crash in the Bronx, Queens Woman Charged in Super’s Death, TikTok Ban Upheld, and NYC Prepares for Trump’s Inauguration

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:34:32 +0000

An MTA bus crash in the Bronx left vehicle – with the driver still inside – dangling from an overpass this morning. Officials say no passengers were on board, and the driver was eventually rescued. Meanwhile, a Queens woman is charged with killing her building’s superintendent, allegedly over a rent dispute. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law n that requires that the social media platform TikTik be banned or sold by its China-based parent company. Plus, as President-elect Trump’s inauguration approaches, the New York City Council is working to ensure the city complies with its sanctuary laws. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with City Council member Alexa Aviles.

Midday News: NYPD Under Federal Bribery Probe, A-Train Shutdown Begins in the Rockaways, NYC Braces for Snow, Critics Push Back on Adams’ Budget, and NJ Teen Joins Local School Board

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:39:26 +0000

The NYPD is under federal investigation for an alleged pay-to-play scheme, exchanging bribes for promotions. Meanwhile, the MTA begins its shutdown of a stretch of the A train in the Rockaways Friday night. Also, the National Weather Service forecasts up to 4 inches of snow in the city by Monday, with up to 6 inches expected outside the city. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams unveiled his $115 billion budget Thursday, calling it a testament to his fiscal management. But some critics disagree. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Christina Argenziano of Closter, New Jersey. At 19 years old, she is one of the youngest members of the Closter Local Board of Education.

Morning Headlines: NYC Officials Train on Migrant Protections Ahead of Trump’s Return, Mayor Adams Reveals Budget Plans, Adams Set to Meet Trump, and Subway Operations Recap

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:41:09 +0000

New York City officials are holding staff training sessions on sanctuary protections for migrants and issuing guidance to agencies as they prepare for Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams says public safety, housing, and mental health are top priorities in his proposed $114 billion city budget. Plus, City Hall says Mayor Adams will meet with President-elect Trump on Friday to discuss city priorities. Finally, on this week’s segment of “On The Way,” WNYC reporters Stephen Nessen, Ramsey Khalifeh, and editor Clayton Guse recap their reporting on early congestion pricing data and how the MTA subway system operates.

Evening Roundup: Manhattan Judge Rejects City’s Lawsuit Against Big Oil, Pizzeria Di Fara to Sell Frozen Pies, Jetblue Adding New Flights, and NYPD Updates Car Chase Policy

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:15:00 +0000

A Manhattan judge has rejected New York City’s attempt to hold major oil companies accountable for misleading ads at the gas pump. Meanwhile, iconic Brooklyn pizza brand Di Fara is expanding with a new line of frozen pies available at ShopRite stores in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Also, JetBlue is adding more flights in and out of New York City this spring to destinations like D.C., Detroit, and Pittsburgh. Plus, the NYPD has introduced a new policy on when officers can initiate car chases. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Charles Lane to learn more.

Midday News: Cost of Private Special Education in NYC Hits Record High, Police Investigate Central Park Death, and NYC Prepares for Trump’s Deportation Plans

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:34:16 +0000

The cost of private school tuition and services for students with disabilities in New York City has reached a record high. Meanwhile, police are investigating after finding a man dead in Central Park Wednesday night. No arrests have been made. Plus, President-elect Donald Trump is promising to deport millions of undocumented immigrants in his first days in office. WNYC’s Arya Sundaram reports on how New York City officials and local communities are preparing.

Morning Headlines: Gov. Hochul’s Plan for Police on Overnight Trains Comes at a Cost, NYPD Ends Car Chases for Minor Offenses, and Lander Leads in Mayoral Campaign Funding

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:35:00 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to deploy police on overnight subway trains will come with a significant price tag. Meanwhile, the NYPD has ordered officers to stop pursuing cars for minor infractions to improve safety. Plus, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander received the largest public funds payment of any mayoral candidate so far this year, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports.

Evening Roundup: Congestion Pricing Data and a Look Inside New York City’s Fragile Subway System

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:25:58 +0000

WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Clayton Guse dig into how New York City’s new congestion pricing tolls are impacting travel patterns across the city. Plus, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen goes underground for a closer look at the fragile network that power’s New York City’s subways.

Midday News: Rutgers Rejects Caste Discrimination Policy, Bronx School Employee Charged With Attempted Lewdness, and Highlights From Hochul and Murphy’s State of the State Addresses

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:17:56 +0000

Rutgers University says it will not create a separate category to address caste-based discrimination on campus. Meanwhile, a Bronx school employee has been charged with two counts of attempted lewdness after allegedly exposing himself in front of a classroom on Tuesday morning. Plus, we recap key highlights from the State of the State addresses by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.

Morning Headlines: Gov. Hochul Plans Police on Overnight Trains, NJ Gov. Murphy Targets Deadly Intersections, and Immigrant Advocates Hold Rights Sessions

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:46:37 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Kathy Hochul is planning to put police officers on every overnight train in New York City as part of her latest safety initiative. Meanwhile, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says he plans to make the state’s 10 deadliest intersections safer and improve driver training programs. Plus, New York immigrant advocacy groups are hosting more know-your-rights sessions for undocumented immigrants ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.

Evening Roundup: Gov. Hochul Plans to Cut Taxes for the Middle Class, Pay Raise for CUNY Faculty, and the MTA Pleads with Lawmakers to Fund Repair Plan

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:41:43 +0000

New York Gov. Kathy Hocul is proposing an income tax cut for about 8 million people. Plus, 30,000 workers in New York City's public university system will get raises and bonuses under a new labor contract. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with transportation reporters Stephen Nessen and Ramsey Khalifeh about the transit system’s state of disrepair.

Midday News: Governor Hochul Proposes School Parking Cuts in SOTS Address, Manhattan Traffic Drops Under Congestion Pricing, and Mets’ Juan Soto Signing Sparks Excitement in Queens

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:37:59 +0000

In her annual State of the State address, Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing cuts to parking spots near certain city schools. Meanwhile, the MTA says 43,000 fewer drivers are entering Manhattan below 60th Street each day since congestion pricing launched. Finally, the Mets’ historic signing of superstar outfielder Juan Soto is energizing fans. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with MLB reporter Mike Mazzeo about the team’s ambitions to compete with the Yankees as New York’s top baseball franchise.

Morning Headlines: Andrew Cuomo Leads NYC Mayoral Poll Without Running, NJ Population Growth Surges, and NY Public Library Acquires Jhumpa Lahiri Archive

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:21:46 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A new poll shows Andrew Cuomo leading the New York City mayoral primary, despite not entering the race. Meanwhile, the U.S. Census Bureau reports New Jersey is outpacing neighboring states in population growth, with significant increases in residents and jobs, WNYC’s Phil Corso reports. Plus, the New York Public Library will host the archive of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, recently acquiring 31 boxes of her work, including manuscripts from The Interpreter of Maladies and The Namesake.

Evening Roundup: Local Governors Prepare for their State of the State Addresses, Senate Hearing on Lee Zeldin’s EPA Nomination, Employment Authorization Checks at NYC’s Tin Building and a Community Champion

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:28:51 +0000

New York Gov. Kathy Hocul and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy are delivering their respective State of the State Addresses on Tuesday. Plus, New York Rep. Lee Zeldin is set to appear before the Senate this Thursday. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Ryan Kailath uncover why nearly 100 workers lost their jobs at the Tin Building in late December. And finally, we meet a teenager who bakes muffins for a class of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

Midday News: NJ Teacher Charged Over Threats, PATH Fares Increase, Ticket Fee Proposed to Support Parks, and Eli Manning’s Case for the Hall of Fame

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:57:38 +0000

Schools in Montclair, New Jersey, were closed Monday due to a threat against a district staff member. Police say they’ve arrested a teacher and charged him with making terroristic threats on social media. Meanwhile, PATH fares have increased for riders traveling across the Hudson River Also, the Center for an Urban Future is proposing a surcharge on sports and music tickets to increase funding for public parks. Plus, former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025. WNYC's Michael Hill speaks with New York Daily News columnist Gary Myers about his prospects.

Morning Headlines: NYPD Troubles Put Pressure on Mayor Adams, Trump Allies Push to Block Congestion Pricing, and NJ Towns Begin Affordable Housing Plans

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:31:52 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Troubles at the NYPD are putting political pressure on Mayor Eric Adams, WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports. Meanwhile, a group of New York Republicans say President-elect Donald Trump plans to help them stop the MTA’s congestion pricing tolls. Plus, local governments in New Jersey have begun accepting affordable housing mandates under the state’s new housing law, with Barnegat Township becoming the first to approve its assignment earlier this month. Towns must act by January 31 or risk losing protections from builder lawsuits.

Evening Roundup: Feds Seek 15 Year Sentence for Bob Menendez and Mayor Adams’ Year Ahead

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:43:56 +0000

Federal prosecutors say former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey should spend 15 years in prison after his conviction on corruption charges. And, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Elizabeth Kim discuss the tumultuous year ahead for New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Midday News: Beware of Congestion Pricing Scams, Gov. Hochul Targets Hedge Funds in Housing Market, and Mayor Adams Highlights Mental Health in State of the City Address

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:40:00 +0000

With congestion pricing underway in Manhattan, drivers are being warned about potential tolling scams. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s targeting hedge funds that bid on single-family homes. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams highlighted mental health and homelessness during his annual State of the City address at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin breaks it down.

Morning Headlines: NYC Bodega Owners Demand Action on ATM Thefts, Mayor Adams Defends Record at Annual State of the City Address, Migrant Shelter at Floyd Bennett Field Closes, and Congestion Pricing Week One Recap

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:43:57 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City’s bodega owners are demanding action after 49 ATM thefts in three months by a group dubbed “The Midnight Smashers,” WNYC’s Phil Corso reports. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams delivered his State of the City address at the Apollo Theater on Thursday, addressing re-election challenges and federal bribery allegations. Also, the city is shutting down a large migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field as the National Park Service plans a new chapter for the historic site, WNYC’s Liam Quigley reports. Plus, WNYC transportation reporters Stephen Nessen and Ramsey Khalifeh recap the first week of congestion pricing in their segment, “On the Way.”

Evening Roundup: Turkish Consulate Lacks Safety Approvals, NYC Board of Elections Director Keeps Job After Investigation, Congestion Pricing Check-in and a Community Champion

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Jan 2025 21:29:26 +0000

A new report finds a “staggering” number of buildings missing required permits, but the Turkish House was the only one of its size approved to open without a valid fire safety plan. Plus, the head of the Board of Elections is facing scrutiny after city investigators found he created a hostile work environment. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Liam Quigley look into the impact of New York City’s congestion pricing program. And finally, a New York-based artist talks about healing and community through dance.

Midday News: Brooklyn R Train Suspended South of 36th Street This Weekend, FDNY Reports Fewer Lithium-Ion Fire Deaths, and Albany Legislative Session Begins

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Jan 2025 18:08:52 +0000

R train service in Brooklyn will be suspended between 36th Street in Sunset Park and 95th Street in Bay Ridge from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Meanwhile, the FDNY says deaths caused by lithium-ion battery fires dropped significantly last year. Plus, New York state lawmakers have returned to Albany for this year’s legislative session, where hundreds of bills will be passed for Governor Hochul’s approval. WNYC’s Jon Campbell recaps day one.

Morning Headlines: Judge’s Ruling Could Delay Home Care Overhaul, Lawsuit Alleges Favoritism Involving Mayor Adams' Ally, and AG Letitia James Targets Medicaid Fraud

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Jan 2025 11:43:57 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A New York State Supreme Court judge’s decision could delay the Hochul administration’s plan to overhaul a popular home care program. Meanwhile, a New York City Council member is calling for reform after a lawsuit accused an ally of Mayor Adams of favoring a friend for a lucrative real estate role. Also, New York Attorney General Tish James sent cease-and-desist letters to 54 transportation companies accused of Medicaid fraud, including billing for services not provided.

Evening Roundup: More Criminal Charges Possible for Mayor Adams, Report Finds Bail Unaffordable in NY, TSA’s Weirdest Checkpoint Finds for 2024 and Gov. Hochul Looks to Expand Forced Hospitalization

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 21:52:56 +0000

Federal prosecutors say they’ve uncovered additional criminal conduct by Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, a New York State law that was supposed to make it more affordable for people to post bail isn’t working as planned. Also, an incident at Newark landson the TSA’s list of unusual items confiscated in 2024. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Albany reporter Jon Campbell about one of Gov. Hochul’s top priorities this legislative session.

Midday News: Early Signs Show Congestion Pricing Easing Traffic, New Law Tackles the Sale of Restaurant Reservations, and Eater NY Highlights Hottest New Restaurants in Manhattan

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 18:06:43 +0000

It's still early, but there are signs that traffic in at least one part of Manhattan may be easing under congestion pricing. Meanwhile, a new law in New York bans third parties from selling restaurant reservations without permission. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst speaks with Eater NY editor Melissa McCart about a few of the hottest new restaurants in Manhattan.

Morning Headlines: NYC Doctors’ Strike Delayed, Changes to Home Care Program, and Community Board Rejects Hudson Yards Casino Plan

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Jan 2025 11:34:33 +0000

A planned doctors’ strike at four NYC public hospitals has been postponed until January 21 as contract negotiations continue. Meanwhile, New York is making significant changes to a popular home care program, requiring consumers to act soon to avoid service interruptions, WNYC’s Caroline Lewis reports. Plus, Manhattan’s Community Board 4 has rejected a proposed casino, entertainment complex, and housing plan at Hudson Yards by Wynn New York City and the developer Related, though the vote is advisory.

Evening Roundup: NYC Cracks Down on Obscured License Plates, New Jersey Towns Appeal Affordable Housing Law, and Kids with Dyslexia Continue to Leave NYC Public Schools

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Jan 2025 21:14:45 +0000

New York City is cracking down on drivers who cover or obscure their license plates to evade tolls. Plus, the future of New Jersey’s affordable housing law is uncertain. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Jessica Gould discuss Mayor Eric Adams’ top educational priority: supporting kids with dyslexia in New York City Public Schools.

Midday News: Subway Fire Suspect Pleads Not Guilty, NYC’s Strong Economic Outlook, City Charter Commission Holds First Meeting, and Homeless Advocate Shares Their Story

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Jan 2025 18:05:53 +0000

Sebastian Zapeta, accused of setting a subway rider on fire in Coney Island, pleaded not guilty to murder and arson charges in Debrina Kawam’s death. He faces life in prison if convicted. Meanwhile, a new report shows a strong economic outlook for New York City, with Artificial Intelligence expected to drive growth. Plus, a new city charter revision commission holds its first meeting this Tuesday to address the housing crisis. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with an advocate from Care for the Homeless about her journey from homelessness and the challenges faced by the city’s homeless population.

Morning Headlines: NYPD To Add 200 Officers to Subway Trains and Platforms, Drivers React to Congestion Pricing, and Bradley Cooper’s Cheesesteak Pop-up Shop

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Jan 2025 11:34:00 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is adding 200 officers to subway trains and platforms to improve safety and focus on areas where most crimes occur. Meanwhile, Monday marked the first weekday morning rush with the MTA’s congestion pricing tolls in place, leaving some drivers frustrated over the extra costs. Plus, actor Bradley Cooper has been working at his new East Village cheesesteak restaurant, Danny and Coop’s, located on Avenue A and 10th Street.

Evening Roundup: Gillibrand to Head Democrats’ Campaign Arm, Mayor Adams Prepares for State of the City, Stalled Bill Requiring Coops to Explain Rejections and NYC’s Cultural Calendar

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 21:35:49 +0000

New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will chair the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for the 2026 cycle. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is set to deliver his "State of the City" address on Thursday. Also, we take a look at a city council bill that would require co-op boards to explain why they rejected an applicant. And finally, we explore some of the year’s most exciting art shows, at galleries and museums.

Midday News: Gov. Hochul to Propose Metro-North Investment, Mayor Adams’ State of the City Address, NY Giants Leadership Stays the Same, and Congestion Pricing Begins

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 17:44:29 +0000

Gov. Hochul is expected to propose a “major investment” in Metro-North's Hudson Line in her annual State of the State address next week. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams will deliver his State of the City address on Thursday. Plus, New York Giants President John Mara confirms General Manager Joe Schoen and Head Coach Brian Daboll will remain in their roles. Finally, drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street are now paying a $9 congestion pricing toll. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen has more on the plan's implementation.

Morning Headlines: Congestion Pricing Begins, NJ Faces Affordable Housing Deadline, Winter Weather Alert, and Three Kings Day Parade

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Jan 2025 11:40:31 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Congestion pricing is now in effect for drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street. Meanwhile, New Jersey town officials face a January 31 deadline to finalize state-mandated affordable housing plans for the next decade. Also, New York City is under a winter weather alert with light snow expected through Monday evening. Pus, East Harlem celebrates Three Kings Day this Monday with a parade featuring music, dancers, puppets, and live camels starting at 11 a.m. on Fifth Avenue and 104th Street.

Evening Roundup: New Orleans Attack Echoes 2017 Attack in NYC, Optimum Drops MSG Networks, New Jersey’s Approach to Rising Sea Levels and Weekend Stargazing

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 21:53:46 +0000

In the wake of New Orleans, a look at how New York City has worked to prevent similar terrorist attacks. Plus, there’s a standoff between a major local cable provider and the TV home of the New York Knicks and Rangers. Also, New Jersey is developing new rules that would require homes to be built five feet off the ground in flood zones. And finally, a look at your astronomy forecast this weekend.

Midday News: Break-In at Gracie Mansion, Applications for E-Bike Charging Stations Open, Cold Snap Coming, and Health Tips for the Winter Season

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 17:54:19 +0000

Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a break-in at Gracie Mansion on New Year’s Day. Starting February 1, NYC property owners and tenants can apply for e-bike charging stations to be installed on sidewalks outside their buildings. The National Weather Service is forecasting a windy week with dropping temperatures and possibly some snow. Plus, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with acting NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse about how to stay healthy during the winter season.

Morning Headlines: NYC Public Hospital Strike Looms, NJ Judge Rejects Affordable Housing Delay, Members-Only Clubs for Dogs, and Potential Roadblock on Eve of Congestion Pricing

wnycdigital@gmail.com (stephen nessen, clayton guse) — Fri, 3 Jan 2025 11:38:06 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Doctors at four public hospitals plan to strike over stalled contract talks. Meanwhile, a New Jersey judge has rejected 26 towns’ bid to delay affordable housing mandates. Plus, New York City’s latest trend: private clubs for dogs, complete with trainers, organic food, and playgrounds. Finally, on this week’s segment of On the Way, WNYC reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss the looming launch of congestion pricing and the legal uncertainties that could still halt it. They also examine recent subway crimes and their broader implications, plus answer a listener’s question about why PATH trains and stations are cleaner than NYC’s subway system.

Evening Roundup: NYC’s Economic Forecast, the Affordable Housing Fight in New Jersey, Climate Superfund for New York State and Walking Tips for New Yorkers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Jan 2025 21:22:55 +0000

New York City's economy has been growing but that could change with Republicans in control of the House, Senate and White House. Plus, a judge in New Jersey ruled that 26 towns have to comply with the Garden State's affordable housing requirements. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with environmental lawyer Michael Gerrard about a new law that will charge fossil fuel companies fees to help New York fight the effects of climate change. And finally, WNYC's Samantha Max shares some walking tips for New Yorkers who are in a rush and visitors who are blissfully blocking the sidewalk.

Midday News: NYPD Probes Allegations Against Maddrey, Police Chief Calls Queens Shooting “Senseless,” Tenants Struggle to Reclaim Security Deposits

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Jan 2025 17:57:20 +0000

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says the NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau is working with law enforcement authorities to investigate allegations against former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey. Meanwhile, NYPD Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera calls a mass shooting in Queens a “senseless” act of violence as investigations continue. Plus, WNYC’s David Brand reports on the difficulties NYC tenants face when suing landlords to recover security deposits or resolve disputes in small claims court.

Morning Headlines: NYPD Investigates Subway Stabbings, Mayoral Primary Countdown Begins, and Queens Mass Shooting Sends 10 to Hospital

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Jan 2025 11:29:58 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is investigating after two men were stabbed in separate incidents on the subway Wednesday. Meanwhile, New York City’s mayoral primary is six months away. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim explains how voters can start evaluating candidates now.Plus, police are investigating a late-night mass shooting outside a private event space in Queens that left 10 people hospitalized. Authorities have yet to make any arrests in the case.

Midday News: New Year, New Laws, Construction Safety Warnings, and “Imminent Danger” Developments

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 Jan 2025 18:07:56 +0000

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Evening Roundup: Subway Fire Victim Identified, New 2025 Laws, Katz’s Accessibility Settlement, Daily Ocean Plunges, and a Family Recipe

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 21:39:06 +0000

Police say they have identified the subway fire victim as 57-year-old Debrina Kawam of Toms River, New Jersey. Investigators say Sebastian Zapeta set her on fire while she was sleeping on a train on Dec. 22. He was indicted last week. Meanwhile, a number of new laws will take effect in New York State as 2025 begins, including fare evasion penalties, a minimum wage hike, and paid time off for prenatal visits. Also, Katz’s Delicatessen has agreed to accessibility upgrades after settling a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department over violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Plus, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports on a group of New Yorkers taking daily icy plunges in the Atlantic Ocean. Finally, WNYC highlights Cara DeGracia of Queens, who shares her love for lumpia, a Filipino family favorite.

Midday News: Port Authority Hikes Tolls, MTA Urges Reconsideration of Construction Plan Veto, NYC Nightlife Safety Tips, and New Bill Could Expand Short-Term Rentals

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:06:33 +0000

The Port Authority is raising tolls on its bridges and tunnels Sunday, increasing costs for most drivers crossing between New Jersey and New York by 68 cents. It’s the same day the MTA’s congestion pricing begins, charging drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. Meanwhile, MTA leaders are urging state lawmakers to reconsider their Christmas Eve veto of the transit agency’s next construction plan. Plus, as New Year’s Eve approaches, Jeffery Garcia, executive director of the Office of Nightlife, shares insights on the city’s nightlife and tips for staying safe during celebrations. Finally, a new bill in the City Council could expand short-term rentals in the five boroughs by allowing owners of one- and two-family homes to list units for tourists and temporary tenants, as long as they are present during stays. WNYC’s David Brand reports.

Morning Headlines: MTA to Revamp Fare Evasion Penalties, Hochul Pushes Prison Reforms, and NYC Shares New Year’s Eve Safety Tips

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:36:24 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA is revamping penalties for fare evasion as part of new laws taking effect in January. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is enacting sweeping reforms to the state prison system. WNYC’s Charles Lane has more. Plus, it’s New Year’s Eve, and New York City’s Director of the Office of Nightlife is sharing safety tips for partygoers. WNYC’s Sean Carlson reports.

Evening Roundup: Federal Appeals Court Upholds $5M Judgment Against Trump, Police Search for Suspect in Bronx Baby Abandonment, NYPD Prepares for New Year’s Eve, and NYC Invests $3M in Latino Studies Curriculum

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:19:23 +0000

A federal appeals court has upheld a $5 million judgment against President-elect Donald Trump after finding him liable for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll at Bergdorf Goodman in the 1990s. Meanwhile, police are searching for the person who abandoned a baby girl in a tote bag Sunday on Reverend James A. Polite Avenue in the Bronx. Plus, Mayor Adams and the NYPD are preparing safety measures for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Finally, the NYC Council is investing $3 million over three years to develop a Latino Studies curriculum for public schools. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Lymaris Caraballo, an associate professor of English education at Teachers College at Columbia University, who’s helping design the curriculum, and Councilmember Rita Joseph, chair of the City Council’s Education Committee, about what this investment means.

Midday News: Car Thefts Drop in NYC, Rainy New Year’s Eve Forecast, and NJ Affordability Concerns

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 17:49:22 +0000

Car thefts in New York City fell nearly 10% in 2024, reversing years of steady increases, according to NYPD data. The National Weather Service predicts rain across the region for New Year’s Eve. Meanwhile, New Jersey’s minimum wage is set to rise by 36 cents in 2025, but advocates say many residents still struggle to make ends meet. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Stephanie Hoopes of the United Way of Northern New Jersey about the ongoing affordability challenges.

Morning Headlines: NJ Affordable Housing Hopes Hinge on Federal Tax Credit, Marcy Correctional Abuse Allegations, and NBA Star Victor Wembanyama Plays Chess in NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:43:29 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A federal tax credit supporting affordable housing in New Jersey is set to expire on Tuesday, jeopardizing plans for tens of thousands of homes. Meanwhile, allegations of staff abuse at Marcy Correctional Facility are under review after a handcuffed man was allegedly beaten by staff. The man died a day later. And finally, NBA star Victor Wembanyama played chess with fans in Washington Square Park despite the rain on Saturday.

Midday News: 1981 Conviction Under Scrutiny, Push to Ban Legacy Admissions, Plus Fav Stories of 2024: MTA to Upgrade NYC’s Oldest Stations and Ken Leung Profile

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Stephen Nessen, Ryan Kailath, Janae Pierre) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:44:41 +0000

A Westchester County man convicted of a 1981 robbery could have his conviction vacated after prosecutors found flaws in the investigation. Meanwhile, supporters of a bill to ban legacy admissions at New York colleges are ramping up efforts for next year. Also, we’re revisiting the top stories out of the WNYC newsroom this week. Today, a lookback at the MTA’s announcement to upgrade two of its dreariest stations. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath spends a day with actor Ken Leung.

Midday News: Code Blue Activated for Cold Weather, RSV Cases Spike, Hanukkah Latke Recipes, and NYC Jeweler’s Pieces at AMNH

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 17:31:30 +0000

New York City has activated a Code Blue as temperatures drop, opening shelters to anyone in need. Meanwhile, the city’s health department is also warning of a rise in RSV cases and urging vaccinations for vulnerable groups. Plus, WNYC’s Samantha Max highlights the best places for Hanukkah latkes. Finally, we revisit Janae Pierre’s feature on Pristine Jewelers, the go-to jeweler for hip-hop icons like Fat Joe and Cardi B, and their rise to cultural prominence.

Midday News: What to do in NYC between Christmas and New Years, and a Coquito Recipe!

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:53:53 +0000

With some New Yorkers away for the holidays, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Ryan Kailath discuss things to do as the city clears out. Plus, a Brooklynite shares her family’s coquito recipe.

Midday News: Weekend Subway Violence Raises Safety Concerns, F-Train Murder Suspect’s Immigration Status Sparks Debate, and Revisiting New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Fight

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Michael Hayes, Janae Pierre) — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 17:37:44 +0000

Several violent incidents on the subway, including two murders this past weekend, have heightened safety concerns. But experts say the system remains statistically safer than the streets. Meanwhile, federal immigration authorities say the man accused of setting a woman on fire on an F-train entered the U.S. illegally, reigniting debates over mental health services and sanctuary city policies. Finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and reporter Michael Hayes revisit his reporting on Millburn, New Jersey, and its resistance to building affordable housing.

Evening Roundup: Congestion Pricing Clears Major Hurdle, Hochul Vetoes Felon Jury Bill, NYC Considers Sanctuary City Changes, Buttermilk Channel to Close, and Kindergartners Take the Stage

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 21:28:28 +0000

A toll on drivers in Manhattan below 60th Street is closer to becoming reality after a federal judge rejected an injunction to block congestion pricing. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have allowed people with felony convictions to serve on juries. Plus, New York City may also revise its sanctuary city policies in the new year. Also, Brooklyn’s Buttermilk Channel is closing after 16 years, Finally, WNYC’s Jessica Gould takes us to Hell’s Kitchen, where kindergartners are exploring musical theater with a “Wicked” twist.

Midday News: Mangione Pleads Not Guilty, Amtrak Delays Persist, Record crowds Expected at Port Authority, and Multiple Investigations Into Former NYPD Official Jeffrey Maddrey Underway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:52:15 +0000

Morning Headlines: Man Arrested in Fatal Subway Fire, Renters Struggle With Security Deposits, and 9/11 Health Program Faces Funding Crisis

wnycdigital@gmail.com (David Brand, Michael Hill, Janae Pierre) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:32:41 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD credits surveillance images for the swift arrest of a man accused of setting a sleeping woman on fire, killing her on an F train Sunday. Meanwhile, some renters in NYC face challenges recovering security deposits when moving out. WNYC’s David Brand reports. Finally, FDNY members are outraged after funding for a 9/11 health care program was left out of the federal budget, threatening financial support for 35,000 responders with 9/11-related illnesses.

Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams’ Year End Press Conference, Amazon Workers Strike in Queens, The Dangers of Lead Pipes, and Navigating Holiday Traffic

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:23:43 +0000

New York City Mayor Adams delivered his annual year end press conference to reflect on his accomplishments in 2024. Plus, Amazon workers at seven facilities are striking for better pay and working conditions, as customers await a flood of holiday deliveries. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Joshua Klainberg with New York League of Conservation Voters, about the risk presented by lead pipes. And finally, some tips to help you maneuver around holiday traffic this weekend.

Midday News: The Entourage Surrounding Luigi Mangione, A Small Taste of Winter, and Street Safety in 2024

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 17:38:27 +0000

Mayor Adams is defending the large entourage of law enforcement that accompanied accused CEO shooter Luigi Mangione into Manhattan. Plus, we could see a little snow this weekend as temperatures across the region fall. Finally, a look at the year that was in street safety in New York City.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams’ Former Top Aide Indicted, Congestion Pricing Politics, and a Former Governor Plans To Sue

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:52:04 +0000

Mayor Adams’ former chief adviser is facing charges of bribery and money laundering. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing New Jersey to drop its lawsuit to block congestion pricing. Finally, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo filed a notice of claim against his former aide who accused him of sexual harassment.

Evening Roundup: Ingrid Lewis-Martin Indicted on Bribery and Conspiracy Charges and NJ Transit Names New Leader

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:56:46 +0000

WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Brigid Bergin discuss the indictment of Mayor Adams’ former top aide, Ingrid Lewis-Martin. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst and Clayton Guse look into questions swirling about the appointment of NJ Transit’s new CEO.

Midday News: Mayor Adams’ Closest Advisor Surrenders to Prosecutors, Suspect Luigi Mangione Returns to New York, and the Use of ‘Courtesy Cards’ in New Jersey

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:09:24 +0000

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Mayor Adams’ closest adviser, has surrendered to Manhattan prosecutors, according to multiple news reports. Plus, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is on his way back to New York to face murder charges. Finally, a new report from New Jersey's Comptroller finds state troopers are letting certain dangerous drivers go if they have a personal relationship to law enforcement.

Morning Headlines: Mangione Extradition Hearing, Police Commissioner Tisch's First Major Policy Initiative, and Mayor Adams' Housing Plan

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:32:31 +0000

Governor Hochul is working with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to ensure a smooth extradition of CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione. Plus, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch cracks down on "telephone message transfers." Finally, next steps for Mayor Adams' signature housing plan.

Evening Roundup: Luigi Mangione Indicted, Control of Paterson Police Department, NYC Council Considers Cooling Season Bill, and a Family Recipe

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:30:46 +0000

A grand jury has indicted Luigi Mangione on terrorism and murder charges in the shooting death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Plus, a New Jersey court returns control of Paterson's police force to the city. Also, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Councilman Lincoln Restler about a bill that would require landlords to provide cooling in the summer. And finally, a cooking instruction shares a family recipe that means a lot to her this holiday season.

Midday News: Cold Temps Prompt Code Blue, NYC’s Most-Checked Out Books of 2024, and Delays for Emergency Transfers in NYCHA

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:46:59 +0000

A Code Blue takes effect Wednesday night as temperatures dip in New York City and parts of New Jersey. Meanwhile, New York City libraries have announced their top checkouts of 2024. Finally, thousands of public housing residents fleeing domestic violence face years-long waits for emergency transfers. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Legal Services NYC executive director Shervon Small and City Council Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala.

Morning Headlines: Governor Hochul Calls to Abolish Electoral College, Manhattan Man Charged with Sex Trafficking, and Report Shows Decline in NYC Chain Stores

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:42:37 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York Electoral College cast its ballots for president Tuesday, and Governor Hochul used the moment to call for abolishing the process altogether. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports. Meanwhile, prosecutors say a Manhattan man sexually assaulted and trafficked a 16-year-old boy. WNYC’s Catalina Gonella has the details. Finally, a new report finds chain retailers are closing brick-and-mortar stores across New York City as more shoppers turn to online shopping.

Evening Roundup: Judge Denies Mayor Adams’ Bribery Dismissal Request, CUNY Pay Up for Vote, Domestic Violence Transfer Delays, Winter Village Debate, and Real Estate Lobby Fights Broker Fee Ban

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:22:42 +0000

A federal judge has denied Mayor Eric Adams’ request to dismiss a bribery charge in his five-count indictment, ruling it’s up to a jury to decide if he broke the law. Meanwhile, more than 30,000 CUNY faculty and staff could see raises and bonuses under a new agreement awaiting union approval. Also, Bryant Park’s Winter Village is sparking fierce debate online as some New Yorkers call it a “tourist-filled nightmare.” Finally, the city’s real estate lobby is suing to block a ruling that shifts broker fee costs onto landlords. WNYC’s David Brand has the latest.

Midday News: Gilgo Beach Suspect Indicted for Seventh Murder, NYPD to Monitor Stop-and-Frisk, Campaign Finance Board Explains Decision on Mayor Adams, and Migrant Teen Stabbing Death

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:49:28 +0000

Rex Heuermann, the Long Island man accused in the Gilgo Beach murders, is facing charges in a seventh murder. Meanwhile, the NYPD has submitted a plan to monitor stop-and-frisk practices after a court deemed it unconstitutional over a decade ago. Also, the Campaign Finance Board is withholding public matching funds from Mayor Adams’ reelection campaign, citing his criminal indictment and campaign violations. WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with Paul Ryan, Executive Director of the Campaign Finance Board. Finally, the family of a migrant teen fatally stabbed in Lower Manhattan earlier this month is speaking out. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein has the latest developments.

Morning Headlines: Trump Considers Pardoning Mayor Eric Adams, Adams’ Top Aide Faces Indictment, SUNY Downstate CEO Steps Down, and NYC’s Drought Warning Ends

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:29:31 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: President-elect Trump says he would consider pardoning Mayor Eric Adams, who faces federal corruption charges. Meanwhile, one of the mayor’s top aides, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, says she expects to be indicted. Also, the CEO of SUNY Downstate Medical Center is stepping down amid allegations of financial misconduct. Finally, New York City’s drought warning has ended as reservoirs recover.

Evening Roundup: Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams Campaign Funding Withheld For Now, Ex-Adviser Braces for Indictment, Teachers Seek Literacy Support, and New Jersey Fights ICE Expansion

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:26:58 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams’ re-election campaign is being denied public matching funds for now as the Campaign Finance Board cites his criminal indictment and failure to meet program rules. Meanwhile, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Adams’ former top adviser, says she expects to be indicted by Christmas. Also, New York City teachers are calling for more support to meet the mayor’s literacy goals. Finally, New Jersey is fighting a private prison company in court as ICE seeks to expand detention centers in the state, raising concerns over conditions and oversight. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Guardian reporter Jose Olivares, who has been following the story.

Midday News: Mayor Adams Denied Public Matching Funds, Charges Dropped Against MTA Driver, Fire at Midtown Holiday Market, and Chokehold Case Fallout

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Charles Lane, Janae Pierre) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:45:09 +0000

The New York City Campaign Finance Board has denied public funds for Mayor Eric Adams’ re-election campaign, citing his ongoing criminal indictment and campaign rule violations. Meanwhile, Brooklyn prosecutors dropped charges against an MTA bus driver who was arrested after a violent altercation with a passenger. Also, an early morning fire damaged Midtown’s Herald Holiday Market, injuring a firefighter. Plus, a look at the fallout following Daniel Penny’s acquittal in the subway chokehold case. WNYC’s Charles Lane has more.

Morning Headlines: Top Adviser to Mayor Adams Resigns, Mayoral Candidates Await Matching Funds Decision, and Citi Bike Expanding to More Neighborhoods

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:39:04 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams’ longtime top adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin has resigned, marking another high-profile departure following the mayor’s federal indictment on bribery and fraud charges. Meanwhile, candidates in next year’s New York City election, including Mayor Adams, will learn today whether they qualify for public matching funds. Plus, Mayor Adams announces a major Citi Bike expansion set to bring new stations to underserved neighborhoods in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens starting in 2025.

Evening Roundup: NYCHA Property Turned Over to Private Firm, Equity Debate at Elite NYC Schools, “Border Czar” Visits NYC and a Family Recipe

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:22:54 +0000

The New York City Housing Authority is turning over operations at the Manhattanville Houses to a private firm, as part of a city program. Plus, the debate about admissions and equity at some elite New York City high schools. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Arya Sundaram discuss Mayor Adams’ meeting with President-elect Trump’s “border czar.”

Midday News : Construction Worker Death, Mount Vernon Police Under Scrutiny, Cuomo's Political Future

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:40:35 +0000

The NYPD says a construction worker is dead and another is in the hospital after the cherry picker they were in collided with a beam. Also, the Department of Justice is accusing the Mount Vernon Police Department of violating people's civil rights. Finally, WNYC's Jon Campbell examines Andrew Cuomo's political future and a possible run for New York City mayor.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Calls for Sanctuary Reforms, Suspect Mangione Update, Governor Hochul Calls Subway Outtage Review

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:46:57 +0000

Mayor Adams says he wants to use his executive authority to change New York's sanctuary city law. Then, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told NBC New York investigators have uncovered evidence that Luigi Mangione had prior knowledge UnitedHealthcare was holding its annual investor conference in Manhattan. Finally, Governor Hochul says she's ordering the MTA to do a full review with Con Edison to figure out why electrical issues caused prolonged subway delays Wednesday night.

Evening Roundup : Dyslexia Tests Covered for Some NY Kids, Medical Reform Hopes, and Mysterious Man Squats in Queens Family’s Home

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:45:21 +0000

Pricey tests used to determine if a child has dyslexia will be covered by private insurance companies in New York State. Plus, some New Yorkers hope the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson can lead to healthcare reform. And finally, WNYC's Brittany Kriegstein explains what happens when one family’s loss and grief collide with New York City’s vast bureaucracy.

Midday News: Lingering Subway Delays, Drone Investigation, A New Cash Assistance Program

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:43:59 +0000

The MTA is facing scrutiny after electrical issues halted several subway lines Wednesday evening. Plus, the federal government is deploying radar technology to New Jersey as the FBI investigates mysterious drone activity. And finally, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams discusses a new cash assistance program focused on mothers in New York City.

Morning Headlines: Mangione's Finger Prints, Ghost Cars, Wednesday Night's Subway Disruption

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:23:00 +0000

Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirms 26-year-old Luigi Mangione’s prints were on items found near the Midtown crime scene, and the gun matched items found at the scene, including a water bottle and a KIND bar. Secondly, the NYPD and the city sanitation department are cracking down on cars with fake or obscured license plates parked on the street. Finally, multiple subway lines were suspended yesterday evening [WED] as heavy rain walloped the region. ABC New York reports a fire affecting a transformer was behind the outage.

Evening Roundup: Gov. Hochul Makes Argument for Congestion Pricing, Anthony Weiner Eyes Political Comeback, Parallels Between Mangione and Penny Cases, and a Community Champion Helps Unemployed Neighbors

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:36:59 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is taking her pitch for congestion pricing directly to the suburbs. Plus, former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner is eyeing a political comeback. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Arun Venugopal discuss the parallels between the man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the man acquitted in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. And finally, a community champion helps unemployed Brooklynites.

Midday News : More on the Suspect in the CEO Shooting. Stabbings in NYC Jumped in November. The State of the TV & Film Industry.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:13:30 +0000

We're learning more about the suspect in the fatal shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Plus, a look at what's behind a recent uptick in stabbings in New York City. Finally, WNYC's Ryan Kailath reports on the state of the TV and film industry.

Morning Headlines: Manhattan District Attorney Seeks Extradition of Suspected Shooter in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing, Governor Hochul Calls for Empathy Following Recent Events, and City Council Funds Payments for Domestic Violence Survivors

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:30:54 +0000

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says he is seeking to extradite Luigi Mangione, the man charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is calling for more empathy after Thompson’s killing and the acquittal of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of killing Jordan Neely with a chokehold on an F train last year. Finally, the City Council is launching a program to provide cash aid to homeless mothers and pregnant women fleeing domestic violence.

Evening Roundup: Who is Luigi Mangione, New Yorkers React to Penny Verdict, Polls Shows NY Voters Stance on Deportation Plan, and the Met is Getting a Makeover

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:07:25 +0000

WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Brittany Kriegstein discuss the latest developments in the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Plus, New Yorkers are expressing strong reactions after Daniel Penny was found not guilty Monday in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Plus, a Siena College Poll shows how New York State voters feel about president-elect Trump's plan to deport migrants. And finally, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is getting a makeover.

Midday News: Family of Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Reacts, Drone Sightings, Migrant Shelter Closures, and Jordan Neely’s Family Files Civil Suit

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:48:28 +0000

A Maryland lawmaker says his family is “shocked and devastated” after his cousin, Luigi Mangione, was arrested for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown last week. Meanwhile, unexplained drone sightings on Staten Island and in New Jersey are leaving some residents feeling uneasy. Also, the Adams administration plans to close the migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field as the number of asylum seekers arriving in the city is on the decline. Finally, Jordan Neely’s father has filed a civil suit against Daniel Penny, who was acquitted of criminal charges in Neely’s death onboard an uptown F train last year. WNYC’s Charles Lane has the latest.

Morning Headlines: Suspect Identified in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing, Jury Acquits Former Marine Daniel Penny in Subway Chokehold Case, and Cuomo Aide Drops Lawsuit

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:45:40 +0000

Officials have identified 26-year-old Luigi Mangione as the person of interest in last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania on firearm charges as police work to bring him back to New York. Meanwhile, a Manhattan jury acquitted former Marine Daniel Penny of all charges in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Finally, a former aide to Andrew Cuomo has dropped her sexual harassment lawsuit as the former governor considers running for New York City mayor.

Evening Roundup: Not Guilty Verdict in Daniel Penny Trial, PA Police Question Man in Midtown Killing of United Healthcare CEO, NYC Immigration Law Under Threat, and a Wet Week for New Yorkers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 22:15:55 +0000

WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Ann Givens discuss the not guilty verdict in the Daniel Penny trial. Plus, police in Pennsylvania are questioning a person of interest in connection to the fatal shooting of United Healthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last week. Also, Mayor Adams is questioning a New York City law that ensures due process for undocumented residents. And finally, the National Weather Service predicts nearly three inches of rainfall by Thursday.

Midday News: Daniel Penny Acquitted in Subway Chokehold Case, Police Question Man in Shooting Death of UnitedHealthcare CEO, and Helping NYC’s Homeless

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 17:41:22 +0000

A Manhattan jury has acquitted former Marine Daniel Penny in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on an F train last year. Meanwhile, police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, are questioning a man in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Finally, David Giffen, executive director of the Coalition for the Homeless, shares how New Yorkers can help those living on the streets during the winter months.

Morning Headlines: Expanded Protections for Delivery Workers, Fifth Avenue Makeover, and Juan Soto's Historic Mets Deal

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Dec 2024 12:07:52 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City delivery workers could gain expanded pay and protections under new proposals up for debate at the City Council today. Meanwhile, Fifth Avenue is undergoing a $150-million transformation to expand pedestrian space and improve safety. Plus, Yankees star outfielder Juan Soto is reportedly joining the Mets under a record-breaking $765 million, 15-year deal, the biggest contract in Major League Baseball history.

Evening Roundup: Judge Dismisses Top Charge in Daniel Penny Trial, What’s Next for New NYC Housing Plan, WNBA Champs’ Impact on Local Girls Basketball, and Family Recipes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 22:11:38 +0000

A judge is dismissing the top charge against Daniel Penny, the man on trial for fatally choking fellow subway rider, Jordan Neely. Plus, New York City is moving ahead with a plan to permit thousands of new housing units but most of those homes won't be hitting the market any time soon. Also, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with coach Abby O’Connor about how the New York Liberty’s recent WNBA championship win is affecting girls basketball at the grassroots level. And finally, a New Yorker shares one of her favorite family recipes.

Midday News: Jury in Daniel Penny Trial Unable To Reach Agreement, Queens Casino Promises Jobs, NYPD Analyzes New Evidence in Fatal Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, and Mayor Adams Talks Housing and Tax Cuts

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 17:51:02 +0000

***This episode has been updated to reflect a new development in the Daniel Penny trial. The jury in Daniel Penny’s trial says they are unable to reach agreement on the manslaughter charge in connection to the choking death of Jordan Neely. The judge has asked them to continue their deliberations. Meanwhile, Seth Bornstein, executive director of the Queens Economic Development Corporation, says the proposed $8 billion casino project near Citi Field will create thousands of jobs. Plus, the NYPD has recovered a water bottle and snack wrapper possibly linked to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Police are analyzing the items for evidence. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Mayor Eric Adams and First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer about the city’s new housing plan and the mayor’s push for an income tax cut to support working New Yorkers.

Morning Headlines: City Council Approves Housing Plan, NYPD Still Seeking Midtown Shooter, Queens Casino Debate, and NYC’s Mayoral Candidates Talk Transit

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 11:39:57 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The City Council has approved Mayor Adams’s $5 billion “City of Yes” plan, which aims to create 80,000 new homes by easing zoning restrictions citywide. Meanwhile, the NYPD is still searching for the shooter who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday. Also, Queens residents debated an $8 billion casino and entertainment project near Citi Field on Thursday. Plus, the city is hiring emergency snow shovelers ahead of winter to help keep streets and sidewalks clear. Finally, on this week’s segment of On the Way, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and Elizabeth Kim explore how transit issues, like busways and fare evasion, are shaping the NYC mayoral race and how platform controllers manage crowds at rush hour.

Evening Roundup: NYPD Searches Manhattan Hostels for Alleged Shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO, NYC's Teachers Union Push Back on Proposed Casino, NYC second-to-last in Voter Turnout, and Community Champion Helps Young Parents

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 22:06:51 +0000

The NYPD is searching Manhattan hostels for the man who shot and killed Brian Thompson, CEO of United Health Care, Wednesday morning. Plus, New York City's teachers union voices its opposition to a plan to build a casino in Times Square. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Brigid Bergin discuss the findings of a new study comparing voter turnout in major cities in the recent presidential election. And finally, we meet a community champion who helps young parents navigate life’s challenges.

Midday News: Cryptic Clues in UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting, Lanternflies Thrive in NYC, Bronx Tree Lighting, and Concerns Over Trans Students Protections

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 17:50:27 +0000

Police say shell casings from the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had cryptic words scrawled on them. Meanwhile, spotted lanternflies are thriving in New York City, raising concerns about their growing destruction. Also, the Bronx celebrates the holidays with its annual tree lighting near Yankee Stadium Thursday night. And President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to roll back protections for trans students have New York advocates and parents speaking out.

Morning Headlines: NYPD Still Searching for Supect in Midtown Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, City Council Votes on Housing Overhaul, and Mayor Adams Requests Campaign Funds

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Dec 2024 11:44:35 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is still searching for the gunman who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday morning in what police call a targeted attack. Meanwhile, the New York City Council is voting Thursday on Mayor Eric Adams’s “City of Yes” housing plan, which aims to add 80,000 new homes. Finally, Adams has applied for public matching funds for his re-election campaign while facing scrutiny from the Campaign Finance Board over information requests.

Evening Roundup: NYPD Seeks Help in UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting, Mayor Adams Pushes Tax Cuts, Fencing Legend Remembered, and Chelsea’s Toy Duck Mystery Solved

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 21:55:51 +0000

The NYPD has called in reinforcements to investigate the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was killed in a shooting outside a Midtown hotel Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is proposing tax cuts to benefit over 500,000 working-class New Yorkers. Also, Peter Westbrook, a trailblazer in fencing and founder of a program for marginalized youth, has died at 72. Finally, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen solves the mystery of Chelsea’s magnetic ducks.

Midday News: UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot in Midtown, Jury in Daniel Penny Trial Reviews Video Evidence, NY State Senator Eyes DNC Leadership

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Charles Lane) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 17:44:53 +0000

Police are still seeking a suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday morning. WNYC’s Charles Lane has more. Meanwhile, jurors in the trial of Daniel Penny, who is accused of fatally choking a fellow subway rider on an uptown F train last year, ask to re-watch key video footage. Finally, New York state Senator James Skoufis is running to chair the Democratic National Committee after the party's election losses.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Questions Due Process for Migrants, Queens Casino Debate Near Citi Field, and Holiday Tree Lightings

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 11:44:07 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Eric Adams is questioning whether undocumented immigrants are entitled to due process under the Constitution. Meanwhile, Queens residents will weigh in Thursday on Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plan to build a sprawling casino and entertainment complex near Citi Field. Plus, Rockefeller Center hosts its annual tree lighting Wednesday night while the historic Lott House in Marine Park will light its tree on Friday.

Evening Roundup: Daniel Penny Trial Update, Paid Prenatal Sick Leave, Gen X Nightlife, and Family Recipes

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Dec 2024 22:03:38 +0000

A Manhattan jury is deliberating the case of Daniel Penny, a former Marine accused of fatally choking subway rider Jordan Neely. Meanwhile, starting January 1, pregnant New Yorkers in the private sector will receive 20 hours of paid prenatal leave. Reporter Lee Helland joins WNYC’s David Furst to discuss “sensible” nightlife spots popular with Gen X and Millennials. Finally, WNYC highlights Zach Rothman Hicks from Queens, who shares the story behind his favorite family recipe.

Midday News: NYPD Misconduct, Real ID Deadline, Westchester Fire Ban Lifted, Holiday Travel Tips, and Giving Tuesday

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Dec 2024 17:40:37 +0000

A police watchdog agency has found evidence of misconduct in a 2023 NYPD shooting. Meanwhile, millions of New Yorkers have six months to get a Real ID to fly domestically or enter certain federal buildings. Also, Westchester County has lifted its ban on open fires in parks after recent rain reduced the risk of fires. Plus, the MTA is encouraging riders to skip holiday traffic by using its “MTA Away” guide for tips on routes, travel discounts, and festive event details. Finally, it’s Giving Tuesday! Sapreet Saluja from New York Cares shares tips on how to make a difference this holiday season.

Morning Headlines: Roosevelt Island Tram Overcrowding, Fishy Landlord Allegations, and NY Liberty’s 2025 Schedule

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Dec 2024 11:38:54 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Some Roosevelt Island commuters say tram tourists are making life harder for residents and workers. Meanwhile, tenants in a Jersey City building claim their landlord left rotten fish in empty apartments to force them out. Plus, the WNBA champion New York Liberty have released their 2025 schedule.

Evening Roundup: Career Training Expansion, Paris Stowaway, Hochul’s Unanswered Questions, and Voices from Bay Parkway

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Dec 2024 21:31:41 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is expanding career training programs for public school students. Meanwhile, a New York City stowaway who boarded a flight to Paris remains in French custody. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul’s “Ask the Governor” series fields public questions, but some topics don’t make it on air. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports on what’s left unanswered. Finally, WNYC teamed up with nonprofit Street Lab at a Brooklyn pop-up event to hear stories from the Bath Beach neighborhood.

Midday News: Stolen Phones, SI Ferry Concessions, and December Meteor Showers

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Dec 2024 17:49:29 +0000

new law now requires companies to immediately disable stolen cell phones. WNYC’s Charles Lane has more. Meanwhile, Staten Island Ferry riders can expect onboard concession stands to return within the next two months under a new agreement with the coffee and doughnut company, Dunkin’. Also, December will bring some great stargazing opportunities with meteor showers and other celestial events. WNYC’s Rosemary Misdary has the details.

Morning Headlines: Closing Arguments in Daniel Penny’s Trial, Renters Fight for Deposits, Mayoral Candidates Talk Transit, and Rockefeller Tree Lighting Returns

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Dec 2024 11:42:02 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A jury is set to begin deliberating after closing arguments Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on the subway. Meanwhile, renters have filed nearly 5,000 complaints since 2023 accusing landlords of withholding security deposits, according to state records. Also, five mayoral candidates will discuss public transit at a forum in Brooklyn Monday night. Plus, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting is Wednesday, hosted by Kelly Clarkson.

November 29, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:18:40 +0000

Welcome to NYC Now, your source for local news in and around New York City with host Janae Pierre. Just this one episode today. ‘Tis the holiday season. First, today is the deadline for New York City restaurants to take down their street dining sheds. Secondly, New York City has more than 660-thousand street trees and this fall's drought has left many dangerously dehydrated. And after the break, lithium-ion batteries -the long, rectangular batteries used in e-bikes- have become a fiery threat in New York City. Sean Carlson recently spoke with FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker and Chief Fire Marshall Dan Flynn about the danger.

November 28, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 17:30:33 +0000

Immigrant rights groups in New York are pushing for stronger protections against deportation in anticipation of Donald Trump’s second term. WNYC’s Arun Venugopal has more. Meanwhile, despite the rain, over 700 clowns marched in the 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, with spectators braving the weather for better views. And finally, this holiday season, many New Yorkers are considering what they’ll bring to family dinners or Friendsgiving. For some, cannolis from the iconic Coney Island spot Gargiulo’s Restaurant are a favorite. WNYC’s Janae Pierre spent a day in the kitchen with the restaurant’s third-generation chef.

November 27, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:57:33 +0000

A federal judge has found New York City in contempt for failing to address dangerous conditions at Rikers Island jail complex despite a nine-year-old legal agreement. Meanwhile, a city employee faces charges of assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing the scene after allegedly hitting three cars and dragging someone in Bed-Stuy Tuesday evening. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Nick Layton, co-host of Were You Raised by Wolves, about handling out-of-town relatives who trash talk the Big Apple over the holidays. Finally, WNYC invites New Yorkers to share the stories behind their favorite family recipes. Meet Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons from Astoria, Queens.

November 27, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:54:58 +0000

New York State police are cracking down on reckless driving during a holiday safety blitz targeting drunk and distracted drivers. Meanwhile, a whale was spotted in the East River this week. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein has more. Plus, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back for its 98th event on Thursday. Finally, Governor Kathy Hochul is advancing measures like congestion pricing and preparing defenses against certain federal policies as New York braces for President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. WNYC’s John Campbell has more.

November 27, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:41:15 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day. Governor Kathy Hochul says she supports asylum seekers in New York but wants those who commit crimes removed. Meanwhile, Summer EBT benefits for families, distributed in July, will expire Thursday, ending support for some New Yorkers. Also, a floating pool project on the East River is facing setbacks as filters repeatedly clog with seaweed. And finally, New York City sanitation won’t collect trash or compost on Thanksgiving, but curbside pickup resumes Friday with possible delays.

November 26, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 21:15:00 +0000

Half of last year’s calls to the MTA’s blue help boxes were pranks, according to the Inspector General. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul has signed “Melanie’s Law,” expanding restraining orders to include friends, family, and roommates in domestic violence cases. Plus, with Thanksgiving approaching, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath highlights quieter spots to visit in the city this weekend. And finally, President-elect Donald Trump gained support in traditionally Democratic areas, including parts of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Queens district. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin has more.

November 26, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:40:33 +0000

Some local policy advocates are warning that proposed changes to SNAP, the federal program that helps nearly two million New York City residents afford groceries, could limit its effectiveness. Meanwhile, a Vietnam veteran wrongfully imprisoned for nearly eight years for a rape he didn’t commit is suing Westchester County and the town of Greenburgh. WNYC’s Samantha Max reports. Plus, New York City sanitation officials say weekly compost pickup is now available citywide, with landlords required to provide bins for food scraps. But how many residents are actually using them? WNYC’s Liam Quigley has more.

November 26, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:33:01 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Jessica Tisch was sworn in Monday as the NYPD commissioner, becoming the second woman ever to lead the department. Meanwhile, a new report from the Department of Buildings sheds light on the collapse of a Bronx apartment complex last December. Also, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, will step down in December ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Plus, a report from Hunger Free America shows nearly two million New Yorkers weren’t getting enough to eat earlier this year, a 75% increase since 2021.

November 25, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:28:25 +0000

New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal has introduced a bill to expand who can approve involuntary psychiatric commitments, following last week’s fatal stabbings in Manhattan. Meanwhile, New York City has added 500 new loading zones to ease congestion and reduce double parking. Plus, smaller buildings in New York City must now use trash bins under Mayor Eric Adams’ “trash revolution,” prompting concerns from some superintendents. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with landlord John Tsevdos for his reaction. Finally, a new coffee table book from McNally Jackson Books celebrates Café Gitane and the transformation of ‘North of Little Italy,’ over the past 30 years

November 25, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:50:21 +0000

The New York City Council will question CUNY officials Monday about updates to its antisemitism policies after a third-party review. Meanwhile, transportation advocates and elected officials in the Bronx are protesting Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to add connector roads to the Cross Bronx Expressway during highway repairs. Also, severe drought in the Northeast has experts urging updates to water policies and conservation technologies. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is pushing for changes to state law to make it easier to hospitalize people for psychiatric care against their will, following last week’s deadly Manhattan stabbings. WNYC’s Caroline Lewis has details on the mental health proposals being debated. Finally, Thanksgiving is near, and we want to hear your traditions! Nancy Peer of New Jersey shares her family’s playful twist on the holiday.

November 25, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:24:40 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The long-awaited redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory is moving forward after a new labor agreement secured union jobs for the $200 million project, funded by the city and state. Meanwhile, Jessica Tisch will be sworn in Monday as New York City’s new police commissioner, becoming the second woman to lead the NYPD. WNYC’s Phil Corso reports. Plus, NYC Ferry ridership has hit a record 6.9 million rides this year.

November 22, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:54:29 +0000

Wintery weather moved into the region Friday and it’s expected to stick around throughout the weekend. Plus, cheating on your spouse is no longer a crime in New York. Also, some students in New York City public schools are embracing their new low-tech lifestyle as Mayor Adams weighs a smartphone ban. And finally, with Thanksgiving a week away, we hear from a New Yorker who shares a personal story about a recipe that means something special to them.

November 22, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:06:39 +0000

The city’s first-ever soccer stadium in Queens will be named after a United Arab Emirates airline. WNYC’s Giulia Heyward has more. Meanwhile, a city Department of Transportation report says its e-bike charging pilot program has improved fire safety by reducing at-home charging and reliance on spare batteries. Plus, the City Council and Mayor Eric Adams have struck a deal to advance Mayor Adam's signature affordable housing plan. The agreement includes zoning changes and funding for infrastructure upgrades. WNYC’s David Brand has the latest.

Novemebr 22, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:37:09 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Federal security agents were the first to confront the man accused of fatally stabbing three people in Manhattan on Monday. WNYC’s Charles Lane reports. Meanwhile, a key City Council committee has approved Mayor Eric Adams’ proposal to overhaul the city’s zoning code, aiming to create tens of thousands of new homes. Also, the Sanitation Department is reminding New Yorkers to compost fallen leaves and yard waste instead of waiting for the city’s annual leaf collection period. Plus, on this week’s transportation segment of “On the Way,” WNYC’s Stephen Nessen, Ramsey Khalifeh, and editor Clayton Guse discuss the MTA’s phased congestion pricing plan, including toll hikes through 2031 and Republican opposition. They also examine plans for temporary connector roads during Cross-Bronx Expressway repairs and answer a listener’s question about outdated Q train models and subway signal upgrades.

November 21, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:25:45 +0000

A report claims the New York City Housing Authority has done little to monitor repairs and maintenance at its complexes. Plus, a Brooklyn concrete magnate is hoping to stop a Florida country from turning an ocean liner into a huge artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Justin Brannan, chair of the New York City Council’s finance committee, about the New York City budget.

November 21, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:50:01 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams has agreed to unlock $5 billion for sewers, streets, and open spaces in exchange for City Council support of his signature housing plan, according to two city officials. Meanwhile, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge celebrates its 60th anniversary this Thursday. Also, the NYPD has a new Commissioner. Jessica Tisch, who previously led the Sanitation Department, is returning to the police agency, where she once served as Deputy Commissioner of Information Technology. Jillian Snider, a retired NYPD officer and Director of Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties at the R Street Institute, weighs in on what Tisch’s leadership could mean for the department. And finally, Thanksgiving is almost here. WNYC is spotlighting unique holiday traditions. We hear from Michael Antonoff of Forest Hills.

November 21, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:28:48 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A former urologist, Darius Paduch, was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for sexually abusing patients in Manhattan and on Long Island. Meanwhile, Jessica Tisch has been named NYPD Commissioner, moving from her role as Sanitation Commissioner. Also, Mayor Eric Adams’ nominee for chief corporation counsel, Muriel Goode-Trufant, faced City Council questions Thursday after his initial pick failed to gain support.

November 20, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:33:27 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams has named Jessica Tisch, who currently leads the Sanitation Department, as the new NYPD Commissioner. Meanwhile, the MTA is planning another round of fare and toll hikes. Plus, one of Andy Warhol’s rejected portraits of Donald Trump’s Fifth Avenue skyscraper from 1981 has sold to an anonymous buyer for $750,000. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath has more. Finally, WNYC is inviting listeners to share unique Thanksgiving traditions. Bill Markey from Tarrytown, New York, recalls a moving tradition his family observes the day after Thanksgiving.

November 20, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:04:47 +0000

A psychiatric expert in the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on a subway last year, called Neely’s paranoid schizophrenia one of the most severe cases he’d ever seen. Meanwhile, New York City's limits on shelter stays for migrants faced scrutiny during a City Council oversight hearing on Tuesday. Also, the suspect in a series of fatal stabbings earlier this week in Manhattan is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. AS WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein reports, the case is raising questions about the intersection of public safety, mental health, and homelessness. Finally, wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality across the region. We hear from Dr. Barbara Mann, a pulmonologist at Mount Sinai, about the health risks.

November 20, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:23:39 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Police say an NYPD officer and a bystander are expected to survive after being shot during a confrontation with a robbery suspect in Jamaica, Queens, on Tuesday night. Officers returned fire, killing the suspect. Meanwhile, a report from the nonprofit Fiscal Policy Institute shows New York City rents and home prices have risen 18% from 2019 to 2023, far outpacing income growth. Plus, the City Council passed legislation to clean up damaged and defaced newspaper boxes citywide.

November 19, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:47:00 +0000

A group called New Yorkers United for Child Care is advocating for free universal child care across New York State. Meanwhile, WNYC’s Mike Hayes follows Nana Duncan, a young developer transforming vacant lots into housing in Irvington, New Jersey. Finally, President-elect Donald Trump is pledging to carry out the largest mass deportation program in U.S. history. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Manuel Castro, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, about how this could impact New York City.

November 19, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:50:51 +0000

New York City could see an inch of rain by Friday, with wet snow possible in parts of the Hudson Valley. NYC Emergency Management has activated its Flash Flood Plan and is urging residents to clear storm basins or call 3-1-1. Meanwhile, a group of building superintendents are pushing back against Mayor Adams’ new trash rules which would require them to put out the garbage later in the evening. Plus, Representatives Mikie Sherrill and Josh Gottheimer have joined New Jersey’s crowded race for governor. Republican strategist Jeanette Hoffman and former Governor Murphy advisor Dan Bryan weigh in on the race.

November 19, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:32:09 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says a homeless man fatally stabbed three people with kitchen knives during a 20-block spree in Manhattan on Monday morning. Police arrested the suspect. Meanwhile, Daniel Penny’s defense attorneys are questioning whether the chokehold he used on Jordan Neely last year was the cause of Neely’s death. Plus, a new report from the Robin Hood Foundation and Columbia University shows more employed New Yorkers are relying on food pantries as wages fail to keep up with the cost of living.

November 18, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:29:39 +0000

The MTA board approves the revised congestion pricing plan. Plus, the FDNY is creating a task force to address the rise in city brush fires. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Elizabeth Kim discuss President-elect Trump’s choice for the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

November 18, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:47:26 +0000

MTA Chair Janno Lieber says the agency is committed to a smooth, efficient rollout of congestion pricing, which is set to take effect in January. Meanwhile, the FDNY says three people were injured, one critically, after sidewalk scaffolding in Chelsea collapsed Monday morning. Plus, New York City’s emergency response times are getting slower every year, according to Mayor Eric Adams’ latest Management Report. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with Councilmember Joann Ariola and EMS Local 2507 president Oren Barzilay about what’s behind the delays.

November 18, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:30:20 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Defense attorneys for Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on a subway train last year, will begin presenting their case this Monday. Meanwhile, a new public space is opening at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge near Chinatown. Plus, the New York City Council is set to vote Monday on establishing November 30th as Shirley Chisholm Day in New York City.

November 15, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:43:34 +0000

New York’s Clean Slate Act goes into effect on Saturday. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill discusses Gov. Hochul’s congestion pricing plan with former New York City traffic commissioner Sam Schwartz, also known as Gridlock Sam. Meanwhile, WNYC’s Janae Pierre’s talks with Democratic State Senator James Skoufis, who opposes the congestion pricing plan.

November 15, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:42:08 +0000

Governor Hochul's revised congestion pricing plan has at least one critic: President-elect Donald Trump. Plus, a wildfire raging on the New York-New Jersey border is roughly 70% contained. It's already burned some 5,000 acres. Plus, a look at how public health policy might shift under the next Trump Administration.

November 15, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:26:06 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. New York Republicans in Congress are weighing new ways to kill congestion pricing now that Governor Hochul plans to launch the tolls with a reduced, $9 dollar price tag. Then, a New Jersey Congressman says Amtrak and New Jersey Transit will get more than a hundred-million federal dollars to improve their infrastructure. And finally, President-Elect Trump has nominated a new leader for the federal prosecutor's office that took down New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and encouraged the indictment of Mayor Adams.

November 14, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:00:18 +0000

New Jersey’s State Fire Service says it’s making progress containing the Jennings Creek Wildfire along the New York-New Jersey border. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul outlined updates on New York State’s revived and revised congestion pricing plan Thursday. WNYC’s Clayton Guse has the details. Finally, WNYC wants to hear about your unique holiday traditions. WNYC’s Amanda Rozon shares how you can be involved.

November 14, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:34:21 +0000

Immigrant delivery workers protested outside the Midtown headquarters of DoorDash Wednesday, claiming the food delivery company owes them tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid wages. Meanwhile, WNYC’s Liam Quigley reports on how the ongoing drought is causing a spike in brush fires across the metro area. Plus, New York City renters could soon be off the hook for broker fees. WNYC’s housing reporter David Brand has more.

November 14, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (David Furst, Stephen Nessen, Michael Hill) — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:35:00 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Congestion pricing is on the way back, with sources telling WNYC that Governor Kathy Hochul will announce a $9 toll for drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street this Thursday. Meanwhile, the New York City Council has approved a measure requiring landlords, rather than tenants, to cover broker fees. Also, hundreds of women gathered at Foley Square on Wednesday, marking a year since the last lawsuits were filed under the Adult Survivors Act. They’re calling on officials to address sexual assaults in New York prisons. Plus, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen has more on Gov. Hochul’s plans to relaunch congestion pricing.

November 13, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:00:52 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul is set to announce a $9 congestion pricing fee for vehicles. Meanwhile, New York doctors and health experts are raising concerns about vaccination rates in a new Trump administration, as the president-elect plans to give vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a prominent role. Also, New Jersey is under a drought warning as the Northeast faces a record-breaking dry spell. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with newly elected House members Laura Gillen of New York’s 4th District and Mike Lawler of the 17th in separate interviews about their plans for the future.

November 13, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:36:12 +0000

Amtrak trains from Penn Station to New Haven remain suspended Wednesday afternoon after a transformer fire in the Bronx. Meanwhile, a Hudson Valley judge struck down the New York Voting Rights Act last week, calling it overly broad. Plus, the City Council is expected to pass a law Wednesday requiring landlords, not tenants, to pay broker fees. WNYC’s David Furst speaks with Anna Klenkar, a real estate broker at Sotheby’s who supports the bill, and Dev Awasthi with the Real Estate Board of New York, who opposes it.

November 13, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:31:25 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start the day: Public health experts worry President-elect Donald Trump could undermine vaccination efforts in his second term, but WNYC’s Caroline Lewis reports that states like New York have guardrails against sweeping changes. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams supports Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to revive congestion pricing. Plus, New Jersey and New York City are under Code Blue advisories Wednesday morning due to below-freezing temperatures.

November 12, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:35:38 +0000

A wildfire on the New York–New Jersey border that claimed the life of a young parks worker continues to burn. Meanwhile, Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal has launched its annual holiday fair in Vanderbilt Hall. Plus, New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim made history last week as the first Korean-American elected to the U.S. Senate. WNYC’s Michael Hill spoke with Kim about his recent win.

November 12, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:33:46 +0000

A 7-year-old girl is recovering after being shot in Harlem on Monday. Two teenagers are in police custody awaiting charges. Meanwhile, New York City residential buildings with nine or fewer units are now required to use secure containers for trash pickup. Plus, the New York Times tech workers’ union is ending its weeklong strike. Finally, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. WNYC’s Jon Campbell has more.

November 12, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:31:59 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City saw its first measurable rain in weeks over the weekend, but dry conditions persist across the region. WNYC’s Giulia Heyward reports. Meanwhile, New Jersey officials have announced a plan to create over 150,000 affordable homes in the next decade, though there’s still confusion about who qualifies. Plus, New York Cares begins its annual winter coat drive Tuesday, distributing hundreds of coats to students at P.S. 20 on the Lower East Side, starting at 9 a.m.

November 11, 2024: Midday

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:23:12 +0000

Donald Trump's re-election casts doubt on the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program which shields some immigrants from deportation. Also, landlords in the city soon could face more serious punishments for illegally evicting tenants — while tenants could get more protections. Next, new rules that aim to get piles of smelly trash bags off New York City sidewalks take effect tomorrow After the break, authorities say there’s a sharp increase in sex work along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports the situation has deeply impacted business owners and local residents.

November 8, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Nov 2024 21:39:09 +0000

Fire department officials are investigating after a car exploded in South Ozone Park, Queens Friday morning. Plus, New York City's medical examiner's office is leaving Queens and will instead consolidate those services in Brooklyn and Manhattan. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre discusses New York City’s historic lack of rainfall with Rohit Aggarwala, commissioner of the city’s Department of Environmental Protection.

November 8, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Nov 2024 18:00:03 +0000

We get the latest on the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine charged with fatally choking fellow rider Jordan Neely on the subway last year. Plus, New York Attorney General Letitia James is condemning racist text messages sent to some New Yorkers, including middle school students. And finally, in our weekly transit segment, we look at how Donald Trump’s return to the White House might affect the future of the congestion pricing plan, which was put on hold by Governor Hochul earlier this year.

November 8, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Nov 2024 11:29:42 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. The NYPD is trumpeting a drop in shootings and transit crimes, according to its latest crime data. But some experts say the bigger picture is more complicated. Also, Mayor Adams says he spoke with President-elect Trump on Wednesday. It's their first conversation since the election. Finally, New York City remains under a drought watch. FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker says that means New Yorkers should use extra caution when they're out in city parks.

November 7, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Nov 2024 21:15:16 +0000

Democrat Laura Gillen has defeated incumbent Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in Long Island’s 4th Congressional district. Plus, New York City voters approved a ballot proposal that advocates say authorizes a strict crackdown on street vendors. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Arya Sundaram discuss President-elect Trump’s campaign pledge to carry out the largest mass deportation program in the nation’s history.

November 7, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Nov 2024 17:40:43 +0000

Several subway and bus lines are disrupted as police say a suspect in an Upper West Side shooting fled into a subway station. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is running out of time to launch congestion pricing in New York City before President-Elect Donald Trump, who previously vowed to cancel the program, takes office. Plus, former Marine Daniel Penny is back in court as his trial in the killing of Jordan Neely continues. Finally, Mayor Eric Adams is deploying new outreach teams to support homeless New Yorkers in the subway, aiming to improve transit safety. WNYC’s health reporter Caroline Lewis discusses the impact of these initiatives.

November 7, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Nov 2024 11:34:53 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to know to start your day: A John Jay College study finds nearly a quarter of NYPD officers want to leave the department as soon as possible. Meanwhile, police say they’ve arrested a man for a murder at a Bed-Stuy subway station two months ago. Plus, a crowd gathered at Camden Plaza Park Wednesday night to protest Donald Trump’s re-election as president.

November 6, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 21:55:47 +0000

Election results are in! WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with editor Stephen Brown about the implications of some local races and how New York City Mayor Eric Adams is reacting to Donald Trump’s presidential victory.

November 6, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 17:53:47 +0000

Hoboken voters rejected a ballot measure to make it easier for landlords to convert rent-controlled apartments to market rate units. Meanwhile, New York State high schools may no longer require students to pass Regents exams to graduate, under a new proposal from the state’s Department of Education. Finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with reporter Brigid Bergin about the too-close-to-call House race in New York’s 4th Congressional District on Long Island, between Republican incumbent Anthony D’Esposito and Democrat Laura Gillen.

November 6, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Nov 2024 11:43:21 +0000

***An earlier version of this episode mischaracterized the status of the citywide ballot initiatives. While Board of Election results show 4 of the 5 citywide questions are likely to pass, as of 10am on November 6, the Associated Press has only confirmed results for one of them. The audio has now been updated. Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Democrats flipped at least two New York congressional seats Tuesday, though national losses overshadowed these gains. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports. Meanwhile, Democrat Pat Ryan wins re-election in the 18th district, while Republican Mike Lawler defeats Mondaire Jones in the 17th. Nick LaLota wins re-election in Long Island’s 1st district, while the 4th district race remains too close to call. In New Jersey’s 7th, Republican Tom Kean Jr. wins re-election. Also, New Jersey’s Andy Kim is now Senator-elect, succeeding Bob Menendez. Plus, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin and City Hall reporter Elizabeth Kim share the latest updates on undecided races.

November 5, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Nov 2024 21:15:00 +0000

WNYC's Janae Pierre and Brittany Kriegstein discuss the vibes at the polls on Election Day. Plus, Elon Musk is pumping millions of dollars into key congressional races on both sides of the Hudson River. Also, WNYC’s David Brand reports New Yorkers in need of housing aid are finding little luck through the city’s Adult Protective Services program. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst discusses this month’s astronomical highlights with reporter Rosemary Misdary.

November 5, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Nov 2024 11:30:27 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Research from the American Psychological Association shows about 80 percent of people in both major political parties say they are very stressed about the nation’s future. Meanwhile, witnesses testified Monday at the criminal trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on the subway last year. Plus, a Timothee Chalamet look-alike contest caused a commotion in Washington Square Park last month. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports similar events are appearing around the city.

November 4, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 21:17:06 +0000

The MTA says A train service in the Rockaways will be shut down for five months starting on January 17th. Plus, nurses at three Northwell Health facilities in Manhattan have called off a planned strike. Also, WNYC Radio Rookies reporter Marcellino Melika explores how anxiety over climate change is influencing the lives of some young people in New York City. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Ryan Kailath discuss some cool things to do around the city this month.

November 4, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 17:42:11 +0000

Some doctors are making a last-minute push to support Proposition 1, a ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in the New York State constitution. Meanwhile, tech workers at The New York Times walked off the job Monday after contract talks stalled over the weekend. Plus, ahead of Election Day, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk has been visiting laundromats across the region, speaking with voters about what's motivating them this election season. We head to Star Laundromat on Staten Island.

November 4, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 11:30:53 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Immigration is set to be a key issue in both the presidential election and local New York races, as recent surveys show high stakes for migrant communities. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department will monitor voting rights compliance in 86 jurisdictions across 27 states, including parts of New Jersey and Queens, amid concerns over interference. Plus, Manhattan’s Elizabeth Street Garden has won a temporary reprieve from eviction as supporters challenge a city plan to build affordable senior housing on the site, with a court date set for February 2025.

What's at stake in New York: An election round-up with Brian Lehrer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 2 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Brian Lehrer sit down to discuss some of what local voters have to consider in the upcoming election. From key congressional races, to ballot questions, and of course the race for the White House. It’s a special episode of NYC Now ahead of the November 5th election.

November 1, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 20:29:29 +0000

Women who say they were sexually abused by staff at the Rikers Island jail complex are urging New York City officials to take their allegations seriously. Plus, some wealthy political donors are digging deep to try to sway a handful of key New York congressional races. Also, New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning New Yorkers not to rely on artificial intelligence chatbots to tell them where to vote on Tuesday. And finally, the congressional race on Long Island becomes a microcosm of national fights over reproductive and transgender rights.

November 1, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 16:45:55 +0000

Opening statements begin Friday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of killing Jordan Neely on the subway last year. Meanwhile, the New York City Council is pushing to expand Mayor Adams’ “City of Yes” zoning plan into a “City for All,” calling for more affordable housing funding and protections. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams returns to court Friday for a key hearing in his federal corruption trial, as his attorneys seek to dismiss a bribery charge. The judge will decide if perks Adams received were bribes or just gifts. WNYC’s Samantha Max breaks down the complex legal questions.

November 1, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Nov 2024 10:42:13 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start the day: Authorities are searching for a suspect who shot and injured a New York State Trooper on the Southern State Parkway in West Hempstead Wednesday night. Meanwhile, women who say they were sexually abused by Rikers Island staff urged city officials to take their allegations seriously during a City Council oversight hearing on Thursday. Plus, New Yorkers signing up for 2025 health insurance will see new savings on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. WNYC’s Caroline Lewis reports. Finally, on this week’s “On The Way” segment, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and Ramsey Khalifeh discuss a proposed 16-mile bike path in northeastern Queens, the new “Smart Curbs” program on the Upper West Side, the MTA’s response to recent train surfing deaths, and why two large crane barges have been stationed in the Hudson River near West 30th Street.

October 31, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:37:49 +0000

A New York Democratic representative is warning that the MTA’s construction plans could be in trouble if Donald Trump wins the presidential election. Plus, New York City public school students will have a full week off for the winter holidays, after some activism from an 8th grader. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson discusses six ballot proposals in next week’s election with New York City Councilmember Justin Brannan.

October 31, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:45:57 +0000

A Republican-led House subcommittee is urging the U.S. Department of Justice to prosecute former Governor Andrew Cuomo for allegedly lying about his response to the pandemic. Meanwhile, the administration of Mayor Eric Adams plans to close all ten upstate hotel shelters for migrants by year’s end. Plus, expect increased security and street closures for the 2024 New York City Marathon this weekend. Finally, a jury is now in place for the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of killing Jordan Neely on the subway last year. WNYC’s Samantha Max has the latest.

October 31, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:37:24 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after beating the New York Yankees in Game 5 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the New York City Housing Authority’s plan to tear down and rebuild the Chelsea-Elliot and Fulton Houses is a step closer after receiving official NYCHA board approval. Plus, the annual Village Halloween Parade kicks off Thursday night at 7 p.m.

October 30, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:01:36 +0000

Nearly two dozen suburban towns in New Jersey are asking the courts to put the state’s affordable housing law on hold. Plus, lawmakers in New York are urging Gov. Hochul to sign a bill that would require more community input on hospital closures. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Republican strategist Bill O’Reilly about a statewide proposition that proposes adding anti-discrimination provisions to the state constitution. And finally, WNYC’s Catalina Gonella visits a retail store in SoHo where supposedly a haunted 200 year old well sits in the men’s department.

October 30, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:28:53 +0000

The woman who ran a Bronx day care where a child died from fentanyl poisoning has pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy charges. She faces decades in prison. Meanwhile, a top city official is under scrutiny for appearing in a promotional video for a warehouse the city plans to buy. WNYC’s David Brand has more. Plus, WNYC’s Liam Quigley reports on a lawsuit filed by the utility National Grid over the cleanup of Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal.

October 30, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:22:12 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Police are investigating five shootings across New York City that left five teenagers dead over the past week. Meanwhile, a Queens judge has ruled New York City’s cannabis law unconstitutional. Plus, the Yankees avoided a World Series sweep with an 11-4 win over the Dodgers in Game 4 on Tuesday.

October 29, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:22:54 +0000

New York City renters could soon say goodbye to upfront broker fees. Plus, New York Attorney General Letitia James and 19 other attorneys general filed a brief supporting the “Keeping Families Together” program. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with DOI Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber about the reasons New York City’s juvenile jails population has become so much bigger and more violent. And finally, WNYC’s Jessica Gould visits an after-school program t on the Lower East Side that has been teaching kids about civics for nearly a century.

October 29, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:35:53 +0000

The dry weather continues this week. And temperatures are expected to be unusually high, reaching the upper 70s on Halloween. Meanwhile, a new bill in the New Jersey legislature could bring relief to homeowners still struggling to recover from Hurricane Ida. Plus, the Yankees face elimination Tuesday night in Game 4 of the World Series after falling to the Dodgers on Monday. Finally, with Election Day one week away, early voting is well underway in New York and New Jersey. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin looks at how it's going so far.

October 29, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:20:34 +0000

Get up and get informed! Heres’ all the local news you need to start your day: Law enforcers are conducting a large-scale search of the Metropolitan Detention Center after linking several violent incidents to contraband inside the Brooklyn federal jail. Meanwhile, Central Park has gone 29 days without measurable rainfall, the second-longest dry streak since 1869. Plus, the Yankees are on the brink of a World Series sweep after losing 4-2 to the Dodgers on Monday night.

October 28, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:35:16 +0000

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is condemning remarks made at President Donald Trump's rally Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Plus, a judge is pausing a project to bring new bike lanes to Long Island City. Also, a teenage girl is dead and another is in critical condition after a subway surfing incident Sunday night in Queens. And finally, a WNYC Radio Rookies reporter looks into voting trends in the Asian American Pacific Islander community, starting with her own family.

October 28, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:46:50 +0000

New data shared by street safety advocates find that the vast majority of pedestrians killed in New York City this year were in intersections with limited visibility for drivers. Plus, the National Weather Service warns of an elevated risk of wildfires in much of the region on Monday. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Laura Popa, Deputy Commissioner at the Department of Buildings, about its plan for landlords to combat the climate crisis. And finally, fans are excited to welcome the World Series back to the Bronx Monday night as the Yankees continue their matchup against the LA Dodgers.

October 28, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:19:01 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. New Jersey firefighters are still monitoring conditions in the state after spending the weekend battling a sprawling forest fire in Essex County. Next, the bike and walking path across the George Washington Bridge used to close from midnight to 6a. Now, it opens at 5a, giving morning commuters an extra hour. Finally, Aaron Judge says he's excited to get back to the Bronx and remains optimistic for game 3 of the World Series.

October 25, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:51:10 +0000

Early voting starts this Saturday in New York and New Jersey. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson gets a subway history lesson from Jodi Shapiro, curator at the New York Transit Museum. And finally, Public Transportation Magazine hosts a party on the Staten Island Ferry.

October 25, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:38:34 +0000

New York State students in the top 10 percent of their high school class will be automatically accepted to one of nine SUNY campuses. WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports. Meanwhile, New York Liberty fans and Brooklyn politicians gathered at Barclays Center Thursday night to celebrate the WNBA champions. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Councilmember Shaun Abreu about a new bill that would allow workers to use paid sick leave to care for sick pets or take them to the vet.

October 25, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:39:12 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start the day: Prosecutors and defense attorneys are clashing over whether witnesses can call Daniel Penny, the former Marine on trial for fatally choking unhoused man Jordan Neely, a “good Samaritan.” WNYC’s Samantha Max reports. Meanwhile, environmentalists are urging New York state to permanently close two power plants in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Plus, the Yankees face the Dodgers in Los Angeles for Game 1 of the World Series. Finally, in this week’s transportation segment of “On the Way,” WNYC reporters Stephen Nessen, Ramsey Khalifeh, and Catalina Gonella discuss using congestion zone cameras to fight ghost cars, the MTA’s struggle to restore pre-pandemic ridership levels, and how much bus and train fares might rise without subsidies.

October 24, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:28:32 +0000

New York City finance officials say they're forcing nearly 300 businesses to pay back property tax breaks after an audit found they received them by mistake. Plus, some New York City employees will soon lose insurance coverage for popular weight-loss drugs. And, WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim explains why you won’t see Mayor Eric Adams at the Yankees home games during the World Series. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with lan Goffinski, producer of WNYC’s Terrestrials podcast, about a recursive island in Central Park.

October 24, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:43:21 +0000

The New York Liberty celebrated their first-ever WNBA championship Thursday with a parade through the Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service is warning of an increased wildfire risk across large parts of southern and central New Jersey. Plus, Indian Americans, the second-largest immigrant group in the U.S., are energized by Kamala Harris’s presidential candidacy. WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports that Harris, who is Black and Indian American, has sparked a surge in political activism within the community.

October 24, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:20:27 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Lower Manhattan will be filled with seafoam green today as the city honors the WNBA champion New York Liberty. WNYC’s Sean Carlson has a preview of the parade. Meanwhile, the MTA previously claimed solid financial footing for the next few years, but a new report paints a different picture. Plus, Governor Hochul has signed a package of bills expanding red-light cameras across the state.

October 23, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:24:43 +0000

A new study finds banks are charging higher interest rates on mortgage loans to Black New Yorkers. Plus, the Working Families Party finally tracked down Anthony Frascone, the mystery candidate who's running in a competitive Hudson Valley district. Also, WNYC's Samantha Max reports, legal experts expect New York City's subway system to play a central role in the trial of Daniel Penny. And finally, WNYC's Jon Campbell looks into the city's handling of an influx of migrants and its effect on key races in other parts of the state.

October 23, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:44:22 +0000

Subway ridership has surpassed 4.3 million daily riders multiple times this year, a level not seen since March 2020. Meanwhile, immigrant rights groups and sex workers are calling for an end to a crackdown on prostitution and illegal vendors along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Plus, WNYC's Elizabeth Kim reports on the unique dynamic between New York City Mayor Eric Adams and former President Donald Trump.

October 23, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:32:27 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is urging the City Council to pass New York City Mayor Adams’ housing plan, calling it a key step toward addressing the city’s housing crisis. Meanwhile, the MTA is launching a new anti-violence campaign reminding riders that transit workers are human beings. Also, the Whitney Museum will offer free admission to visitors 25 and younger starting mid-December.

October 22, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 20:34:55 +0000

Queens state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani announces his run for mayor of New York City. Plus, members of the Central Park Five file a defamation lawsuit against former President Trump. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with reporters Brigid Bergin and Michelle Bocanegra for a breakdown of six ballot proposals New York City voters will weigh in on on Election Day.

October 22, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:51:34 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is eliminating an online form that has frustrated some city council members for months. WNYC’s Giulia Heyward reports. Meanwhile, police are investigating a 7-car crash at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Avenue V in Brooklyn that left 16 people injured on Monday. Also, the Whitney Museum will offer free admission to visitors who are 25 years old and younger starting in mid-December. Plus, jury selection is underway in the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely, an unhoused man, on a subway last year. WNYC’s Samantha Max has the latest.

October 22, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:22:16 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new report from New York City’s Independent Budget Office finds many residents still face delays in receiving cash and food assistance. Meanwhile, a new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris holding a strong lead over former President Donald Trump in New York state. Plus, the Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry are testing renewable diesel, a petroleum-free alternative to traditional diesel fuel.

October 21, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:41:59 +0000

A new set of proposed rules could clamp down on who's eligible for public matching money through the city's campaign finance program. Plus, New York veterans who recently returned from service are reporting higher rates of mental health issues than in the past. Also, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with Newsday sports writer Steve Popper for a preview of the NBA season. And finally, parade details are released for the WNBA Champions, New York Liberty.

October 21, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:50:15 +0000

Jury selection begins this Monday for the trial of Daniel Penny, accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely, a homeless man, on a subway train last year. Meanwhile, New Jersey officials announced plans to build 80,000 homes for low- and middle-income families, though some towns argue they lack the space to meet these demands. Plus, the Adams administration will not renew a $300 million contract with BlocPower, a startup managing job training and anti-violence programs. WNYC’s David Brand has the details.

October 21, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:19:11 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Members of the public can voice their opinions on New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ “City of Yes” zoning plan to boost housing this Tuesday. Meanwhile, First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer opposes delaying the closure of SoHo’s Elizabeth Street Garden, saying it would “betray” seniors waiting for affordable housing. Plus, the New York Liberty claimed their first WNBA title with a 67-62 overtime win against the Minnesota Lynx at Barclays Center.

October 18, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:27:04 +0000

Former President Donald Trump made a swing through New York City this week to attend the annual Al Smith charity dinner. Plus, a new audit by New York State Comptroller says the State's Division of Human Rights routinely mishandled housing discrimination complaints. Also, the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade returns Saturday with some changes to this year’s event. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez about the proposed redesign of the Cross Bronx Expressway.

October 17, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:48:46 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and a coalition of business groups have a new plan to redesign a stretch of Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park and Central Park. Plus, the New York Liberty face the Minnesota Lynx in the Twin Cities for Game 4 of the WNBA championship series. If the Libs win, they’ll be crowned champions for the first time in their history. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson breaks down this week’s transit news with transportation reporters Stephen Nessen, Ramsey Khalifeh and editor Clayton Guse

October 18, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:18:15 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. A new report finds New York City's multibillion-dollar shelter system for homeless residents is beset with potential self-dealing, nepotism and excessive salaries for nonprofit executives. Meanwhile, some parents say a new GPS tracker for New York City school buses is off to a bumpy start. Finally, forged wire notices, bogus closing records, and lies on top of lies - the Nassau County D-A says a real estate attorney from Garden City, Long Island used all three to embezzle nearly $6 million dollars from clients.

October 17, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:15:33 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is denying rumors that she's seeking out a position in a potential Kamala Harris administration. Plus, an off-duty New York City correction officer remains on trial for the killing of a teenager. The officer's attorney says his client fired in self defense. Also, Rep. Pat Ryan is hoping an endorsement from fellow Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will give him a boost in a closely watched race that could determine control of the House. And, Tony Award-winning composer Jeanine Tesori’s “Grounded” is in production at the Metropolitan opera through October 19th.

October 17, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:36:18 +0000

According to new data, New York City recorded a dip in overdose deaths last year for the first time since 2018. Plus, the Mets take on the LA Dodgers Thursday night in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. And finally, New York Comic Con kicks off Thursday. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with a Bronx teacher and two of her students about how they use comics in the classroom.

October 17, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:24:23 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. Manhattan's Elizabeth Street garden has gotten a lifeline. A last-minute court filing gives the popular SoHo green space until October 30th to avoid eviction. Also, A 17-year-old is being charged with driving the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan and killing two people. Finally, Governor Hochul says she's satisfied with the personnel changes in Mayor Adams' office.

October 16, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:15:53 +0000

The Elizabeth Street Garden, a popular Manhattan fixture, is facing eviction as soon as Thursday. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Rosemary Misdary talk about the challenges and solutions to fighting climate change in New York. And finally, 18-year-old Radio Rookies reporter Nora Dergam looks into how easy it is to get addicted to vapes and the impact it has on young people.

October 16, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:03:44 +0000

New York City wants to redesign the Cross Bronx Expressway, long known for its pollution and noise issues. Meanwhile, the city is introducing new rules to limit emissions from large buildings. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Chauncey Parker, a former prosecutor and NYPD official, to replace Philip Banks, who resigned last week after the FBI raided his home. WNYC reporters Bahar Ostadan and Elizabeth Kim have more details.

October 16, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:43:15 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The parents of a 4-year-old boy who died in his Harlem apartment face charges of criminally negligent homicide and child endangerment. Meanwhile, the family of a New Jersey train operator killed Monday when her train hit a fallen tree plans to sue the state and NJ Transit, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein reports.Plus, a museum exhibit opening in January will feature a full-scale re-creation of Anne Frank’s “secret annex,” the rooms where she and her family hid from the Nazis during the occupation of the Netherlands.

October 15, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:50:25 +0000

77,000 New Jersey residents or their families will have their unpaid medical debts cleared through a new state initiative. The program will purchase approximately $120 million in qualifying, unpayable medical bills to relieve residents of this financial burden. Plus, the family of a New Jersey train operator killed when her train struck a downed tree is planning to sue the state and New Jersey Transit. Also, parents of New York City public school students worry about even bigger disruptions with the school bus system. WNYC’s Michael Hill and Jessica Gould discuss their concerns as school bus contracts are set to expire at the end of this academic year. And finally, the New York Liberty are gearing up for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx.

October 15, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:51:55 +0000

New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan will step down this Friday, months earlier than expected, citing personal reasons. Meanwhile, politicians and luminaries joined Monday’s Columbus Day parade, which marched up Fifth Avenue. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath was on the scene. Plus, the Yankees and Mets are both three wins away from a potential Subway World Series, as they compete in their respective league championships. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with sportswriter Kavitha Davidson about both teams’ progress and the possible showdown.

October 15, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:14:49 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Officials say efforts to boost homeless outreach in the subways are making progress connecting people to permanent housing. Meanwhile, Tuesday is the last day for New Jersey residents to register to vote. Plus, the Yankees beat Cleveland 5-2 and the Mets defeated the Dodgers 7-3 on Monday night, leaving both teams three wins away from the World Series.

October 14, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:21:20 +0000

WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Matt Green, who recently completed his goal to walk every single street in New York City. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst finds the best soup in the city with Eater New York’s Melissa McCart.

October 11, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:37:15 +0000

A dozen New Jersey towns are joining a lawsuit seeking to invalidate a new affordable housing law in the state. Plus, some Manhattan public housing tenants held a rally this week calling for a stop to a plan to demolish their apartments and build new ones. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Pamela Johnson, founder of the Anti-Violence Coalition in Jersey City about the “Arrive Together” program. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath visits a brief art exhibit at David Zwirner gallery in Chelsea.

October 11, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:46:52 +0000

Tom Donlon, the NYPD's interim commissioner, is expected to step down weeks after he first took the job. Plus, a federal appeals court is upholding the previous life sentences for a man convicted of shooting 10 people on a subway train in Brooklyn two years ago. Also, New York State is unlocking $450 million for water infrastructure in New York City. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson breaks down this week’s transit news with transportation reporters Stephen Nessen, Ramsey Khalifeh and editor Clayton Guse.

October 11, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 10:20:10 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. Mayor Adams is launching a new homeless outreach program in the subway that pairs police officers with clinicians. Meanwhile, owners of the Parkchester apartment complex in the East Bronx will pay nearly $3-hundred THOUSAND dollars to settle claims they turned away a pair of applicants because those applicants wanted to use government housing vouchers or subsidies to pay their rent. Finally, New York Liberty fans are hoping their team can bounce back from a crushing loss in game one of the WNBA finals last night

October 10, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:34:12 +0000

The Adams administration says the migrant shelter at Randall’s Island will close at the end of February. Plus, police are looking for two men they say fatally beat a homeless immigrant in Brooklyn last month. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Samantha Max look at the career of U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, the man prosecuting Mayor Eric Adams.

October 10, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:11:42 +0000

New York City's transportation department is considering new ways to spruce up the blighted areas beneath the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Plus, El Museo del Barrio's second Trienal opens Thursday. Also, the New York City Department of Transportation is calling on students to create public service announcements about street safety. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with epidemiologist Bryon Backenson about a mosquito-borne illness that’s forcing a statewide response.

October 9, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:44:27 +0000

***Note: This is the evening episode for Wednesday, October 9. Because of a technical error, it did not publish until October 10.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he's still running for re-election next year, despite facing multiple corruption charges. Plus, WNYC’s Radio Rookie, Erica Xing, shares her story of changing her name legally. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre chats with sports journalist Jackie Powell ahead of the WNBA’s championship series between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx.

October 10, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:16:15 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day.

October 9, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 16:33:57 +0000

group of 40 lawmakers is urging voters to reject five ballot measures proposed by Mayor Adams’ charter revision commission. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports. Meanwhile, new speed limits take effect this Wednesday under Sammy’s Law, which allows New York City to reduce limits to 20 mph on regular streets and 10 mph on streets undergoing safety redesigns. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Eater New York’s Robert Sietsema about his favorite Mexican food spots in the city.

October 9, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Oct 2024 10:24:34 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Previously sealed disciplinary records against state corrections officers and prison staff will now be handed over to the New York Civil Liberties Union. Meanwhile, G-train riders continue to face issues with the MTA’s ongoing construction and upgrades, following summer closures. Plus, officials in Millburn, New Jersey, have lost their latest appeal to block a judge’s order allowing a 75-unit all-affordable apartment complex on its Main Street.

October 8, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 20:40:08 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he did not direct his former aide or anyone to break the law. Plus, a former FDNY chief accused of expediting fire safety reviews and inspections in exchange for nearly $100,000 in bribes pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge. Also, WNYC’s MIchael Hill and Arun Venugopal discuss a move by the Biden administration that could doom a migrant program that’s aided untold numbers in New York. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath follows actor Ken Leung to discuss his star turn.

October 8, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 16:44:31 +0000

Manhattan federal prosecutors have charged Mohamed Bahi, a former aide to Mayor Eric Adams, with destroying evidence and tampering with witnesses. Bahi is due in court Tuesday. Meanwhile, five people are facing charges related to protests in New York City on Monday, marking one year since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Plus, New York City’s sanitation department is reforming the private garbage trucking industry, long criticized for unsafe practices and corruption. WNYC’s Liam Quigley explains how industry leaders are responding to the new rules.

October 8, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Oct 2024 10:24:44 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: High-ranking officials continue to leave Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, including Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks, Director of Asian Affairs Winnie Greco, and former Turkish liaison Rana Abbasova, all of whom had their phones seized in a federal investigation. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is weighing in on a federal lawsuit accusing New York City of discriminating against people with mental health issues. Plus, the Yankees dropped Game 2 against the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.

October 7, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 21:14:09 +0000

Police in Jersey City will start working with medical professionals to respond to 911 calls involving mental health crises. Meanwhile, embattled Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks has resigned, adding to the high-ranking departures from Mayor Eric Adams’s administration. WNYC’s politics editor Maia Hibbett explains the impact on the city. Plus, a key congressional race in the Hudson Valley may be influenced by a lesser-known Working Families Party candidate. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports.

October 7, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 16:40:26 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirms that Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks submitted his resignation Sunday, becoming the 7th senior official to depart amid multiple federal investigations swirling around the administration. Meanwhile, Monday marks one year since the Hamas attacks on Israel. WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports on how local universities are trying to prevent a repeat of last spring’s disruptive demonstrations. Plus, Passaic County Jail in Paterson, New Jersey, faces demolition after decades of overcrowding and poor conditions. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with Professor Jenny-Brooke Condon, who worked on a 2008 lawsuit against the facility.

October 7, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 10:25:27 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is ordering officers to be ready for deployment to any large protests on Monday, the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks. Meanwhile, police are searching for a suspect linked to eight burglaries targeting businesses across Queens in August. Plus, the New York Liberty defeat the Las Vegas Aces 76-62 to advance to the WNBA Finals.

October 4, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 20:55:49 +0000

According to a new Marist College poll, more than two-thirds of respondents said they want New York City Mayor Eric Adams to resign following his indictment on fraud and bribery charges. And, a judge has ruled that a jury can hear various statements made to police by Daniel Penny, who choked a homeless subway passenger to death last year. Plus, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with sanitation commissioner Jessica Tisch days before the city’s compost service goes into effect for all five boroughs. Also, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath follows the longest serving docent at the Rubin Museum which closes permanently Sunday. And finally, a forecast for stargazers this weekend

October 4, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 17:04:23 +0000

A Manhattan judge is hearing testimony in a high-profile case that has brought new attention to subway safety. WNYC’s Catalina Gonella reports from the pre-trial hearing. Meanwhile, a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest is set for Washington Square Park later this month. Plus, recent research shows pregnancy-related health problems, like postpartum depression, can last for a year after childbirth. The City Council recently passed bills to address disparities in maternal mental health. WNYC’s Sean Carlson spoke with Councilmember Linda Lee, Chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction, to learn more.

October 4, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 10:42:28 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Sheriff’s deputies are cracking down on unlicensed weed stores but say they lack staff to serve orders of protection for domestic violence victims. WNYC’s Caroline Lewis reports. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department seeks federal oversight of two New Jersey veteran care facilities for “inadequate infection care” during the pandemic. Plus, the Mets beat the Brewers 4-2, advancing in the playoffs. Finally, in this week’s “On The Way” segment, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and Clayton Guse get reactions from former MTA heads on the agency’s $68 billion capital plan, discuss Amtrak’s proposal to expand Penn Station, and examine the city’s high subway construction costs.

October 3, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 20:20:00 +0000

The Justice Department is calling for federal oversight of two long-term veteran care facilities run by the state of New Jersey. Plus, universities across New York City are bracing for more protests as the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel nears. Also, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with Dr. Rachel Yehuda, director of Mount Sinai's Center for Psychedelic Therapy Research, about the center’s recent expansion and services. And finally, fall is prime time for whale watching. WNYC's reports from a whale watching boat 10 miles off of Manhattan.

October 3, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (David Brand) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 16:47:51 +0000

A Manhattan judge is hearing testimony in the case against Daniel Penny, who faces manslaughter charges for fatally choking Jordan Neely on an F train in 2023. Meanwhile, the NYPD is adding more officers and cameras to synagogues and other locations citywide during the Jewish High Holidays. Plus, federal prosecutors say a Brooklyn developer, accused of illegally funneling money into Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 election campaign, later sought the mayor’s help on a building project. Finally, as Mayor Adams faces multiple corruption charges, Governor Hochul is weighing in. WNYC’s Jon Campbell has details on what she and the Mayor have been discussing.

October 3, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Oct 2024 10:37:26 +0000

Get up and get informed here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks will resign on October 16, months earlier than planned. This comes after federal investigators seized his phones in a probe into New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration. Meanwhile, Hazel Dukes, president of the NAACP New York, urges Governor Hochul to hold off on removing Mayor Adams from office. Plus, a new report finds that expanding Penn Station's footprint is the only way to increase train traffic. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen has more.

October 2, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Oct 2024 20:45:45 +0000

WNYC’s Samantha Max gives a quick recap of Mayor Adams’ day in court. Plus, while Adams' private lawyers go to bat for him against criminal charges, the mayor is building the city’s legal defense team. And finally, New York City is facing hundreds of lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse in juvenile jails. WNYC’s David Furst and Bahar Ostadan talk about the allegations.

October 2, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Oct 2024 16:51:40 +0000

Federal prosecutors say they may bring additional charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a court hearing Wednesday. Meanwhile, Congressmember Dan Goldman and 15 colleagues are urging YouTube to do more to prevent young users from accessing gun-related videos. Plus, people incarcerated at Otisville State Correctional Facility in Orange County can now earn an associate degree through CUNY's Prison to College Pathways program. WNYC’s David Furst speaks with Program Director Denisse Martinez and Academic Director Carla Barrett, who is teaching a course at the facility this semester.

October 2, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Oct 2024 10:41:46 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Thousands of International Longshoremen's Association workers are on strike. WNYC's Liam Quigley reports from a picket line at the Port of New York and New Jersey. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams held his first City Hall press conference since his federal indictment. WNYC's Elizabeth Kim was there. Also, officials in South Brunswick, New Jersey, have struck a deal to build over 1,500 affordable units after a nine-year court battle. Plus, the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 88-84, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. In baseball, the Mets won 8-4 against the Brewers.

October 1, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Oct 2024 20:39:24 +0000

The MTA begins construction on a new entrance to Grand Central Madison in Midtown Manhattan which will accommodate people with disabilities. Meanwhile, advocates and parents of kids with disabilities are calling for major improvements to New York City's school bus system. Also, WNYC’s Caroline Lewis looks into empty storefronts that have been shutdown for illegally selling cannabis. And finally, is New York City becoming the capital of Tik Tok? WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Ryan Kailath address the question.

October 1, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Oct 2024 16:49:04 +0000

Thousands of longshoremen at several U.S. ports have gone on strike after their contracts expired, demanding better wages and addressing automation concerns. Experts warn that New York City's supply chains could be strained if it continues. Meanwhile, Open House New York runs from October 18-20, opening usually private spaces to the public. Plus, NYC's heating season starts on October 1, requiring landlords to provide heat when temperatures drop. WNYC’s David Brand explains tenant rights. Finally, a New Jersey developer will be the first Black woman to lead a major affordable housing project. WNYC's Mike Hayes has that story.

October 1, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Oct 2024 10:42:01 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Timothy Pearson, a former NYPD inspector and key adviser to Mayor Eric Adams, has resigned from his role in the administration amid a federal corruption investigation. Meanwhile, New York City first responders are in North Carolina assisting with Hurricane Helene's aftermath, which has caused 130 casualties. Plus, parents and advocates call for improvements to the school bus system at a City Council hearing Monday, highlighting long delays for students with disabilities.

September 30, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:57:32 +0000

A correction officer at a Brooklyn federal jail is facing up to 10 years in prison for allegedly chasing a civilian vehicle in a bureau-issued minivan, firing multiple shots, and injuring a passenger last year. Meanwhile, some East New York residents, part of Mayor Eric Adams' voting base, express disappointment over his indictment for allegedly taking bribes from the Turkish government. Plus, fall marks cranberry season. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Stephen Lee IV, a 6th-generation cranberry farmer from New Jersey, about the upcoming harvest. Finally, WNYC's Ryan Kalaith shares free activities for October

September 30, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 16:45:25 +0000

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso says he was once offered gifts by representatives from the Turkish consulate. His comments come as Mayor Eric Adams faces allegations that he accepted bribes from the Turkish government. Meanwhile, New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer is introducing legislation Monday to protect poll workers from violence and harassment. Finally, WNYC senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin provides the latest update on Mayor Adams's federal indictment and his court date later this week.

September 30, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:35:03 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams refuses to step down despite pressure following his federal indictment on corruption and bribery charges. Meanwhile, starting Tuesday, rent increases will take effect for New York City's rent-stabilized apartments, rising by 2.75% for one-year leases and up to 5.25% for two-year leases, impacting around a million units citywide. Plus, the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-77 on Sunday in Game 1 of their semifinal series.

Special episode: Making sense of the last 48 hours in New York City politics

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

A federal indictment. Calls to resign. A defiant mayor. WNYC’s David Brand and Maia Hibbett break down the unprecedented week in news and what it means for the Adams Administration.

September 27, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:03:53 +0000

Attorneys for New York City Mayor Eric Adams say they're going to try and get the case against him dismissed. Plus, many parents are calling for more crossing guards at school intersections. But as WNYC's Jessica Gould reports, they're finding roadblocks along the way. And finally, the New York Liberty face off against the Las Vegas Aces in the second round of the WNBA playoffs which begin on Sunday. WNYC’s Janae Pierre discusses the highly anticipated match up with sports journalist Jackie Powell.

September 27, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Bahar Ostadan) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:28:41 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal corruption charges in his first court appearance on Friday. WNYC’s Bahar Ostadan reports from the scene. Meanwhile, city officials continue to react to the indictment. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen spoke with Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.

September 27, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:48:22 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to appear before a federal judge at noon this Friday for his arraignment on charges including fraud, bribery, and solicitation of contributions by a foreign national. Meanwhile, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's administration has approved paying the legal fees for a former Camden mayor charged in a racketeering case, reports WNYC's Nancy Solomon. Plus, a judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging Nassau County's ban on wearing masks in public, except for health and religious reasons.

September 26, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:14:31 +0000

WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Charles Lane discuss the federal indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. According to prosecutors, Adams sought illegal contributions from foreign nationals during his 2021 mayoral campaign, after he was elected, and again for his 2025 campaign in exchange for favors. Meanwhile, New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is running for reelection but WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports on an unusual aspect of the incumbent's campaign strategy: avoiding the public.

September 26, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Janae Pierre, Samantha Max) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:50:57 +0000

Damien Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, is laying out more details on the federal charges leveled against Mayor Eric Adams. They include fraud, bribery and solicitation of contributions by a foreign national. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams continues to strike a defiant tone in the face of the allegations. In other news, Broadway theaters will dim their lights Thursday night to honor the late actor James Earl Jones. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with reporter Samantha Max who breaks down the Adams indictment.

September 26, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:39:41 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Eric Adams denies wrongdoing following media reports Wednesday of a federal indictment. Meanwhile, a Rikers Island correction officer, already facing multiple sexual misconduct allegations, was accused in another lawsuit filed against the city this month. WNYC's Samantha Max reports. Also, Governor Kathy Hochul is allocating $80 million in state funding to support nonprofit arts programs. Plus, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin has more on the reports of Mayor Adams’s indictment.

September 25, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:44:20 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the recent high turnover of some of his top officials is normal. Plus, a new report shows jobs are booming on Coney Island. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Arun Venugopal discuss the economic benefits and perils of casinos, as a number of gaming companies vie for a spot in the five boroughs. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath attends a naturalization ceremony in Brooklyn to meet some of the newest Americans.

September 25, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Jessica Gould) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:40:33 +0000

The MTA board unanimously approved a $65 billion capital plan to rehabilitate the city's transit infrastructure over the next five years. Meanwhile, the NYPD says the Battery Tunnel remains closed due to the meeting of the U.N. General Assembly, despite plans to reopen it by noon Wednesday. Plus, New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is stepping down at the end of the year. The announcement comes just weeks after the FBI searched his home and seized his phone. WNYC’s Jessica Gould has the latest.

September 25, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:30:01 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks announced Tuesday he plans to step down at the end of the year, several weeks after the FBI seized his phones. Meanwhile, mosquito-borne illnesses are still circulating in the region, despite the fall weather, and can be deadly. WNYC's Giulia Heyward has more. Plus, the New York Liberty are advancing to the second round of the WNBA Playoffs after defeating the Atlanta Dream 91-82 at home. The Liberty will face the Las Vegas Aces next.

September 24, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:43:43 +0000

The NYPD says two men are facing murder charges in the death of a Bronx fruit vendor earlier this month. Meanwhile, a new report shows two Brooklyn communities are thriving economically, despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, the New York City Department of Education has expanded its Black Studies program, making it part of the Citywide Public School Curriculum this year. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Joe Schmidt and Brian Carlin from the Department of Education to learn more about teaching Black history in the city. Finally, 21 schools in New York, including 16 in the city, are being recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for their academic excellence.

September 24, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:58:27 +0000

The New Jersey State Attorney General is recommending broad reforms of the State Police to address racism, sexism and a "weaponized" internal affairs process. WNYC's Nancy Solomon reports. Meanwhile, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced new measures after an Ulster County resident died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis, the state’s first human case since 2015. Plus, two men pleaded guilty to distributing drugs that killed a New York advocate for trans and sex workers' rights. WNYC’s Giulia Heyward reports. Finally, a former NYC education official was sentenced to two years in prison for a school corruption scandal. WNYC’s Jessica Gould has more.

September 24, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:31:00 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New data shows New York City’s B-HEARD program routed nearly 15,000 mental health calls to social workers and EMTs in 2023 but responded to only 30% of calls in areas where it operates. Meanwhile, the city’s top health official, Ashwin Vasan, says he will step down by early next year. Plus, the MTA reports a 4.6% increase in bus fare payments in areas targeted by law enforcement in its latest crackdown on fare evasion.

September 23, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:56:51 +0000

Councilmember Sandy Nurse says a four-month-overdue report on homeless encampment sweeps, promised by Mayor Eric Adams in 2022, is key to helping the public understand their impact. Meanwhile, jaywalking is common in New York City, but hundreds of people are still cited each year. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh reports on who is getting ticketed. Plus, the share of Black students admitted to top universities, including Columbia, has dropped significantly since the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions. WNYC’s Arun Venugopal explains the impact. Finally, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office is funding a program called Neighborhood Navigators to connect homeless individuals with services before they enter the criminal justice system. WNYC’s Samantha Max reports.

September 23, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Bahar Ostadan) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:42:55 +0000

Emergency crews are cleaning up a 100-gallon fuel spill reported Monday morning on the Upper East Side. In other news, Mayor Eric Adams says a new initiative has removed hundreds of so-called ghost cars from city streets. Those are vehicles with fake or obstructed plates. Meanwhile, the board game Monopoly, where players buy, sell, and trade properties, will soon release a Queens, New York, edition. Plus, questions are swirling around interim NYPD Commissioner Thomas Donlon after he acknowledged federal agents searched his homes Friday. This comes as the NYPD continues to face fallout from last weekend’s controversial police shooting in Brooklyn. WNYC reporter Bahar Ostadan has the latest.

September 23, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:24:00 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYC Department of Transportation warns of the year’s slowest Midtown traffic as the U.N. General Assembly takes place this week. Meanwhile, the New York City Council will hold an oversight hearing Tuesday to discuss best practices for preventing drownings at city beaches and pools, WNYC's Amanda Rozon reports. In other news, the National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Statement for parts of New York City’s shoreline Monday. Finally, the New York Liberty beat the Atlanta Dream 83-69 in Game 1 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs.

September 20, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 20:22:05 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says her push to ban smartphones in schools is designed with teachers in mind. Plus, a new report finds that traffic speeds in midtown Manhattan are worse than they’ve been in the last half-century and its impacting emergency response times. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with artist and author Jane Rosenberg about her new book, “Drawn Testimony: My Four Decades as a Courtroom Sketch Artist.”

September 20, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:47:01 +0000

Lawyers are preparing for a courtroom showdown next week over Governor Kathy Hochul's pause on congestion pricing. As WNYC's Stephen Nessen reports, new court filings accuse the governor of holding the tolling program hostage. Meanwhile, transit officials are again warning drivers to avoid part of the BQE this weekend, as officials install new weight sensors to monitor large trucks. Plus, a WNYC analysis of corrections data shows the Adams administration is failing to meet city and federal guidelines requiring timely investigations into sexual abuse at city jails. Reporter Matt Katz has the details. Finally, the MTA is warning of the dangers of subway surfing after an 11-year-old boy died this week after falling from a train in Brooklyn. As part of WNYC’s Radio Rookies program, 16-year-old Noah Augustin explores why young people take such a dangerous risk.

September 20, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:36:16 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s the local news you need to start your day: A Manhattan judge has sentenced a woman to 12 years in prison for shoving someone into an oncoming train at the Times Square subway station. WNYC’s Samantha Max reports. Meanwhile, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is standing by New York City Mayor Eric Adams as investigators examine his administration. Plus, in this week’s “On The Way” segment, WNYC transportation reporters Stephen Nessen, Ramsay Khalifeh, and editor Clayton Guse discuss the MTA’s new five-year capital budget, Sunday’s shooting at the Sutter Avenue subway station, and a listener’s question about the cost of replacing the subway system and how it compares to the capital budget.

September 19, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:44:37 +0000

Opponents of Mayor Adams’ “City of Yes” housing plan see an opportunity in the political turmoil embroiling him. Plus, state officials are nearing the end of a $9 million renovation project. But WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports whether the public gets to enjoy it depends on the birds. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Michelle Bocanegra discuss former president Donald Trump’s vow to bring back the controversial SALT property tax deduction.

September 19, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:40:56 +0000

A few tweaks: A 17-year-old is facing charges after allegedly breaking into an empty subway train in Queens last week and attempting to drive it, causing a crash. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, Democrat LaMonica McIver has won a special election to represent the state’s 10th Congressional District, defeating Republican Carmen Bucco. McIver will fill the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.’s seat until January. Also, the New Jersey Attorney General's Division of Civil Rights has issued violation notices to 25 landlords for allegedly using applicants' criminal histories to deny them housing. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Attorney General Matt Platkin. Plus, WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports on the volunteers helping inmates at Rikers Island jail register to vote.

September 19, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:32:02 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says it will release body-worn camera footage in the coming days from Sunday's police shooting at the Sutter Avenue L Train station in Brooklyn, which injured four people, including an officer. Meanwhile, New Jersey's Ocean First Bank will deny wrongdoing but pay over $15 million to settle charges of failing to provide mortgage services to predominantly Black, Hispanic, and Asian neighborhoods in Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties. Plus, New York City's three library systems will receive a $4 million grant from the Carnegie Corporation to expand services for new Americans.

September 18, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:51:58 +0000

Conservatives and progressives are taking aim at the Adams administration for extending its lease of Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field to house migrants. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with New York City’s public advocate Jumaane Williams about his effort to get Mayor Adams to investigate allegations of sexual abuse on Rikers Island. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre discusses the upcoming New York City Hot Sauce Expo with the event’s founder, Steve Seabury.

September 18, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:34:08 +0000

The MTA says its new five-year, $65 billion construction plan is focused on keeping critical infrastructure in good shape. Meanwhile, Brooklyn City Council Member Susan Zhuang is facing an ethics probe after she was accused of biting a police officer at a protest in July. WNYC’s Michelle Bocanegra reports. Plus, New York City is hosting its inaugural National Urban Rat Summit this this week where experts can share best practices on rodent mitigation. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann and Matt Frye from Cornell University who both research pest mitigation in urban settings.

September 18, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:29:44 +0000

Protesters gathered outside the Sutter Avenue L train station in Brooklyn on Tuesday, days after police opened fire while pursuing an alleged fare evader, injuring four people, including an officer. Meanwhile, the New York Latino Film Festival is underway in Manhattan. Plus, the Buena Vista Social Club album is being adapted into a Broadway musical, set to debut next year.

September 17, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:41:23 +0000

Prosecutors are planning to criminally charge the man police shot inside a Brooklyn subway station over the weekend. Plus, WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh reports on the reaction from residents in Brownsville days after the police shooting at the neighborhood station. Also, two recent police shootings highlight an ongoing problem for the NYPD and their tasers. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Matt Katz discuss the latest corruption scandal in city government after a grand jury indicted two former FDNY chiefs.

September 17, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:44:44 +0000

Police are searching for a man who allegedly took a knife from the scene of a shooting Sunday at the Sutter Avenue subway station in Brooklyn. The shooting, which occurred during a pursuit of a suspected fare evader, injured four people, including an NYPD officer and two bystanders. Meanwhile, the FDNY is cooperating with federal prosecutors after a grand jury indicted two former fire chiefs for allegedly accepting bribes to expedite fire alarm system approvals. Finally, WNYC reporters Bahar Ostadan and Brittany Kriegstein provide new details on the shooting at the Sutter Avenue subway station.

September 17, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:39:10 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Federal authorities arrested Sean “Diddy” Combs late Monday in New York on a sealed criminal indictment following a series of recent sexual assault accusations from multiple women. Meanwhile, two people remain in critical condition after a chaotic police shooting at the Sutter Avenue subway station in Brooklyn on Sunday. Police opened fire during a fare evasion pursuit, hitting the suspect, two bystanders, and an officer. Plus, a new survey shows the majority of New York City public school teachers support a citywide ban on cellphones in schools.

September 16, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:31:54 +0000

New York City's housing agency is funding more affordable apartments than ever but demand is still far outpacing supply. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Bahar Ostadan discuss an NYPD shooting at a Brooklyn subway station that left four people injured. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks with reporters Jacly Jeffrey-Wilensky and David Brand about their new reporting which finds some former vacation rentals have become homes for long-term tenants.

September 16, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:42:59 +0000

A federal indictment unsealed Monday charges former FDNY chiefs Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco with accepting $190,000 in bribes in exchange for fast-track building inspections. Meanwhile, a trio of progressive groups are endorsing a casino plan for Hudson Yards put forward by the gaming company Wynn. Plus, the 25th annual New York Latino Film Festival opens Tuesday night, showcasing over 100 films from around the world in Manhattan through Sunday. For a preview, WNYC's Janae Pierre speaks with festival founder Calixto Chinchilla.

September 16, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:34:48 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: NYPD officers opened fire at a Brooklyn subway station on Sunday while trying to arrest a fare evader, injuring four people, including one officer. Meanwhile, drivers blocking bus lanes and double parking will begin receiving automatic tickets on 20 more routes this month, starting with 10 routes on Monday. Plus, the city’s Department of Transportation has completed a major safety overhaul of the Washington Bridge, improving travel between Manhattan and the Bronx

September 13, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:48:42 +0000

Queens State Senator Jessica Ramos has entered the primary race against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Meanwhile, officials are warning of significant traffic on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway this upcoming weekend. Also, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban has officially resigned after his brother’s nightlife consulting business came under federal investigation. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Deputy City Council Speaker Diana Ayala for her perspective. Plus, the Queens Night Market returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, and the annual African-American Day Parade takes over the streets of Harlem on Sunday.

September 13, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:50:04 +0000

Despite a decrease in incarcerated people and fewer corrections staff in New York City, the Independent Budget Office says overtime is driving the Department of Corrections high spending. Meanwhile, a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City is on hold after advocates raised concerns over last-minute changes that would still penalize pedestrians. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Tom Donilon as interim NYPD Commissioner following Edward Caban’s resignation, which came one week after his phones were seized in a federal investigation. WNYC’s public safety reporter Matt Katz has the latest.

September 13, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:35:08 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Eric Adams will appoint former FBI official Tom Donilon as interim commissioner of the NYPD after Commissioner Edward Caban resigned Thursday. Meanwhile, the mayor's attorney is requesting more time to respond to a campaign finance audit due to an ongoing federal investigation. Also, New Jersey and federal prosecutors are asking a judge to end some oversight of the state's women’s prison. Plus, New York Public Radio, which operates WNYC, is cutting more than 26 positions through a mix of layoffs and voluntary departures. Finally, on this week’s transportation segment, On The Way, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and Ramsey Kalifeh discuss the state’s response to a lawsuit pushing for congestion pricing, former President Donald Trump’s vow to cancel the program, efforts to cap Citi Bike costs for members, and a new jaywalking bill.

September 12, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 20:32:56 +0000

Mayor Adams is tapping former FBI official, Tom Donlon, as interim commissioner of the NYPD amid multiple investigations into his inner circle that have now reached into the police department. Plus, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to have a minor medical procedure Friday to remove a common skin cancer. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with public safety reporter, Samantha Max, about officials’ reluctance to investigate the hundreds of sexual assault claims of women who say they were sexually assaulted at Rikers Island jails.

September 12, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:59:53 +0000

NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban has resigned his post. Plus, a new report calls a strategy to reduce carbon emissions favored by New York energy utilities "a road to nowhere." Also, Black New Yorkers are a step closer to receiving reparations from the city. And finally, WNYC’s Rosemary Misdary reports on the environmental toll of releasing goldfish into the wild.

September 12, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:31:07 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. Three correction officers who watched a man bleed to death on Rikers Island without helping won't face criminal charges. Meanwhile, more than half of the 12,600 migrant families have left the shelter system as a result of Mayor Adam's migrant shelter sixty-day stay limit. Finally, MTA's current budget will not cover expenses according to the state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

September 11, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:53:15 +0000

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is still defending his response to the Covid pandemic, this time in front of a sub-committee in Washington D.C. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with Benjamin Chevat, executive director of the group “ Citizens for the Extension of the James Zadroga Act,” about a potential funding shortfall for the World Trade Center Health Program.

September 11, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:49:03 +0000

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. won’t appear on New York’s presidential ballot after the state’s top court declined to hear his appeal. Meanwhile, construction has begun on a new mile-and-a-half bike lane in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, one of several planned across the city. Plus, September has been tough month for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, with federal agents raiding the homes of some of his appointed officials in what appears to be separate investigations. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin breaks it all down. Finally, to mark the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we look at the law enforcement officers who have died from 9/11-related illnesses. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Dr. Iris Udasin, medical director of the World Trade Center Health Program at Rutgers University, and former Secret Service member and first responder Michael Vaiani, to discuss the long-term health impacts 9/11 survivors are facing and efforts to get them the care they need.

September 11, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:22:31 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Former federal prosecutor Randy Mastro is withdrawing his nomination to become New York City’s chief corporation counsel. Meanwhile, the city is increasing spending to tackle its overdose crisis. Plus, town officials in Princeton, New Jersey, are moving closer to buying land once home to a world-famous choir college.

September 10, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:41:31 +0000

Local government in Princetown, New Jersey is looking to take over the land once home to a world renowned choral educational institution, the Westminster Choir College. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Michael Bellia, president of the Fordham University College Republicans, and New York City Councilman Chi Osse about the issues important to Gen Z voters ahead of Tuesday’s presidential debate.

September 10, 2024: Midday News

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:40:28 +0000

The New York Times reports that City Hall is pushing for the resignation of NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban, according to two unnamed sources. Meanwhile, disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein is recovering from an emergency heart surgery on Monday, though his condition remains unclear. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams will not attend any 9/11 memorial ceremonies on Wednesday after testing positive for COVID-19. Finally, WNYC’s Bahar Ostadan provides further details on NYPD Commissioner Caban amid reports that City Hall is pressuring the him to resign.

September 10, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:14:39 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s lawyers have acknowledged that the MTA’s congestion pricing toll debate is political, despite her public claims that the “indefinite pause” isn’t. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh reports. Meanwhile, New York health insurers may soon be required to ask members about their race, sexual orientation, and other details. Plus, over 50 street vendors in Corona, Queens, protested Monday, accusing the NYPD of illegally trashing their confiscated carts.

September 9, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 20:47:42 +0000

A recent report from the independent monitor overseeing the NYPD says unconstitutional stops, frisks and searches are increasing. Plus, a look at the city’s struggling fashion industry as New York Fashion Week gets underway. Also, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports an ongoing lawsuit filed by accessibility rights advocates argues that the MTA has no plans to fix the wide space between the platforms and the trains. Meanwhile, we hear from a Gen Z voter who plans to vote for the first time in November. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks with sports reporter Priya Desai for a preview of the season for New York’s NFL teams.

September 9, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 16:25:14 +0000

Starting this Monday, New York City Ferry riders must pay $4.50 for a one-way trip, a 50-cent increase. Meanwhile, two public schools in Jersey City are testing systems to keep phones away from students during the school day. Finally, WNYC’s David Furst speaks with Eater New York food editor Melissa McCart about her top five pizza spots in the city.

September 9, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Sep 2024 10:29:32 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: NYPD brass are touting a lower-than-usual homicide rate for August. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein reports. Meanwhile, transit advocates canvassed 23 subway stations on Sunday, where they say elevator improvements for disabled riders have been delayed due to the pause in congestion pricing. Also, Mayor Eric Adams visited two churches in East New York on Sunday amid federal investigations over his administration.

September 6, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 20:19:04 +0000

New Jersey real estate developer, Fred Daibes, who was convicted alongside Senator Bob Menendez this summer has pleaded guilty to a separate federal bank fraud charge. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Maia Hibbett discuss the latest on the FBI raid on the homes of several top officials in the Adams administration and the federal investigation targeting members of the NYPD. And finally, WNYC’s Samantha Max reports on how some incarcerated people at the Sing Sing maximum security prison are being trained to critique movies for New York’s first known film festival inside a correctional facility.

September 6, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 16:49:43 +0000

Some public housing residents in Yonkers have been without gas for a week after Con Edison shut off the supply due to leaks and corrosion in the gas lines. Meanwhile, public bathrooms are hard to find in New York City, and a new survey shows clean, well-stocked restrooms are even rarer. WNYC’s Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky reports. Plus, the FBI searched the homes of several close associates of Mayor Adams, including Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, Schools Chancellor David Banks, and Deputy Mayor Phillip Banks, while the NYPD confirmed a federal investigation involving its members. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin has the latest.

September 6, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 10:19:59 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says it’s cooperating with a federal investigation involving some of its highest-ranking members. WNYC’s Bahar Ostadan reports. Meanwhile, a New Jersey nonprofit focused on Black and African American innovation is working to open the nation’s first Black inventors museum in West Orange, New Jersey. Plus, the New York Mets aim to extend their seven-game winning streak at Citi Field this weekend, while the Yankees hope to snap a two-game losing streak against the Chicago Cubs. Finally, several of Mayor Adams’ closest aides had their homes raided by the FBI on Wednesday, marking the latest escalation in the federal investigation into the mayor. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim has more.

September 5, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 20:37:38 +0000

Three top officials in the Adams administration have had their homes raided by FBI agents, according to a source familiar with the matter. Plus, New York's attorney general is offering tips on how to detect fake content generated by artificial intelligence, ahead of the November election. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson discusses housing policy with former federal Housing Secretary, Shaun Donovan.

September 5, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 16:39:46 +0000

Two of New York City's largest landlord trade groups, the Community Housing Improvement Program and the Rent Stabilization Association, are joining forces to form the New York Apartment Association. The group is lobbying to push for rollbacks to state rent regulations in order to raise prices on about a million rent-stabilized city apartments. Meanwhile, Times Square shuttle riders now have full cell phone service and internet access between Grand Central Terminal and Times Square. Plus, police are searching for the suspect who shot and killed a man at the Rockaway Avenue station in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, on Wednesday night. Finally, more than 900,000 New York City public school students start classes this Thursday. WNYC's Jessica Gould previews the academic year.

September 5, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Sep 2024 10:22:45 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: MTA Chair Janno Lieber says the agency’s crackdown on bus fare evasion has led to an 8% increase in riders paying since last Wednesday. Meanwhile, a federal judge has temporarily reinstated education council member Maud Maron, who was accused of making “derogatory” comments about a student. Plus, the New York Liberty announced ticket prices for lower level seats will rise next year.

September 4, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 20:29:26 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams says two dozen new school buildings are ready to welcome students to classes on Thursday. Also, some residents in Crown Heights plan to sit out future West Indian Day parades, after what some called an unsafe event on Labor Day. Plus, WNYC’s Arya Sundaram reports on tension near Randall’s Island, the site of a tent shelter that houses newly-arrived migrants. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hansen and Bahar Ostadan discuss the sometimes forgotten role of the New York City Sheriff’s Office.

September 4, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 16:35:06 +0000

Airbnb is urging New York City to reconsider its strict short-term rental rules, arguing they have little impact on the housing crisis. Meanwhile, a report from the Partnership for New York City shows the fashion industry has lost 50,000 jobs over the last decade, with economic output down nearly 14%. Plus, Newark public school students returned Tuesday to noticeable changes. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Chalkbeat Newark reporter Jessie Gomez about what’s new for parents, students, and teachers. Finally, new data shows New York City’s business districts are rebounding post-pandemic. WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports on new data and what this means for the city.

September 4, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Sep 2024 10:40:46 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Classes for New York City Public Schools resume Thursday, but a planned smartphone ban in classrooms is on hold. WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports. Meanwhile, Carolina Tejeda, a Bronx single mother facing eviction, is still seeking rental assistance after a judge ruled Mayor Adams can block City Council measures to expand housing vouchers for low-income residents. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with New York Governor Kathy Hochul about charges against her former deputy chief of staff, Linda Sun, accused of acting as an agent for the Chinese government, and her plans for the upcoming school year.

September 3, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Sep 2024 20:31:35 +0000

Former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Linda Sun, was arrested Tuesday morning on charges of using her position to boost the Chinese government and communist party. Her husband, Christopher Hu, was also arrested in connection with the case. Meanwhile, global experts will meet in Syracuse this Wednesday and Thursday to discuss the future of energy technologies and strategies. Plus, WNYC has been investigating hundreds of claims by female detainees alleging sexual assault by jail staff on Rikers Island. Some of those staff members accused of assault are still employees at the jail today. Reporter Jessy Edwards has more.

September 3, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Sep 2024 16:39:12 +0000

Police say a 25-year-old man was killed, and four others were injured in a shooting at the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn on Monday. One victim is in critical condition. Meanwhile, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will testify publicly next week about his administration’s COVID-19 response. Also, regular G-train service resumes this Monday. Plus, summer is typically a high season for airline disruptions, with more flights and increasingly common severe weather. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Jason Rabinowitz, an aviation expert and co-host of the podcast AvTalk about the current state of air travel. Finally, with just over 60 days until the November 5th election, an estimated eight million Americans will reach voting age by then. WNYC teamed up with Y Vote to hear from young people eligible to vote in a presidential race for the first time. Meet soon-to-be 18-year-old Shreeya Thakur from Brooklyn.

September 3, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Sep 2024 10:28:56 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: P.S. 372 in Brooklyn will begin classes as scheduled this week despite chemical fumes in the building’s basement. Plus, the city plans to spray pesticide treatments for mosquitoes in parts of Southeast Queens on Tuesday night to reduce the risk of West Nile virus.

September 2, 2024; Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Sep 2024 15:45:00 +0000

Students at Laura Donovan Elementary School in Freehold, New Jersey will start the year scattered at other elementary schools after mold was discovered in school building classrooms. Also, New York City high school students taking the ferry to school can get a ticket for $3 less than the regular ticket price for a total of $1.35 per ride. In other news, a historic military building in Ft. Tilden in the Rockaways will soon be demolished. And lastly, Happy Labor Day! As the West Indian Day Parade takes over Brooklyn’s Eastern Parkway, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with content creator Nicolas Nuvan who has gained a major social media following by sharing stories, trying local dishes, and shining a spotlight on the vibrant traditions of Caribbean communities.

August 30, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:46:31 +0000

Three people are in critical condition after an explosion in East Flatbush Thursday night. Meanwhile, NYPD transit chief Mike Kemper is stepping down next month according to an internal document obtained by WNYC. Reporter Bahar Ostadan has the details. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks with a Rutgers marine and coastal science professor about why the ocean off the Jersey Shore has been frigid cold at times, despite the blistering heat.

August 30, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:47:19 +0000

New Jersey is likely to send its first Latina to Congress in November after Democrats selected State Senator Nellie Pou to replace the late Bill Pascrell on the ballot. WNYC's Nancy Solomon reports. Meanwhile, New York City workers have removed a plywood passageway that covered a sidewalk in Kips Bay that spanned three mayoral administrations. But as WNYC's David Brand notes, it's just a small step in addressing the city's vast network of sidewalk sheds. Plus, New Jersey is making changes to how police respond to mental health crises and how rape kits are handled. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin, whose office is overseeing both initiatives.

August 30, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:29:16 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York State is launching a pilot program to invest healthcare dollars in things like housing, food, and transportation for low-income residents. WNYC's Caroline Lewis reports. Meanwhile, former NYPD officer Linpeng Gao is suing the department, claiming he was fired after issuing a parking ticket to a city employee. Plus, five sea turtles trapped in a fire at New Jersey's Turtle Back Zoo are recovering at a Long Island facility. WNYC's Charles Lane has more. Finally, on this week's segment of On The Way, WNYC transportation reporters Stephen Nessen, Ramsay Khalifeh, and editor Clayton Guse give updates on the MTA's crackdown on bus fare evasion, lawmakers taking credit for Governor Kathy Hochul’s pause on congestion pricing, and the likelihood of upgrades to N train subway cars.

August 29, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:26:19 +0000

Hate crime in New York state is up by double-digits, according to a new report from state comptroller. Plus, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen went to East Harlem, and reports many people there are desperate for the MTA to complete the extension of the Second Avenue subway. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with Albany reporter Jon Campbell about Gov. Hochul's pause on the congestion pricing plan and how it’s playing out in congressional campaigns in New York City’s suburbs.

August 29, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:24:05 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Bronx Republican district leader Nicole Torres faces federal charges for allegedly charging poll workers $150 for assignments and pocketing $28,000. Meanwhile, New York City secured new funding to install 600 electric vehicle chargers across the five boroughs. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is enlisting residents in his "war on rats," with WNYC's Giulia Heyward reporting from the city's "Rat Academy."

August 28, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:22:48 +0000

The MTA and NYPD are planning to send a surge of officers onto bus routes as part of a new fare evasion crackdown. Meanwhile, repairs are still underway after the Coney Island Cyclone was shut down a week ago due to mechanical issues. Plus, a new report shows that detainees at Rikers Island aren’t getting prompt medical care. WNYC’s Matt Katz has more. Finally, WNYC teams up with the nonprofit Street Lab to highlight stories from neighborhoods across New York City. This week, we set up shop at Brooklyn Black Utopia, an event at the Flatbush African Burial Ground.

August 28, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:41:50 +0000

Bridget Anne Kelly, a former aide to ex-New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, is opposing Randy Mastro’s nomination as New York City’s top attorney. Mastro previously issued a controversial report that exonerated Christie during the Bridgegate scandal while blaming Kelly. Meanwhile, immigration experts warn that the mass deportation plan proposed by former President Trump, if reelected, could have severe consequences for New York and the nation. Finally, New York City health care workers who were on the front lines during the early COVID-19 pandemic have published a 400-page textbook titled “The COVID Response in New York City: Crisis Management in the Epicenter of the Epicenter.” WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with two of its authors, Dr. Eric Wei and Dr. Laura Iavicoli, to learn more.

August 28, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:14:44 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The latest COVID vaccine, designed to protect against current variants, will be widely available in New York City by early September. Meanwhile, newly unveiled text messages show some NYPD officers egged each other on before arresting hundreds of people at a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest in Mott Haven. WNYC’s Samantha Max reports. Plus, New York City will be under a heat emergency this Wednesday, with both temperatures and humidity expected to reach dangerous highs.

August 27, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:44:46 +0000

A new report from the Board of Correction reveals that a third of medical care requests for Rikers Island detainees were ignored last year. Meanwhile, Queens District Attorney says 37-year-old Saul Colon has been charged with stealing a $50,000 Torah from a Far Rockaway yeshiva. Plus, New York City is intensifying efforts to curb public drinking. WNYC reporters Jaclyn Jeffrey Wilensky and Bahar Ostadan analyzed the data and share their findings. Finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports on a New Yorker who built a museum dedicated to old signs.

August 27, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:41:09 +0000

Prosecutors say Rikers Island Correctional Officer Anthony Martin Jr., accused of sexually assaulting at least two women in jail, was arraigned Monday on allegations that he lured a woman to his Springfield Gardens home by pretending to be a TV producer and then raped her. Meanwhile, eligible New York families have until Tuesday, September 3rd, to apply for a new food benefits program providing up to $120 per child in EBT benefits. Plus, the U.S. Open saw a record-breaking 75,000 fans at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on opening day. Finally, the state is investigating potentially toxic air in 100 blocks around Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Jack Riccobono of Voice of Gowanus and Walter Hang, founder of Toxics Targeting, for more details.

August 27, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:18:23 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Queens Borough President Donovan Richards supports New York City Mayor Eric Adams' "City of Yes" plan, which aims to add up to 100,000 homes to the city's housing stock. Meanwhile, a city funeral home chain accused of mistreating customers will pay over $700,000 in a legal settlement. WNYC's Catalina Gonella reports. Plus, low-income New Yorkers now have access to the "Money in Your Pocket Guide," which compiles eligibility and application details for various government programs, including food assistance, rent discounts for seniors, and free meals.

August 26, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:38:44 +0000

Eligible families in New York State have a week to apply for a new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program. Plus, WNYC’s David Brand visited the West Brighton Houses on Staten Island to find out how residents are feeling about recently announced renovation work. Also, WNYC’s David Furst talks with sports journalist Priya Desai for a preview of what’s expected at this year’s U.S. Open.

August 26, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:40:10 +0000

New York State's "Freelance Isn't Free" Act takes effect this week after initial delays. Meanwhile, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is waiving transit fares for buses, trains, and light rails starting Monday through September 2nd. Plus, a double chocolate chip muffin that went viral on TikTok is now making waves in the East Village, thanks to two women who imported it from the Olympic Village in Paris. WNYC’s Catalina Gonella reports. Finally, New York’s highest court has upheld the right for voters to continue voting early by mail, rejecting a Republican lawsuit aimed at overturning the nearly one-year-old law. WNYC Senior Politics Reporter Brigid Bergin has more.

August 26, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:31:18 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Nassau County police are investigating five deaths in Syosset, Long Island after responding to reports of a shooting on Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, a developer plans to buy a 124-year-old church on East 119th Street in East Harlem, potentially replacing it with a residential building, though not all residents are on board. Plus, New York City will extend the semi-protected bike lane along McGuinness Boulevard in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, for the entire length of the busy roadway. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen gauged local residents' opinions.

August 23, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:45:47 +0000

New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins shares some advice for Vice President Harris on her path to the presidency. Meanwhile, New York City is advancing plans to build a waterfront greenway in front of the United Nations. Plus, tennis fever is sweeping through the city as the U.S. Open kicks off at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens. WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk spoke with local tennis enthusiasts during Fan Week to hear what the sport means to them.

August 23, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:46:52 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control is urging doctors to offer patients a range of pain relief options before they get an IUD which is a long-term birth control. In other news, the City of Newark is concluding Peace Week with a free community event called "24 Hours of Peace." Plus, thousands of new homes are planned for the East Bronx after the city council passed a rezoning proposal earlier this month near two new Metro-North stations. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with John Doyle, a district leader in Northeast Bronx, to learn more.

August 23, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:40:57 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A man with severe, untreated mental illness accused of groping women in Greenpoint for years has been ordered to stay on Rikers Island. But as WNYC's Samantha Max reports, his attorney argues he won't receive the treatment he needs there. Meanwhile, a towering climbing wall has been installed in the waters off Brooklyn Bridge Park for the North Face Climb Festival, which runs through Saturday. Finally, on this week’s episode of “On The Way,” WNYC’s transportation reporter Stephen Nessen covers New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s consideration of a different tolling rate for congestion pricing, updates on the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and answers a couple of listener questions.

August 22, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:33:24 +0000

New York City’s open data portal shows New Yorkers are complaining more than ever about city employees who use their parking permits to break the law. Plus, new data show that reading hasn’t gotten better in the city’s public schools after a major overhaul in how students learn to read. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Leila Cobo, Chief Content Officer of Latin Music at Billboard, about the pioneering independent music label, Fania Records, and how it helped define the sound of salsa in New York City.

August 22, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:48:15 +0000

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin is issuing new guidelines for police interactions with individuals in mental health crises, advocating for a more measured response to those barricading themselves. Meanwhile, a Journal of Urban Health study reveals that female bus workers were three times more likely to be assaulted than female subway workers during the pandemic. But female subway workers were five times more likely to be sexually assaulted than female bus drivers. Finally, WNYC’s Michaell Hill talks with Horizons-Newark Executive Director Joanna Carroll and Swim Director Jeff Porter about a program teaching students and their teachers how to swim.

August 22, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:15:02 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A Bronx landlord is paying a record-high $1 million penalty to the city to resolve housing discrimination accusations. WNYC's David Brand reports. Meanwhile, the family of Andrew Washington, the Jersey City man shot and killed by police last summer, is suing local officials. WNYC's Samantha Max reports loved ones say he needed psychiatric care, not a police response. Plus, the Afropunk festival is back this weekend at the Prospect Park Bandshell.

August 21, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:20:13 +0000

Longtime New Jersey Rep. Bill Pascrell has died at the age of 87. Plus, WNYC’s Liam Quigley reports a vacant lot in the Bronx that was supposed to become home to a new charter school is now a hotspot for illegal dumping. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Samantha Max discuss a New York City law meant to keep guns away from dangerous people. However, gun experts say city officials rarely use the law.

August 21, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:53:39 +0000

A New Jersey farm workers’ nonprofit is suing the state, alleging laborers are being denied equal pay protections. Meanwhile, Cape May County’s Middle Thorofare Bridge has reopened unexpectedly, just days after officials announced its indefinite closure. In New York City, Mayor Eric Adams will attend the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday but is not scheduled to speak. Plus, a decades-old New Jersey law requiring municipalities to build their “fair share” of affordable housing is spurring new developments. WNYC’s Mike Hayes reports. Finally, WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk, in collaboration with Street Lab, recently visited Morris Heights in the Bronx to spotlight local stories.

August 21, 2024: Morning Headlines

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:19:07 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Thousands of migrant children and their parents living in New York City Department of Homeless Services shelters could soon face eviction. Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom is using different language to describe the situation. Meanwhile, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban is dismissing disciplinary charges against the department’s highest-ranking uniformed officer. WNYC’s Bahar Ostadan reports. Plus, the New York City Department of Correction is investigating after a detainee died at Rikers Island Tuesday morning.

August 20, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:30:42 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul hopes to release a new plan for tolling drivers through congestion pricing by the end of this year or early next year. Plus, the New York City Department of Correction is investigating the death of a detainee at Rikers Island Tuesday morning. Also, New York City health officials are preparing for a new strain of Mpox. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with two former firefighters about diversity and inclusivity in the FDNY.

August 20, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:52:37 +0000

Police say officers are looking for a Uhaul truck driver involved in a fatal hit and run in Queens just after midnight Tuesday morning. Also, if you have plans to head to the Southern tip of New Jersey shore, it may be harder than you think. The bridge connecting Cape May county and Wildwood Crest is closed indefinitely after the motor used to open it failed. And transportation authorities say it could take weeks to find parts replacements. Additionally, New Jersey residents will soon get confirmation if they will get a property tax rebate check from the state reports Nancy Solomon. In other news, former congressman George Santos pled guilty to identity theft and wire fraud Monday afternoon. WNYC's Sean Carlson speaks with politics reporter Brigid Bergin who was in the courtroom. And lastly, an estimated 8 million Americans will come to voting age by this November's election. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk collaborated with the group Why Vote to gather insight from young people who will be able to cast a vote for the first time this year.

August 20, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 10:20:10 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day.

August 19, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 20:30:25 +0000

The family of a man who died at the Rikers Island Jail in 2022 is suing the city of New York, for allegedly allowing him to ingest a fatal dose of fentanyl. Plus, New York’s law criminalizing adultery has been on the books since 1907, but WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports on a pending bill that would repeal it. Also, WNYC’s Bryant Denton looks into a popular activity in the gaming world that’s also gaining momentum in Bushwick, ahead of the return of Play NYC.

August 19, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:42:54 +0000

Police are investigating a triple stabbing in Brooklyn early Sunday that left one man dead and two others wounded. Meanwhile, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing to add three new animals to its list of endangered and threatened species. Plus, the Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday night in Chicago, with several prominent New York officials in attendance. WNYC reporters Jon Campbell and Elizabeth Kim have a preview.

August 19, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:24:20 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The number of evictions and booted cars surged in New York City in 2023. As WNYC’s David Brand reports, that meant big business for the city’s marshals. Meanwhile, former U.S. Representative George Santos is expected to plead guilty to federal fraud charges on Monday. Santos faces a 23-count indictment for identity theft, credit card fraud, and stealing campaign funds in a conspiracy to mislead donors. Plus, as a thank you to loyal riders after a summer of service issues, New Jersey Transit is offering free rides for a week starting August 26th.

August 16, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:58:27 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams responds to subpoenas he and his team received as part of a sprawling federal investigation into his 2021 campaign. Plus, the street vendor market at Corona Plaza is struggling since reopening last Fall, following a city crackdown on unlicensed vendors. And finally, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal takes us to a cultural center that has emerged in the depths of a Jackson Heights subway station.

August 16, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 16:38:43 +0000

Federal immigration authorities have arrested a Peruvian gang leader in upstate New York. He’s suspected of being involved in 23 killings in his home country. Meanwhile, the NYPD is searching for at least three masked men linked to dozens of burglaries across the city in recent months. Plus, a City Hall spokesperson has confirmed Mayor Eric Adams was recently subpoenaed by federal authorities for communications related to his campaign fundraising. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin has more.

August 16, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:37:01 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A story first reported by The New York Times says that in July, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, his election committee, and City Hall received three subpoenas seeking communications related to a broad investigation into Adams’ campaign ties with Turkish officials. Meanwhile, Millburn Township in New Jersey is asking a judge to pause an order to proceed with a 75-unit development downtown. Plus, fiscal experts warn that New York may be headed for an economic slowdown. Finally, on this week’s segment of On The Way, WNYC’s transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss news that NJ Transit will be free for a week, changes to taxi services in New York City, and updates to MTA safety measures.

August 15, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:13:13 +0000

Some New York City street vendors are calling on the city council to lift the caps on the number of vendor licenses and permits in the city. Plus, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to tap his former chief of staff George Helmy to replace Bob Menendez in the U.S. Senate. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Clayton Guse discuss the production of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball” and what this new show means to New York City.

August 15, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:40:20 +0000

A ban on face coverings in Nassau County is now official. County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who signed the ban into law Tuesday, is urging city and state officials to follow suit. Meanwhile, the director of the Bronx Museum of the Arts is stepping down amid a major renovation. Finally, WNYC surveyed our audience for tips on running in New York City, including routes, safety, and advice for beginners. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with producer James Ramsay, who compiled the information into a running guide.

August 15, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:29:40 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The 2025 New York City comptroller primary is already turning contentious as attack websites targeting two candidates surfaced this week. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is pushing to remove unnecessary scaffolding that has cluttered city streets for decades. Plus, authorities are investigating a burned body found in a Washington Heights park on Wednesday.

August 14, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:07:37 +0000

Interfaith activists are expressing alarm over a float in this weekend's India Day Parade in Midtown, Manhattan. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with Mike Bobbitt, Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development about its newly awarded funds from the Adams administration to enhance summer programs in underserved neighborhoods. Also, WNYC’s David Brand reports on a housing complex in Queens that happens to be the site of more evictions than anywhere else in the city; the landlord is suing to speed up the process. And finally, real estate listings site, StreetEasy, finds more condos, co-ops and houses are hitting the market, and interest rates could soon start dropping in New York City.

August 14, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:36:59 +0000

The Adams administration is facing criticism over tent encampments near a migrant shelter on Randall’s Island. Meanwhile, the City Council will vote Thursday on a resolution emphasizing the role of school newspapers in fostering student expression and critical thinking skills. Plus, while NYPD statistics show a decline in certain violent crimes, such as murders and shootings, a new report highlights a rise in felony assaults. Finally, New York City's Campaign Finance Board is scrutinizing donations to Mayor Adams’ 2021 campaign fund, particularly contributions from Queens-based Royal Waste Services.

August 14, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:35:13 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Former Congressman George Santos was back in court on Long Island Tuesday for a pretrial hearing. As WNYC’s Samantha Max reports, he’s pleaded not guilty to a slew of federal charges including fraud. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to attend the Democratic National Convention next week in Chicago. Plus, Staten Islanders will be cheering on their South Shore team in the Little League World Series on Thursday as they face Nevada’s Paseo Verde Little League in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

August 13, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:15:44 +0000

The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating a police shooting in Newark that left a man and two officers injured Monday night. Meanwhile, a state judge ruled that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claimed a New York residence on nominating petitions. Plus, researchers are testing new methods to control the spread of spotted lanternflies in the state. WNYC’s Rosemary Misdary reports on potential solutions. Finally, the first-ever Fanatics Fest, a convention dedicated to sports, is coming to the Javits Center this weekend.

August 13, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:39:13 +0000

Vehicles with unreadable license plates, which can be used to evade tolls and traffic fines, have increased by 30% since April, costing New York City up to $200 million a year in lost revenue. Meanwhile, applications for gun permits in New Jersey have surged since the U.S. Supreme Court ordered states with strict regulations to ease restrictions in 2022. Plus, nearly 1,000 unlicensed marijuana shops in New York City have been shut down since May, leaving many customers searching for new places to buy recreational cannabis. We hear from WNYC reporter Caroline Lewis on the state of New York’s marijuana market.

August 13, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 10:30:28 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A New Jersey congressman wants NJ Transit and Amtrak customers to get refunds for delayed or canceled trains. Meanwhile, a new report shows some bus stops in New York City can be up to 15 degrees hotter than others, with the hottest stops typically in low-income communities of color. Plus, the first-ever Fanatics Fest is coming to the Javits Center this weekend.

August 12, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:20:36 +0000

New York City leaders are zeroing in on building more housing to solve the city's housing shortage.Plus, the Queens Public Library’s renovated Broadway branch in Astoria is back after almost a year-long delay due to budget cuts. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Elizabeth Kim discuss the legacy of former FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanaugh. And finally, we hear from young people eligible to vote in a presidential race for the first time this year

August 12, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 16:56:28 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has named a new fire commissioner. Meanwhile, the city has paid out roughly $82 million in police misconduct lawsuits so far in 2024, a notable increase from the same period last year. Finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with Caroline Weaver, creator of The Locavore Guide, an online resource spotlighting New York City’s niche shops.

August 12, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:23:28 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: 1 in 10 public restrooms in New York City aren't actually open to the public. WNYC's Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky reports. Meanwhile, the city has paid out at least $82 million in police misconduct lawsuits so far this year, a 60% increase from the same period last year. Plus, the G train will be shut down from Monday through September 2nd between the Bedford-Nostrand and Church Avenue stops.

Special investigation: He went by ‘Champagne’ on Rikers Island. Here’s what 24 women allege he did.

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

August 9, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 21:24:55 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is rolling out a broad response to public safety and quality of life concerns on East 14th Street in Manhattan. Plus, thousands of New York state families are eligible for free money for summer groceries. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with Councilmember Sandy Nurse about allegations of sexual abuse on Rikers Island.

August 9, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 16:33:14 +0000

A travel advisory is in effect for New York City through Friday as heavy rain and strong winds move through the region. Meanwhile, as part of its ongoing fight against rats, the Department of Sanitation is ordering up to 1,500 large trash containers that will initially be placed in front of large buildings in West Harlem. Plus, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports on a state commission that's studying reparations for New Yorkers of African descent. And finally, we team up with the nonprofit Street Lab to highlight local stories in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.

August 9, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 10:36:36 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Dozens of people convicted of drug possession, trespassing, and other misdemeanors are having those charges cleared after former NYPD detective James Donovan, who investigated their cases, pleaded guilty to perjury. Meanwhile, state officials report that more consumers are turning to legal marijuana dispensaries, though many cannabis users say product regulation isn't a top concern. Plus, local leaders are gearing up for New York City’s biggest annual Dominican Republic celebration on 6th Avenue this Sunday. Finally, on this week’s segment of On The Way, WNYC editor Clayton Guse discusses a years-long Amtrak construction project impacting the LIRR, while digital producer James Ramsay speaks about his experience with a train being shut down. They also provide updates on the MTA’s Grand Central Madison station and answer a listener question about the OMNY system.

August 8, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 20:43:33 +0000

An Essex County judge says Millburn Township, NJ has to pay $115,000 in legal fees for trying to back out of an affordable housing deal. Plus, neighbors in a Bronx neighborhood are fearful after a shooting left six people injured Wednesday night. And finally, we continue WNYC’s ongoing coverage of sexual assault allegations at the Rikers Island Jails.

August 8, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 16:38:55 +0000

This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of Harlem Week, celebrating all things about the neighborhood. Meanwhile, Mariko Silver, former head of Bennington College in Vermont, will take over as Chief Executive of Lincoln Center. Plus, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and fellow Democrats have raised over $5 million to help take back the House of Representatives. But some of the biggest donors are hoping to bring casinos to New York City. WNYC’s David Furst speaks with Albany reporter Jon Campbell to learn more. Finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports on a man who makes a living planting and unplanting palm trees throughout the tri-state area.

August 8, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 10:22:59 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: NYPD officials say six people were shot in a park near East 191st Street and Morris Avenue in the Bronx Wednesday night. All victims are being treated at nearby hospitals. Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York will soon stop providing "deep sedation" for procedures at its only clinic offering it. Also, NYU researchers report that toxic subway air disproportionately harms low-income commuters, especially Black and Hispanic riders, due to longer commutes and more transfers. Plus, forecasters predict New York City will be spared the worst of Tropical Storm Debby’s rain and flooding as the storm tracks west toward Northeast Pennsylvania and New York’s Southern Tier.

August 7, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Aug 2024 20:30:26 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the Law Department is reviewing allegations of sexual assault in Rikers Islands Jails, even though the department is responsible for defending the city when it faces lawsuits. Plus, WNYC’s Liam Quigley reports there may be some obstacles in the mayor’s fight for a “trash revolution.” Also, WNYC’s Karen Yi spent time with some families deciding whether they should leave New York City as they struggle to find affordable child care and housing. And finally, Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees cancel most of their tour dates, including a show in their home state, New Jersey.

August 7, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Aug 2024 16:40:50 +0000

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander says money the city spends on lawsuit settlements should come from the budgets of the accused agencies. This comes after a WNYC investigation revealed a former Rikers Island officer is facing 24 sexual assault allegations. Meanwhile, a play based on injury attorneys Cellino and Barnes is back off Broadway. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports. Also, a block in Crown Heights has won Brooklyn’s “greenest block” contest organized by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Plus, for the first time, talking drones warned New Yorkers in flood-prone areas about severe weather on Tuesday. These drones are typically used by police to disperse crowds. Finally, while heavy rain has mostly stopped, officials reported overnight flash flooding in New York City and the surrounding area. WNYC’s David Furst speaks with New York State Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray about the city’s response.

August 7, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Aug 2024 10:14:46 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Officials in Hackensack, New Jersey, are warning residents and drivers to stay off the roads due to extreme flooding. Meanwhile, Amtrak will begin repairing tunnels beneath the East River later this year, which could spell trouble for commuters. WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh reports. Plus, more pregnant New Yorkers are receiving help from doulas, but significant gaps in access to these support services remain.

August 6, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Aug 2024 20:25:59 +0000

A Manhattan judge is issuing an arrest warrant for notorious New York City landlord Daniel Ohebshalom for failing to make court-ordered repairs at two of his buildings in Washington Heights. Meanwhile, new elevators are coming to the Classon Avenue subway station on the G line by the end of 2026. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with reporter Jessy Edwards about the hundreds of lawsuits alleging sexual assault by corrections staff at Rikers Island Women’s Jail and the repeated mention of one officer’s name in particular.

August 6, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Aug 2024 16:47:34 +0000

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is doubling down on his support for Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to halt congestion pricing. Meanwhile, a flash flood watch takes effect Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning, with heavy rain expected. A travel advisory will also be in effect through Wednesday. Plus, flights to the Dominican Republic are getting cheaper thanks to a new "Open Skies" agreement aimed at lowering fares. WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat, who represents Uptown Manhattan, to learn more.

August 6, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Aug 2024 10:22:32 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A new Siena poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris outperforming President Joe Biden among likely New York voters. Meanwhile, some elected officials in New York City are advocating for more small apartments, known as “accessory dwelling units,” to be added to existing residential properties, including backyards and basements. Plus, Republicans in Nassau County are pushing a ban on the public use of face coverings after a heated debate Monday that led to at least one person being arrested.

August 5, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 20:27:06 +0000

Mayor Adams is attacking the city's Campaign Finance Board for releasing a 900 page draft audit of his 2021 mayoral campaign. Plus, an explainer on New York City’s procedures to properly, legally and safely dispose of wildlife. And finally, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein reports, the difference between feeling safe and under threat in New York City can be just a couple of streets.

August 5, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 17:01:17 +0000

A 90 year old Brooklyn man is facing eviction from the home he purchased in 1969, and his attorney claims he's a victim of deed theft. Also, service changes are coming to the B and Q lines to accommodate construction of two new elevators at the Church Ave station in Brooklyn. And lastly, data is showing that ticks are spreading to New York City parks and yards. WNYC's Kerry Nolan speaks with reporter Rosemary Misdary for more details.

August 5, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Aug 2024 10:19:14 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day.

August 2, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 20:28:44 +0000

The NYPD says Joshua Dorsett, 22, will face an attempted murder charge for shooting at police responding to a 911 call. Plus, bicyclists and pedestrians are upset with the Port Authority because they can’t access the George Washington Bridge overnight. Also, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal checks in with a community fixture in Brooklyn who, like thousands others, is being priced out of her longtime Bed-Stuy neighborhood. And finally, the Hong Kong Dragon Boat festival returns to Queens this weekend!

August 2, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 17:05:27 +0000

A group of mostly New Jersey residents are annoyed about why bicyclists and pedestrians can't access the George Washington Bridge between midnight and 6am. Also, New Jersey Transit continues to struggle with train delays and cancellations. What will it take for riders to see improvements? WNYC's Michael Hill speaks with Larry Penner, a transportation advocate and former director of The Federal Transit Administrations New York's Office of Operations and Program Management.

August 2, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 10:22:38 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day.

August 1, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 Aug 2024 20:49:02 +0000

Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Lyle Frank ruled Thursday in favor of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, stating that the City Council does not have the authority to change eligibility rules for the city’s rental assistance program, CityFHEPS. In other news, a 16-foot domestic pigeon sculpture is set to be installed at the elevated public park above the intersection of 10th Avenue and 30th Street in October. Plus, Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda is collaborating with writer and composer Eisa Davis on a concept album inspired by the film “The Warriors.” Finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Congressman Jerry Nadler about a new bipartisan bill that would provide additional funding for a healthcare program for 9/11 first responders exposed to toxic dust.

August 1, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 Aug 2024 16:42:23 +0000

New Jersey native and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is among three U.S. citizens released on Thursday in the largest U.S.-Russia prisoner swap since the Soviet era. Gershkovich, accused of spying for the U.S., was sentenced to 16 years in prison. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams says his administration has shut down more than 750 unlicensed marijuana shops since May, seizing over $41 million worth of illegal products. Finally, Mayor Adams is under scrutiny from the city’s campaign finance watchdog over fundraising practices in his 2021 mayoral campaign. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Brigid Bergin, who exclusively obtained a draft audit by the city’s Campaign Finance Board.

August 1, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 Aug 2024 10:19:04 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she paused congestion pricing because the tolls for cars driving into Manhattan would hurt the city’s economy and deter people from coming into Midtown. But MTA Chair Janno Lieber says that’s categorically false. Meanwhile, employees and vendors of the Electric Zoo music festival on Randall’s Island say the festival owes them nearly $1 million. Plus, a proposal for a massive 2-million-square-foot warehouse on the site of an old explosives plant in Morris County, New Jersey, is on hold after the company behind the project withdrew its plan amid zoning negotiations.

July 31, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:42:25 +0000

A panel studying whether New York state should pay reparations to descendants of slaves held its first meeting this week. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' campaign is facing questions over undocumented expenses. Also, WNYC’s Samantha Max looks at how the case of Dexter Taylor blurs the lines of the traditional political debates about the Second Amendment. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Anastasia Curwood, historian at the University of Kentucky, about the similarities and differences between former Democratic Representative Shirley Chisolm and Vice President Kamala Harris. A panel studying whether New York state should pay reparations to descendants of slaves held its first meeting this week. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' campaign is facing questions over undocumented expenses. Also, WNYC’s Samantha Max looks at how the case of Dexter Taylor blurs the lines of the traditional political debates about the Second Amendment. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Anastasia Curwood, historian at the University of Kentucky, about the similarities and differences between former Democratic Representative Shirley Chisolm and Vice President Kamala Harris.

July 31, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:47:05 +0000

A new $4 million grant program called “Funds for the Newest New Yorkers,” which provides social services for migrants, is now available to local nonprofits that help newcomers. Meanwhile, a heat advisory is in effect through Thursday night. Plus, Timothy Pearson, a close confidant of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, is facing new allegations of sexual harassment. The New York Times reports the latest allegations against Pearson come from a high-ranking senior NYPD official. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Times reporter Dana Rubinstein, who co-wrote the report.

July 31, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:13:30 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Eric Adams' campaign faces questions over millions in undocumented expenses. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports on an exclusive draft report. Meanwhile, lifeguards will stay on duty two extra hours at city beaches during heat emergencies for the rest of the summer. Plus, City Hall says the number of new migrants seeking shelter each week has dipped below a thousand for the first time since October 2022.

July 30, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:26:12 +0000

Figures from City Hall show the number of new migrants seeking shelter each week in New York City has dipped below one thousand. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Matt Katz discuss what comes next now that Mayor Eric Adams has declared a state of emergency in New York City jails. And finally, WNYC’s TIffany Hanssen talks with etiquette expert Nick Leighton about ways to prevent etiquette crimes in New York City.

July 30, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:46:52 +0000

Police say a man opened fire into a crowd near the Randall's Island migrant shelter early Monday morning during a celebration. The shooting killed one woman and seriously injured two people. Meanwhile, the city's transportation department reports the number of overweight trucks on the BQE has decreased by thousands since weight sensors were installed. Also, the MTA will end a pilot program offering free bus service in every borough by the end of August. Plus, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has announced his candidacy for the 2025 mayoral race, challenging Mayor Eric Adams. Former city comptroller Scott Stringer and state senator Zellnor Myrie are also running. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Liz Kim about what this means for next year’s primary. Finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with food writer and chef Farideh Sadeghin about the food scene in Astoria, Queens, known as “Little Egypt."

July 30, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:31:52 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Comptroller Brad Lander announces his candidacy to replace Mayor Adams in the 2025 mayoral primary on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, the first full-service animal care center in Queens officially opens in Ridgewood. Plus, a New York judge declines to appoint an outside monitor for the National Rifle Association’s finances and internal policies, and bars former leader Wayne LaPierre from holding a paid position with the organization for a decade.

July 29, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 20:47:46 +0000

Rents in New York City continue to reach new heights this summer. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talked with Mayor Sheena Collum of South Orange, New Jersey about chaotic delays impacting NJ Transit riders. And finally, congratulations to Queens’ own Lauren Scruggs! She’s bringing home Silver after Sunday’s Olympic fencing final in Paris.

July 29, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:44:34 +0000

The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal police shooting in Fort Lee after officers shot and killed a woman early Sunday morning. Her brother called 9-1-1, reporting she was having a mental health crisis and holding a knife. Officials say the woman approached officers with the knife. Meanwhile, the city Transportation Department is rolling out a proposal aiming to make the streets surrounding Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn safer and increase pedestrian space. Finally, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared a state of emergency in city jails over the weekend, halting parts of a new law that limits solitary confinement to four hours. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Public Advocate Jumaane Williams for his reaction.

July 29, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:32:01 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New FDNY data shows e-bike battery fires in 2024 are similar to 2023, but deaths have decreased from 13 to one. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has issued an emergency stop on parts of a new law that limits solitary confinement in city jails due to safety concerns. Plus, a new city-run volunteer group tackling rat problems is recruiting new members.

July 27, 2024: Special Episode- Meshell Ndegeocello’s Ode to James Baldwin

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0000

James Baldwin was a well-known writer, activist, and poet from New York City who inspired countless individuals with his powerful words. To celebrate Baldwin's 100th birthday on August 2nd, singer and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello is releasing a new album, "No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin." Music journalist Marcus J. Moore talks with Ndegeocello about the inspiration behind her tribute to Baldwin.

July 26, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:40:44 +0000

Police are investigating a shooting that left two women dead on the Upper East Side Friday morning. Plus, as Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign takes off, WNYC's Brigid Bergin talks with some of New York’s leading political women about how they’re feeling in this unprecedented moment. Meanwhile, odor complaints made to 311 since May are the second highest they've been in 15 years. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with Anne Cebulo about her upcoming competitions at the Paris Olympics and her journey to joining the U.S fencing team.

July 26, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:45:43 +0000

The Paris Olympics kick off this Friday with a special guest from New York City: the NYPD canine unit. WNYC’s Bahar Ostadan has the details. Meanwhile, New Jersey is receiving $250 million in federal funding to build charging infrastructure for electric trucks. Governor Phil Murphy says the project will help create a “clean corridor” along I-95 in New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and Maryland. Plus, on Thursday, the New York City Charter Revision Commission approved five ballot measures. With a thumbs-up from Mayor Eric Adams, these potential changes to the city charter will be on the ballot in November. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Michelle Bocanegra, who covered the vote. Finally, residents near the North Woods in Central Park are complaining about drug use on the park grounds. WNYC’s Rosemary Misdary reports.

July 26, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:42:09 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: In New York City, homeless families without children increasingly have to apply multiple times to get placed in a shelter. WNYC’s Karen Yi reports. Meanwhile, officials in Princeton, New Jersey, have approved a controversial plan to bring affordable housing to the campus of a 200-year-old theological seminary. Plus, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says eight organizations that work to fight gun violence in the borough will each get $20,000 for various initiatives that build on their current efforts. Finally, on this week’s episode of On The Way, WNYC’s transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss two new lawsuits against congestion pricing, one which challenges it on environmental grounds and the other argues that Governor Hochul doesn’t have the authority to halt the plan. Also discussed is the NYPD testing gun detectors in high-traffic subway stations this week, and problems with the 1 train line’s air conditioners.

July 25, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:49:32 +0000

Some New York City public school students who use the city’s transit system will receive a special OMNY card for the new school year. Plus, elected officials continue to call for better safety measures on New York City's shoreline. Also, WNYC’s Rosemary Misdary joined NYU researchers as they study what's known as the luxury effect. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Nancy Solomon discuss the resignation of convicted New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and who’s on the list to fill his seat.

July 25, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:55:37 +0000

Two lawsuits filed on Thursday by a collection of advocacy groups argue that Governor Kathy Hochul’s order to halt congestion pricing violates state law and that the governor has no legal authority to stop the tolling program. In other news, Long Island Democrats say Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is playing politics with critical infrastructure funding by spending millions in legislative districts held by Republicans but not in districts held by Democrats. Plus, New York City is legally mandated to set a plan to expand tree coverage by almost 10% by 2035. But it's facing challenges in achieving that goal. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks to Interim New York Cities Director for The Nature Conservancy Tami Lin-Moges and City Council Member Erik Bottcher, who represents parts of Lower and Midtown Manhattan.

July 25, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:32:34 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City health officials report spotting mosquitoes with the West Nile virus earlier than usual due to hot and humid weather. Meanwhile, New York City's competitive housing market is prompting new crowdsourced listing services to help renters find available units faster. Plus, New York State's Labor Department is investigating claims from two dozen migrant workers that local construction companies cheated them out of more than $100,000 in wages.

July 24, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:51:34 +0000

Thirty-two New York senators are urging the state Board of Elections to revise the draft language for the proposed Equal Rights Amendment. They want simpler terms like “abortion” and “LGBT” included to ensure clarity on the ballot question. The amendment guarantees access to abortion and protects LGBTQ individuals from discrimination. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is dropping its indictment against a police officer who shot a man running away from him based on new evidence. The case will be re-investigated. Also, WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh reports on why air conditioners on New York City’s 1 trains are failing. Plus, WNYC’s Community and Partnerships Desk is transforming some laundromats across the New York metro area into civic engagement hubs. George Bodarky, who leads the project titled “Suds & Civics,” makes a stop at Star Laundromat in Staten Island. Finally, starting this Wednesday, the Sanitation Department is opening a new site in Brooklyn where New Yorkers can get free compost for their gardens.

July 24, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:51:35 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams questions Clinton Hill residents on where else migrant shelters should go after a Tuesday protest called for shelter removals from the neighborhood. Meanwhile, New York City is nixing plans to set up more free public health vending machines across the five boroughs. Plus, as leading Democrats continue to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive nominee for a presidential run, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with WNYC’s Editor In Chief Audrey Cooper, who covered Harris extensively while working at the San Francisco Chronicle.

July 24, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:30:52 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Some residents of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, rallied on Tuesday, urging city officials to downsize migrant mega-shelters in the neighborhood after two deadly shootings near the sites. Meanwhile, NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell and Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry helped arrest a suspected car thief in Washington, D.C., while assisting federal police in monitoring protests during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit. Plus, after several pedestrian deaths, the city is revamping the western stretch of Atlantic Avenue running through Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill.

July 23, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:29:50 +0000

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is resigning from office following his conviction on bribery charges. Plus, a longtime New York City summer camp is growing its capacity to give migrant kids living in shelters a chance to just be kids. Also, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Robert Sietsema, senior critic with Eater New York, about the newly revived crosstown “Papaya war.”

July 23, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:37:22 +0000

E-bike battery charging docks will soon appear on sidewalks across New York City. Also, New Jersey residents buried in medical debt will soon get new protections thanks to a bill signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. Meanwhile, Arva Rice, chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, has stepped down at the request of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Finally, as part of the fallout from the pause on congestion pricing, the MTA has started cutting projects aimed at improving the transit system, including adding elevators to 23 subway stations.

July 23, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:36:57 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A Queens dad was sentenced Monday for his role in giving his 16-year-old son a car in 2023 before the boy obtained his full driver’s license. The teen crashed the vehicle while speeding, killing his 14-year-old passenger. WNYC's Samantha Max reports. Meanwhile, New Jersey delegates to the Democratic National Convention are endorsing Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. Plus, New York State Sen. John Liu is urging the MTA to consider commuters' concerns about a major redesign of bus routes in Queens.

July 22, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:11:26 +0000

Arva Rice, chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, is resigning this Monday at the request of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Also, the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel and Queens Midtown Tunnel will be closed overnight on select dates throughout the summer as the MTA tests massive flood doors. Plus, the New York City Council is considering legislation to erect a sign at the site of a former slave market on Wall Street. Finally, on this day 10 years ago, the Department of Justice issued a scathing report on Newark, New Jersey’s Police Department and appointed an independent monitor to oversee changes. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with the appointed monitor, Peter Harvey, for updates.

July 22, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:39:06 +0000

York City Mayor Eric Adams is officially endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris following President Biden’s decision not to seek reelection. Meanwhile, today is the deadline for New Yorkers to apply for a free air conditioner. Finally, President Biden’s decision to end his campaign is causing ripple effects across New York State, where some key congressional races could determine which party takes control of the House of Representatives. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Albany reporter Jon Campbell, who spoke to prominent New York officials from both parties.

July 22, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:36:21 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: President Biden's decision to drop his reelection bid upends the presidential race, but as WNYC's John Campbell reports, it also threatens to reshape some key New York congressional races. Meanwhile, FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh says she’s open to serving the Adams administration in other ways despite her decision to step down from her post as commissioner. Meanwhile, Amtrak and New Jersey Transit say downed wiring caused extensive delays and cancellations in and out of New York City throughout Sunday.

July 19, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:13:06 +0000

Some hospitals in New York and New Jersey are delaying medical care because of the ongoing global tech outage. In other news, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries isn't pushing Joe Biden to exit the presidential race, at least publicly. Meanwhile, the MTA says the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel will be closed to traffic overnight from July 19 to the 24th. The Queens Midtown Tunnel will also close at midnight on the 27th and 28th, as well as through the following weekend starting August 3rd. Plus, New York City apartment buildings with fewer than ten units must now put their garbage in trash bins. But what do you do if yours is stolen? WNYC’s Liam Quigley reports. Finally, New York City’s medical examiners say they’re dealing with a staffing crisis. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with health reporter Caroline Lewis for more on the situation.

July 19, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:08:26 +0000

A global network outage is still disrupting some services around New York, including airlines and customer information systems. The problems stem from an update to a Microsoft program called CrowdStrike. Meanwhile, a proposed power plant for Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood is getting the green light from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s administration. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams details the city’s response to the tech outage. WNYC’s Alec Hamilton has more.

July 19, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:35:50 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A spokesperson for Mayor Adams says City Hall is aware of the global technical outage involving CrowdStrike, which disrupted flights, banks, media outlets, and companies around the world overnight. The city is "assessing the full impact it may have on city operations." Meanwhile, New York City Council members are gearing up to sue the Department of Correction to ensure the enactment of a ban on solitary confinement in city jails. A resolution passed Thursday gives Council Speaker Adrienne Adams the authority to bring legal action to "defend" the ban, which is set to go into effect on July 28. Finally, on this week’s segment of On The Way, WNYC transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss the MTA allegedly cutting bus service due to a lack of expected congestion pricing funds, Mayor Eric Adams’ push to add metal detectors to subway stations, Kris Kolluri stepping down as head of the Gateway Development Commission, and a listener question about the G train line shutdown.

July 18, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:11:51 +0000

New York City Councilmember Susan Zhuang is facing charges that she bit an NYPD officer during a protest Wednesday in Brooklyn. Plus, WNYC’s Jon Campbell shares insight on New York’s delegates. Also, WNYC’s Samantha Max reports New York City is doling out millions of dollars to programs that use restorative justice. And WNYC’s Matt Katz talks with former CCRB Chair Maya Wiley about police accountability in the tens years since the police killing of Eric Garner. And finally, WNYC’s Stepen Nessen shares details on a proposal for a high-speed train from New York City to Boston.

July 18, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:46:46 +0000

New legislation before the City Council could soon require that New York landlords provide air conditioning units to renters or face hefty fines. Also, city officials confirm that a C-130 aircraft with the Arkansas Air National Guard will fly over New York City Thursday afternoon. Finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with chef and food writer Farideh Sadeghin and chef Param Bombra, owner of Gulaabo, about their day eating in New York’s “Little Punjab” community in Richmond Hill, Queens.

July 18, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:27:50 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New data shows domestic violence survivors in New York City fleeing their abusers are increasingly bouncing between shelters with few options for finding stable homes. WNYC’s Karen Yi has more. Meanwhile, a new report finds nearly two-thirds of low-income New Yorkers are behind on their utility bills. Plus, a new lawsuit alleges the MTA has cut bus service in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan by 10 percent due to Governor Kathy Hochul's pause on congestion pricing.

July 17, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:21:44 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams says subway crime has decreased in the last six months, attributing the decline in part to the deployment of the National Guard into the system earlier this year. Meanwhile, Montvale, New Jersey Mayor Mike Ghassali plans a federal lawsuit to exempt certain communities from building new affordable housing. Plus, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine has created a new map to help you find the nearest bathroom. Finally, as we mark ten years since the choking death of Eric Garner by a Staten Island police officer, WNYC analyzes a decade of police misconduct data to see what’s changed and what hasn’t. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Bahar Ostadan to learn her findings.

July 17, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:31:03 +0000

The MTA says a 60-year-old piece of electronic equipment caused hours-long delays on the J and M trains Tuesday night after a transformer failure near the Delancey - Essex Street subway station. Meanwhile, Democratic voters in New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District have selected Newark Council President LaMonica McIver to replace Representative Donald Payne, who died in April. She’ll run against Republican Carmen Bucco to decide who will serve until the November election. Finally, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez was convicted Tuesday on all 16 counts in a federal corruption case, including bribery, acting as a foreign agent, and obstruction of justice. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Nancy Solomon to learn what’s next for Menendez and the Democratic Party.

July 17, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:39:02 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Eric Adams is appointing a new leader to oversee children’s services amid criticism of his administration’s handling of early childhood education programs. WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports. Meanwhile, new data reveals that the higher women earn in New York City, the wider the pay gap is between them and their male counterparts. Plus, Mayor Adams dismisses claims that FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh is stepping down due to sexism in the fire department.

July 16, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:34:29 +0000

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been convicted on all charges related to a conspiracy to help the government of Egypt and other favors in exchange for cash, gold, and a luxury car from three New Jersey businessmen. Meanwhile, a new report finds the pay gap between men and women in New York City is wider among high-salary jobs than in middle or low-wage jobs. Plus, Wednesday marks ten years since Eric Garner died on Staten Island after being placed in a chokehold by an NYPD officer. WNYC’s Race and Justice Reporter Arun Venugopal says that a decade later, Garner’s parting words continue to echo across the nation, but the legacy of his death is still being sorted out.

July 16, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:56:26 +0000

The city's social services agency is restarting so-called 'welfare to work' rules for New Yorkers who receive public assistance, ending a four-year suspension. WNYC's David Brand reports. Meanwhile, a fleet of driverless 8-passenger shuttles begins running this Tuesday at JFK Airport. Plus, the New York City Council has made it easier for renters facing eviction to get a housing voucher before they become homeless. But so far, Mayor Eric Adams has refused to implement the new rules. WNYC's Karen Yi reports this has left some New Yorkers with few options but to go into shelters. Finally, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is running for re-election in 2025. While incumbent mayors don’t usually face a competitive primary contest, recent fundraising numbers from some of Adams’ potential opponents suggest next year may be different. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin with the latest.

July 16, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:26:22 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Court delays are causing people to languish for too long in Rikers Island jails, according to a new report from city Comptroller Brad Lander. WNYC’s Matt Katz has more. Meanwhile, low-income families in the Bronx will soon have more options for free child care. WNYC’s Karen Yi reports six new Head Start centers will open in the borough by 2026. Plus, both New York Attorney General Letitia James and the NYCLU are calling Nassau County’s law banning trans women from competing in sports at county facilities transphobic. But Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman denies this.

July 15, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:34:19 +0000

New York is stepping up security across the state in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Plus, two New York Republicans have snagged speaking roles at this week's Republican National Convention. Also, another brutal heat wave is rolling through the region. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Jon Campbell discuss a series of emails obtained by WNYC giving a behind-the-scenes glimpse of chaotic days in 2022 when the state of Texas started sending migrants to New York City by the busload.

July 15, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:42:09 +0000

Advocates say the Environmental Protection Agency needs to do more to remove forever chemicals, known as PCBs, from a stretch of the Hudson River upstate. A new report found the river north of Troy is still too contaminated. In sports news, both the Yankees and Mets lost on Sunday heading into the All-Star break. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst gets a preview of the upcoming Olympics with sports reporter Priya Desai, who has been following local participants.

July 15, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:34:31 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Elected officials and faith leaders gathered at City Hall on Sunday to condemn the normalization of political violence following Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. WNYC’s Charles Lane reports. Meanwhile, some New York City public library branches opened for Sunday service for the first time in almost eight months after the new city budget restored much of their funding. Plus, New York City lawmakers are preparing to launch a free swimming program to prevent drownings after the recent deaths of four teenagers at public beaches in the city.

July 12, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:56:09 +0000

Dozens of weed business owners attended a hearing this week as a judge considers whether to pause the crackdown on illegal weed shops in New York City. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with New York City Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers about funding for a new long-awaited medical trauma center in the Rockaways. And finally, stargazers are in for a treat this month! WNYC’s David Furst and Rosemary Misdary discuss some astronomical highlights expected in July.

July 12, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:51:01 +0000

New city data shows New Yorkers are more likely to have been killed by a driver than a gunman this year, with 127 people killed by drivers since January. Also, New York Philharmonic President and CEO Gary Gintsling resigned on Thursday after just one year on the job. And in Queens, Rockaway Beach reopens Friday after shark sightings forced authorities to close a stretch on Thursday. Plus, Beth Israel Hospital in Downtown Manhattan is not closing this week despite initial plans to shut down by July 12. The hospital is serving a fraction of its former patient load, and officials say they still hope to close soon. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with health care reporter Caroline Lewis to explain the situation. Finally, as Democrats clash over President Biden’s candidacy, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin talks to retired New York Democrats about how they made the decision to relinquish power.

July 12, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:35:37 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Kathy Hochul says the Democratic Party should focus on President Biden’s Republican opponent instead of debating his future. In other news, COVID transmission is up in New York City due to a new “flirt” variant, named for its infectious mutations. WNYC data reporter Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky crunches the numbers. Plus, this weekend is the last chance of 2024 to experience Manhattanhenge. Finally, on this week’s episode of “On the Way,” WNYC’s transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse are joined by reporter Giulia Heyward to discuss how the heat wave impacts the city’s infrastructure. They also talk about federal funding for the Gateway Program, an update on car accident-related deaths in New York City, and answer a listener question.

July 11, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:55:34 +0000

Protesters are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to unfreeze the MTA's congestion pricing plan. Plus, city records show staff at a Brooklyn juvenile jail recovered contraband stuffed into a ceiling vent this week. Also, a century old West Village recreation center is in such bad shape that New York City officials are considering tearing it down. And finally WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with reporters David Brand and Jaclyn Jeffrey-Willensky about the city’s Link5G towers and why they’re not actually providing 5G.

July 11, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:59:02 +0000

Amid calls to extend lifeguard hours at New York City beaches, Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue says it would pose a risk to the lifeguards, who must sit under the sun all day. Meanwhile, Lincoln Center is hosting “India Week,” a five-day festival for its “Summer for the City” series. Plus, new research from Climate Central shows how much hotter local cities like New York City and Newark can get. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Dr. Michael Krisch, Deputy Director of the Brown Institute for Media Innovation, to learn more.

July 11, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 10:30:32 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Homeless New Yorkers are spending fewer days in city-run shelters this year compared to previous years. WNYC’s Karen Yi analyzes the data. In other news, a New Jersey judge is ordering Millburn Township, one of the state’s richest towns, to move forward with a 100% affordable, 75-unit development in its downtown. Plus, New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado is calling on President Biden to suspend his re-election campaign despite Governor Kathy Hochul’s vocal support for the president’s candidacy.

July 10, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 20:36:32 +0000

New Yorkers are chiming in on Mayor Eric Adams' sweeping new housing plan, the “City of Yes.” Plus, the NRA's former finance czar, Wilson "Woody" Phillips, is barred from managing money for nonprofit companies in New York for a decade, as part of a settlement after a lawsuit filed by State Attorney General Letitia James against him. Meanwhile, Kara Ahmed, the top official in charge of early childhood education in New York City, is leaving her job after years of criticism. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Bahar Ostadan discuss the laws and ethics of taking video of police. And finally, WNYC’s Giulia Heyward follows a group of New Yorkers known as "line-sitters" who are cashing in by holding people’s places in line.

July 10, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:47:28 +0000

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in New York City and officials are asking people to consider masking back up in crowded settings. Also, WNYC's Matt Katz reports on whether the federal government will indeed take over the beleaguered Rikers Island jail. And, if you've noticed more fireflies this season, you're not alone. Zoologists have noticed too and they're trying to figure out if there's an increase in local population. Lastly, WNYC's Jessica Gould and Sean Carlson discuss what New York City's summer camps are doing to keep kids cool during yet another heat wave.

July 10, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:27:55 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Adams is rejecting calls to extend lifeguard hours at New York City beaches. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports pressure is mounting on City Hall after four drowning deaths just weeks into the summer. In other news, climate experts say the city is not doing enough to combat major disruptions on New York City’s public transit system due to sweltering summer heat. Also, New York State’s Consumer Protection Division is reminding drivers not to leave kids or pets inside a hot parked car due to the risk of heatstroke.

July 9, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Jul 2024 21:08:58 +0000

NYPD officials say the driver who killed three people after plowing into a crowd in the Lower East Side on Independence Day was not only drunk but his car also had a fake license plate. Plus, WNYC's Rosemary Misdary looks into the restoration of oysters in New York City. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn about ways to help folks in the Caribbean, after Hurricane Beryl hammered most of the tropics.

July 9, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Jul 2024 16:38:22 +0000

A 55-year-old Bronx man, Chad Irish, is in custody and charged with concealment of a corpse in connection with the death of Yazmeen Williams, 31, found wrapped in a sleeping bag outside a Manhattan building on Friday. The NYPD says tips and surveillance video aided their investigation. In other news, New York City's sanitation department is introducing wheelie bins to clear the mountains of garbage bags on sidewalks. Mayor Adams says the change aligns New York with many other cities in other countries. Meanwhile, all federal funding is finally in place for a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River after officials signed off on the final share of the cost for the so-called Gateway Program. Finally, a critical court hearing Tuesday afternoon will determine whether control of Rikers Island jails should be transferred from the city of New York to the federal government. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with public safety reporter Matt Katz, who has been following the case.

July 9, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Jul 2024 10:30:17 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Driverless shuttles are coming to JFK Airport in Queens. WNYC's Catalina Gonella has more. In other news, the New York City Council is allocating funds to save community centers for people with mental health issues after nine clubhouses recently lost their city contracts. Plus, prosecutors will wrap up their closing statements Tuesday in the federal corruption trial against New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, who is accused of accepting bribes of money and gold bars in exchange for favors for Egypt, accepting bribes and interference in criminal cases.

July 8, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 20:20:44 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams says he’s staying out of the debate over whether President Biden should drop out of his race for reelection. Plus, WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh reports a bike lane along the Brooklyn waterfront is becoming too busy. Also, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Rosemary Misdary discuss how dogs are overwhelming New York City’s animal shelters. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Director of Archives, Andy Lanset, celebrate WNYC’s 100th birthday!

July 8, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 16:49:54 +0000

The New York City area is under a heat advisory for Monday and Tuesday. Also, worker advocates in New Jersey say $100,000 in the new state budget isn't enough for education and enforcement of the new Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. Worker advocate organizations had lobbied for five times as much funding. Plus, as New York City families across the five boroughs struggle with child care costs, the low-cost and sometimes free “extended-day and year care” city program remains underutilized. Some providers say the application process is too complicated and lengthy. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Karen Yi to learn more about the obstacles to signing up.

July 8, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 10:36:18 +0000

Insurance prices keep climbing for affordable housing, and property owners say it’s threatening their long-term finances. WNYC’s David Brand reports some landlords are taking action. Meanwhile, a man faces arson charges after allegedly giving an 11-year-old fireworks that set a shed and two homes on fire on Long Island. Plus, starting this month, New Jersey’s house cleaners, caretakers, and nannies are entitled to the state’s minimum wage and will have protections previously unavailable to domestic workers, such as guaranteed lunch breaks.

July 5, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 20:15:00 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he’s committed to helping build a trauma facility in the Rockaways, despite the city only allocating $50 million in funding instead of a proposed $200 million. In other news, phase two of the G train shutdown has begun, with no trains running between the Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand stops from Friday, July 5th, until August 12th. Meanwhile, a new court settlement aims to make it easier for people to change their names to match their gender identities in New York. WNYC’s Samantha Max reports. Finally, WNYC’s David Furst speaks with food critic Robert Sietsema of Eater NY about some of his favorite dishes to help us stay cool this summer.

July 5, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 16:44:34 +0000

Three people are dead and at least 11 are injured after a 44-year-old pickup truck driver plowed into a crowd during 4th of July celebrations on the Lower East Side Thursday night. Officials say the driver, who was under the influence, has been arrested. In other news, the National Weather Service warns New York and New Jersey beachgoers to avoid swimming without lifeguards this weekend due to high rip current risks. Meanwhile, city data shows increased particle pollution from fireworks on Thursday. Plus, New Jersey’s congressional delegation is asking the federal government to investigate issues on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor tracks over the last 11 weeks. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Representative Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey’s 11th district about the efforts. Finally, the drowning of two Brooklyn teens at Riis Park in the Rockaways raises safety concerns. WNYC’s Liam Quigley reports that Riis Beach is rapidly eroding, making rip currents stronger.

July 5, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Jul 2024 10:29:59 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: An 8-year-old boy is dead after a violent incident in Jamaica, Queens, Thursday night that left his parents stabbed and his brother shot and injured by police. The NYPD is investigating. In other news, a new program is giving young New Yorkers at risk of becoming homeless one-time cash payments to help keep them housed.

July 4, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Jul 2024 16:59:31 +0000

It’s the 4th of July! WNYC’s Janae Pierre talked with Crazy Legs Conti, a competitive eater for 23 years, who appeared in 16 out of the past 23 hot dog eating competitions at Coney Island. Plus, how do you know the difference between the sound of fireworks and gunshots? WNYC’s Matt Katz has some answers.

July 3, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 20:25:10 +0000

The Adams administration will expand a controversial program providing prepaid debit cards to migrants. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Stephen Nessen discuss the latest development in New York’s delayed congestion pricing plan. And finally, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal takes us to one New York City school where migrant youth use music to heal and forge friendships.

July 3, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 16:37:43 +0000

New Jersey political boss George Norcross is taking a leave from his insurance company following the criminal charges against him. WNYC's Nancy Solomon reports it's the first major impact of the state's indictment against him and several associates. Plus, according to AAA, tomorrow's Fourth of July is expected to be the busiest ever on the roads nationwide. In our area, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey estimates over 3 million vehicles will cross its bridges and tunnels over the 5-day holiday period. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with former New York City Traffic Commissioner Sam Schwartz, also known as “Gridlock Sam," to help you avoid a traffic nightmare.

July 3, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Jul 2024 10:32:45 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Some New York State lawmakers are trying to salvage the MTA’s congestion pricing plan and say they might be open to a lower toll. Meanwhile, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of the "Midtown Community Improvement Coalition" on Tuesday. The group of more than 20 city agencies, service providers, and local businesses aims to address quality of life issues in Midtown, including retail theft and unlicensed cannabis shops.

July 2, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Jul 2024 21:02:01 +0000

New York State won't charge an entry fee for swimming pools at state parks this summer. In other news, New York City’s Community Food Connection program will continue helping hungry New Yorkers across the five boroughs after the city rolled back cuts. Plus, an upcoming disciplinary case against Jeffrey Maddrey, the NYPD’s highest-ranking uniformed officer, is testing the power of New York City’s police watchdog agency. WNYC’s Samantha Max shares what's at stake . Finally, helicopter traffic in and around New York City is on the rise. Now, lawmakers are trying to control this long-standing problem for some city residents. WNYC’s Sean Carlson investigates why regulating the growing flight industry is proving difficult.

July 2, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Jul 2024 16:44:23 +0000

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is now barred from practicing law in New York State after a ruling Tuesday from the State Supreme Court. The suspension stems from allegations that Giuliani made “demonstrably false and misleading statements” while serving as former President Trump’s lawyer during the 2020 election. Meanwhile, the G train summer shutdown is here. WNYC's Charles Lane reports MTA workers are using bullhorns to redirect confused commuters to shuttle services. Finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with culture and arts reporter Ryan Kailath about fun and free activities to do in July.

July 2, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Jul 2024 10:29:29 +0000

New York City ambulance workers are negotiating their contract, which expired two years ago. They argue low pay makes it hard to afford necessities. WNYC’s Matt Katz reports. Meanwhile, Queens Councilmember Francisco Moya introduces legislation to regulate massage businesses and combat brothels posing as massage parlors. Plus, during the G train line’s summer shutdown, workers with bullhorns will direct riders to replacement shuttles, but not everyone is happy about it.

July 1, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 20:29:04 +0000

Starting this Monday, police are required to document low-level stops, including when an officer asks someone for their ID or where they’re going. Meanwhile, New York City is ushering in an 8.5% water bill hike for property owners, the largest increase since 2011, effective immediately. Plus, a new WNYC analysis shows ambulance response times in New York City have been the slowest since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. WNYC’s Matt Katz breaks down the numbers.

July 1, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 16:48:04 +0000

A 20-year-old man is in stable condition after being shot overnight in Greenwich Village as Pride festivities were wrapping up. Police are investigating. Meanwhile, congestion pricing may be on indefinite pause, but Governor Kathy Hochul is still showing her MTA pride. WNYC's Catalina Gonella has more. In other news, a ban on smartphones is likely coming to New York City public schools. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with education reporter Jessica Gould, who has been talking with educators locally and nationally about the logistics of the move. Plus, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk regularly collaborates with the nonprofit Street Lab to highlight stories from neighborhoods across New York City. We recently set up shop at Abolitionist Place Park in Downtown Brooklyn, a newly opened green space commemorating Brooklyn's abolitionist history.

July 1, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 10:31:46 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York City Council has adopted its $112 billion budget deal. Meanwhile, ambulance response times in New York City are getting longer, reaching the highest levels since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic four years ago. WNYC's Matt Katz reports. Plus, New Jersey Transit is raising its fares statewide for bus and train service by 15% starting July 1st. WNYC's Catalina Gonella has more.

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June 28, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:36:32 +0000

New York City libraries are set to be fully funded again. Plus, Bill Tambussin, the lawyer for George Norcross, has been kicked off the Rutgers University Governing Board. Also, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with reporter Samantha Max about legal concerns around a two-year-old federal ruling that may change the way police search for illegal guns on city streets. And finally, we close out Pride month with a stop at Destination Tomorrow, an LGBTQ+ center in the Bronx.

June 28, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:43:38 +0000

In New York, all eyes are on November now that the primaries are behind us. But as WNYC's Jon Campbell reports, Democrats may have a Joe Biden problem. In other news, the heads of Amtrak and NJ Transit say they’ll conduct more frequent inspections of trains and equipment on the tracks between New York City and Trenton after a series of train meltdowns along the Northeast Corridor in recent weeks. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst speaks with photographer Rob Stephenson, who is documenting his visits to every neighborhood in New York City. Finally, on the first Friday of every month, the Brooklyn Pride Center in Crown Heights hosts a trans and gender nonconforming swim night at the community pool upstairs. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath has more.

June 28, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:33:27 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City libraries will be fully funded again after last fall's cuts, thanks to a budget deal between the Mayor and City Council, sources tell WNYC. Meanwhile, while Mayor Eric Adams celebrates the reopening of Astoria Pool after $19 million in renovations, hundreds faced long lines on Thursday due to a lifeguard shortage. Plus, G Trains won't run between Court Square and Nassau Avenue stops from Friday night until July 5, with the second phase halting service between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand from July 5 to August 12. Finally, on this week’s segment of On the Way, WNYC reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss the MTA's outline of major cuts to its construction plan.

June 27, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:36:57 +0000

New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to designate a new historic district in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. Plus, employees of a city-run juvenile detention center are facing federal charges for allegedly taking bribes in exchange for smuggling in contraband. And finally, more than 4 million New York and New Jersey residents’ drinking water tested above a new federal threshold for so-called "forever chemicals,” at least once last year. The analysis is the latest from the WNYC newsroom and data reporter Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky.

June 27, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:38:27 +0000

City Council Member Susan Zhuang will hold a town hall on Thursday to address out-of-control littering and illegal vending in parts of her South Brooklyn district. Meanwhile, FDNY officials say a fire that broke out in Midwood, Brooklyn Thursday morning, injuring four people, involved a lithium-ion-powered e-bike. Plus, the MTA is reconsidering the future of the transit system after Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to indefinitely pause congestion pricing. The plan was expected to generate $15 billion from tolls. On Wednesday, the MTA's board and the public reviewed transit projects now on hold. WNYC’s David Furst speaks with transportation reporter Stephen Nessen, who attended the meeting.

June 27, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:22:44 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD and the Queens DA’s Office are investigating claims that a group of migrants is using food delivery bags to sneak guns into city shelters. WNYC's Samantha Max reports. Meanwhile, a new report finds that a deepening housing shortage could be costing New York City roughly $2 billion in annual tax revenue. Plus, MetLife Stadium is hosting a "Copa America" soccer match between Uruguay and Bolivia Thursday night.

June 26, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:52:50 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams says New York City needs to address gridlock by focusing on an age-old culprit…double parking. Plus, New York City Public School students bid farewell to the school year. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Jessica Gould discuss the stress parents endure while figuring out what to do with their kids this summer.

June 26, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:48:21 +0000

The MTA board is set to vote Wednesday on a resolution to comply with Governor Kathy Hochul’s indefinite pause on congestion pricing, with hopes to resurrect it later. Meanwhile, the NYPD has ended its search for two teenage boys who were swept into the ocean while swimming after hours at Jacob Riis Park in Queens. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst speaks with senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin to break down the New York primary results from Tuesday. Finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath visits Seven Brothers deli in Oceanside, New York, to learn more about their viral pickle sandwich.

June 26, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:15:04 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: *Updated* Westchester County Executive George Latimer is poised to represent Southern Westchester and parts of the North Bronx in Congress after defeating incumbent Jamaal Bowman in Tuesday night’s Democratic primary. Meanwhile, a new City Council measure requires the Adams administration to disclose how often it removes homeless people from the streets and the cost to taxpayers. But WNYC’s Karen Yi reports the city hasn’t released the data that was due last month. In other news, New Jersey lawmakers are nearing a deal for the state budget. Multiple sources say the budget will include a 2.5% tax surcharge on the state’s largest companies. Plus, hundreds of Long Island City residents attended a contentious town hall meeting Monday night on a proposed rezoning of the Queens neighborhood.

June 25, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:29:09 +0000

Registered voters in New York are casting ballots for the U.S. Congress, the state legislature, and judges in Tuesday's primary election. In other news, Kevin R. Johnson, the founding pastor of Philadelphia's Dare to Imagine Church, will be the next senior pastor of Abyssinian Church in Harlem. Plus, a housing provider for previously unhoused New Yorkers says they’ve cut back on costly ER visits by hiring nurses to provide on-site care. WNYC’s Karen Yi reports. Finally, New York City is embarking on a top-to-bottom review of its charter, the city’s equivalent of a constitution. A Charter Revision Commission formed by Mayor Adams has been holding public hearings since late May. WNYC reporter Elizabeth Kim explains the process and what could change for New Yorkers.

June 25, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:37:35 +0000

Nassau County lawmakers approved a measure on Monday upholding a local ban on trans athletes participating in girls' and women's sports leagues. County Executive Bruce Blakeman says this will likely end up in court. Meanwhile, New York City is giving away 10,000 tickets for the Fourth of July Macy's fireworks show on a first-come, first-serve basis. Plus, this Tuesday is Primary Day. Registered Democrats and Republicans can cast ballots for U.S. Congress, the state legislature, and judges. WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin with some last-minute tips before you head to the polls. Finally, as part of Pride Month, WNYC is highlighting LGBTQ+ voices in New York City. Meet Danielle Eunice Young.

June 25, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:20:07 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: City Schools Chancellor David Banks says many New York City schools will soon teach math using new curricula. The new materials aim to address chronically low proficiency rates. In other news, police are looking for a man they say assaulted a woman in Central Park around 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Also, if you're eyeing a downtown apartment but can't meet the landlord’s income requirement, corporate guarantors might help, but it'll cost you. WNYC's David Brand reports on the rise of these services. Plus, the MTA has announced that Long Island Rail Road bathrooms will begin using posters with QR codes for reporting complaints.

June 24, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:15:00 +0000

A new survey shows that over 8-in-10 migrant street vendors in New York City say they can't find other work due to a lack of child care. In other news, critics of solitary confinement may see an end to the practice in New York state after a group of prisoners won a class action lawsuit last week. WNYC’s Matt Katz reports. Also, New York State’s insurance regulator is notifying all insurers licensed in the state of a new law banning discrimination based on tenant income. Finally, as part of WNYC’s Radio Rookies program, 17-year-old TaoHeng Chen reflects on the impact of gambling in his community.

June 24, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:42:14 +0000

A Texas man faces federal penalties after the TSA says he tried to pass through security at JFK Airport with a loaded gun on Friday. In other news, New York City’s heat emergency plan is now deactivated, but officials continue to monitor for health and safety impacts from the recent heat wave. Plus, Tuesday is primary election day in New York. Voters will weigh in on a number of races, including congressional and state legislative contests. As the general election in November approaches, WNYC is using laundromats across the New York metro area as hubs of civic engagement to understand what matters to people as they prepare to head to the polls. WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with George Bodarky, head of our Community Partnerships Desk, to share insights from the latest edition of “Suds and Civics.” And finally, as part of Pride Month, WNYC is highlighting LGBTQ+ voices in New York City. Meet Sam Grasland of Manhattan.

June 24, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:31:31 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Comptroller Brad Lander argues congestion pricing is legally mandated to begin despite Governor Kathy Hochul's indefinite pause on the plan. In other news, Gov. Hochul says New York has the country's toughest protections for children on social media after signing a new bill into law. Plus, New York City shop owners are urging state and federal lawmakers to fund bodega security after police say a man was fatally stabbed inside a bodega in Jamaica, Queens, Saturday night.

June 21, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:50:40 +0000

A federal judge in Manhattan is rejecting nearly all the legal arguments against the MTA’s congestion pricing program and upholding the federal Highway Administration's approval of the tolls. Of course, the ruling doesn’t affect Governor Kathy Hochul's indefinite pause on the plan. In other news, Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg is asking a judge to extend major parts of a gag order against Donald Trump citing dozens of death threats against him and other officials from the mid-April trial that led to Trump's 34 convictions for falsifying business records. Also, New York City has released a new plan to repair a decrepit section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. WNYC's Stephen Nessen reports. Plus, the WNYC newsroom shares some of their favorite summer activities.

June 21, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:36:46 +0000

New York City data show heat-related emergency room visits have risen over the last several days. Meanwhile, New York State Attorney General Letitia James says UnitedHealthcare must pay for failing to cover birth control. Plus, there’s a proposal in Queens to to transform a large city-owned building in Long Island City into a permanently affordable, shared commercial space for artists, nonprofits and vendors. WNYC's Sean Carlson speaks with reporter Arun Venugopal about the proposed “Queensboro People’s Space” and the significance of the intended site.

June 21, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:31:59 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Manhattan families will soon have priority for competitive seats at a few of the borough’s top high schools. In other news, a plurality of New York State voters support Governor Hochul's pause on Manhattan congestion pricing tolls. But WNYC's Jon Campbell reports, they don't support her overall. Meanwhile, with New York City's next budget due in just over a week, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams says negotiations focus on restoring Mayor Adams' November cuts. Finally, on this week’s segment of On The Way, WNYC reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss the impact of Governor Hochul’s decision to halt congestion pricing, including a stop-work order on the Second Avenue subway station, insights from a recent Siena poll, and a listener question on why trains sometimes slow down.

June 20, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:27:53 +0000

A new Siena College poll of registered voters finds that President Joe Biden’s lead in New York state is shrinking. Plus, New York City pools are set to open next week, but a lifeguard shortage could limit swimming access. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre visits Pristine Jewelers, the go-to spot for hip hop stars like Fat Joe, Cardi B and DJ Khaled. Some of their works are on display at the American Museum of Natural History’s new exhibit, “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip Hop Jewelry.”

June 20, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:34:52 +0000

A handful of New Jersey schools are rescheduling high school graduations due to the heat wave. In other news, Jenny Dubnau of the Western Queens Community Land Trust says her organization hopes to turn a city-owned building in Long Island City, once slated for Amazon's headquarters, into a community space. Meanwhile, residents and politicians in Summit, New Jersey, have been debating what to do with downtown land occupied by a soon-to-be relocated firehouse. But officials now plan to sell the property to the highest bidder for upscale apartments. WNYC’s Mike Hayes reports not everyone is happy about the plan. Plus, summer is the season for block parties, barbecues, and music blasting on some New York City streets. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Samantha Max to discuss ways to navigate the noise.

June 20, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:32:43 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A criminal indictment this week against New Jersey political boss George Norcross includes charges against his personal lawyer, William Tambussi. WNYC's Nancy Solomon reports on why Tambussi is a special case. Meanwhile, as registered Democrats and Republicans cast their primary ballots after a lengthy redistricting process, experts at a New York law school conference are evaluating how to improve it next time.

June 19, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:29:03 +0000

NYC NOW is a feed of the most up-to-date local news from across New York City and the region. With three updates a day, every weekday, you'll get breaking news, top headlines, and in-depth coverage. It’s all the news you need to know right now to make New York work for you.

June 18, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 20:29:24 +0000

Gay male couples who work for the city could soon have coverage for IVF services. Plus, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with Bahar Ostadan about lawsuits filed by people who claim to have been sexually assaulted while detained in New York’s juvenile jails. And finally, WNYC’s Alec Hamilton takes us to South Salem, New York to howl with the wolves

June 18, 2024 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:41:24 +0000

The NYPD says 6 people are recovering today after a shootings in incidents across the city last night including Williamsbridge and Morrisania in the Bronx, Cypress Hills in Brooklyn and St. Albans, Queens. Also, Frederick Douglass Memorial Park in Staten Island will now become a New York City Landmark after a vote Tuesday morning by the Landmarks Preservation Committee, now the City Council will need to vote to formally recognize the park. Additionally, the heat wave is officially upon us and cooling centers are open and Governor Hochul activated state's Emergency Operation Center to monitor the extreme heat that will last until Friday. In other news, residents of New York City's million or so rent stabilized apartments woke up to the news of rent increases. WNYC's Michael Hill speaks with reporter David Brand for the details. And lastly, teenagers trying to preserve in-person visits at New York State jails and prisons are regrouping after suffering another setback in Albany. As part of WNYC's Radio Rookies program, 18 year old Jamila Small shares why this issue is so important to her.

June 18, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:22:47 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board voted to raise rents by 2.75% on new one-year leases, angering tenants who protested outside the board's meeting Monday night. In other news, a WNYC analysis of immigration court data reveals that the immigration judge who hears an asylum claim in New York City can make all the difference, with approval rates ranging from 97% to 14%. Plus, a federal program run in partnership with the city Department of Social Services will give free air conditioners worth up to $800 to qualifying individuals.

June 17, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:45:17 +0000

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office unsealed an indictment Monday against unofficial political boss, George Norcross. He and five co-conspirators are accused of racketeering and other crimes. WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Nancy Solomon discuss the latest developments.

June 17, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:39:31 +0000

Police are investigating after two men were killed and a third was injured in a shooting at 207th Street and 10th Avenue in Inwood on Sunday night. Meanwhile, New York City officials are urging residents to take precautions ahead of a major heat wave expected to hit the region from Tuesday to Friday. Mayor Adams says cooling centers will be open. Plus, the news of Governor Kathy Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing has dominated the headlines and the president of New York City Transit, Richard Davey, has stepped down. This comes as uncertainty about funding for the MTA continues. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Stephen Nessen who spoke with Davey this past weekend.

June 17, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:33:57 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The Rent Guidelines Board will vote Monday night to decide on rent increases in New York City for next year. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers face calls to tax the wealthy after the indefinite pause on congestion pricing. Plus, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs returned the key to New York City at Mayor Eric Adams' request following the release of a video showing Combs attacking his former partner, R&B singer Cassie.

June 14, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:43:15 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul says she's considering a mask ban on the New York City subway. WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Albany reporter Jon Campbell about the governor’s announcement. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with arts and culture reporter Ryan Kailath about Juneteenth events happening in New York City.

June 14, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:41:54 +0000

New York City officials have released their annual count of street homelessness. WNYC's Karen Yi reports that the numbers are slightly up from last year. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court is preserving access to mifepristone, a common abortion pill. WNYC’s Caroline Lewis explains what that means for people in abortion-friendly states like New York. Finally, a WNYC review of internal documents shows that Eric Adams' campaign team regularly sought guidance from campaign finance officials even before he declared his candidacy. However, as the New York City Campaign Finance Board asked more questions to ensure compliance, the campaign stopped replying. Adams' fundraising is now subject to several investigations. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Brigid Bergin, who has been following this story.

June 14, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:33:48 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA is continuing its crackdown on illegal plates, seizing more than 200 ghost vehicles over the past two weeks with help from the NYPD and other law enforcement agencies. In other news, New York Governor Kathy Hochul defends her decision to freeze congestion pricing, arguing that the MTA's plan to charge drivers a $15 daytime toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street would lead businesses to pass the new expense onto consumers. Plus, on this week’s segment of On The Way, WNYC transit reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss the ongoing blowback from Governor Hochul’s indefinite pause of congestion pricing, including MTA Chair Janno Lieber’s response and new lawsuits.

June 13, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:29:10 +0000

New York City is getting $27 million for programs to stop young people from vaping. Plus, WNYC's Rosemary Misdary reports on an effort to weaken a climate law that restricts emissions from New York City’s biggest polluter. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Matt Katz discuss why mo-peds have suddenly become the vehicle of choice.

June 13, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:38:11 +0000

The New Jersey Attorney General's office say one person is dead and two officers are injured after an exchange of gunfire at a banquet hall in police shot and killed a homicide suspect at a banquet hall in Woodbridge Township. In other news, more than half a dozen lawsuits are seeking to halt congestion pricing from going forward. But now, advocates and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander say they may sue to force the state to implement the tolls. Also, New York City's effort to shut down unlicensed cannabis stores is being challenged in a new class-action lawsuit alleging that not enough is being done to protect the businesses' constitutional rights to due process. Plus, child care centers around the city say they are having a hard time hiring and retaining teachers and other staff because they can’t compete with the higher wages offered by the New York City public school system. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with reporter Karen Yi, who has followed the story.

June 13, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:24:56 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City’s public housing agency will help 60 teens and young adults in Brownsville earn their high school degrees and train for careers in construction. WNYC’s Karen Yi has more. Meanwhile, elected officials across New York City are denouncing acts of alleged anti-Semitic vandalism at the homes of several Brooklyn Museum leaders. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he’s disappointed that world-famous competitive eater Joey Chestnut won’t be participating in Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition next month.

June 12, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:40:41 +0000

More than 250 people are suing New York City saying they were sexually abused while in custody at the city's juvenile jails. Plus, WNYC's Stephen Nessen reports, the congestion pricing plan paused by Governor Kathy Hochul was designed to pay for upgrades to decrepit equipment. Meanwhile, WNYC's Jon Campbell has a look at the governor's dramatic reversal of her support for congestion pricing. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Dr. Ashwin Vasan, Commissioner of New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, about a free tele-mental health service called "Teenspace."

June 12, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:41:01 +0000

The federal government has given the final go-ahead to release the remaining $7 billion for the Gateway Project to build a tunnel under the Hudson River. In other news, Major League Eating says Joey "Jaws" Chestnut, the 16-time winner of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, won’t be competing this year after signing an exclusive deal with a rival brand. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to delay the MTA’s congestion pricing plan, which tolls drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street, has left many people stunned. But so did her explanation for her sudden change of heart. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim has more. Plus, New York City is surrounded by 520 miles of coastline, but less than 1 percent is designated for public recreation. Some New Yorkers want to make our local waterways safe for swimming, but that's a tall order. WNYC's Rosemary Misdary reports.

June 12, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:30:25 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The DMV is rolling out a new mobile ID that people can use to get through airport security at LaGuardia, JFK, and more than two dozen other airports. In other news, a 24-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly selling firearms to an undercover NYPD officer while in federal prison. Plus, the "All Things Go" music festival is coming to Queens for the first time this fall, and the lineup of performers is out.

June 11, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:10:57 +0000

Former President Trump’s guilty verdict could cost him his liquor license in New Jersey. Plus, what’s next for the thousands of New Yorkers who applied for federal housing assistance. Also, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports on the so-called “moped crisis” in one Queen’s neighborhood. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Brigid Bergin discuss New York’s upcoming state and federal primary election.

June 11, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:31:20 +0000

The James Beard awards, sometimes called the “Foodie Oscars,” named Charlie Mitchell of Brooklyn Heights’ “Clover Hill” best chef in New York on Monday. Meanwhile, elected officials celebrate the groundbreaking of a construction hub in Brooklyn for a major offshore wind farm planned 15 miles south of Long Island. Mayor Adams says the project will create 1,000 union jobs by 2026, some of which could go to local students. Plus, MTA CEO Janno Lieber has spoken for the first time since Gov. Kathy Hochul “indefinitely paused” the agency’s congestion pricing plan, creating a budget gap. WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with transit reporter Stephen Nessen, who was at MTA headquarters to cover Lieber’s remarks.

June 11, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:30:49 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Hochul says congestion pricing is not canceled, just “on pause,” but WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports the MTA is slashing its major projects. Meanwhile, the Port Authority is expanding license plate readers to crack down on car theft and other crimes. Also, the state education department recommends phasing out the Regents test requirement for high school graduation. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Councilmember Chi Osse, who represents Bed-Stuy and northern Crown Heights, about a bill requiring the person who hires a broker to pay the broker fee. The bill will be debated in the City Council on Wednesday.

June 10, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:15:28 +0000

New York State is expanding access to doulas and other maternal health services for people enrolled in Medicaid. Plus, a group has put together a database with information on the state judges in New York City who are up for re-election or re-appointment. The new tool aims to help voters be better prepared when filling out a ballot. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with artist and activist Aurora Flores Hostos about New York City’s shrinking Puerto Rican population.

June 10, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:44:26 +0000

A City Council proposal for the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act, which would change how landlords and tenants pay broker fees, will be debated at a committee hearing this Wednesday. In other news, Middle Eastern and North African New Yorkers have historically been designated as "white" in government reports and surveys, but a new state bill on the Governor's desk could reclassify them. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with public safety reporter Samantha Max about a new lookup tool allowing New Yorkers to find information on judges.

June 10, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:20:48 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Elected leaders are criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul's reversal on congestion pricing, with State Senator Jabari Brisport leading a pro-congestion pricing chant in Brooklyn on Sunday. In other news, the Westchester County Department of Health warns that raw sewage is being released into the Hudson River in Ossining due to a break at the Crotonville sewer pump station, posing a public health threat. Plus, New York probation officials will interview former President Donald Trump on Monday as a required step before his July sentencing in his criminal election interference conviction.

June 7, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 21:05:44 +0000

New York state lawmakers say Governor Kathy Hochul's alternative to congestion pricing would commit the state to sending a billion dollars a year to the MTA without clarifying the source of the funds. In other news, Tommy Lin, a former director at the New York City Mayor's Office, has been arrested and charged with bank fraud. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Pride Festival and the famous Twilight Parade take place on Saturday. Also, as the American Ballet Theater gears up for its summer season, Alexandra Starr reports that for one young soloist, talent runs in the family. Plus, a lawsuit claiming false advertising over pistachio ice cream is moving forward in Long Island. Finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports on the odds of finding the elusive and wealthy, six-foot-five man with blue eyes.

June 7, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 16:43:41 +0000

A cryptocurrency scam targeting the Russian community in Brooklyn has resulted in more than 20 residents losing over a million dollars combined, according to the Brooklyn DA’s office. Meanwhile, New York City’s public schools will enlist principals and other school leaders to educate students and their families on proper gun storage after a 14-year-old boy died when police say a younger child accidentally shot him in Brooklyn. In other news, the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on 5th Avenue in Manhattan is on Sunday. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath talks about the festivities in store. Finally, there’s a windowless room in the Manhattan Borough President’s office where hundreds of years of New York City maps are stored. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Manhattan’s official topographer Hector Rivera and Borough President Mark Levine to learn more about the unconventional job and the borough’s history.

June 7, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Jun 2024 10:33:32 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Hochul's plan to replace the MTA's anticipated revenue from the now-shelved congestion pricing plan is getting a chilly reception in Albany, WNYC's Jon Campbell reports. Meanwhile, New York City child care centers say it's getting harder to hire and retain workers because they earn thousands of dollars less than their public school counterparts. WNYC's Karen Yi has more. Plus, a group of New York City students and advocates are pushing to reduce the number of police in public schools. Finally, on this week’s segment of On The Way, transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse react to the indefinite pause of congestion pricing and discuss whether or not the move is permanent.

June 6, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 20:51:59 +0000

Some New York City families who say they were rejected from universal preschool for three-year-olds are taking their fight to the Mayor's office. Also, the New York Working Families party is pulling financial and ground support of congressional candidate Mondaire Jones. Plus, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports on an unusual practice on the AirTrain. And finally WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on a New York City nonprofit that is housing young moms in foster care under one roof.

June 6, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 16:43:51 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul’s order to halt congestion pricing indefinitely could delay upgrades to subway stations and trains, as the plan was set to generate $15 billion in revenue for the MTA. Hochul is now seeking ways to replace that money. Meanwhile, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill on Wednesday that reporters and government watchdogs say weakens the state’s open public records law. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Kathryn Wylde, president of the Partnership for New York City, about how the halt in congestion pricing will affect New Yorkers. Finally, WNYC’s Arya Sundaram provides insight into a new Biden administration immigration policy that temporarily shuts down asylum requests at the Southern border and its impact on migrants in the five boroughs.

June 6, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Jun 2024 10:32:02 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Some Democratic lawmakers in Albany are slamming Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to delay the congestion pricing plan that would have charged drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. In other news, YouTube plans to restrict or remove videos that show users how to make and sell homemade guns. WNYC’s Giulia Heyward has more. Meanwhile, the New York City Council is taking up two bills on Thursday that require anonymous surveys to learn more about the work histories and health of migrants. Plus, as the legislative session in Albany comes to a close, WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports on the inaugural New York State Assembly Charity Softball Game between Democrats and Republicans.

June 5, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Jun 2024 20:31:34 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is giving measured support for President Biden's decision to limit border crossings. Plus, some Brooklyn teenagers react to possible restrictions on social media, with the goal of making it less addictive for kids. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with Albany reporter Jon Campbell and transportation reporter Stephen Nessen about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s announcement to delay the launch of the MTA’s congestion pricing plan.

June 5, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Jun 2024 16:47:07 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul is set to delay the June 30 launch of the MTA’s congestion pricing program, which aims to toll drivers south of 60th Street in Manhattan. She reportedly plans to replace that revenue with additional taxes on New York City businesses. In other news, Rep. Dan Goldman is urging the city’s Department of Education to inform parents about safe gun storage. Gov. Hochul is also considering a ban on smartphones in schools, though WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports enforcement may be challenging. Additionally, Hochul is pushing for two online child safety bills: one to restrict social media companies from using addictive algorithms on kids, and another to prevent selling their personal information. WNYC’s Janae Pierre discusses these efforts with Albany reporter Jon Campbell.

June 5, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Jun 2024 10:35:01 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Documents show a pledge by Mayor Adams to investigate and penalize landlords who reject tenants with rental assistance vouchers is going unenforced. In other news, New Jersey Democrat Andy Kim will face Cape May hotel developer Curtis Bashaw in the Senate race in November after easily winning the Democratic primary on Tuesday. Meanwhile, New York lawmakers plan to approve a bill that would prohibit platforms such as TikTok and Instagram from subjecting kids and teens to an algorithm-based feed without parental consent. Finally, WNYC’s David Furst speaks with Melissa McCart of Eater New York to understand why the price of coffee is going up.

June 4, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Jun 2024 20:51:13 +0000

A Brooklyn mother is grateful she’s not planning a funeral today after her daughter and niece were shot on a playground Monday night in Brooklyn. Also, Mayor Eric Adams is pushing for more public restrooms in New York City. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with sports reporter Priya Desai about the International Cricket Council Men’sTwenty20 World Cup. The tournament is in New York for the first time in history. And finally, we’re celebrating Pride Month by sharing the voices of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.

June 4, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Jun 2024 16:38:25 +0000

A 19-year-old man is still awaiting official charges for allegedly shooting two police officers in Queens on Monday. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein spoke to his mother in Colombia. Meanwhile, Senator Bob Menendez is not on Tuesday’s primary ballot in New Jersey, but he has filed to run as an independent in November. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with arts and culture reporter Ryan Kailath to learn about some fun and free ways to enjoy the big apple in June.

June 4, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Jun 2024 10:18:18 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The chief judge of New York's highest court says there is a crisis in providing free lawyers to those who can't afford them. In other news, more than 230,000 households have applied for a spot on the city's Section 8 wait list since it opened on Monday for the first time in 15 years. Plus, three Andean bears born this year have left their birthing den and are ready to meet visitors at the Queens Zoo.

June 3, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Jun 2024 20:31:37 +0000

A new report says New York City families with younger children are twice as likely to leave the city than those without young kids. Plus, New Jersey is gearing up for the statewide primary election on Tuesday. And finally, we’re back at “Bubbles Are Us” in Paterson, New Jersey, for our election engagement project, “Suds and Civics.”

June 3, 2024: Midday news

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Jun 2024 16:41:09 +0000

An investigation is underway after a man allegedly shot two NYPD officers in Queens Monday morning. Plus, another investigation is happening in Brooklyn where a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed on Sunday. Meanwhile, some good news for local cricket fans: The International Cricket Council Men’s Twenty World Cup kicked off over the weekend. And finally, we head to Bubbles Are Us, a laundromat in Paterson, New Jersey. WNYC is visiting laundromats across the region as part of our election engagement project, “Suds and Civics.”

June 3, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Jun 2024 10:29:33 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City is opening new Section 8 applications on Monday for the first time in 15 years, with New Yorkers having just six days to apply. In other news, fires caused by faulty lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes are a growing public safety threat in New York, but attorneys for the victims and families are facing major hurdles in winning monetary compensation. WNYC's Matt Katz reports. Plus, this election season, WNYC is using laundromats across the New York metro area as hubs of civic engagement. Monday on Morning Edition, our "Suds and Civics" project will broadcast live from "Bubbles Are Us" in Paterson, New Jersey. Join us to discover what we're hearing between wash cycles and learn about efforts to increase political participation in the Garden State.

May 31, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 May 2024 20:30:03 +0000

New York City soon will begin accepting new Section 8 applications for the first time in 15 years. Plus, New Jersey Republicans will choose their candidate for the U.S. Senate race next week. Despite Trump's guilty verdict, a couple candidates are still wearing their MAGA hats. And finally, WNYC’s David Brand checks in on the city’s secret weapon for its war on rats.

May 31, 2024 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 May 2024 16:42:54 +0000

The NYPD is not complying with a 4-year-old public disclosure law about surveillance technology. The Department of Investigation says the NYPD failed to follow the Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology multiple times last year, including their introduction of the Times Square subway canine like robot known as Digidog. Also, the city is introducing more cooling centers this summer with deadly heat waves are on the rise. And in Nassau County, the police department has been fighting giving up it's phone directory for the past 4 years, despite multiple court orders. They've finally given up the closely guarded document and WNYC's Charles Lane has the details. And finally as the weather gets warmer, more people will be out on bikes. One non-profit organization helps blind, low-vision and disabled riders enjoy cycling on tandem bikes for free. Reporter Jeff Lunden joined the group for one of their rides.

May 31, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 31 May 2024 10:16:14 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day.

May 30, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 May 2024 20:44:57 +0000

It’s possible New York State lawmakers won’t pass a measure that would make it easier for prosecutors to convict people accused of sex crimes. Plus, a Brooklyn grand jury has indicted 18 alleged gang members in a takedown prosecutors say will help prevent more gun violence. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with reporters Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky and David Brand about the looming expiration of a federal program that pays a monthly credit to internet service providers on behalf of low-income customers. And finally, WNYC’s Karen Yi attends a birthday celebration in one of New York City’s shelters.

May 30, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 May 2024 16:38:13 +0000

Asghar Ali, 58, of Brooklyn, is facing charges, including attempted murder and a hate crime after allegedly driving onto a sidewalk in East Flatbush on Wednesday and trying to hit a group of young Orthodox Jewish men. Meanwhile, New York City plans to expand its e-scooter rental program into eastern Queens, but some locals aren’t on board. Plus, hurricane season officially starts Saturday in the New York City region. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has forecast a more active-than-usual season this year. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Dan Zarrilli, special advisor for climate and sustainability at Columbia University, about the potential impact on the city.

May 30, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 May 2024 10:29:46 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s likely to keep the National Guard in the New York City subway. Meanwhile, a new report by the Center for an Urban Future finds that around two dozen nonprofits serving homeless, food-insecure, or mentally ill New Yorkers are critically understaffed. Also, threats posted to social media have led Nassau County police to request a no-fly zone around a cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan on June 9.

May 29, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 May 2024 21:03:41 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is defending two NYPD officers who shot and killed a Brooklyn man over the weekend. Plus, Marymount Manhattan College will soon merge with Boston’s Northeastern University. Also, WNYC’s Nancy Solomon looks into New Jersey’s Democratic primary race in the 9th Congressional District. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Arun Venugopal discuss the latest developments on a plan to build a casino near CitiField.

May 29, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 May 2024 16:50:56 +0000

Mail voting in the New Jersey primary continues and early in-person voting begins Wednesday. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports. Meanwhile, a MarketWatch Guides study finds New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey have among the highest annual car insurance rates in the U.S. Plus, according to MTA data, the rate of fare evasion on buses and trains has more than doubled since the pandemic. In fact, more than half of bus riders aren’t paying for their ride. At an MTA board meeting last week, Chair Janno Lieber said the agency would allocate more resources to address the problem. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Lieber about the new measures being taken.

May 29, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 May 2024 10:24:43 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A new report from the Citizens Committee for Children says most of New York City's infants and toddlers eligible for subsidized child care aren't enrolled in public programs. Meanwhile, the MTA is urging New Yorkers to use the Long Island Railroad’s summer packages and enhanced services instead of driving. Plus, Bryant Park’s free summer yoga series kicks off Wednesday evening.

May 28, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 May 2024 20:21:55 +0000

With two weeks left in the legislative session, Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on lawmakers to pass a bill that would prohibit social media companies from subjecting kids to addictive algorithms. Plus, nearly a million low-income households in New York City could lose internet access when a key federal program expires this month. Also, WNYC's Rosemary Misdaryexplains why a meadow of seagrass is in danger and what’s being done to save them. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports on the city’s new outdoor dining rules which take effect in August.

May 28, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 May 2024 16:31:45 +0000

A plan to bring a casino to Queens appears to be dead after State Senator Jessica Ramos said she won't allow parkland near Citi Field to be converted. In other news, a man in New Jersey is facing a state weapons charge after TSA agents at Newark Airport found a loaded handgun in his backpack over Memorial Day weekend. Meanwhile, severe flooding is becoming more common in low-lying, inland sections of New York City. In response, city officials are planning a voluntary buyout program for properties in one section of Flushing, Queens. But as WNYC’s David Brand reports, the city’s housing shortage and high prices complicate these plans. Finally, after 30 years, the Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas in the South Bronx is closing on Tuesday, leaving the borough with just one theater. WNYC’s Amanda Rozon reports that many residents are upset.

May 28, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 May 2024 10:36:51 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City is planning a $22 million program to help migrants leave city-funded hotel shelters in Buffalo, find apartments, apply for asylum, and secure jobs. In other news, the New York City Department of Transportation will shut down a section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in June. WNYC's Catalina Gonella reports. Plus, the FDNY is using drones as part of its robo-lifeguard initiative to patrol city beach shorelines for swimmers in distress, rip tides, and other unsafe conditions.

May 27, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 May 2024 19:22:30 +0000

On this Memorial Day, Mayor Adams is celebrating plans to build a new memorial honoring the 99 fallen post-9/11 service members from New York City as part of the Utopia Parkway Seawall Replacement and Street Improvements project. In other news, time is running out for New York lawmakers to vote on a bill that would provide health insurance for undocumented immigrants. Meanwhile, Tuesday, May 28, is the last day for New Jersey residents to apply for a mail-in ballot for this year’s primary election. Also, police in Wildwood, New Jersey, say an overnight decision to close the boardwalk and enact a state of emergency in response to several incidents of “civil unrest” was “necessary to ensure public safety and maintain law and order.” Plus, WNYC’s David Furst and Rosemary Misdary suggest looking beyond the Earth’s atmosphere this Memorial Day. Finally, WNYC’s Bahar Ostadan visited the Green Haven Correctional Facility for a staged Broadway show.

May 24, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 May 2024 20:34:38 +0000

As negotiations over the city budget heat up, New York City council members are slamming Mayor Eric Adams' proposed cuts to early childhood education. Plus, Nassau County's Police Department is being held in contempt of court for refusing to release an internal document after spending $100,000 in taxpayer money to keep it secret. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and David Brand discuss Mayor Eric Adams’ rezoning plan, “City of Yes.” wnyc, new york, bronx, queens, brooklyn, manhattan, staten island, new york city, local news,

May 24, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 May 2024 16:32:09 +0000

Rockaway Beach will officially reopen this Memorial Day weekend with restricted access to certain areas as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shores up the peninsula’s coastline. Meanwhile, Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway is standing by an agreement to provide more support for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students to end pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus. Finally, Astoria, Queens was once the destination for Greeks moving to the U.S., evident in the many Greek eateries across the neighborhood. But the area has changed significantly. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with chef and food writer Farideh Sadeghin, who visited Astoria to explore its food scene.

May 24, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 May 2024 11:17:16 +0000

The Museum of Jewish Heritage in Lower Manhattan will offer free tours to all eighth graders in city public schools starting next year. Meanwhile, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and City Councilmember Shekar Krishnan urge Mayor Eric Adams to protect the city’s shade-providing tree canopies. In other news, the Prospect Park Zoo will reopen Saturday after eight months of storm damage repairs. Plus, in this week’s transportation segment of “On The Way,” reporter Stephen Nessen discusses the $19 billion JFK renovation, including two new terminals and roadways, and the MTA’s measures to stop fare beating.

May 23, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 May 2024 20:33:48 +0000

May 23, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 May 2024 16:51:33 +0000

Representative Dan Goldman, who represents Lower Manhattan and parts of Western Brooklyn, is facing two primary challengers in June: business strategist Bruno Grandsard, who criticizes Goldman for focusing too much on Donald Trump and not local issues, and political organizer Evan Hutchinson, who opposes Goldman's support for Israel in the war with Hamas. Plus, meteorologist Bill Goodman from the National Weather Service forecasts good weather in the coming days. Finally, U.S. Census data shows a significant portion of the Guyanese population in the U.S. lives in New York City, with almost half residing in Queens. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with chef and food writer Farideh Sadeghin, local resident Renny Itwaru, and his nephew Rylee about the local Guyanese food scene.

May 23, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 May 2024 10:36:49 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A grand jury has indicted caterer, music producer, author, and landlord Ettore Mazzei on charges of running a massive drug-dealing network on Staten Island responsible for multiple overdose deaths. Plus, Newark police say they have arrested 19-year-old Antonio Ginestri of Queens, known for his viral videos speeding through traffic.

May 22, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 May 2024 20:57:20 +0000

A new report from the health nonprofit KFF says nursing homes in New York and New Jersey are ill-prepared for new federal staffing rules that require about 3.5 hours of clinical care per resident each day. In other news, a state appellate court has upheld the decision to prevent New York City from moving about 250,000 retired city workers to a privatized Medicare plan. Meanwhile, major delays are expected for JFK travelers this summer due to increased traffic and the construction of two new terminals and roadways. Also, it’s the 40th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical "Sunday in the Park with George." Plus, WNYC’s David Brand tours an office building being converted into housing in the Financial District. Finally, amid investigations into anti-Semitism at CUNY campuses, some Jewish students say they don’t feel safe, but WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports the investigation has also sparked fear among CUNY faculty.

May 22, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:24:46 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul's poll numbers keep dropping according to a Siena College poll, her lowest rating since she took office in 2021. Also, park researchers say cities can improve access to outdoor recreational spaces by emulating New York City's Community Schoolyards Program which allows schools to open their yards to the public during off hours. Lastly, New Jersey says it's easier for residents to apply for unemployment benefits thanks to the rollout of a new and updated application system. WNYC's Sean Carlson speaks with New Jersey Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo to talk about the new system.

May 22, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 May 2024 10:29:38 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: State Sen. Kevin Parker from Brooklyn won't face charges for an altercation with an advocate in Albany last week. The New York City Parks Department says it has hired 230 lifeguards for Memorial Day weekend but is still hundreds short, which could lead to shorter operating hours. Plus, Fleet Week, the annual celebration for the men and women of the armed forces, is back in New York City.

May 21, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 May 2024 20:24:05 +0000

New Jersey pharmacist Ghada Abukuwaik has returned home safely after being trapped in Gaza for several weeks along with other medical workers due to the ongoing Rafah border closure. In other news, New York State's highest court issued a unanimous ruling on Tuesday upholding the requirement that health insurers cover medically necessary abortions. Meanwhile, the FDNY is investigating the cause of a three-alarm fire that tore through five commercial buildings in the Bronx. Plus, time is running out for New York lawmakers to consider two measures that would make it easier for some inmates to secure early release from prison. WNYC’s Samantha Max reports. Finally, ahead of the three-day Memorial Day weekend, Eater NY offers a suggestion on where you should visit: Kingston, New York. WNYC’s David Furst speaks with food critic Robert Sietsema to learn more.

May 21, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 May 2024 16:36:54 +0000

Plus, after being fast-tracked through the legislature, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy must now decide whether to place sweeping restrictions on the state’s Open Public Records Act, which requires local and state agencies to provide the public with access to government records. Changes would make it harder to get government emails, give clerks more reasons to deny citizens who request them and even let the government sue people it thinks are asking for records too often. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with editor of the New Jersey Monitor, Terrence T. McDonald for the latest.

May 21, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 May 2024 10:31:17 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Brooklyn Pastor Lamor Whitehead is headed to jail after a judge revoked his bail on Monday for proclaiming his innocence on a podcast. In other news, street safety advocates say five people were killed by cars in Queens over the weekend, making 2024 one of the deadliest years for the borough since the Vision Zero initiative began. Plus, flags will fly at New York state buildings in honor of retired New York State Police member Benedicto Albizu Jr., who died earlier this month from an illness related to his assignment at the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 attacks.

May 20, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 20 May 2024 20:24:42 +0000

Starting Wednesday, migrants who reach a limit of 30- or 60-day stays can be evicted, with limited opportunities to remain depending on their age. In other news, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing questions after over 2,000 families were unable to secure a seat in the city’s 3K program this fall. Meanwhile, New York state lawmakers are proposing a bill that would require large public venues to have EpiPens on hand for treating life-threatening allergic emergencies. Plus, disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein’s recently overturned conviction in New York could pave the way for a new state law. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with reporters Samantha Max and Jon Campbell to learn more.

May 20, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 20 May 2024 16:37:11 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is defending the NYPD's overall response to a pro-Palestinian rally in Brooklyn on Saturday after video emerged showing two officers punching three protesters. In other news, a video screen that lets people in New York and Dublin peer into life on opposite sides of the Atlantic has re-opened after reports of "inappropriate behavior." Plus, MTA data shows that subway strikes are increasing, with 2024 on track to have nearly double the number of fatal strikes as 2019. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein reports that families are often left with little clarity or closure.

May 20, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 20 May 2024 10:35:47 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is investigating a video showing an officer repeatedly punching a demonstrator during a pro-Palestinian protest in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, on Saturday. In other news, New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration plans to shut down a Midtown homeless hub that offers places to rest, eat, and shower. WNYC’s Karen Yi reports.

May 17, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 May 2024 20:26:22 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is scrambling to reassure families they’ll get a spot in the city's free 3K program. Meanwhile, WNYC’s Karen Yi follows a homeless outreach team around Grand Central Terminal that helps people find services and housing. In other news, the 31st annual New York African Film Festival starts this Friday. Finally, due to pandemic-related financial issues, Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, is looking to sell off land to be developed for housing.

May 17, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 May 2024 16:42:43 +0000

Child poverty rates in New York have reached their highest level since 2016, according to a new report from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Meanwhile, about 26,000 runners are expected to participate in a half marathon in Brooklyn on Saturday. In other news, school districts nationwide are seeking ways to address COVID-related learning loss. However, the Union City, New Jersey, School District, which serves some of the state's lowest-income students, is meeting academic goals with little state assistance. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with district Superintendent Silvia Abbato and Bergen Record education reporter Mary Ann Koruth to learn why.

May 17, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 May 2024 10:35:28 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Harvey Weinstein's overturned rape conviction has spurred a new push to update New York's laws. Meanwhile, New York City shelter provider WIN is launching a pilot program on Monday to give homeless families debit cards to help them find housing more quickly. Plus, the New York Knicks will try to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night against the Indiana Pacers. Finally, on this week’s segment of On The Way, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and Clayton Guse discuss New York City Transit head Richard Davey leaving his job, plans to build housing near two new Metro-North stations in the Bronx, and a street redesign in Brooklyn.

May 16, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 May 2024 20:31:46 +0000

Mayor Adams' controversial policy of limiting shelter stays for migrants could cost New York City up to $2 billion a year. Plus, New York University is requiring students who were arrested during recent protests over the war in Gaza to write essays on ethics, morality and character. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Newark Deputy Mayor Lakeesha Eure about the city’s Summer Safety Initiative, which includes a wide array of social programs. wnyc, new york, bronx, queens, brooklyn, manhattan, staten island, new york city, local news, new jersey

May 16, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 May 2024 16:38:34 +0000

New York City plans to rezone areas for more housing in the East Bronx near two Metro-North stations currently under construction, but some local residents do not want a population boom. In other news, with warmer weather approaching, some students are considering summer jobs. Vilda Vera Mayuga, commissioner of New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, offers tips for students preparing to work this summer.

May 16, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 May 2024 10:33:32 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Lawyers for New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez tell jurors they can explain the discovery of gold bars, $400,000, and a Mercedes Benz during the raid on his home. Meanwhile, the Palestinian-American Medical Association reports that approximately 20 American health workers are stranded at a Gaza hospital after Israel closed the Rafah border crossing. In other news, the New York City Fire Museum in Manhattan remains indefinitely closed after an emergency evacuation last weekend. Plus, as Election Day nears, WNYC is turning metro area laundromats into hubs of civic dialogue. WNYC's George Bodarky shares what he’s been hearing from people between wash cycles.

May 15, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:17:59 +0000

DoorDash will reconsider how it treats prospective hires with criminal convictions after reaching a settlement with New York’s attorney general’s office. Plus, Volunteers of America-Greater New York says it might be forced to reduce the number of new backpacks it distributes to students living in shelters before the start of school. And finally, WNYC's data reporter, Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky, crunched twenty years worth of data since the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act was passed.

May 15, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 May 2024 16:31:19 +0000

State officials are alerting New Yorkers with EBT cards about a scheduled outage from midnight to approximately 11 AM Sunday for system updates. In sports, the Knicks are one victory away from their first Eastern Conference Finals since 1999 after a Tuesday night win over the Pacers at the Garden. The New York Liberty also triumphed in their season opener against the Washington Mystics. Meanwhile, New York's Good Cause Eviction Law aims to limit big rent increases and help tenants stay in their apartments, but its numerous exceptions have confused many renters, including some of our listeners. WNYC’s housing reporter David Brand breaks down what he’s heard and answers some questions.

May 15, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 May 2024 10:32:07 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Edafe Okporo, a Nigerian refugee and LGBTQ activist, is running for an Upper Manhattan seat on the New York City Council, WNYC’s Giulia Heyward reports. Meanwhile, new good cause protections for tenants are now in effect across the five boroughs. Additionally, transit officials have announced plans to deploy 60 new electric buses in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island this fall.

May 14, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 May 2024 20:42:40 +0000

The fight to keep New York state's Equal Rights Amendment on the November ballot is heading back to court. Plus, New York state senators passed a resolution to honor baseball Hall of Famer and a noted Yankee killer, David Ortiz. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Elizabeth Kim discuss the 2025 mayor’s race in New York City and who’s likely to face off against Mayor Eric Adams in the Democratic primary.

May 14, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 May 2024 16:39:19 +0000

Tuesday is the registration deadline for New Jersey's Democratic Senate primary. On Monday night in South Orange the three candidates debated several topics including the Israel-Hamas conflict. Meanwhile, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen is pushing to rezone the Citi Field parking lot for a new casino, which Jackson Heights community groups say could generate a billion dollars in economic development. Plus, a new report from a New York State watchdog and a nonprofit law firm reveals that many city public hospital psychiatric patients lack access to fresh air during extended stays, an issue advocates claim violates patient rights. In response, NYC Health and Hospitals cites safety and security concerns as reasons for restricting outdoor access. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Caroline Lewis and former psychiatric patient Michael Kronenberg to learn more.

May 14, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 May 2024 10:30:25 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Jury selection has begun for the trial of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, with further questioning of prospective jurors set for Tuesday. Meanwhile, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is scheduled to travel to Italy this week, followed by a visit to Ireland where she will speak at the Global Economic Summit. Plus, a new event series titled 'Death of the Party' is supporting LGBTQ+ young adults who are grieving the loss of a parent, whether or not they were accepted by them.

May 13, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 May 2024 20:51:36 +0000

The New York City Commission on Racial Equity has released a list of 16 priority goals to reduce racial disparities in the city. In other news, actor Steve Buscemi's publicist confirms he is fine after being punched last Wednesday. Meanwhile, Williamsburg's Union Pool bar and music venue announced its lineup for the Summer Thunder series of free daytime shows. WNYC reporter Charles Lane explores the unique superstitions of New York Knicks fans. Finally, New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a bill to revise the state’s Open Public Records Act. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with media and public interest lawyer CJ Griffin to learn more.

May 13, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 May 2024 16:33:57 +0000

The NYPD says police officers shot and killed a 33 year old man in East Flatbush in Brooklyn early Sunday morning, an investigation is ongoing. Also, New York City will pay $1.6 million to a man who was sexually abused by a physical therapist while he was held at Rikers Island in response to a lawsuit. And lastly, WNYC will be hosting and broadcasting a debate Monday night among the three candidates in the Democratic primary for the Senate seat held by Bob Menendez. The candidates are Congressman Andy Kim, Patricia Campos Medina and Larry Hamm, and mostly likely whoever wins this primary will be the next senator since a Republican hasn't won a Senate race in New Jersey since 1972. WNYC's Michael Hill and Nancy Solomon, who has been covering the race joins our own Janae Pierre to discuss what issues they'll be exploring in the upcoming debate.

May 13, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 May 2024 10:29:29 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Police in East Flatbush fatally shot a 33-year-old man early Sunday after they say he refused to put down his gun. In other news, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams seeks a swift resolution as the city's Department of Investigation examines claims that NYPD officials misused official social media accounts. Meanwhile, the NYPD's crackdown on fake licenses, in partnership with the MTA and other agencies, continues to show results.

May 10, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 May 2024 20:53:26 +0000

New York City's Department of Mental Health and Hygiene says we can expect longer tick seasons, thanks to warmer temperatures due to the effects of climate change. Plus, New York City is facing a discrimination lawsuit because its health benefits for city employees don't cover in vitro fertilization for gay male couples. And finally, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal follows a group of migrants who are hoping to break into New York City’s restaurant industry.

May 10, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 May 2024 16:36:27 +0000

Small-scale graduation ceremonies have kicked off at Columbia University after the main commencement was canceled due to pro-Palestinian campus protests. In other news, New York City has installed new changing tables in nearly all public park bathrooms, improving convenience for parents. Plus, New York State now requires high school students to complete a financial aid application or formally opt out by graduation, following a FAFSA redesign aimed at simplifying the process for tuition aid applications. Despite these improvements, delays have been reported. WNYC’s Michael Hill discusses these challenges with State Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill's sponsor, and high school senior Adiba Salbia.

May 10, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 May 2024 10:40:56 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is critical of Mayor Eric Adams' 60-day limits on shelter stays for migrant families, calling it inadequate and rushed. In other news, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is questioning top NYPD officials about their use of social media. Plus, this week on 'On the Way,' reporters Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss Sammy’s Law, which lowers the speed limit to 20 MPH, an increase in electric taxi cars, and a new report from the New York State Comptroller indicating that the MTA needs more funding to upgrade the city’s transit system.

May 9, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 May 2024 20:28:23 +0000

Instructors at the New School say they've set up New York City's first faculty-run pro-Palestinian encampment. Plus, elected officials are demanding answers after new city documents revealed construction of the jails that will replace Rikers Island is years behind schedule. And, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with City Councilmember Joe Borelli about some Staten Islanders’ hope to secede from New York City despite costs revealed in a new report.

May 9, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 May 2024 16:49:05 +0000

At least three Columbia University students are suing the school for access to their dorms, reports WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh. The students were disciplined for their involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. In other news, New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is vigorously defending the DOE's response to anti-Semitism in public schools. Meanwhile, the city's Department of Investigation is examining claims of NYPD officials misusing the department's official social media accounts. Also, the owners of the now-shuttered Manhattan beauty supply store, Rehana Cosmetics, have been charged with criminal possession of more than one million dollars in stolen goods. Additionally, some New York City leaders are urging Albany lawmakers to approve reforms to the way agencies contract outside companies for public works projects. Finally, family members of 19-year-old Win Rozario, who was shot and killed by police last month in Queens, are speaking out. Rozario, described by family as experiencing a mental health crisis, had called 911 himself. WNYC's Bahar Ostadan joined the family as they gathered at City Hall on Wednesday.

May 9, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 May 2024 10:25:46 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new lawsuit alleges that an NYPD officer guarding New York City Mayor Eric Adams' Brooklyn home unjustifiably shot a man in 2022. In other news, a report from real estate platforms Zillow and StreetEasy reveals that New York City rents are rising seven times faster than wages. Additionally, a recent NJ.com report suggests that a corporate tax intended to fill a billion-dollar gap in New Jersey Transit's budget could become a sticking point or bargaining chip as officials seek additional funding for StayNJ, a program aimed at cutting many seniors' tax bills in half. Governor Phil Murphy says both things are possible.

May 8, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 May 2024 21:14:04 +0000

Some New York City councilmembers are expressing frustration with the Housing Authority’s plan to eliminate unarmed security guards at 55 senior housing developments. Plus, the family of 16-year-old Mahki Brown are struggling to understand why he was gunned down in Manhattan. Also, WNYC’s Samantha Max went near Columbia University and visited more than a dozen shops and street carts who are feeling the financial hit as protests have roiled the campus. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Jon Campbell discuss the latest after a judge tossed a proposal to codify abortion rights and other discrimination protections in New York off the November ballot.

May 8, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 May 2024 16:37:26 +0000

Advocates and family of Win Rozario, the 19-year-old Queens teen shot and killed by police in March, are gathering Wednesday afternoon on the steps of New York City Hall to protest the shooting after police body cam footage shows Rozario holding a pair of scissors before being shot. In other news, New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks is set to testify on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., before a Congressional committee examining anti-Semitism. Plus, the 'Celebrate Brooklyn' festival in Prospect Park has announced its summer lineup, including artists like Fishbone and Meshell Ndegeocello. Finally, New Yorkers have about a year left to obtain a Real ID, required for boarding domestic flights without a passport. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with New York DMV Commissioner Mark Schroeder to learn more.

May 8, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 May 2024 10:28:44 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York State Senator Julia Salazar has expressed concerns that a newly passed law, which sets rules to legalize some basement apartments, excludes neighborhoods in dire need of safe basement housing. In other news, local vendors near Columbia University report that the cancellation of the school’s main commencement ceremony next week has negatively impacted their businesses.

May 7, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 May 2024 20:51:26 +0000

City officials, musicians and advocates gathered in Albany Tuesday in support of proposed "Rap on Trial" legislation, a bill that would limit the use of lyrics as evidence in criminal trials. Also, some police oversight advocates say they’re concerned the NYPD hasn't made required changes to how it responds to protests, despite a federal judge ordering the department to do things differently after the 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstrations. WNYC's Samantha Max reports. And the Adams Administration says New York City public schools are now separating out their food waste to be put out for curbside compost pick up…three months ahead of schedule. Lastly, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Councilmember Tiffany Caban about what she thinks is a dangerous trend: the tweets from the NYPD’s Chief of Patrol John Chell

May 7, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 May 2024 16:47:51 +0000

A state judge removed the 'Equal Rights Amendment' from New York's November ballot on Tuesday, citing that the state legislature did not follow proper procedure when it first passed the amendment in 2022. The state attorney general's office is expected to appeal. Also, every couple of weeks, a group of activists in their 60s, 70s, and 80s gather in Albany to advocate for the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would allow certain patients to end their lives under the care of their doctor. WNYC's Jon Campbell reports.

May 7, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 May 2024 10:28:47 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Education officials on the Newark Board of Education recently approved a $12-million contract to install AI-equipped surveillance cameras across all district schools. In other news, City Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh is in Washington, D.C. today, pushing for a bill that would set new safety standards for all lithium-ion batteries used in micro-mobility devices. Plus, the New York City Council is pushing back against Mayor Eric Adams' plan to cut funding for an emergency food program.

May 6, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 May 2024 20:21:08 +0000

The New York City Council began its formal review of Mayor Eric Adams’ $112 billion spending plan for the city’s next fiscal year. Advocates say the cuts to local parks would eliminate up to 700 jobs for maintaining the city's parks, playgrounds and recreation areas. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and David Brand discuss federal investigations into Mayor Adams and what they mean. And finally, we highlight the Weeksville Heritage Center in Crown Heights, Brooklyn -- one of New York City's many neighborhood gems.

May 6, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 May 2024 16:46:08 +0000

Columbia University is canceling its university-wide commencement ceremony after weeks of campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war. School officials say students will be able to attend smaller ceremonies for schools within the university. In other news, police report that a man is in critical condition after being stabbed at 9:30 AM Monday on West 125th Street near 5th Avenue. Additionally, the NYPD is deploying drones to monitor Central Park in response to an increase in robberies. Finally, marking 60 years since the Beatles' first visit to the United States, Paul McCartney’s photographs taken during their New York City stop are now on display at the Brooklyn Museum until mid-August. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with exhibit co-curator Sarah Brown to learn more.

May 6, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 May 2024 10:33:02 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Soup kitchens and food pantries are criticizing the Adams administration's plan to reduce funding for emergency food services as child hunger grows. In other news, Mayor Eric Adams is facing criticism for the NYPD's deployment at college campuses across New York City to manage protests over the Israel-Hamas war. In sports, the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers will face off at Madison Square Garden tonight to begin the second round of the NBA playoffs.

May 3, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 May 2024 20:37:46 +0000

The NYPD reports that an officer accidentally discharged his firearm during a mass arrest at Columbia University earlier this week while switching his firearm from one hand to another. Meanwhile, NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks has reaffirmed his support for transgender students participating in school sports. Also, city officials are noting a local and national rise in motorcycle fatalities. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with FDNY EMS Lieutenant Paramedic Anthony Almojera about a new law requiring EMS workers to wear body armor and undergo new safety training.

May 3, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 May 2024 16:48:10 +0000

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont expects both lanes of I-95 to reopen by Monday morning following a multi-vehicle crash and tanker fire that disrupted traffic in Norwalk on Thursday. In other news, police cleared a pro-Palestinian protester encampment at New York University at the request of school officials. Meanwhile, even without New Jersey's county line system, Democratic primary ballots in much of Essex County still favor the party machine, reports WNYC's Nancy Solomon. Additionally, Long Island Rail Road President Rob Free is urging Nassau County residents to utilize public transportation ahead of the congestion pricing launch. Plus, a new film series at Lincoln Center debuting on Friday showcases rare footage from Coney Island in the 1920s and Puerto Rican activists in the 1970s and much more. Finally, glass eels, essential for local wildlife but endangered, are showing signs of recovery in New York, a contrast to low populations along the Atlantic. WNYC's Rosemary Misdary has more.

May 3, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 May 2024 10:34:07 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The Manhattan District Attorney’s office reports an NYPD officer discharged a firearm inside a Columbia University building while clearing out protesters, contradicting Mayor Eric Adams' description of the operation as well-executed to restore calm. In other news, the number of homeless New Yorkers transitioning from shelters to public housing is expected to hit new lows. Plus, NYC Public Schools Chancellor David Banks is preparing to testify before a Congressional committee on anti-semitism next week. Finally, on this week's segment of 'On The Way,' Stephen Nessen and Clayton Guse discuss congestion pricing updates, MTA efforts to unblock bus lanes, and answer a listener's question.

May 2, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 May 2024 20:29:06 +0000

The Adams administration is continuing to defend its new protocol, requiring elected officials to fill out an online form to request meetings with the leaders of city agencies. Plus, a visit by fire officials to an e-bike retailer in Queens ended with an arrest and a small explosion. Also, WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports on a New Jersey seat that has flipped from Republican to Democrat and back to Republican. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Eater New York’s Robert Sietsema about diverse dining in Jersey City.

May 2, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 May 2024 16:45:19 +0000

Mayor Adams reports that police data show the majority of those arrested Tuesday night for protesting at Columbia and CUNY were students. In other news, a Manhattan landlord already jailed for failing to complete hundreds of court-ordered repairs now faces additional legal problems. WNYC's David Brand reports on criminal charges that were unsealed Wednesday. Additionally, six Manhattan officials are urging the Department of Transportation to fill a gap in the protected bike lane along Sixth Avenue. Finally, a year after subway rider Jordan Neely died when another passenger, Daniel Penny, put him in a chokehold on the F train, the case remains a focal point in politically polarized debates about homelessness, mental illness, and the fine line between danger and discomfort in shared spaces like train cars. WNYC’s David Furst speaks with reporter Samantha Max to learn more.

May 2, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 May 2024 10:29:48 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: At City College, some students say that final exams and graduation are the last things on their minds after NYPD officers arrested more than 170 pro-Palestinian protesters on campus. In other news, the debate over who should pay for the care of migrants transported to New York City will be addressed on Thursday in Manhattan's state Supreme Court. Mayor Adams is suing Texas bus companies to cover these costs, arguing they helped transport these migrants under instructions from Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

May 1, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 May 2024 20:31:40 +0000

New York City's Rent Guidelines Board is considering raising rents by up to 6.5 % for tenants in rent-stabilized apartments. For more, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talked with housing reporter David Brand. Plus, WNYC’s Mike Hayes reports from New Jersey, many drivers of electric vehicles worry about running out of battery without being able to find somewhere to charge up. And finally, WNYC’s Rosemary Misdary follows gardeners in New York City who are stepping in to save the city’s monarch butterflies.

May 1, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 May 2024 16:50:38 +0000

New York City officials say nearly 300 people are facing charges in the campus protests at City College and Columbia University. Mayor Eric Adams Mayor places some blame on professional agitators. In other news, over 150 former juvenile jail inmates are suing, claiming they were sexually abused by staff members. Also, a new survey reveals that one in five food delivery-app workers in New York City report being injured on the job. Plus, New York City plans to build new skate parks in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Finally, NYPD officers took control of Columbia University’s campus on Tuesday night to end a standoff with pro-Palestinian protestors. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Bahar Ostadan, who was at Columbia late Tuesday night.

May 1, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 May 2024 10:24:31 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: NYPD officers in riot gear moved onto Columbia University’s campus Tuesday night at the request of University President Minouche Shafik. In other news, cameras on MTA buses will soon begin issuing tickets to double-parked cars along bus routes across the city.

April 30, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:41:52 +0000

Attorney General Letitia James is awaiting a response from Meta after its AI chatbot generated false information about New York State elected officials. Meanwhile, a notorious Manhattan landlord may soon be moved from Rikers Island to house arrest, in one of his own buildings. Additionally, a new bird-watching group in Brooklyn is causing a stir. Plus, the musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ is nominated for 13 Tony Awards. Finally, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on a dormant bill in the state legislature that, if passed, would classify attacks against un-housed people as hate crimes.

April 30, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:45:20 +0000

Columbia University is on lockdown after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied a building on campus overnight. Entry is restricted to those who have received prior authorization from the university. In other news, the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is suing R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home Incorporated, which has locations in Manhattan and the Bronx, for allegedly exploiting grieving families. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with arts and culture reporter Ryan Kailath about affordable activities to enjoy in May. Finally, in celebration of the very last day of National Poetry Month, we feature one last poem from our listeners.

April 30, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:28:57 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Student protestors at Columbia University have taken over a campus building just 12 hours after the administration began suspending students involved in protests against the Israel-Hamas war. In other news, the NYPD reports that crime is dropping in the subways after deploying more than a thousand police officers. Also, New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration will begin distributing flyers to migrant families to discourage them from allowing their children to sell candy on the subway and the streets.

April 29, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:33:19 +0000

The Rent Guidelines Board, which determines how much rent will go up for certain rent-regulated apartments, will hold a preliminary vote Tuesday to decide a new range of increases. In other news, Albany lawmakers are considering changes to New York City’s mayoral elections. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports. Additionally, securing affordable housing in New York City remains a challenge for low-income residents, particularly those with disabilities. WNYC’s David Brand shares the story of one woman’s search for a new home. Finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks to Eater New York editor Melissa McCart about restaurants that offer floating dining experiences.

April 29, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:49:25 +0000

The NYPD is investigating two separate shootings in Brooklyn and Queens that left two men dead over the weekend. In other news, Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer says the onetime movie mogul is in the hospital. This happened soon after the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction. Also, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is defending his refusal to restore funding to the city’s public libraries despite better-than-expected tax revenues. Plus, WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk is highlighting community treasures across the five boroughs, like a space in Brooklyn devoted to showcasing Black women and Black non-binary writers. Finally, for National Poetry Month, WNYC is playing poems from our listeners. Here’s one from Stacey Khan in Crown Heights.

April 29, 2024: Morning Headlines

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:31:20 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says it’s upping its patrols of Central Park after a string of robberies over the weekend. Meanwhile, amid rising costs for Manhattan drivers, the MTA is offering a 10 percent discount on monthly passes for Long Island Railroad and Metro-North riders. Plus, the Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, Mets, and Yankees all collected wins on Sunday.

April 26, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:35:12 +0000

Beginning Friday, May 3, Newark, New Jersey will start its curfew for minors. Plus, WNYC's Nancy Solomon reports on the challenges to fill the empty seat of Rep. Donald Payne Jr., who died this week. And, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal looks into a measure designed to turn empty New York City hotels into affordable housing. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and James Ramsay discuss sidewalk etiquette for New Yorkers on the go.

April 26, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:42:46 +0000

An MTA pilot program that made certain bus routes free is coming to an end after it was omitted from this year’s state budget. Meanwhile, warning labels could be on the way for sugary foods and drinks at chain restaurants in New York City with over 15 locations, following a suggestion from the Health Department. Plus, two years ago, Rob Menendez had an easy path to the House of Representatives, filling the seat once held by his father, Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey. However, the younger Menendez’s advantage has virtually disappeared since his father faces bribery and corruption charges. Now, Menendez Jr. faces a tough primary challenge from the mayor of Hoboken, Ravi Bhalla. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports. Finally, for the last Friday of National Poetry Month, we hear a poem from 10-year-old Kayden Hern of Harlem.

April 26, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:32:40 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new program in the Bronx is helping link homeless New Yorkers in need of apartments with small property owners eager to rent out their units. Meanwhile, new data shows that in 2024, New York City is experiencing its highest number of traffic deaths since the launch of the street safety campaign a decade ago. Also, more than 20,000 runners are getting ready for Sunday’s Brooklyn Half Marathon. Finally, in this week’s segment of ‘On the Way,’ WNYC reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss reforms to fare evasion enforcement on public transportation and bridges, new boosts for bus riders, and answer a listener’s question about WiFi on subways.

April 25, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:33:08 +0000

The New York City Council is reviewing legislation that would inflict harsher penalties on landlords after violations are found in building inspections. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson was at Columbia University this week condemning protests on the Upper Manhattan campus, where pro-Palestinian demonstrators set up tents and demanded the university divest from Israel. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talked with Dr. Mitchell Katz, President and CEO of NYC Health and Hospitals, and Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers about efforts to open additional medical trauma centers in Queens.

April 25, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:35:43 +0000

New York’s Court of Appeals has overturned the 2020 rape conviction of former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, finding that the trial judge improperly allowed testimony from women not involved in the case. Meanwhile, former Instagram fraudster Jebara Igbara aka "Jay Mazini" has been sentenced to seven years in prison for swindling millions from Muslims online. Additionally, New York City’s annual Pay Disparity Report reveals that workers of color earn only 84 cents for every dollar paid to white employees. Also, Governor Hochul’s newly signed state budget includes a measure called the ‘good cause’ eviction law, which extends eviction protections by requiring landlords to show ‘good cause’ for non-renewal of leases or evictions. However, the law has various exceptions, excluding hundreds of thousands of renters statewide. WNYC’s David Brand discusses the details with Sean Carlson. Finally, as National Poetry Month concludes, we are featuring poems from our listeners. Here’s one from Ksenia Novikova of Gravesend, Brooklyn.

April 25, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:32:59 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Hochul expresses support for Columbia University leadership amid ongoing Israel-Palestine protests. Meanwhile, data from the New York City Council show far more claims of sexual assault are made by detainees at Rikers Island than are ultimately reported under federal law. Also, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is out with his executive budget plan. Plus, private prison companies are trying to convince federal courts to overturn a ban on immigration detention facilities in New Jersey as the Biden Administration looks for facilities to hold immigrants it wants to deport. WNYC’s Matt Katz has the latest.

April 24, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:48:16 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is proposing a $112 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. Plus, New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. has died. And finally, we share the latest finding in a WNYC investigation into more than 700 Rikers-related claims as a result of New York’s Adult Survivors Act.

April 24, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:39:13 +0000

Columbia University officials say they’ll continue negotiating with student protestors for the next 48 hours as protests on the school’s West Lawn continue. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams praises the new housing measures out of Albany as a big win for New York City. Plus, millions of New Yorkers are exposed to dangerous air pollutants each year, and the climate crisis only threatens to make it worse. The American Lung Association recently published its annual ‘State of the Air’ report on Wednesday. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Trevor Summerfield, the New York advocacy director for the American Lung Association, to break down the findings. Finally, WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk is highlighting hidden gems across New York City, like a Queens bookshop that exclusively sells BIPOC literature to reflect the community around it.

April 24, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:24:43 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Columbia University president Minouche Shafik is facing calls to resign from supporters of both sides of the Israel-Gaza conflict. Meanwhile, Staten Island City Councilmember Kamillah Hanks is urging the MTA to ensure the borough gets its fair share of OMNY vending machines. Plus, the New York State budget makes completing the FAFSA mandatory for all New York high school seniors.

April 23, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:15:00 +0000

According to a WNYC analysis, the most common ticket issued to New York City’s street vendors is for operating without a license, despite pledges from City Hall to avoid targeting vendors for that offense. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with reporter Nathan Kensinger about a new plan, by the EPA, to address decades old contamination in northern Brooklyn. And finally, WNYC's Michelle Bocanegra reports on how the Israel-Hamas war is playing out in New York's 16th Congressional district.

April 23, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:58:24 +0000

New York state property insurers are now banned from discriminating against low-income tenants, thanks to new legislation. Plus, police say they arrested more than 150 people Monday at protests at Columbia and NYU over the Israel-Hamas war. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh has been covering the situation. He discussed the protests with WNYC’s Michael Hill. And finally, there’s heavy police presence in Lower Manhattan due to Former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. But WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports cyclists don’t feel safe commuting in the area.

April 23, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:23:21 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Officials at Columbia University now require that students on its Morningside campus have a hybrid option for the rest of the semester amid continuing protests concerning the school’s investments in Israel. Meanwhile, a new report says the effects of a rainstorm last September were exacerbated by the New York City government’s preparation and response. Plus, the Knicks have taken a 2-0 lead at home against the Philadelphia 76ers in the playoffs. The Rangers also look to take a 2-0 lead on Tuesday night when they face off against the Washington Capitals.

April 22, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:05:03 +0000

At least 100 people have returned to protest at Columbia University on Monday. Plus, New York state lawmakers have finalized the state budget. Also, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to hire the controversial attorney Randy Mastro to be the city's top lawyer. And finally, there’s a new record-holder for the longest number of consecutive chess matches.

April 22, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:31:40 +0000

Columbia University is holding classes remotely on Monday as protests over the Israel-Hamas war continue to roil the school’s Morningside Heights campus. On ‘The Brian Lehrer Show,’ reporter Ramsey Khalifeh calls in from the campus with updates. Finally, for Earth Day, WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk is highlighting various organizations promoting sustainability.

April 22, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:51:05 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Lawmakers are speaking out about demonstrations at Columbia University. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen has more. Meanwhile, New York State is adding 23 criminal offenses to its existing list of prosecutable hate crimes. Plus, students who didn’t receive a spot for New York City’s free summer school program ‘Summer Rising,’ can enter their names on a waitlist.

April 19, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:38:33 +0000

New York City Street Vendors are criticizing a recent crackdown on unlicensed vendors in Queens and the Bronx. Plus, CUNY’s law school has finally booked a venue for its graduation ceremony after struggling to find a place to host the event. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with reporter Arya Sundaram and Amaha Kassa, executive director of African Communities Together, about the specific needs of Black migrants in New York City.

April 19, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:54:49 +0000

Seven members of the New York City Council have formed a group called the New Parents Caucus, urging Mayor Eric Adams to fully fund universal childcare for children under 5, among other legislative priorities. Meanwhile, the Knicks and Rangers each begin their playoff runs this weekend. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a provision in the upcoming state budget deal that grants the city the authority to lower speed limits to 20 mph on most streets. Amy Cohen, an advocate for street safety, speaks with Michael Hill about the news. Finally, to mark National Poetry Month, we’re featuring poems from our listeners.

April 19, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:31:37 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Adams is defending Columbia University after police arrested 108 pro-Palestinian protesters on campus on Thursday afternoon. Meanwhile, Governor Hochul and state lawmakers have hammered out a deal to allow New York City to lower its speed limits to 20 miles per hour. Also, the New York City Council voted on Thursday to greenlight a pilot program that installs solar canopies in at least one city-controlled parking lot in each borough. Plus, on this week’s segment of ‘On The Way,’ WNYC’s transit reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse break down some details of the MTA’s congestion pricing program that are confusing some motorists.

April 18, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 20:57:44 +0000

New Jersey’s controversial “county line” ballot design will remain off the ballot in the upcoming Democratic Primary. Plus, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine is pushing to make public restrooms easier to find in the subway system. Also, CUNY’s law school has finally booked a venue for its graduation ceremony after struggling to find a place to host the event. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Matt Katz discuss a pitched plan by Nassau County to deputize private citizens in emergency situations.

April 18, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:43:36 +0000

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is launching a new public dashboard this Thursday, that offers a detailed look at the city's shelter population by age and demographic. Meanwhile, the New York City Council is considering a bill to make it easier to tip delivery drivers after a city law mandated an increase in pay that delivery companies pay workers. Plus, about half of the mental health clubhouses operating in New York City are losing city funding and might have to close down. Despite criticism, Mayor Eric Adams says he wants to build larger clubhouses in favor of smaller ones to serve more people. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with our healthcare reporter Caroline Lewis, and Lisa Farmer, a member of LifeLinks, one of the clubhouses in danger of shutting down.

April 18, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:31:12 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York State lawmakers are switching over to an old, 1990s system to vote on a $237 billion state budget this week after a cyberattack on the Legislative Bill Drafting Commission. Meanwhile, 353 dancers set a new world record for ‘most ballet dancers on pointe simultaneously’ on Wednesday in the ballroom of the Plaza Hotel. Plus, it’s Poetry Month, and we’re playing your poems on our show. Listener Harriet Taub shares a poem with us about the melting pot of languages in her neighborhood.

April 17, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:18:50 +0000

New York State lawmakers are hoping to start voting on the state budget at some point this week. Plus, an investigation by the New Jersey Comptroller finds waste and poor oversight in Essex County's COVID vaccine program. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with students on the speech and debate team in Newark about their upcoming tournaments.

April 17, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:35:33 +0000

Governor Hochul is defending an agreement with New York State lawmakers to bolster tenant protections that’s drawing criticism from progressives and housing advocates. Meanwhile, Lincoln Center’s summer festival of ‘almost entirely free’ programming is back for the third straight year. Plus, a new podcast examines the impact of former NYPD detective Louis Scarcella, who was known for getting convictions. But now, 20 of those convictions have been overturned, despite Scarcella denying wrongdoing. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Steve Fishman, co-host of ‘The Burden,’ a podcast about the rise and fall of Scarcella and the allegations against him.

April 17, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:33:49 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The lawyer for an NYPD officer accused of assaulting an Apple Store customer says his client hardly punched him. WNYC’s Samantha Max was in the courtroom for the start of the officer’s criminal trial on Tuesday. Also, tenant activists say a nearly two-month-long strike by staff at the nonprofit legal services group Mobilization For Justice is straining the city’s eviction defense program.

April 16, 2024: Evevning Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:42:14 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul says state lawmakers are getting close to approving a new budget for New York. Plus, New York City is floating a plan to deal with derelict boats. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Stephen Nessen discuss the complicated details of the MTA’s congestion pricing plan.

April 16, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:33:25 +0000

Police say they’re searching for a man who assaulted someone after midnight at the 47-50th Streets Rockefeller Center subway station in an unprovoked attack. Meanwhile, the City Council is hearing testimony on several bills today, including one on improving access to shelter and city services for newly arrived Black migrants. Plus, René Redzepi, co-owner of Noma, the three Michelin-starred Copenhagen restaurant, is hosting a series of pop-up shops in the city this week to promote Noma's packaged goods. Finally, the New York City Council is opposing proposed budget cuts by Mayor Eric Adams that would reduce funding for the city’s 3K and Pre-K programs. Lawmakers argue that any reduction in early childhood education for 3 and 4-year-olds will worsen the childcare affordability crisis, which is driving young families to leave the city. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with reporter Karen Yi to understand why childcare is unaffordable for most New Yorkers. Finally, it's Poetry Month, and we're playing your poems on our show. Listener Ryan Beck of Brooklyn sent us this poem "Looking out my Crown Heights window."

April 16, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:29:20 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: About half of the 16 mental health clubhouses serving New Yorkers are losing city funding and may have to shut their doors. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is touting a plan to turn two dozen city-owned parcels of land into new apartment buildings this year. WNYC’s David Brand reports on what comes next for what are currently a pair of Brooklyn parking lots. Also, mayoral control of New York City’s school system is back on the negotiating table in Albany.

April 15, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:00:45 +0000

Mayoral control of New York City's school system is back on the negotiating table in Albany. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is touting a plan to turn two dozen city-owned parcels of land into new apartment buildings this year. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Arun Venugopal discuss a new report that looks into the social inequities that contribute to environmental issues across New York City.

April 15, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:50:28 +0000

The NYPD is investigating a pair of shootings in the South Bronx just after 3 AM Monday morning that left two men dead and another injured. Meanwhile, newly released New York City data shows more than 1,000 public school students in migrant shelters had their education halted in March because of expiring 60-day notices. Also, the Bryant Park Picnic Performances return this year with a lineup of free shows. Plus, it’s been hectic over the past month in New Jersey politics, from First Lady Tammy Murphy bowing out of the U.S. Senate race to news that the state’s 'County Line' ballot system might be coming to an end. WNYC’s David Furst speaks with New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon to learn what’s happening next. Finally, it's Poetry Month, and we're playing your poems on our show. 11-year-old Kyle Shih of Manhattan sent us this poem, titled 'Roosevelt Island Tramway.’

April 15, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:32:55 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: After four extensions, New York state lawmakers are due back in Albany on Monday to continue negotiating the state’s budget. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen has more. Meanwhile, millions of dollars are now up for grabs in New Jersey for organizations looking to start mental health crisis response teams across the state. Plus, the Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, clinching the second seed in the NBA Playoffs.

April 12, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:53:07 +0000

New York State will pay $150,000 in attorney's fees for second amendment advocates who filed a lawsuit challenging a ban on guns in places of worship. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is standing firm on his new policy that requires all elected officials to fill out a form before engaging with a city agency. Additionally, the New York State court system is forming an advisory panel to study the potential benefits and risks of artificial intelligence in the judicial process. WNYC’s Catalina Gonella reports. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with ‘All of It’ producer Simon Close to get updates on the annual Public Song Project.

April 12, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:52:47 +0000

Governor Hochul and state lawmakers continue to struggle to reach a deal on the state budget, which is now 12 days late. WNYC’s Jon Campbell has more. Meanwhile, acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su is praising the work of local community organizations, such as the Harlem-based group ‘African Communities Together,’ for connecting migrants to job opportunities. Plus, a group of Atlantic City casino workers is suing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, hoping to end a long-standing carveout in state law that lets casinos allow smoking on the gambling floor even though it’s banned in most businesses. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with casino dealers Pete Naccarelli and Lamont White, who co-founded the group ‘Casino Employees Against Smoking’s Harmful Effects,’ or CEASE, to learn more about their lawsuit. Finally, in celebration of National Poetry Month, we hear from Paul Pesante, a longtime conductor on Metro-North’s Hudson Line known to riders for his rhyming announcements.

April 12, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:36:34 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Chancellor David Banks says he’s been called to testify in Congress about anti-Semitism in public schools. Meanwhile, the city of Newark, New Jersey, is stepping up enforcement of its curfew for minors starting this Friday. City officials warn that if you’re under 18 and out after 11 PM, they’ll take you off the streets. Finally, on this week’s segment of ‘On The Way,’ reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss Mayor Adams’ decision not to ride the subway, New Jersey Transit’s approval of a 15% fare increase, and answer listener questions.

April 11, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:14:21 +0000

As city officials work out the details of a new plan to recover unpaid property taxes, homeowner groups warn them to not replicate past problems. Meanwhile, new numbers show Mayor Adams ratcheted up the number of times police cleared homeless encampments last year. Plus, the Bronx District Attorney’s office is assembling a team of prosecutors to look into allegations of sexual assault from former Rikers Islan detainees. Finally, NYC Now celebrates its 1 year anniversary.

April 11, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:37:06 +0000

New York City Council Member Lincoln Restler is advocating for better tracking of the city’s supportive housing units, which include subsidized housing that connects people to services like job training, benefits counseling, and mental health support. Meanwhile, workers at an Apple Store in Short Hills Mall in New Jersey are making efforts to unionize, becoming the fifth Apple location in the country to do so. Plus, with Election Day just over 200 days away, WNYC’s Community and Partnerships Desk is transforming some laundromats across the New York metro area into civic engagement hubs. George Bodarky, who leads the project titled ‘Suds & Civics,’ joins Michael Hill to discuss insights gained from interacting with the community.

April 11, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:32:50 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: 14 New Jersey Democratic lawmakers are sponsoring a bill to create what some people are calling the Garden State’s first private school voucher program. Meanwhile, the first 5 battery charging stations for e-bikes are open in New York City. Also, a team of Bronx prosecutors is going to review former detainees’ claims of sexual assault on Rikers Island. That’s in response to a WNYC investigation into more than 700 lawsuits accusing jail staff of abuse. WNYC’s Samantha Max reports. Plus, Westchester County Executive George Latimer is out fundraising his opponent, incumbent representative Jamaal Bowman, in a tight Democratic Primary.

April 10, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:50:56 +0000

Attorneys with the Legal Aid Society are calling out the Adams administration for missing a court deadline Monday for clearing a wait list of migrants seeking shelter beds. Plus, a transit union officer says a group of Muslim bus drivers were denied the day off to observe Eid al-Fitr. Also, The NYPD arrests a Bronx mother in the deaths of her 5 year old twins. And, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talked with Yma Andries, Director of Enforcement for Healthy Homes, about the importance of window guards as warmer days approach New York City. And finally, we’re celebrating poetry month with a reading from a special WNYC listener.

April 10, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:48:18 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced his administration will terminate its contract with the medical service company Doc-Go, following criticisms related to the contract's cost and the quality of services provided to migrants. Meanwhile, the New York State Education Department has released a report recommending changes to the mayoral control of the City's public school system, WNYC's Jessica Gould reports. Plus, Newark, New Jersey's largest city, is intensifying enforcement of its curfew beginning Friday. The city mandates that unaccompanied teens under 18 should not be more than a hundred feet from their homes after 11 PM. Finally, a Brooklyn tattoo parlor, East River Tattoo, is devoting itself to tattoos of Flaco the Owl on Thursday.

April 10, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:31:23 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Some New York City council members say the Adams administration is instructing them to fill out a detailed form if they want to communicate with agency leaders. WNYC’s Giulia Heyward has more. Meanwhile, conservative activists Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman have agreed to pay more than a million dollars for using robocalls to discourage Black New Yorkers from voting in the 2020 election. Plus, New Jersey officials say a very rainy spring is contributing to a mild wildfire season, but they warn that as the weather turns drier and hotter, the frequency of fires is expected to increase.

April 9, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Apr 2024 20:50:51 +0000

There's an urgent need for high-quality, affordable childcare programs in New York City. Plus, a few things you can do to avoid the most popular tax scams. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talked with reporter Jan Ransom about a more than $28 million settlement to the family of Nicholas Feliciano. He suffered severe brain damage after attempting to hang himself in his cell on Rikers Island in 2019.

April 9, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Apr 2024 16:50:19 +0000

A New York City councilmember is proposing measures to simplify tipping delivery workers through apps. WNYC's Karen Yi reports. Meanwhile, a former director of the city's child welfare agency pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $5,000 worth of gift cards meant for children. Plus, with Ramadan drawing to a close, WNYC’s Precious Fondren explores how some Muslims are in search of the perfect outfit to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Finally, in honor of National Poetry Month, we’re featuring our listeners' poetry. Listener Rebecca Keith of Brooklyn shares her poem with us.

April 9, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Apr 2024 10:38:45 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Republican Jack Ciattarelli is set to announce his third gubernatorial run in New Jersey on Tuesday, with WNYC’s Nancy Solomon noting the significant influence of another Republican figure in the race. Meanwhile, in New York City, NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell describes a ‘chaotic situation’ that resulted in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old Queens resident who had called 911 during a mental health crisis in March.

April 8, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Apr 2024 20:19:57 +0000

New York State's comptroller is calling for more oversight of New York City's infrastructure projects after his office says it found most were delayed and over-budget. actor Jonathan Majors has been sentenced to probation on domestic violence charges and ordered into a year-long counseling program. Plus, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports that the federal government has sped up it’s work permit process, impacting 10s of thousands of migrants looking for work in the city. Finally, WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk spotlights an architectural wonder in Upper Manhattan.

April 8, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Apr 2024 16:45:20 +0000

If you're headed to upstate New York to watch Monday's solar eclipse, be prepared for heavy traffic. The state thruway is expected to be congested as people from New York City and parts of southern Canada converge on the prime viewing spots. Meanwhile, nurses at Staten Island University Hospital have a new 3-year contract that includes improved staffing standards and wage increases. Lastly, after Friday's unusual earthquake shocked the region, WNYC’s David Furst discusses New York City's earthquake readiness with Professor John Mutter, who studies seismology at Columbia University.

April 8, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Apr 2024 10:35:19 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: It’s the talk of the town: A solar eclipse is happening this Monday. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh has tips and event highlights for this rare celestial event. Meanwhile, a historic earthquake shook New York and New Jersey last Friday, and with the eclipse today, religious leaders are discussing their spiritual significance. Plus, the Yankees win their third straight, beating the Blue Jays at home, and the Mets triumph over the Cincinnati Reds on the road. Finally, for National Poetry Month, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Jackie Sabbagh, a poet living in Brooklyn.

April 5, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 21:35:15 +0000

There are no reports of widespread damage after an earthquake rattled New York City and the surrounding region Friday morning. In response to the 4.8 magnitude earthquake, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Brian Lehrer talked with Zachary Iscol, commissioner of New York City's Office of Emergency Management. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath caught up with the street-style photographer behind the popular instagram account, called "Watching New York."

SPECIAL EPISODE: An earthquake hits NYC and surrounding region

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 15:42:19 +0000

SPECIAL EPISODE: An earthquake has hit New York City and the surrounding region this morning about 10:20. The U.S. Geological Survey has measured the earthquake's intensity at 4-point-8 with the epicenter in northwestern New Jersey. That number could fluctuate. For more context, WNYC's Brian Lehrer speaks with Rutgers University geological professor Alexander Gates who calls it a "big" earthquake" in New Jersey. For the very latest updates, tune into WNYC.

April 5, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Apr 2024 10:43:58 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Kathy Hochul is directing the MTA to halt a plan that would have required NYC Marathon organizers to pay hundreds of thousands to cover lost tolls, WNYC's Catalina Gonella reports. Meanwhile, adultery, considered a sin by many religions, may no longer be a crime in New York, with the Senate passing a bill to repeal it after more than a century. Plus, as we prepare for the solar eclipse on April 8, NASA astronaut Jeannette Epps from Syracuse had a video call with Governor Hochul. Finally, on this week's On The Way segment, Stephen Nessen and Clayton Guse discuss New Jersey's lawsuit against congestion pricing and the true costs of fare evasion.

April 4, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Apr 2024 20:16:54 +0000

The union representing jail guards in New York City is ratcheting up its opposition to a federal takeover of Rikers Island. Plus, a group of New Yorkers want pro skater Tony Hawk to abandon plans to build a skatepark in Central Brooklyn. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh has more. Finally, WNYC has been reporting on the more than 700 lawsuits recently filed by former Rikers Island detainees who allege sexual assault by correction officers. But how did these allegations go unchecked by a federal monitor who has had oversight of the jails for the last 8 years? WNYC reporter Matt Katz has some answers

April 4, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Apr 2024 16:27:57 +0000

Nonprofit groups and the New York City Council are urging the Adams administration to keep funding in place for shelter staffers who help homeless students navigate the school system. Meanwhile, meteorologists are saying the worst is over with the storm that pounded New York City overnight but don't put that umbrella away yet. Plus, Texas Governor Greg Abbott will visit New York City on Thursday evening as the keynote speaker at the annual State Republican Party gala, a clear signal of the Republicans’ campaign strategy this election year: leaning into voters’ discontent over immigration. WNYC’s Arya Sundaram reports. Finally, a new report from a city watchdog finds that New York City police officers routinely ignore abuse of the parking permits issued to roughly 95,000 city employees. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with reporter Charles Lane, who has analyzed the report.

April 4, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Apr 2024 10:26:52 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says major crime is down 2% so far this year over last year, driven by a decrease in murders and burglaries. Meanwhile, New York state doesn’t charge sales tax on private planes. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports, some Democrats in Albany want to change that. Plus, New Jersey law enforcement is cracking down on drivers who text or talk on the phone this month.

April 3, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Apr 2024 20:35:19 +0000

Starting July 1st, EV drivers in New Jersey will pay an upfront fee of $1,000. Also, WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim looks into why a heated segment between Mayor Eric Adams and activist Olayemi Olurin became a viral political sensation. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Nancy Solomon discuss the reshaping of New Jersey politics if the county line ballot system comes to an end.

April 3, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Apr 2024 16:39:01 +0000

A trifecta of bad weather is hitting New York City and the area as a ‘multi-hazard storm system’ descends on the region. The National Weather Service is warning of coastal flooding and high winds through Thursday morning. Meanwhile, you may have seen stories of ‘squatters’ taking over homes in New York City on social media or talk shows. But how common is this? WNYC’s David Brand reports. Plus, the average Broadway ticket price has steadily increased since 1980, according to data from industry trade group the Broadway League. Tickets now average an all-time high of more than $128 in the most recent full season. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Ryan Kailath, who has been looking into why Broadway is so expensive. Finally, there’s a new viral croissant hybrid in town called the ‘crookie.’ It’s a combination of a croissant and a chocolate chip cookie. WNYC’s Precious Fondren looks into why people are so obsessed.

April 3, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Apr 2024 10:36:22 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks says the mayor should retain control of the city school system with no additional strings attached. Meanwhile, the New York state budget was due April 1st, but legislative leaders insist negotiations are heading in the right direction. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports from Albany. Also, the Global Citizen Festival is coming back to Central Park’s Great Lawn this September. Plus, to commemorate National Poetry Month, WNYC continues its annual tradition of sharing poetry from across the 5 boroughs. Meet 19-year-old Fatima Ahmad, from Brooklyn, 2024 New York City Poet Laureate.

April 2, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Apr 2024 20:55:03 +0000

A New York state budget deal remains out of reach in Albany. Meanwhile, New York state’s first legislative staff union is on the verge of landing its first contract. Plus, a grand jury has indicted the man arrested for killing NYPD officer Jonathan Diller. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Arun Venugopal discuss the new Netflix film, “Shirley.” And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks about tips to get the complete solar eclipse experience this weekend with Cody Shakespeare, with the Amateur Astronomers Association of NYC.

April 2, 2024: Midday news

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Apr 2024 16:48:42 +0000

Two men are facing drug charges in the February death of trans rights advocate Cecilia Gentili after allegedly supplying her with fentanyl laced heroin. Meanwhile, the first Ramadan Night Market in New York City is opening Wednesday night in Astoria, Queens. Plus, New York City’s budget is due by the end of June but Mayor Adams and the City Council need to agree on it first. The Mayor has recently overseen a series of cuts to city services, including schools, parks and libraries. He says the cuts are due to the number of migrants in the city and the end of federal pandemic aid. But the City Council is claiming an extra $6 billion is available from a variety of sources the administration didn’t account for. The Council released its response to the Mayor's preliminary budget for the 2025 fiscal year on Monday afternoon. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with City Council Finance Committee Chair Justin Brannan to understand city lawmakers’ priorities. Finally, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is highlighting hidden gems across New York City. Today, we explore an alley on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, renowned for its vibrant and impactful street art.

April 2, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Apr 2024 10:26:24 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York City Council is urging Mayor Eric Adams to reconsider anticipated budget cuts to ‘3K’, schools, libraries, and other city services. Meanwhile, the federal judge who ruled New Jersey cannot use the ‘county line’ ballot design in the upcoming Democratic primary election delivered another setback to the state’s county clerks on Monday. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports. Additionally, 10 members of Congress from New York City are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to maintain funding for a program that offers completely free rides on an MTA bus route in each borough.

April 1, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Apr 2024 20:42:26 +0000

New York City's app-based delivery workers are getting a pay raise. Plus, the Nuyorican Poets Cafe is kicking off its $24 million renovation. Also, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein looks into the rise of domestic violence deaths in New York City. And finally, a pair of community health workers strike up conversations with New Yorkers about their mental health and the wide range of concerns that might contribute to it.

April 1, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Apr 2024 16:47:52 +0000

Police are investigating what they say is an unprovoked assault involving a woman attacked with a hammer in Central Park, which occurred in the early hours of Monday morning. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service forecasts a rainy week ahead. Also, of the thousands of migrants arriving in New York City, nearly half of new immigrants are from places like Africa, Asia, and Europe, according to immigration court data. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with reporter Arya Sundaram who has analyzed the data. Finally, spring is here, and WNYC culture reporters Ryan Kailath and Precious Fondren have the scoop on cool activities for April, offering their top suggestions for things to do.

April 1, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Apr 2024 10:29:30 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: If you’re driving in New York while using your phone, you could be targeted as law enforcement intensifies its crackdown. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen has more. Meanwhile, an investigation is underway after a fire broke out at Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii, a Catholic church in Williamsburg, disrupting Easter Sunday mass. Additionally, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that starting Monday, New York State veterans and Gold Star families will have free access to state parks, campgrounds, day-use areas, historic sites, and recreational areas.

March 29, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:51:11 +0000

A federal court judge is blocking New Jersey’s ‘county line’ system from being used in the June primary. This system groups candidates into slates who appear all together in a single line or row. Meanwhile, in honor of the annual Transgender Day of Visibility, the MTA is honoring Bernie Wagenblast, one of the voices of New York City subways. Additionally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson explores why New York’s Professional Women’s Hockey League team isn’t as popular as some others in the league. Finally, Bushwick is having a fashion moment right now with its ‘Bushwick style’ craze. WNYC’s Precious Fondren reports.

March 29, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:41:53 +0000

Videos of women sharing stories of being assaulted on streets in Manhattan are trending on TikTok. WNYC’s Giulia Heyward has more. Also, the Department of Transportation recently approved the use of longer e-cargo bikes to take the place of traditional large delivery trucks. The approved bikes are pedal-assist electric bikes that look like mini trucks and take only one person to operate. Finally, Long Island Rail Road customers are enjoying expanded service thanks to the Third Track project completed in 2022. But building that additional track to relieve one of New York’s worst transit bottlenecks wasn’t easy. A new report in Newsday finds that the MTA spent $20 million on projects in Nassau County that had nothing to do with the LIRR to shore up support for the project. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with reporters Alfonso Castillo and Darwin Yanes who broke the news.

March 29, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:31:24 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Adams Administration has made boosting literacy its top educational priority. However, new data obtained by WNYC show that reading proficiency remains low, as reported by Jessica Gould. Meanwhile, city officials plan to expand curfews in April at three migrant shelters for single adults located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens—one in each borough. Plus, New York City will welcome more than a hundred electric vehicle fast chargers by 2026, part of the state’s $1 billion investment in electrifying transportation to meet its climate act goals. Finally, in this week’s segment of On The Way, transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss the MTA’s final approval of congestion pricing and Mayor Eric Adams’ Thursday announcement of new metal detectors in subway stations.

March 28, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:22:38 +0000

The man accused of killing NYPD officer Jonathan Diller is facing murder charges that could land him in prison for life. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst and Brigid Bergin discuss early voting for New York’s presidential primary. And finally, WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk shares what they heard from residents of Brownsville, Brooklyn.

March 28, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:48:14 +0000

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is looking at ways to help prevent supply chain disruptions resulting from the collapse of Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore earlier this week. Also, more than 50 new English learning centers are opening across New York City to support immigrant New Yorkers to learn the language and connect to city resources. Finally, in a historic moment for the country's largest public transit system, the MTA Board gave its final approval to congestion pricing on Wednesday, tolling drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th St. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with MTA Chair Janno Lieber about the plan.

March 28, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:36:42 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA’s plan for congestion pricing, which will charge drivers $15 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street, has officially been approved by the MTA board. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports the incoming fee has some drivers fuming. Meanwhile, elected officials in Brooklyn are calling for more oversight of the private companies picked to manage public housing complexes, after one of them was fired late last year.

March 27, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:27:28 +0000

The chair of the New York City Council's criminal justice committee is calling for an oversight hearing in light of WNYC's new investigation into sexual assault on Rikers Island. Plus, state officials say Beth Israel hospital has delayed lifesaving care by cutting services. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Annemarie Gray, executive director of Open New York, about the new super PAC Abundant New York. And finally, we visited Rainbow Garden of Life and Health, in the South Bronx. It's one of New York City's many neighborhood gems.

March 27, 2024 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:42:00 +0000

NY State lawmakers say they will renew their push to reopen a window that allows sexual assault victims more time to file their claims. This after a WNYC investigation revealed patterns of sexual abuse in Rikers Island. Also, a women's roller derby league on Long Island is joining those pushing to protect transgender athletes and suing Nassau County executive Bruce Blakeman over his disputed ban. And, a man was shoved to his death in front of a subway train Monday night in East Harlem which marks the fourth murder in the transit system this year. Lastly, the CDC says New Jersey's Essex County has one of the highest rates of late-stage breast cancer and cervical cancer diagnoses in the Garden state, and outcomes are even worse for Black women. To try to reverse these alarming trends, Newark University Hospital has partnered with the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School to roll out a new mobile mammogram van. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Dr. Susan Pories, Director of the Breast Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Valencia Maponya, mobile health manager for University Hospital.

March 27, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:29:35 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Eric Adams is defending a top aide accused of sexually harassing a former NYPD officer who worked under him. Meanwhile, the MTA will hold a final vote on Wednesday for its plan to approve congestion pricing to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. Plus, the New York Rangers are headed to the Stanley Cup playoffs after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.

March 26, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:01:59 +0000

Nearly half of New York City's new migrants are from Africa, Asia, and other regions outside of Latin America -- up from roughly a quarter, two years ago. Plus, the city council is prioritizing education, housing and mental health as state leaders move to approve a new state budget. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with reporters Jessy Edwards and Samantha Max about a Gothamist analysis which finds that more than half of all lawsuits filed in New York City's state Supreme Courts under the Adult Survivors Act were brought by hundreds of women who say they were sexually abused by jail employees at Rikers Island.

March 26, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:33:15 +0000

A WNYC analysis of immigration court data shows that nearly half of New York City’s new migrants come from Africa, Asia, and other regions outside Latin America. Meanwhile, Central Park Zoo officials say Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle owl who crisscrossed Manhattan, had bird herpes and four different kinds of rat poison in his system when he died. Plus, New York City’s Office of Technology and Innovation says the Big Apple is the first place in the nation to enact a comprehensive plan for how agencies can use artificial intelligence responsibly and ethically. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with the Office of Technology and Innovation’s Chief Technology Officer, Matthew Fraser, to discuss their A.I action plan and its importance for ethical technology use.

March 26, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:31:58 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: More than half the lawsuits filed in state courts in New York City under the Adult Survivors Act come from women who say they were sexually assaulted while detained on Rikers Island. Additionally, a suspect is in custody after police say they shot and killed a police officer during a vehicle stop in Queens on Monday night. In another incident, a man was killed after being pushed onto subway tracks in East Harlem.

March 25, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:33:17 +0000

24,000 new affordable housing apartments have been built since 2022. But who has access? WNYC’s Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky reports. Meanwhile, a new lawsuit against a top aide for New York City Mayor Eric Adams calls into question the treatment of women throughout the entire NYPD. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim explains the implications of the suit. Finally, dozens of activists have taken to the state Capitol to persuade lawmakers to create new protections against eviction. Albany Reporter Jon Campbell has more.

March 25, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:45:22 +0000

Some people at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park on the border of Queens and Nassau County may have been exposed to measles in the last week after a patient who visited the emergency department was diagnosed with the respiratory illness. Meanwhile, this week marks the beginning of celebrations for many in New York City's Jewish, Hindu, and Christian communities. WNYC's Tiffany Hanssen has more. Plus, New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy has exited the U.S. Senate race, leaving Congress member Andy Kim as the sole frontrunner among at least three candidates to replace Bob Menendez. With some of the state’s most powerful Democratic political bosses previously endorsing Murphy, she was in a good position to make a run. So why did she decide to exit the race? WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with New Jersey editor Louis Hochman to make sense of the decision. Finally, the number of auto thefts in New York City has spiked over the past 5 years but has been trending down lately due to some new and unusual tactics that police use to catch thieves. WNYC’s Matt Katz reports.

March 25, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:38:50 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy is suspending her U.S. Senate campaign to replace Senator Robert Menendez as he faces federal corruption charges. Meanwhile, New Jersey Congress member Andy Kim is still pushing ahead with his lawsuit challenging the "county line" primary ballot system, as he seeks to replace indicted incumbent Senator Menendez. Plus, new data shows NYPD officers are making far more arrests in the subway system this year compared to 2023.

March 22, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:37:46 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is once again heading to the southern border to talk about the ongoing migrant crisis. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Karen Yi discuss the federal Head Start program, which provides childcare relief to families who qualify. And finally, we’ll share the best burger joints in New York City.

March 22, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:51:48 +0000

It won’t just be candidates on the ballot this November. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports on growing support for a new ballot initiative called the New York Equal Rights Amendment. Meanwhile, it’s expected to be windy and rainy on Saturday, but the MTA says they’re ready to address all transit issues. Also, attorneys from LatinoJustice, a nonprofit civil rights law firm, are asking the state’s highest court to weigh in on New York City’s non-citizen voting law. Finally, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has once again been charged with federal corruption. The primary election to replace him is the first competitive senate race the state has seen in decades. Governor Phil Murphy's wife, Tammy Murphy, is running for the seat. However, the central issue in Murphy’s race against Congress member Andy Kim is not nepotism; instead, it’s focused on an obscure feature of New Jersey’s election ballots. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Nancy Solomon for the latest.

March 22, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:41:56 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The owner and manager of Grimaldi’s at 20th and 6th in Manhattan are being accused of stealing $20,000 worth of wages from at least seven workers. Meanwhile, the notorious New York City landlord, Daniel Ohebshalom, turned himself in to the city sheriff on Thursday to start a 60-day jail sentence after ignoring a judge’s orders to correct serious problems at a pair of Upper Manhattan apartment buildings. Plus, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez says he won’t run for reelection as a Democrat. Finally, WNYC’s community and partnerships editor, George Bodarky, visits laundromats in New York and New Jersey to hear from local residents about the issues they want to see addressed in the upcoming presidential election.

March 21, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:33:54 +0000

Top NYPD officials say the New York City subway is generally safe, despite a recent spate of high-profile shootings and an uptick in overall transit crime. Plus, the New York State Attorney General’s office has a hotline dedicated to helping voters who encounter problems casting ballots during the upcoming presidential primary election. Also, advocates in New Jersey are trying to help solve the state’s housing crisis but there’s a struggle getting officials in Millburn on board. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath visits a storefront in Sunset Park that’s become a popular training ground for competitive gamers.

March 21, 2024: Midday news

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:51:58 +0000

Manhattan's largest school district is considering barring transgender girls from playing sports with teams that match their gender identity. And one of the bus companies Mayor Adams is suing for shuttling thousands of migrants from Texas to New York City will stop, at least for now. Meanwhile, an eligibility scandal in New York City's public high school basketball league prompted the cancellation of a championship game but misconduct is much more widespread than the education department initially let on. WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh reports. Also, Mayor Eric Adams is proposing major cuts to the city’s early education budget. Now, parents are worrying whether they’ll get a slot in the city’s free 3-K program. WNYC’s Jessica Gould has new data showing where the competition is fiercest for those seats.

March 21, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:29:32 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Some students at Brooklyn’s South Shore High School are angered by the Education Department’s decision to disqualify their basketball team from a city league championship game. Schools Chancellor David Banks says the team violated age eligibility requirements, which caused the cancellation. Meanwhile, a Manhattan judge has set the trial for Daniel Penny, the man accused of choking subway rider Jordan Neely to death on the F train last year, to take place in October.

March 20, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:28:40 +0000

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a new law meant to get more affordable housing built faster. Plus, some book publishers are expressing alarm that books with diverse characters were found by the trash outside a Staten Island elementary school. Also, one group has figured out the trick to getting an appointment for a New York City municipal ID card. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks with epidemiologist, Dr. Stephanie Silvera about a report which finds that New Jersey isn’t ready for the next public health emergency.

March 20, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:47:23 +0000

Police say they’re looking for a man who poses as an Amazon worker and has stolen more than $10,000 in jewelry and other valuables in a string of burglaries in Queens over the last year. Meanwhile, New York City officials are launching a safety campaign to warn e-bike riders of the dangers of flouting traffic laws. Also, thousands of patients insured by Aetna will keep their coverage for doctors in the New York-Presbyterian health system after striking a deal with the health insurance provider. Finally, the state of emergency in Haiti has been escalating, with gang violence wreaking havoc on Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. With over 150,000 Haitians in New York City, many residents are paying attention to the news. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Jocelyn McCalla, a senior policy advisor for Haitian Americans for Democracy, to learn more about how the Haitian community in New York City is doing.

March 20, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:32:03 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news to start your day: A new order signed on Tuesday by the New York State health commissioner allows pharmacists to dispense birth control without a prescription to anyone in New York or to those traveling to the state. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is again denying accusations in a lawsuit that he sexually assaulted a woman in 1993, when they both worked for the NYPD’s transit bureau. Plus, the Wagner College men’s basketball team made history on Tuesday night, beating Howard University 71-68 for their first ever NCAA tournament win.

March 19, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:50:20 +0000

Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner is supporting a controversial executive order in Nassau County, banning transgender women from competing in women's sports at county facilities. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is being sued by a Florida woman for alleged sexual assault in 1993. Also, two of the MTA’s oldest stations will soon get some major upgrades. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Jessica Gould discuss how much of the New York state budget will go towards education.

March 19, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:33:41 +0000

New York State’s highest court issued a new ruling on Tuesday morning that could upend the way New York City collects billions in property taxes each year after a coalition of homeowners and real estate industry groups claimed the property tax rates for rental buildings and small homes were far higher in lower income neighborhoods. Meanwhile, a coalition of progressive organizations in the city are issuing a slate of proposals about housing and work permits for migrants to policy makers. Plus, recently, thousands of patients at Mount Sinai Health System have been forced to look for new health care providers after Mount Sinai ended its contract with UnitedHealthcare at the end of 2023. Now another large hospital network, New York Presbyterian, is in a dispute with Aetna. If they don't agree on a new contract by the end of March, thousands more patients could lose access to their doctors. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with health reporter Caroline Lewis to explain these disputes.

March 19, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:28:11 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Some homeless advocates are criticizing a deal between the Adams administration and the Legal Aid Society over the city's right to shelter, which obligates the city to provide shelter to anyone in need. Meanwhile, after a federal judge held a marathon hearing in Trenton on Monday, Senate candidate Andy Kim's request to change the unusual way ballots are laid out in New Jersey. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered a review of New York's Office of Cannabis Management, citing the slow pace of its operation process.

March 18, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:44:47 +0000

New data in New Jersey shows that the number of residents legally carrying handguns has grown exponentially. Also, there’s a new project analyzing New York State’s historical involvement in the practice of lynching. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with the creator of the initiative, NYU Associate professor Rachel Swarns, and student journalist Samantha Dondelinger to learn more. Plus, New York City community groups have been raising money to buy apartment buildings and give tenants more control of where they live. Now, one Brooklyn organization is the first to actually do it. David Brand reports.

March 18, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:48:26 +0000

A Brooklyn family is reeling after a man stabbed and killed a 19-year-old woman and hurt her twin sister at a bodega two blocks from their home in Park Slope. Meanwhile, following a series of subway shootings this year, ex-NYPD detective Felipe Rodriguez offers safety tips if you find yourself near an active shooter in the subway. Governor Kathy Hochul recently ordered 750 National Guard troops throughout the subway, but that's not the only measure she's taking to improve safety in the network. Hochul is also is sending more mental health support into the subway system to help the unhoused. WNYC's Stephen Nessen accompanied one of the outreach teams.

Marcn 18, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:30:42 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New Jersey State Attorney General Matt Platkin says he will not defend a lawsuit against the county line, a controversial ballot system giving preferential treatment to some candidates. Meanwhile, the Adams administration is looking to trim funding to New York City’s Anti-Discrimination Watchdog Agency by a half-million dollars. Plus, several teams from the tri-state area are going to the NCAA basketball tournament.

March 15, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:55:34 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is calling on the state to give him more power to force hospitalizations of people with severe mental illnesses after a subway shooting Thursday in Brooklyn. WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Brittany Kriegstein discuss the latest. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath stopped by the north east regionals for competitive college acapella.

March 15, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:56:50 +0000

MTA Chair Janno Lieber says the city needs to keep getting guns off the street after Thursday’s subway shooting, where a man was shot in the head with his own weapon. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of New Yorkers insured through Aetna could soon lose access to New York Presbyterian’s vast network of hospitals and doctors. Plus, residents of a Lower East Side community say they’re fed up with years of delays on an MTA project on the M line. Finally, Willets Point, Queens, is poised for a transformation, including a new soccer stadium, a school, and thousands of affordable housing units. WNYC’s Arun Venugopal has the latest on the project.

March 15, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:32:44 +0000

Police say a suspect is in custody after a man was shot in the head with his own gun inside the Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway station on Thursday after a fight with another rider. Meanwhile, the New Jersey State Legislature is withdrawing a bill that would overhaul the state's open records laws, responding to pressure from a wide range of groups. Plus, New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks says the education department will increase efforts to ensure children who sell candy on the subways are going to school.

March 14, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 20:38:49 +0000

Some Elected officials and legal organizations are publicly denouncing Governor Hochul's decision to deploy 750 National Guard troops into the city's subway system. Also, the city’s medical examiner has ruled the deaths of 5-year-old twins as homicides. And finally, a look at how New York City is addressing fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and scooters.

March 14, 2024 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:40:13 +0000

More than 200 police officers in New Jersey are getting new training after an investigation by the comptroller’s office found that an earlier training encouraged practices that violated state laws. Meanwhile, a new Siena poll shows almost half of New Yorkers are paying more every month for childcare than they were two years ago. Also, Roosevelt Island is set to get its own mini-forest. Plus, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams focused on the housing affordability crisis in her State of the City address Wednesday. WNYC’s Sean Carlson spoke with Adams about her vision. And finally, the musical “Six” just celebrated its 1,000th performance on Broadway. It narrates the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives. WNYC’s Precious Fondren visited the Lena Horne Theatre to understand why the show has such staying power.

March 14, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:26:51 +0000

New NYPD data show the number of New Yorkers applying for gun licenses in the city more than doubled last year. Meanwhile, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is proposing that Aqueduct Racetrack in Southeast Queens be converted into housing. Plus, the city Parks Department says it has secured a $117 million federal infrastructure grant to convert a defunct elevated Long Island Rail Road line in Queens into a park.

March 13, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:38:09 +0000

Mount Sanai is locked in a billing dispute with United Healthcare, one of the region’s largest health insurance companies. Also, PS. 55 in Staten Island has been accused of throwing out hundreds of books covering topics like race and LGBTQ themes . WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports. Plus, starting this week, Muslims across the region are marking the holy month of Ramadan. It comes as some mosques in the local West African community are sheltering and feeding migrants. But now, they're struggling to pay their bills. WNYC’s Arya Sundaram has more.

March 13, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:43:22 +0000

New York State is settling a class-action lawsuit brought by low-income homeowners who claimed they were denied access to free legal assistance while battling foreclosure. Meanwhile, police say they've arrested a 17-year-old boy for the shooting and killing of another 17-old last week in the Bronx. Plus, it's been four years since Covid officially became a global pandemic and so much has changed in all of our lives in terms of how we work, live, communicate and how we grieve. In response, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law this past January that mandates high schools teach students about grief and loss. But schools like Union Catholic in Scotch Plains, have already been teaching their students about grief for years. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Dr. Jennifer Dixon, who directs Union Catholic High School’s counseling program, and 17 year old student Ava Pickering to learn about the process.

March 13, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:35:05 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams will continue offering migrants bus or plane tickets to leave New York City despite only a small number of people accepting them. Meanwhile, New York City's Public Housing Authority is beginning to evict more tenants who are behind on rent two years after pandemic-related rent freezes. Plus, Luna Park in Coney Island is set to reopen this month.

March 12, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:39:38 +0000

Another person accused of attacking police officers in Times Square in late January has been arrested in connection with the incident. Plus, two major charities will tap New York City’s wealthiest donors for help with the migrant crisis. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Dr. Meisha Porter, President and CEO of the Bronx Community Foundation, about the importance of digital equity expansion for residents of the borough. And finally, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports the increased competition of people collecting bottles and cans is pressuring state lawmakers to double the refund rate from a nickel to a dime.

March 12, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:41:43 +0000

New Jersey Congress member Andy Kim has won another Democratic convention where members are allowed to vote in secret for a U.S Senate candidate. Meanwhile, former New York Mets and Yankees star Daryl Strawberry says he's recovering from a heart attack. Also, starting now, eligible New Yorkers can file their taxes for free with help from the state through the new program called "File Your State Taxes." Plus, the 9th season of the Queens Night Market in Flushing Meadows is just over a month away, where the $5 and $6 cap on food will remain. Finally, some New Jersey lawmakers are looking to scale back legislation on the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), one of the most powerful tools journalists and the public have to find out what the government is up to in the state. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Terrence McDonald, editor of the New Jersey Monitor to hear a little more about how the law is used and how it could change.

March 12, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:28:05 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York Republicans are acknowledging they have an early voting problem after losing last month's special congressional election in eastern Queens and Long Island. Meanwhile, an independent report commissioned by Governor Phil Murphy shows New Jersey had an emergency plan in place when COVID hit the state but didn't follow it. Plus, former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

March 11, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:30:00 +0000

Law enforcement experts question Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to deploy National Guardsmen into subway stations. Meanwhile, one of New York City’s most notorious landlords may be heading to jail after ignoring a judge’s orders to make repairs at 2 Washington Heights properties. Plus, for local news history fans, you can now access the archives of the influential East Village Eye newspaper at the New York Public Library. Finally, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen looks into an uptick in large dogs on the subway.

March 11, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:38:54 +0000

Police officials in New York City say the number of subway stations with a heavier police presence may be increasing soon. This comes just days after Governor Kathy Hochul deployed the National Guard and State Police to the subway system to assist with mandatory bag checks. Meanwhile, Governor Hochul might not be on the ballot this year. But as WNYC's Jon Campbell reports, she's vowing to hit the campaign trail. Plus, police are looking for at least three suspects in connection to a string of e-bike robberies in Harlem last month. Finally, on April 8, we’ll be treated to a rare solar eclipse. WNYC’s Michael Hill chats with reporter Rosemary Misdary about the best ways to enjoy the cosmic show.

March 11, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:28:38 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Adams administration is offering migrants a bus or plane ticket out of the city to make more room in the shelters, but very few adult migrants have taken the offer. Meanwhile, a new directive from Governor Kathy Hochul says the National Guard soldiers deployed into New York City's subways will no longer be allowed to carry long guns anymore. Plus, former Governor Andrew Cuomo is back in the public eye, calling for state lawmakers to cover more of the costs to care for migrants in New York City.

March 8, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Mar 2024 21:51:17 +0000

New York City's Department of Corrections says it's still working toward closing Rikers by 2027. Also, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin reports that the state is seeing record breaking numbers of hate crimes and other bias incidents. Plus, A coalition that's suing the Mount Sinai system to stop Beth Israel hospital from shuttering alleges the hospital has violated a court order. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin about a new report which shows record breaking numbers of hate crimes and other bias incidents in the state.

March 8, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Mar 2024 17:37:02 +0000

Police are investigating the death of a Bronx teenager shot and killed just after leaving school on Thursday afternoon. Meanwhile, former New York State Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin is facing felony bribery and fraud charges again after three judges on an appeals panel reinstated the dismissed charges. Finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse about the MTA’s dog policy, Governor Hochul’s deployment of the National Guard into subway stations and the significance of the move.

March 8, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Mar 2024 11:23:30 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: 18 people, including federal, state, and city government workers, are being charged in a sprawling indictment ranging from making ghost guns to identity theft and fraud. Meanwhile, New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy’s victory in the Somerset County Democrats’ convention on Thursday has drawn criticism over the process. Plus, the NYPD says it’s investigating an 8-year-old boy allegedly menacing another 8-year-old boy with an unloaded pistol on Thursday at P.S. 158 in East New York, Brooklyn.

March 7, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 21:56:06 +0000

Cruises docking in New York City terminals will soon be required to plug into shore power when they can instead of burning diesel. Plus, data from the city's housing department shows disparities in the creation of affordable housing. Also, a new state report finds New Jersey school districts aren't doing enough to prevent teachers accused of abuse from finding their way back into the classroom. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with advocates about their efforts to make it easier for people in jail to get registered and vote in upcoming elections.

March 7, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 17:46:25 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul defends her plan of having National Guard soldiers check bags at subway entrances. Meanwhile, on Friday, the New York City Council will get a bill to stop landlords from using illegal city vacate orders to evict tenants. Also, the transportation company Revel is expanding access to electric vehicle charging near LaGuardia Airport. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Ricot Depuy, co-founder of Radio Soleil, a Haitian radio station in Brooklyn to get a sense of how Haitians are reacting to the state of emergency in their home country. Finally, a new investigation reveals egregious abuse in New York’s guardianship system. That’s the system in which people are assigned a guardian to look after them because they can’t take care of themselves. Guardians often work for non-profits overseeing an extraordinary number of people with little oversight. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson for an exclusive look at his findings.

March 7, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 11:15:39 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: More than half of Asian New Yorkers in a new survey say they were the victim of a race-related hateful act in 2023. Meanwhile, New York City's public school students could be forced to begin classes at different times on remote learning days after widespread technical problems prevented many from logging on during a snowstorm last month.

March 6, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Mar 2024 21:27:20 +0000

New York City Councilmember Pierina Sanchez wants to revive a program that takes dilapidated properties from landlords who fail to pay fines and property taxes. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul opens up to negotiations on her controversial school funding proposal. Also, migrant families experiencing medical or mental health disabilities find relief from having to move out of their shelters every 60 days. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman about an executive order banning trans women from participating in women’s sports at county-run facilities.

March 6 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Mar 2024 17:45:11 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul calls on the New York National Guard to help conduct bag checks at busy subway stations after a recent string of violent crimes. Governor Hochul's office will also launch a new program called "File Your State Taxes" next Tuesday under a partnership with the nonprofit Code for America. Finally, The spring season for the United Solo Theater Festival kicks off in New York City this week with more than 50 one-person shows. One show, GUAC, details the life of Joaquin Oliver, a teen who died in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.The show is written and performed by his father, Manuel, and focuses on the personal tragedy and a call to activism. Reporter Jeff Lunden has more.

March 6, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Mar 2024 11:29:10 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new indictment charges New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and his wife with obstruction of justice after federal prosecutors allege they made "false characterizations" to law enforcement about various payments. Meanwhile, the Adams administration says its cost-cutting policies will slash New York City spending on migrants by $1.7 billion through June. Plus, legislative leaders in Albany aren’t on board with Governor Hochul's plan to get rid of a longstanding policy known as "hold harmless," which guarantees school districts at least as much state funding as the year before.

March 5, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Mar 2024 21:30:00 +0000

Second Avenue from the Queensboro Bridge to Houston Street may be getting wider bike lanes and a bus lane offset from the curb. Meanwhile, New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy wins her first Democratic convention on Monday night. Plus, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports that some Upper West Side residents are pushing for the city to make drivers obtain parking permits.

March 5, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Mar 2024 17:43:40 +0000

New York City's budget director says the city will miss its legally mandated deadline to close Rikers Island. Meanwhile, tenants of a dilapidated Bronx apartment complex are urging the city to take control of their building after their landlord racked up $25 million dollars in unpaid property taxes and hundreds of housing violations. Plus, the City's Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to landmark the The Tremont branch of the New York Public Library in the Bronx. Finally, in New York City, many efforts have focused on connecting Asian American teens with mental health resources, as statistics put them at an especially high risk of suicide or self harm. Dr. Cindy Huang, Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology at Columbia University, says cultural differences often make traditional Western forms of therapy incompatible for Asian American families. Her practice is working on a study to find out how the therapy industry can better serve the community. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Dr. Huang to discuss the study.

March 5, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Mar 2024 11:23:30 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: LuxUrban Hotels has agreed to pay New York City more than a million dollars after violating city laws prohibiting short term rentals. Meanwhile, the Adams administration is warning of more potential budget cuts. Plus, Queens Councilmember Robert Holden warns residents in his district about door-to-door scams targeting seniors and offering them unsolicited services they don't actually need.

March 4, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Mar 2024 21:44:48 +0000

The Adams administration says it almost cleared the backlog of pending food stamp and cash aid applications. Plus, Mayor Adams would like to make it easier for federal immigration authorities to deport migrants accused of serious crimes. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Muzaffar Chisti of the Migration Policy Institute to learn what a sanctuary city is and what changes could look like. Finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath attends a local professional wrestling event in Williamsburg.

March 4, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Mar 2024 17:49:09 +0000

The Brooklyn NAACP is suing New York City and the State Boards of Elections for what's called the “line-warming ban” that prohibits giving food or water to people waiting in line to vote. Finally, as a way to move more freight on boats as a way to reduce the number of delivery vehicles on the roads, New York City brass recently announced plans for six waterfront sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx that will become maritime shipping hubs. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi about the city’s plans.

March 4, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Mar 2024 11:23:19 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New Jersey officials are promising more answers after at least three houses in Newark were found to have lead in their water pipes. Meanwhile, speculation is increasing over Brooklyn State Senator Zellnor Myrie's political ambitions after speaking at Abyssinian Baptist Church on Sunday.

March 1, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Mar 2024 21:12:25 +0000

New York's Attorney General is threatening to sue Nassau County after its Executive Bruce Blakeman issued an order banning transgender women and girls from participating in women's sports at county-run facilities. Plus, the Legal Aid Society says New York City paid out nearly $115-million dollars in police misconduct lawsuits last year. Also, WNYC’s Arya Sundaram checks in with migrants who have exited the city’s shelter system. And finally, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein talked to neighbors of two brothers in Queens indicted last month for amassing a small arsenal in their apartment.

March 1, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Mar 2024 18:03:47 +0000

Mayor Adams says he hasn't been contacted by federal authorities in regards to an FBI raid on the Bronx home of his adviser Winnie Greco. Meanwhile,city officials are defending the decision by top NYPD officials to criticize a judge by name on social media as an attempt to counter misinformation with facts. Finally, on this week’s episode of On the Way, Sean Carlson talks with reporters Stephen Nessen, Nancy Solomon and editor Clayton Guse about subway violence, MTA’s new congestion pricing technology and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s billion dollar NJ Transit tax plan.

March 1, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Mar 2024 11:34:35 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Transit workers are raising safety concerns after a conductor was slashed in the neck on an A train at the Rockaway Avenue station early Thursday morning. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is calling on state lawmakers to pass legislation to make it easier for the city to close stores that illegally sell marijuana.

February 29, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:46:28 +0000

New legislation aims to streamline certain requirements for street vendors in New York City. Plus, Democrats see more chances to take back the House through New York after Tom Suozzi’s congressional win. Also, the MTA is nearly finished installing tolling equipment for congestion pricing. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Elizabeth Kim discuss the NYPD’s new political strategy.

February 29, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:48:05 +0000

A final round of virtual and public hearings takes place Thursday night to weigh in on the MTA's congestion pricing program. Also, New York lawmakers finally approved new maps for the state’s Congressional delegation on Wednesday. The vote caps a years-long redistricting saga for the Empire State and overturns the current maps that helped Republicans retake Congress in 2022’s midterm elections. However, the maps don’t give Democrats the overwhelming advantage some were anticipating. Plus, election season is underway across the region, with a lot of attention focused on Election Day in November. As part of our coverage, WNYC is turning a handful of laundromats in the New York metro area into hubs of civic dialogue.

February 29, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:28:02 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York's brand new congressional map gives Democrats a boost in two key districts. But as WNYC's Jon Campbell reports, Republicans were fearing a tougher situation. Meanwhile, the New York City Council will hold a hearing this Thursday on a proposal to provide added protection to workers who accuse their employers of harassment or discrimination. Plus, New York State lawmakers have just a few weeks to decide whether to approve funding for a plan to close SUNY Downstate's hospital in Brooklyn, and open an outpatient clinic instead.

February 28, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:37:14 +0000

Two men are facing 20 years to life behind bars after being convicted of murdering hip-hop legend Jam Master Jay. Plus, a proposed bill would dramatically reduce the amount of plastics in shipments across New York state. Also, WNYC's Karen Yi reports on New York City's latest efforts to help seniors living in poverty. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath looks into a 90s Brooklyn crew that turned preppy fashion into a streetwear staple.

February 28, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:48:01 +0000

Brooklyn Councilmember Chi Ossé reintroduces a bill to curb broker fees for tenants by requiring the party that hires the broker to pay their fee. Additionally, WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh examines outdoor dining designs set to appear on streets across the five boroughs. Lastly, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy unveiled his spending priorities for the next fiscal year during his annual budget address on Tuesday. The most significant change includes establishing a stable funding source for NJ Transit, financed by the state’s wealthiest corporations. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with reporter Nancy Solomon to delve into the governor’s plans.

February 28, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:30:26 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Democrat Tom Suozzi is to be officially sworn in as representative of the third congressional district in eastern Queens and neighboring Nassau County. Also, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says he'll create a new tax on the state’s largest corporations. The revenue will be dedicated to NJ Transit. Meanwhile, a new audit by comptroller Brad Lander shows that New York City is wasting millions of dollars on no-bid, emergency contracts for migrant services.

February 27, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:23:34 +0000

New York state Democrats are poised to approve a new congressional map that could bolster their chances of winning key swing seats in this year's election. Plus, a new report by the Five Borough Institute finds that 80% of New York City families can’t afford childcare. Also, WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports on a competitive Democratic primary in New Jersey between First Lady Tammy Murphy and Congressman Andy Kim. And as Black History Month comes to an end, we visit Brooklyn’s Adanne Bookshop, a store started by an educator with a passion for promoting literacy and education around African American history.

February 27, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:46:28 +0000

New Jersey Representative Andy Kim is seeking an injunction to stop New Jersey primary ballots from using the "county line" which groups candidates together if the local party endorses them. Plus, It's back to the drawing board when it comes to New York State’s congressional districts. A bi-partisan commission had drawn up a new set of districts but Democratic state lawmakers rejected them on Monday. Now, those same lawmakers introduced new districts overnight … and they might be in place by the end of the week. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Albany reporter Jon Campbell to explain the update.

February 27, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:16:30 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Democratic lawmakers in Albany will redraw New York’s congressional map after the state Senate and Assembly rejected congressional boundaries proposed by a bipartisan commission. Also, the MTA says people with disabilities will be allowed to have one vehicle exempt from the congestion pricing charge. Plus, research shows that New Yorkers of color are far less likely to live within walking distance of a pedestrian plaza compared to white residents.

February 26, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:13:06 +0000

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer and local supporters of Ukraine are urging the House of Representatives to sign off on an aid package that would send $61 billion to Ukraine's military. Plus, New York City’s housing agency says landlords are holding fewer rent-stabilized apartments off the market during a dire shortage of affordable units. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with motivational speaker Hashim Garrett and Dr. Nazsa Baker about a recent study on perceptions of manhood among disabled Black men who were violently injured through gun violence.

February 26, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:27:11 +0000

Authorities confirm the person who died in a Harlem fire on Friday was 27-year-old Fazil Khan, a data journalist from India. The fire was caused by a lithium ion battery and 17 other people were injured. Plus, President Biden is expected to be in New York City Monday afternoon for a campaign fundraiser and drivers should expect extensive road delays. Finally, the tragic death of Flaco, the Eurasian eagle owl who famously escaped from the Central Park Zoo last year, has saddened New York City’s birding community. The Wildlife Conservation Society reported that Flaco seems to have collided with a building on West 89th Street this past Friday. This incident brings to the forefront a critical question: How can New York City become a safer habitat for birds? WNYC’s David Furst talks with the New York City Audubon's Director of Conservation and Science, Dustin Partridge, to get answers.

February 26, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:34:55 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: In the New Jersey Senate race, Congress member Andy Kim has won the endorsements of the first three Democratic county committees that hold a secret ballot vote. Meanwhile, New York City's housing agency says the number of vacant rent-stabilized apartments plummeted last year amid a deep shortage of affordable units. Plus, the NYCLU is preparing to sue Columbia University for its decision last fall to temporarily suspend two pro-Palestinian student groups. Finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse about the appropriate situations for using emergency brakes on the train, a new lawsuit against the MTA for underpaying cleaners during the pandemic, and answers some listener questions.

February 23, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:37:43 +0000

New York state lawmakers could vote on the new congressional map as soon as Monday. Plus, the Harlem Renaissance is the subject of a new show opening at the Met Museum this weekend. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Newsday reporters Maura McDermott and Jonathan LaMantia about its newly published database that breaks down which real estate agents have been penalized for housing discrimination on Long Island.

February 23, 2024 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:35:27 +0000

When Democrat Tom Suozzi won his special election last week, he thanked a lot of people. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports Asian American voters were high on his list. Meanwhile, for the first time in the city’s history, Staten Island will host an LGBTQ+ friendly St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in addition to the original parade. Plus, tonight, the Juilliard School will present a special musical performance to honor Seneca Village, a 19th-century predominantly black community in Manhattan. Also, this weekend, a figure ice skating team from Howard University will make history as the first team from an HBCU to take part in an intercollegiate competition. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Sharon Cohen, founder of Figure Skating in Harlem to learn about the event.

February 23, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:26:47 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new executive order out of Nassau County makes it virtually impossible for trans women to participate in women’s sports teams in the area. Meanwhile, WNYC has learned that the Adams Administration is planning to expand the capacity of new jails being built in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx to replace Rikers Island. Plus, the MTA is closing the Marine Park Bridge from 10 PM tonight until 7 AM on Saturday.

February 22, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:44:55 +0000

New York State's Supreme Court ruled that a city law, which would have allowed noncitizen residents the right to vote in local elections, is unconstitutional. Plus, a third of New York City’s families could benefit from changes to the federal child tax credit that Congress is considering. Also, WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh reports on a push to bring more money to the city’s neediest green spaces. And finally, we’re celebrating Black History Month by highlighting Black-owned bookstores in our region.

February 22, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:54:50 +0000

New York City has suspended engineer Richard Koenigsberg from conducting building inspections for two years after his poor workmanship that contributed to a building collapse in the Bronx. Meanwhile, a federal monitor overseeing New York City's public housing system says thousands of units are sitting empty during a citywide affordability crisis due to bureaucratic delays. Plus, police are investigating a northbound F train hitting and killing a man at the West 4th Street station. Finally, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral has faced criticism for hosting the funeral of Cecilia Gentili, a transgender rights activist and former sex worker, which drew over a thousand attendees. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with New York Times reporter Liam Stack who’s been following the story.

February 22, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:22:09 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams says he's canceling an expected third round of agency spending cuts and allowing city agencies to restart some hiring. Meanwhile, a New York City watchdog agency has found that pepper spray use against detainees at Rikers Island is skyrocketing. Plus, Hornblower, the company that operates the New York City Ferry, is filing for bankruptcy.

February 21, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:37:15 +0000

New York Attorney General Letitia James is willing to seize Donald Trump's buildings and assets if he's unable to pay off the penalties imposed on him by a judge last week. Plus, First Lady Tammy Murphy opposes her husband on the campaign trail in Newark. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with reporters David Brand and Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky about an analysis that finds close to 70% of New York City’s new affordable apartments are studios or 1-bedrooms, making affordable housing even harder for renters with families.

February 21, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:44:30 +0000

A Columbia University report finds that 1 in 4 children in New York City live in poverty. Plus, the New York City Council is joining a class-action lawsuit that would force Mayor Eric Adams to implement measures designed to give more low-income New Yorkers access to housing vouchers. Finally, New York City’s public hospitals serve about 50,000 homeless patients each year but after care isn’t always available. But, are medical respite centers a solution? WNYC reporter Caroline Lewis visits a respite center in Harlem.

February 21, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:18:32 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new federal class-action lawsuit argues that New York City's child welfare investigators routinely coerce parents to search their homes, traumatizing families. Meanwhile, 25-year-old Miles McNeal, has been indicted for allegedly sexually abusing an 8-year-old between 2022 and 2023 at a Harlem after-school program.

February 20, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:51:23 +0000

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has added his name to the list of Democrats running for governor of New Jersey next year as Gov. Phil Murphy's final term comes to an end in 2026. Plus, New York City’s evacuation plan for a tent shelter in Brooklyn lacks details on what to do in a weather emergency. Also, what you need to know ahead of the enormous Lunar New Year parade in Manhattan's Chinatown. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with All of It producer, Simon Close, about the show’s “Public Song Project.”

February 20, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:36:36 +0000

The U.S.Supreme Court says it won’t take up a pair of challenges to state laws that cap rent hikes on roughly a million New York City rent-stabilized apartments. Meanwhile, the MTA is planning to replace all the fluorescent lights in the subway with LED ones.Plus, construction related deaths are trending up in New York City for the third year in a row, according to a report from the non-profit New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Charlene Obernauer, executive director of NYCOSH to discuss their yearly report.Finally, an artificial turf war is spreading through the Garden State. WNYC's Rosemary Misdary reports from Montclair where a dispute over the turf it used for athletic fields has turned bitter.

February 20, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:32:16 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A New York City housing survey reveals increasing issues with peeling paint, mold, and rodents in apartment buildings. NYU researchers suggest sick tenants could pinpoint hazardous conditions before making official complaints. Meanwhile, In New Jersey, proposed legislation would require registration and liability insurance for e-bike and scooter owners. Plus, renowned Greenpoint, Brooklyn, metal music venue, Saint Vitus, has shut down due to missing permits for large gatherings.

February 19, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 17:19:04 +0000

Today, it’s all about food! WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Matt Pomeranz, co-founder of Zucker’s Bagels & Smoked Fish, about a bagel maker's secrets. Plus, a few writers from Eater New York highlight their list of New York City’s most iconic dishes.

SPECIAL EPISODE: Blindspot: The Plague in the Shadows

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

NYC Now presents a special episode from Season 3 of Blindspot: The Plague in the Shadows.

Valerie Reyes-Jimenez called it “The Monster.” That’s how some people described HIV and AIDS in the 1980s. Valerie thinks as many as 75 people from her block on New York City’s Lower East Side died. They were succumbing to an illness that was not recognized as the same virus that was killing young, white, gay men just across town in the West Village.

At the same time in Harlem, the 17th floor of the area’s struggling public hospital was filling up with infants and children who arrived and then never left. Some spent their whole lives on the pediatric ward, celebrating birthdays, first steps and first words with the nurses and doctors who had become their surrogate family. Welcome to Harlem Hospital at the height of the HIV and AIDS epidemics.

When the nurses and doctors at this community hospital first began to see infants suffering from an unusual wasting disease, they were alarmed. They had heard that a strange new illness was killing gay men, but no one was talking about women and children. Soon, however, it became clear that HIV was sweeping through Harlem, sickening mothers who then passed it — unknowingly — to their kids. As the crisis grew, AIDS turned the pediatrics ward of Harlem Hospital into a makeshift home — and a makeshift family — for kids who were either too sick to go home, or who no longer had families to go home to.

You can listen to more episodes of Blindspot: The Plague in the Shadows here.

Voices in the episode include:

• Valerie Reyes-Jimenez is an HIV-positive woman, activist, and organizer with Housing Works. She saw the AIDS crisis develop from a nameless monster into a pandemic from her home on New York City’s Lower East Side.

• Dr. Margaret Heagarty was a doctor who ran the pediatric department at Harlem Hospital Center for nearly 20 years. She died in 2022. Archival interview with Margaret Heagarty comes from the Columbia Center for Oral History.

• Dr. Stephen Nicholas was a pediatrician at Harlem Hospital Center for two decades.

• Maxine Frere, a lifelong Harlem resident, is a retired nurse who spent the entirety of her 40-year career at Harlem Hospital Center.

• Monica Digrado was a pediatric nurse at Harlem Hospital Center.

• Victor Reyes was born at Harlem Hospital Center and spent much of his childhood receiving treatment and care at the hospital’s pediatric AIDS unit.

Blindspot is a co-production of The HISTORY® Channel and WNYC Studios, in collaboration with The Nation Magazine.

A companion photography exhibit by Kia LaBeija featuring portraits from the series is on view through March 11 at The Greene Space at WNYC. The photography for Blindspot was supported by a grant from the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, a nonprofit organization that promotes coverage of social inequality and economic justice.

February 16, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:28:08 +0000

The MTA doesn’t have enough money to start new construction projects. Plus, a Queens man faces charges in connection to a Brooklyn hit-and-run that killed a cyclist last year. Also, WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports some providers worry the mayor's proposed budget cuts could undermine an effort to create a new curriculum for the city’s youngest students that could help them become stronger readers. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Jon Campbell discuss New York’s new congressional map.

February 16, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:37:52 +0000

Dan Goldman (NY-10) is pushing for more regulation of lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes amid a string of fires caused by the batteries. Plus, the GOP majority in the U.S. House of Representatives is even slimmer now after Democrat Tom Suozzi reclaimed his old seat in New York's 3rd congressional district. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Republican strategist Bill O’Reilly about the closely-watched race and what it might portend.

February 16, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:25:07 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Several people accused of scuffling with NYPD officers in Times Square last month will face a judge in a Manhattan courtroom on Friday, and there may be political implications. Also, the bipartisan Independent Redistricting Commission has voted to approve a new congressional map in New York. Plus, scientists are reporting that fin whales are traveling to New York City for food.

February 15, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:32:32 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul wants to make to-go cocktails permanent. Plus, a minor is in custody in connection with Monday’s subway shooting in the Bronx that killed one man and injured five others. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Samantha Max discuss concerns over two recent violent incidents in Times Square.

February 15, 2024 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 17:51:21 +0000

New York City officials are closing down a Bronx office that helps New Yorkers with food stamps and cash assistance. Also for New Jersey drivers, the Pulaski Skyway will be closed in both directions Thursday night as it goes through rehab work. The Knicks have now lost four games in a row, and the Nets lost to the Celtics by 50 points. And WNYC's Ryan Kailath takes a tour of an apartment that was decorated with items found in the garbage or yard sales.

February 15, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:20:43 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York City Council is considering legislation to reduce pollution and traffic from cruise ships docking in New York City. Meanwhile, Congress on Wednesday rejected a long-shot bid to temporarily double the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions for most married couples. Plus, a Queens man, who admitted to smuggling three Burmese pythons in his pants through the U.S.-Canadian border crossing, has been sentenced to a year of probation and fined $5,000.

February 14, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:33:07 +0000

Democratic attorney Landon Dais cruised to victory in a special election Tuesday for a state Assembly seat in the Bronx. Also, the Legal Aid Society is suing Mayor Eric Adams over his refusal to expand housing subsidies for poor New Yorkers. Plus, a new book from sociologist Terry Williams details the lives of people who lived in tunnels underneath New York City. And finally, forget love…baseball is in the air. Pitchers and catchers met up Wednesday for the Yankees and Mets spring training.

February 14, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:51:14 +0000

Police have a 17 year old in custody for an assault on NYPD officers in Times Square last month. He's charged along with 5 other suspects who've been arrested and charged for their roles in an altercation that was caught on video and quickly went viral. Meanwhile, a 15-year-old accused of shooting and injuring a tourist last week is facing attempted murder charges, but not charged with violating the Times Square Gun Ban. Plus, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin recaps Democrat Tom Suozzi’s victory over political newcomer Mazi Pilip in a special election to fill the congressional seat previously occupied by George Santos.

February 14, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:26:05 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Democrat Tom Suozzi defeats Republican candidate Mazi Pilip in Tuesday night’s special election to replace the expelled George Santos. Meanwhile, a large group of people in New Jersey could soon become eligible for clemency according to Governor Phil Murphy. Plus, beware of Valentine’s Day related scammers requesting money warns New York and New Jersey State officials.

February 13, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:14:08 +0000

New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks apologized to students and families for major difficulties logging in to remote learning Tuesday morning. Plus, a state funded report says New York’s $700 million film tax credit is a bust. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Arya Sundaram discuss how New York City is managing a new wave of West African migrants

February 13, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:38:22 +0000

Due to snowfall in the region, New York City public schools are closed and remote learning is in progress, but many students are struggling with login issues. Meanwhile, flight tracking website Flight Aware reports slowed service at airports in the region with over 175 canceled flights at Laguardia, Newark and JFK airports and nearly 90 delays. Staten Island Ferry service is limited as well. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Zachary Iscol, Commissioner of New York City's Office of Emergency Management, to discuss how the city is responding to the snow.

February 13, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:30:58 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: One person is dead and five others are injured after a subway shooting at the Mount Eden train stop in the Bronx on Monday. No arrests have been made. Meanwhile, polls are open in eastern Queens and Long Island, where voters are replacing ousted Congress member George Santos. Also, the city health department wants to ban smoking tobacco or using e-cigarettes while dining outdoors. Finally, the New Jersey legislature passes a new bill with changes to how the state enforces town requirements to build more low-income housing.

February 12, 2024 Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:34:27 +0000

The National Weather Service is warning New Yorkers to brace for significant snowfall and gusty winds as a nor-easter moves in early Tuesday. Plus, we head to New Jersey where WNYC’s Nancy Solomon spotlights key endorsements for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Bob Menendez.

February 12, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:36:31 +0000

New York City Public Schools will have a remote day tomorrow due to expected snow. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is imposing curfews at 20 emergency migrant shelters across the city for safety purposes, but advocates say the policy will do more harm than good. Plus, a judge rejects claims from California vendors that New York’s marijuana licensing program unconstitutionally discriminates against out-of-state residents. Finally, this Black History Month, WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk is visiting Black-owned bookstores in our region. Today we visit the Source of Knowledge bookstore on Broad Street in Newark.

February 12, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:31:56 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Voters will cast their ballots on Tuesday to replace the expelled former Congress member, George Santos. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, Congress member Andy Kim has been selected by Democratic delegates in Monmouth County over First Lady Kim Murphy to replace Bob Menendez. Also, New York Governor Kathy Hochul aims to add 31 charges to the list of prosecutable hate crime offenses. Finally, WNYC's Sean Carlson sits down with transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse to discuss construction at Grand Central Terminal, the MTA's new "open gangway" subway car, and the latest congestion pricing updates.

February 9, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Feb 2024 21:40:15 +0000

New York City’s latest housing survey shows the lowest vacancy rate in over a half century. Plus, Asian communities gear up to ring in the "Year of the Dragon," as the Lunar New Year begins this weekend. Also, New York state has relaxed the minimum requirements for some entry-level jobs, potentially opening up thousands of positions to new migrants. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Ramsey Khalifeh discuss tips on how to prevent rats from getting in your car and what to do if it happens.

February 9, 2024 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Feb 2024 17:34:29 +0000

A new city law will give domestic violence survivors access to free and speedy lock changes within 3 days of filing a report. Also, the New York Heat Act, if passed, will provide an online calculator allowing New Yorkers to see how much they’d save on their energy bill. Plus, former 70’s drug kingpin turned activist, Joseph Hayden, passed away last month. Hayden advocated for marijuana legalization, ending solitary confinement and expanding voting rights for people with criminal records. WNYC’s Samantha Max shares his story. Finally, in 2022 there were 71 domestic violence homicide deaths in New York in a report released by the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sits with acting commissioner Saloni Sethi to talk about the findings.

February 9, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Feb 2024 11:30:31 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The number of places to sign up for a Municipal ID card in New York City is shrinking. Meanwhile, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban is in Jamaica, meeting with the country’s prime minister to help solve several cold cases in New York. Plus, double-parking in the middle of the road is illegal, but that doesn’t stop thousands of New Yorkers from doing it every day. WNYC’s James Ramsay explores how to double park ‘politely’ to avoid neighbor disputes and traffic officer attention.

February 8, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 21:21:52 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul responds to Mayor Eric Adams' request for the state to pick up half of New York City's shelter costs. Plus, a federal judge has ruled that a court ordered plan to overhaul how the NYPD responds to protests will start in the coming months. Also, an incident at a West Village lesbian bar has sparked debate about who belongs there. And finally, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports that candidates in the race to replace ousted Congressman George Santos are running vastly different campaigns as national issues dominate the race.

February 8, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 17:45:18 +0000

Rents are rising across New York City, and so are broker fees. WNYC's David Brand reports on how some apartment-hunters are facing eye-popping upfront costs. Meanwhile, The New York City Council sent a letter last month warning Mayor Eric Adams they would sue if he failed to implement voucher expansion laws for more low income housing, Councilmember Diana Ayala says City Hall never responded. Plus, for the second year in a row, Governor Hochul is making housing a centerpiece of her legislative agenda. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sat with Albany reporter Jon Campbell to walk us through the Governor’s plans.

February 8, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 11:23:30 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Delays in building affordable housing in New York City grew longer after the city lost key staff during the pandemic. Meanwhile, state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails hit record attendance in 2023 with more than 84 million visits, according to Governor Hochul’s office. Plus, Thursday is the last day to name a cockroach at the Bronx Zoo in someone’s honor.

February 7, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Feb 2024 21:28:24 +0000

Is NJ Transit ready for next year’s FIFA Men's World Cup soccer games? Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Bruce Marks, the CEO of the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation, and Newark Deputy Mayor Allison Ladd about what the road to owning property will look like for a select handful of Newark residents.

February 7, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Feb 2024 17:42:40 +0000

An attorney for David Crowe, the man accused of stalking Taylor Swift, says his client has been found mentally unfit to stand trial. Meanwhile, an escaped prisoner treated for stab wounds at Bellevue Hospital is back in custody after fleeing. Also, trans rights advocate and author Cecilia Gentili has died at the age of 52. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with housing reporter David Brand to break down the details of a case involving 70 current and former New York City Housing Authority employees charged in a kickback scheme related to no-bid contracts. Finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath profiles actress Chloë Sevigny about her role in the new FX show about the life of Truman Capote, called "Feud: Capote versus the Swans."

Feburary 7, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Feb 2024 11:38:22 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The 70 NYCHA employees arrested for corruption on Tuesday prioritized their personal gain over the welfare of residents, according to Homeland Security agent Ivan Arvelo. Meanwhile, a 33-year-old man accused of stalking Taylor Swift, following more than 30 visits to her apartment last week, is set to appear in court Wednesday. Additionally, in response to challenges with dating apps, some gay men are opting for "ManMate," a professional matchmaking service.

February 6, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Feb 2024 21:26:37 +0000

Donald Trump will appear on the presidential primary ballot in New York this spring, after Republican state elections officials approved his request for ballot access at a Board of Elections meeting this week. Plus, legendary East Village dive bar Lucy's is facing eviction. Also, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on a Lower East Side program that’s training a generation of tech-savvy supers. And finally, as we celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting the stories of Black-owned bookstores in New York City.

February 6, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Feb 2024 17:30:38 +0000

More than 70 current and former NYCHA employees are facing bribery and corruption charges as part of an investigation into misconduct at the agency. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams calls on the state to pick up half of the city's costs for providing care for migrants. Plus, there’s a 55-foot-deep hole across the street from Grand Central Terminal. It’s part of an MTA project to build a new walkway and stairs to the 7 train. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports the project hit a major milestone on Monday.

February 6, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Feb 2024 11:24:35 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Traffic fatalities in New York City have decreased by 16% according to safe streets advocates, but the improvements are primarily in white neighborhoods. Also, Governor Hochul wants Republicans to get on board with the Senate's compromise bill on border security. Plus, in response to sub-freezing temperatures, New York City is under a Code Blue alert, prompting officials to relax shelter rules and open drop-in centers for those in need.

February 5, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Feb 2024 21:22:17 +0000

Dwayne Montgomery, a retired NYPD inspector, has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge after being accused of orchestrating a "straw donor" scheme for Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign. Plus, a special election is underway in New York's 3rd District to replace George Santos. And finally WNYC’s David Furst and Elizabeth Kim discuss last week’s showdown between the New York City Council and Mayor Eric Adams over two criminal justice reform bills.

February 5, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Feb 2024 18:52:39 +0000

Child labor cases have risen sharply in New York as state investigations lag behind, according to a new audit by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Meanwhile, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says New York and New Jersey will use mostly private money to cover construction costs for hosting the FIFA World Cup Finals in 2026. Finally, WNYC’s Precious Fondren spotlights upcoming events commemorating Black History Month.

February 5, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Feb 2024 11:15:43 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: More than two dozen tenants from a partially collapsed Bronx apartment building are suing their landlord for necessary repairs and an end to what they call a pattern of harassment. Meanwhile, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announces that a grand jury will begin hearing evidence following an attack by a group of migrants on NYPD officers in Times Square a week ago. Plus, FIFA, the world’s most famous soccer tournament, is set to come to New York and New Jersey in two years.

February 2, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Feb 2024 21:28:07 +0000

Drivers in the Bronx and Queens will get a full rebate on two bridge tolls beginning this weekend. Plus, parent leaders elected to an advisory panel on education policies are resisting Schools Chancellor David Banks’ demands that they hold meetings in-person, citing threats over support of Palestine. Also, WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh looks into a new effort by Manhattan’s borough president to take down some of the city's oldest scaffolding. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with wildlife observer Daniel Lei about an owl named Flaco, who escaped from New York’s Central Park Zoo last year.

February 2, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Feb 2024 17:38:57 +0000

Two years after Felix DeJesus, from Haledon, New Jersey, went missing following his release from police custody, his family continues to seek answers. Meanwhile, accordion style, “open gangway” trains have started operating on New York City subway tracks. Finally, thousands of New York City residents live in illegal and dangerous basement apartments. Governor Hochul is pushing a plan to allow New York City to create an amnesty program for landlords who bring their basement dwellings up to code. However, it’s being delayed by a stalemate in Albany. WNYC’s Michael Hill sits with Albany reporter Jon Campbell and housing reporter David Brand who have followed the story.

Feburary 2, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Feb 2024 11:51:32 +0000

Get up and get informed Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The much maligned 42nd street Port Authority Bus terminal is one step closer to replacement. Also, New York City's lifeguards are getting a raise this summer to $22 an-hour as city pools and beaches have struggled through years of staffing shortages. Plus, the New York Knicks beat the Pacers 109-105 at home.

February 1, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 Feb 2024 21:37:53 +0000

The U.S Postal Service is honoring New York's First Black woman Senator, Constance Baker Motley, as part of their Black heritage stamp series. Plus, Holtec, a company in New Jersey, has agreed to pay a $5 million fine over what state officials say was a fraudulent tax break. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill discusses New York’s Rape is Rape Act with Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and Lydia Cuomo.

February 1, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 Feb 2024 17:41:12 +0000

New city data shows nearly 30,000 cases for faulty apartment doors that are supposed to automatically shut to prevent fires spreading are unresolved since a deadly Bronx fire two years ago. Meanwhile, New York City Police are issuing tens of thousands of tickets for fare evasion in the subway. Tickets up by 160% since Mayor Adams' rook office. Plus, some New Jersey residents have been forced out of their homes several times over the last few months due to devastating flooding. WNYC’s Mike Hayes reports that making repairs could be complicated and expensive. Finally, this Black History Month, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is visiting Black-owned bookstores in our region. Today, we head to a children's book and toy store in Central Harlem that's deeply rooted in education.

February 1, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 Feb 2024 11:29:58 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new report on New York City's B-HEARD pilot program, which diverts mental health calls from police to social workers and EMTs, shows that many 911 calls that qualify aren’t getting a response. Meanwhile, a Manhattan judge ruled on Wednesday that two men who each spent decades behind bars for the death of a French tourist in Times Square should not have been convicted. Also, Prospect Park Zoo administrators vow to eventually reopen but no timetable has been given. Finally, the Knicks look to push their current win streak to 9 games against Indiana at home.

January 31, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:37:00 +0000

A New Jersey man is facing criminal charges for allegedly leading rioters to breach the U.S Capitol on January 6th. Plus, a few early voters in New York share some issues that are top of mind in the upcoming special election to replace George Santos in Congress. And finally, WNYC’s Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky looks into health code violations at New York City public schools' cafeterias.

January 31, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:43:27 +0000

Thousands of New Yorkers depending on public benefits face worsening delays in processing aid. Meanwhile, New York City officials say Illegal lockout complaints are on the rise in East New York, Brooklyn. WNYC's David Brand accompanied a group of city workers trying to educate renters there about their rights. Plus, the Biden administration is releasing funds to communities in Brooklyn and New York City suburbs after widespread flooding in September 2023 from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia. Finally, New York City is set to roll out a whole new way to have the trash picked up at private buildings. WNYC’s Michael Hill sits with Brooklyn borough president Antonio Reynoso who was chair of the sanitation committee when the plan was created.

January 31, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:18:56 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: After lawmakers overrode Mayor Adams’ veto of two criminal justice bills, he now faces a more empowered City Council. Meanwhile, researchers at Rutgers University say they’ve made progress in the search for a new COVID-19 treatment.

January 30, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:51:10 +0000

The City Council has overriden two criminal justice reform bills Mayor Adams vetoed earlier this month. Also, after years of delays, New York's sanitation department is rolling out the biggest reforms to business trash collection in the city's modern history. And in New Jersey, a bid to ban smoking in Atlantic City's casinos is advancing through the state’s legislature following years of stalemate. And lastly, WNYC’s Precious Fondren takes a tour with Kenny Bollwerk, aka “Rat Daddy.”

January 30, 2024 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:34:05 +0000

The City Council is trying to override two criminal justice reform bills Mayor Adams vetoed this month. Also, New York City says they're inspecting more apartments than ever before and say they're on pace to surpass last year's inspection and violation totals. And living in New York City can be loud. But just because the city never sleeps, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. WNYC's Catalina Gonella spoke to some experts about some ways New Yorkers can quiet their homes. Lastly, WNYC's Janae Pierre speaks with New York City's Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan to discuss what the city wants to do in light of the decision to declare social media a "public health hazard," pointing to the mental health affects social media has on children and teens.

January 30, 2024 : Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:28:34 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day.

SPECIAL EXTENDED EPISODE: Mayor Eric Adams speaks with Brian Lehrer

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:34:34 +0000

This is a special extended episode featuring an interview between WNYC’s Briah Lehrer and New York City’s Mayor Adams. Following last week’s State of the City address, Adams joined Lehrer to discuss several issues including his decision to declare social media an “environmental toxin”, Councilmember Yusef Salaam’s traffic stop by the NYPD, the vetoing of the “How Many Stops” bill, housing, and funding for pre-k programs.

January 29, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:54:43 +0000

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams joins a chorus of elected officials criticizing the NYPD's recent stop of Councilmember Yusef Salaam. Also, New York City’s American Museum of Natural History is closing two halls featuring Native American objects for being “severely outdated” and containing culturally sensitive items. Plus, the Department of Justice is out with its findings regarding former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo after his resignation in 2021 after a string of sexual harassment allegations. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sat with Albany reporter Jon Campbell on Friday of last week, to help break down the findings. Finally, WNYC’s Precious Fondren reports on a Lower East Side bookstore that does weekly Narcan training and hands out free overdose prevention kits but is now facing eviction.

January 29, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:22:06 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York City Council is preparing to hold a vote on Tuesday to override vetoes by Mayor Eric Adams on a pair of bills. Meanwhile, some New Yorkers in need of housing could catch a break under Mayor Adams’ plan to issue thousands of federal rental assistance vouchers but the proposal is short on details. Plus, the city has launched “NYC Free Tax Prep,” offering free tax services to eligible residents.

January 26, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 21:15:00 +0000

Dozens of tenants who were allegedly charged excessive broker fees in New York City will get more than $200,000 in restitution. Plus, Rep. Jamaal Bowman kicked off his campaign, heating up a primary race for the congressional seat in the Bronx and Westchester. And finally, the Manhattan District Attorney returns art stolen by the Nazis to the heirs of its one-time owner.

January 26, 2024 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:42:00 +0000

James Cromitie, the last of the “Newburgh Four” co-defendants, has been granted an early release from prison. Plus, significantly fewer people died in city jails in 2023, according to the New York City Department of Correction. And finally, WNYC reporters Stephen Nessen and Ramsey Khalifeh, along with editor Clayton Guse, join host Sean Carlson for our weekly transit segment "On the Way."

January 26, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:18:57 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day.

January 25, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:29:05 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins can’t see eye to eye on school funding. Plus, city watchdogs flagged nearly 400 donations to Eric Adams’ 2021 mayoral campaign as potentially requiring disclosures it didn't provide. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and reporter Arun Venugopal discuss New York’s migrant issue and the politics around it.

January 25, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:30:59 +0000

New Jersey has approved new offshore wind farms just a few months after the European company Orsted pulled out of two projects in the Garden State. Plus, notable eateries like "Tatiana" and "Superiority Burger" in New York are James Beard award nominees. Finally, Mayor Adams delivered his third State of the City address on Wednesday at Hostos Community College in the Bronx. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sat with reporter Elizabeth Kim to break down what the mayor had to say.

January 25, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:21:44 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Hochul wants to increase school funding in her state budget plan. But as WNYC's Jon Campbell reports, hundreds of school districts would actually see a cut. Meanwhile, without explaination, the MTA has decided to put its much publicized “open gangway" trains on the slow track.

January 24, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:20:20 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams wants to create a new agency called "Department of Sustainable Delivery," to regulate New York City's booming online delivery industry. Plus, a beloved bald eagle named Rover has been spotted in Central Park. Also, WNYC’s Rosemary Misdairy looks into why burning wood is left out of city and state climate rules. And finally, WNYC’s David Brand joins a Lower East Side resident as he completes his personal journey to jog every street in Manhattan.

January 24, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:38:10 +0000

Mayor Adams is expected to lay out his priorities for the year, including the housing crisis and his controversial veto of the "How Many Stops Act" during his third Mayoral State of the City address Wednesday afternoon. Plus, outreach workers and volunteers for BronxWorks spent a rainy night counting those dealing with homelessness. Also, a new report by the national nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund shows that 1 in 3 New Yorkers live close to warehouses used for online deliveries that cause air pollution. Finally, as migrant families face eviction from their shelters under new rules from the Adams administration, some of their Brooklyn neighbors are looking for ways to help them earn money, find housing and stay in their communities. WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports.

January 24, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:21:39 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams' battle with the City Council over a bill he vetoed escalated into an unusual squabble at City Hall on Tuesday. Meanwhile, according to multiple reports, Richard Berdnik, sheriff of Passaic County, New Jersey, shot and killed himself in a Clifton restaurant on Tuesday afternoon. Plus, 20 city parks across New York City will get $100 million through the city's Community Parks Initiative.

January 23, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:22:37 +0000

New York City is launching a plan to wipe out medical debt for some low-income New Yorkers. Plus, New York City’s 911 operators will get a pay raise and more work flexibility after years of low morale. And finally, WNYC’s Karen Yi takes us to Yonkers where day laborers are teaching migrants about their rights and establishing minimum standards for all workers.

January 23, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:35:56 +0000

Government and community based organizations say New York's latest effort to redraw congressional district lines needs more public input. Also, New York City agrees to change how it allocates affordable apartments in housing lotteries after a lawsuit says current policies perpetuates segregation. Finally, residents in Greenpoint, Brooklyn say a serial litterer is flooding their streets with magazine pages for the second time since last year. WNYC’s Bahar Ostadan has more on the strange sequel.

January 23, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:22:15 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams is rolling out a plan to help low-income New Yorkers erase their medical debt. Meanwhile, New York City lost an estimated $108 million last year due to fake or unreadable license plates. WNYC’s Charles Lane reports. Plus, New York City Chancellor David Banks announces new guidance to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia.

January 22, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:35:14 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s favorability rating is on the rise. Plus, jury selection is underway in the trial of two men accused of killing Run-DMC co-founder Jam Master Jay. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Newark’s new Deputy Mayor of Public Safety, Lakeesha Eure, about an effective trauma-centered approach to fighting crime in New Jersey’s largest city.

January 22, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:42:46 +0000

New York City Correction Commissioner Lynelle Maginley-Liddie defends Mayor Adams' move to veto a City Council bill that would prohibit solitary confinement in city jails. Meanwhile, the MTA is testing new barriers on the platform at the 191st Street subway station in Upper Manhattan to keep riders from falling or being pushed onto the tracks. Plus, a new law in New Jersey was signed by Governor Murphy this month that gives domestic workers more rights and protections. WNYC’s Mike Hayes has the latest. Finally, with the 2024 national elections just around the corner, Democrats running the statehouse in Albany have a choice to make: keep pursuing progressive criminal justice policies or avoid more backlash from critics who claim reform measures have made New Yorkers less safe. WNYC's Samantha Max reports.

January 22, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:18:44 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City's child welfare agency says it'll soon start informing all parents of their legal protections at the onset of any child abuse or neglect investigation. Meanwhile, Lou Harris, founder of the east coast chapter of the Black Surfing Association, says he's in talks with the city over a site for a large indoor wave pool. Plus, the Buffalo Bills lose to the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs, 27-24.

January 19, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:17:23 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is setting up another standoff with the City Council by vetoing a bill known as the "How Many Stops" Act. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill and producer Amanda Rozon head to ResilienCy Park in Hoboken, to talk with Mayor Ravi Bhalla and Transportation Planner Greg Francese about how they were able to become the first American city to fully achieve the Vision Zero street safety initiative.

January 19, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:48:19 +0000

New York State watchdogs say too many MTA workers using government cars engage in risky driving behaviors like idling, harsh acceleration, and braking. Meanwhile, State Senator Kevin Thomas of Long Island says he’s on board with Governor Hochul’s push to regulate the “Buy Now, Pay Later” industry. Plus, on this week’s installment of “On The Way,” WNYC transit reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss Governor Hochul’s new fare evasion policy, along with updates on congestion pricing lawsuits involving New York and New Jersey.

January 19, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:19:07 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Recent inspection reports from the Department of Buildings reveal that 20% of Manhattan parking garages inspected following a fatal collapse in April exhibit unsafe conditions, including cracking, corroding, and separating concrete. Also, New York City Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh has made a trip to Washington D.C. to advocate for awareness and action regarding the hazards of defective e-bike batteries. Additionally, an education equity advocate warns that a new lawsuit might hinder progress in diversity initiatives across New York.

January 18, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:34:49 +0000

The NYPD says it was able to arrest 27-year-old Jermain Rigueur with the help of a Queens resident’s security footage. Plus, WNYC’s Samantha Max provides an update on Daniel Penny, the man charged with fatally choking Jordan Neely on an F train last year. Lastly, as the special election in New York’s third congressional district approaches on February 13th, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin discusses the pivotal race with Sean Carlson.

January 18, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:40:33 +0000

The National Weather Service says to expect 2-3 inches of snow in the New York City region on Friday. Meanwhile, pregnant migrants staying in New York City shelters during their third trimester will now be allowed to stay until their babies turn 6 months old. Plus, New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is launching a multi-year study on the long term outcomes among people affected by COVID. They’d like to follow up with 10,000 participants over several years. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sits with the department commissioner, Dr. Ashwin Vasan, to learn more about this study.

January 18, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:21:24 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says charges have been filed overnight against 27 year old Jermain Rigueur in connection to 5 stabbings in Southeast Queens over the last couple weeks. Meanwhile,City and state officials demand federal action to improve conditions at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. New York City, under a Code Blue advisory for the fifth consecutive day, relaxing shelter rules and opens drop-in centers during freezing temperatures.

January 17, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:45:46 +0000

A Manhattan judge has denied a request to dismiss charges against Daniel Penny, the man accused of fatally choking an unhoused man, Jordan Neely on an uptown F train last year. Also, both Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams released their budgets. Plus, this week we’re looking at 10 years of Vision Zero in New York City. The program aims to eliminate traffic deaths through redesigned streets. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen examines its effects, highlighting the success on Queens Boulevard and the challenges on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn.

January 17, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:46:27 +0000

In his proposed budget, Mayor Adams is pulling back from the deep cuts to education. Also, police are investigating after a woman was fatally struck by a pickup truck in Brooklyn Tuesday night. Finally, WNYC is spending the week examining Vision Zero, the street safety initiative launched by former Mayor Bill de Blasio a decade ago. WNYC’s Michael Hill spoke with Janette Sadik-Khan, the former commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation, about what the policy has achieved and how it's fallen short.

January 17, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:19:20 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New data shows faulty e-bike batteries caused nearly 270 fires in New York City last year, an increase from 2022. Meanwhile, with a special congressional election to fill ex-congress member George Santos's seat is less than a month away. WNYC's Brigid Bergin says so far, it's been a lopsided campaign for voters. Plus Governor Phil Murphy signs a bill increasing New Jersey's free school meal program's income limits, now including private schools.

January 16, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:41:51 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul wants to end a longstanding policy that guarantees New York public schools get at least as much state money as the year before. Plus, State Senator and stand up comic Jon Bramnick says he’ll run for governor. Finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Jessie Gómez of Chalkbeat Newark about the historic ruling allowing Newark teens to vote in school elections as early as 16 years old.

January 16, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:41:20 +0000

Rex Heuermann, the suspect in the infamous Gilgo Beach serial murders now has been charged with killing a 4th woman. Meanwhile, Governor Hochul wants New York State to contribute more than $2 billion dollars to help cover the costs of caring for recent migrant arrivals. Plus, this month marks 10 years of New York City's Vision Zero policy. Former Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his intention to implement the policy back in 2014 after city traffic killed some 299 people a year before. The initiative lowered the default speed limit from 30 to 25 miles an hour, increased enforcement and redesigned intersections and streets to better protect pedestrians, cyclists, and those in vehicles. Yet over the last few years, the number of traffic deaths has not seen a major decline. In fact the number of deaths never drop below 200 in a year. All this week on NYC Now, we'll be hearing stories about how the policy affects your everyday life. WNYC’s Michael Hill sat with De Blasio to reflect on the initiative. After that, Michael and WNYC producer Amanda Ronzon head to Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn to hear their thoughts on traffic.

January 16, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:25:13 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City schools are open despite snowfall, while Jersey City and Montclair schools in New Jersey are closed. Several other schools, including those in Yonkers, White Plains, Tarrytown, Newark, Passaic, and East Orange, are operating on delayed schedules. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez says he will no longer prosecute people for cannabis possession. Also, the NYPD is searching for four suspects involved in robbing Manhattan newsstands.

January 15, 2024 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:28:27 +0000

Blood banks say there’s a shortage in New York. WNYC Host David Furst talks to Dr. Christopher Hillyer the CEO and President of the New York Blood Center to learn more. Happy Martin Luther King , Jr. Day. And remember what the doctor said, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."

January 12, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:30:07 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul is on board with the decision to seek the death penalty against a man who killed ten people at a Buffalo grocery store. Plus, the Department of Buildings is ordering emergency work around a historic synagogue in Brooklyn. And finally, former Governor David Paterson and his cover band made their debut this week at a corner bar in Albany. WNYC’s Jon Campbell checked it out.

January 12, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:36:05 +0000

Residents of Midtown East are voicing their opposition to a proposed casino in the neighborhood. Meanwhile, the Bryant Park Winter Village is now offering its "Bumper Cars on Ice" until March. Plus, on this week's installment of On The Way, WNYC transit reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss the impact of Wednesday's F train derailment in Brooklyn. It was the second subway derailment in less than a week.

January 12, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:22:32 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams is reversing cuts to sanitation and parks... one day after restoring police and fire funding. Meanwhile, New York State is working to reduce vaping among young people with a confidential texting service that supports them through the quitting process. Plus, the Whitney Museum is launching its new free Friday nights as well as free admission on the second Sunday of each month.

January 11, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 21:27:25 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is reversing budget cuts to the NYPD and the Fire Department. Plus, F train service is back in Brooklyn after Wednesday's train derailment on Coney Island. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and David Brand discuss the New York City Council’s plan to sue the mayor and social services agency if they block housing aid to more low-income New Yorkers.

January 11, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:33:14 +0000

Governor Hochul is pushing ahead with her plan to bolster mental health services in New York, especially in schools. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service says powerful winds and rain are returning to the New York region on Friday, following the storm from earlier this week. Plus, on Wednesday, the new head of the Department of Correction met with the city’s jail oversight board for the first time to address complaints by Rikers detainees about not being able to wash their clothes for at least a year. WNYC’s Michael Hill spoke with reporter Jessy Edwards who has been following the story.

January 11, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:17:02 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Evictions are surging across New York City, and a WNYC review of city data shows the removal rate is starting to mirror pre-pandemic trends. Meanwhile, the city Health Department is recruiting 10-thousand people for a study on the long-term outcomes of New York City adults who've been infected with COVID.

January 10, 2024 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:15:11 +0000

Five Hispanic voters are suing Mount Pleasant for violating their rights under New York's 2022 Voting Rights Act. Plus, correction officials are expected to face questions about detainees lack of access to laundry services. Finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson sat down with reporter Karen Yi to describe the scene of a migrant shelter after Mayor Adams began enforcing shelter stay limits.

January 10, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:04:57 +0000

The National Weather Service has extended a flood warning until 1pm Wednesday in the Bronx, and officials are warning people to avoid areas around the Bronx River. In New Jersey, some residents were evacuated near Crystal Lake and there are more than 100,000 scattered power outages reported. Meanwhile, a New Jersey Transit bus hit and killed a pedestrian on Wednesday morning in Fort Lee. Also, school officials in Maplewood, New Jersey, say a teen basketball player was prohibited from the first quarter of a varsity girls game because she had beads in her hair and the school district has filed a racial bias complaint. Plus, Mayor James Belford of Little Falls, New Jersey is bracing residents for rising floodwaters after yesterday's rainstorm. Finally, WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk is highlighting stories within our communities that center around the idea of fresh starts. Meet Minbiyew Ashagre from Manhattan.

January 10, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:14:48 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: People across the region are experiencing scattered power outages concentrated in Queens, Staten Island and farther out in Westchester County. Meanwhile, the NYPD says it arrested a dozen people after a fight over whether to seal an unauthorized tunnel beneath a Hasidic group's headquarters in Crown Heights. Also, five people suffered minor injuries after a crane collapsed at a construction site on Tuesday in Upper Manhattan.

January 9, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Jan 2024 21:15:00 +0000

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander’s office is investigating how the mayor is implementing his policy to limit shelter stays for migrants. Plus, more than a hundred organizations are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to approve funding for more overdose prevention centers. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Jessy Edwards discuss overcrowding in both of New York City's juvenile detention facilities.

January 9, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Jan 2024 17:32:57 +0000

Some migrant families with children must look for new places to live as the Adams administration begins limiting their stays in city shelters to 60 days. Meanwhile two more arrests have been made in connection with a fatal stabbing at a migrant shelter on Randall’s Island over the weekend. Also, City Hall says they're moving the migrants who are currently staying at the relief center at Floyd Bennett Field, ahead of Tuesday’s storm. Finally, Richard Codey, the longest-serving state lawmaker in New Jersey history steps down after 50 years in the Statehouse. WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Codey to reflect on his time in office.

Morning Headlines January 9th - SPECIAL STATE OF THE STATE PREVIEW

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 9 Jan 2024 11:22:44 +0000

Governor Hochul is warning of coastal flooding and widespread power outages as the region braces for a storm starting late Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile A new poll finds nearly 80 percent of city residents support the city's right to shelter mandate, which requires officials to provide a bed to anyone in need. Plus, Governor Phil Murphy signs a new bill requiring all New Jersey fitness clubs to offer members who signed up online a place on their website to initiate cancellation. Finally, ahead of Tuesday's New York and New Jersey State of the State addresses, WNYC's Michael Hill sat with reporters Jon Campbell and Nancy Solomon, who cover Governors Hochul of New York and Murphy of New Jersey for a special preview.

January 8, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Jan 2024 21:18:25 +0000

Proposed citywide budget cuts have the NYPD set to freeze hiring and suspend the next five police academy classes. Also, Governor Hochul and Governor Murphy are both set to give their state of the state speeches this week. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Arun Venugopal discuss New York City’s turn away from a possible doom loop scenario.

January 8, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Jan 2024 17:50:24 +0000

Traffic is slowly improving after 50 pro-Palestinian protestors holding up traffic at the lower Manhattan entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge have made way. Meanwhile, Pastor Eboni Marshall Turman of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem is suing the church for gender discrimination. Plus, Governor Hochul wants to boost literacy across New York by aligning lessons with evidence-based reading instruction called “the science of reading.” This follows a similar move in New York City’s public schools that launched last year. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sat with education reporter Jessica Gould for the latest details. Finally, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk has been asking people in our area to share stories behind cherished recipes. Here are some stories from our recent "recipe swap" event in The Greene Space.

January 8, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 8 Jan 2024 11:17:47 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Migrant families with children will have to leave their New York City shelters as the city starts enforcing its new 60-day limit on shelter stays. Meanwhile, New Jersey lawmakers are set to vote on easing restrictions for breweries, including lifting the ban on food sales and limits on the number of TVs.

January 5, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Jan 2024 21:33:16 +0000

New Jersey will fund $10 million in aid to homeowners impacted by flooding in December. Plus, New York City’s Department of Correction is investigating the first death of the year at Rikers Island. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Brigid Bergin discuss President Biden's plans to address immigration, the economy and more in the year ahead.

January 5, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Jan 2024 17:44:50 +0000

The 1 train service is still in flux after Thursday’s derailment with 2 and 3 trains also impacted. MTA Chair Janno Leiber reminds commuters that derailments are rare, and train operators take precautions. Plus, Mayor Adams's administration is suing 17 bus companies for allegedly bringing migrants from Texas to New York City, seeking over $700 million for emergency care and shelter costs. The lawsuit responds to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's 2022 move to send migrants to Democratic-led sanctuary cities like New York. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sat with New Jersey reporter Elizabeth Kim who has been covering the story.

January 5, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 5 Jan 2024 11:15:01 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams's administration is suing 17 bus companies for allegedly carrying migrants to the city from Texas. Meanwhile an NYPD officer is facing disciplinary charges for tackling and arresting an 11-year-old who hadn't broken the law. Plus. respiratory viruses are surging in New York City.

January 4, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Jan 2024 21:46:44 +0000

Developers Equinor and BP have canceled plans for a large offshore wind farm off the Long Island coast. Plus, new data from the state shows residents in the Bronx experience the highest rates of food insecurity in New York. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Guilia Heyward discuss what to look out for from newly sworn in leaders in the city and state legislatures. And finally, Queens resident Shandra Woworuntu shares a recipe that provides a sense of comfort during tough times.

January 4, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Jan 2024 17:49:01 +0000

Authorities are investigating after a Bronx fire killed a 5-year-old boy on Wednesday night. Also every year landlords fail to register tens of thousands of rent-stabilized apartments with New York State's housing agency, but face few repercussions. WNYC's David Brand reports. Meanwhile, 11 of the city's public hospitals are requiring masks due to increased cases of COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Plus, 57 years ago New York City experienced its first ever transit strike, led by the Transport Workers Union. WNYC’s Michael Hill reports. Finally, for a lot of people, the new year is a chance to turn the page on the past and set their sights on the future. WNYC’s Community Partnerships desk is highlighting stories in our communities that focus on the idea of fresh starts. Meet Saul Serrano of Manhattan.

January 4, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 4 Jan 2024 11:13:33 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New Jersey officials say the shooting that killed Newark Imam Hassan Sharif on Wednesday morning outside the Masjid Muhammad Mosque doesn’t appear to be motivated by bias. Also, city and state officials say teens in New York City’s overcrowded juvenile detention centers could be sleeping in common areas like classrooms for at least the next three months. Meanwhile, police are looking for a mo-ped riding duo wanted for robbing victims throughout Manhattan last month. Plus, Citi Bike costs have increased by $0.30.

January 3, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Jan 2024 21:27:35 +0000

The New York State legislative session has officially begun. Also, governor Hochul is recovering from a pectoral injury she sustained while exercising on Tuesday. Finally, with the vendor ban on New York City bridges now in effect, WNYC’s Sean Carlson spoke with Mohamed Attia of the nonprofit Street Vendor Project, and Gyatso Lama, who sells his artwork on the Brooklyn Bridge, to get their reactions.

January 3, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Jan 2024 18:00:59 +0000

The New York City Department of Buildings is paying a private engineering firm almost a million dollars to investigate the cause of the deadly parking garage collapse in lower Manhattan last April. Meanwhile, Democrat Tom Suozzi says he wants the upcoming special election on February 13th for the house seat vacated by George Santos, to address issues like immigration. Finally, in response to Mayor Eric Adams’ strict rules limiting when migrant buses can enter New York City, Texas Governor Abbott has begun sending migrants to city bound train stations in New Jersey. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sat with New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon to explain.

January 3, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 3 Jan 2024 14:07:21 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new rule that bans people from selling items on bridges in New York City is now in effect. Meanwhile, New Jersey mayors are reacting with a mix of responses after their towns received busloads of migrants over the weekend. Plus, a storm heading to the New York region this weekend could bring some wintry precipitation.

January 2, 2024: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Jan 2024 21:34:27 +0000

More on the 1.7 magnitude earthquake reported near Astoria, Queens on Tuesday morning. Also, Governor Hochul introduces a new bill prohibiting certain insurers from charging copays for insulin. Plus,Columbia University business professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh suggests vacant offices throughout the city could be viable housing options in the future. Finally, WNYC’s David Furst chats with Tik Toker Jane August about her goal of visiting the over 170 museums located throughout the city.

January 2, 2024: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Jan 2024 17:44:55 +0000

The U.S Geological Survey confirms there was a 1.7 magnitude earthquake near Astoria, Queens this morning. Meanwhile, as lawmakers face pressure to strike a new housing deal in Albany, Manhattan Democrat Linda Rosenthal, chair of the Assembly's housing committee, says everything's on the table. Plus, as the federal probe into Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign continues, some legal experts say a case against the mayor or members of his circle could soon land on the desk of Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. WNYC’s Michael Hill sat with public safety reporter Samantha Max to learn more about Williams and his biggest cases.

January 2, 2024: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 2 Jan 2024 11:12:34 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York State Legislature returns to Albany to kick off the 2024 legislative session. Also, Columbia University business professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh says as much as 30 percent of Manhattan office buildings could be converted into green housing. Plus, New York City's new professional women's hockey team wins their first game of the Professional Women's Hockey League against Toronto.

January 1, 2024 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 1 Jan 2024 17:30:00 +0000

In Albany, lawmakers are regrouping for the 2024 session to tackle the housing crisis, with WNYC's Sean Carlson previewing what’s to come with Albany reporter Jon Campbell. Plus, in Central Park, birdwatchers partake in the traditional Christmas Bird Count, a practice underscoring how climate change affects bird species, as reported by WNYC's Rosemary Misdary.

December 29, 2023 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:42:19 +0000

Experts are warning New Yorkers to beware of charity scams this giving season, especially those that copycat the names of known and trusted non-profits. Meanwhile, a New Jersey law taking effect in 2024 that gives a telemarketer just 30 seconds to disclose their name, address, and phone number for the party they're representing. Finally, this year, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk started teaming up with the nonprofit, Street Lab, to highlight stories from neighborhoods across New York City. We recently set up shop in Manhattan's Meatpacking District.

December 28, 2023 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 18:01:36 +0000

Listen to Imminent Danger here:

Episode 1: Wrongful Death

Episode 2: License Revoked

Episode 3: The Gatekeepers

Episode 4: Loopholes

Episode 5: Remorse

December 27, 2023 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 17:47:19 +0000

ConEdison and city officials are warning people to avoid the area around East 52nd Street and 2nd Avenue in Midtown Manhattan after they test for asbestos after a steam pipe leak early on Wednesday morning. Also, a Brooklyn family is searching for answers after a Tuesday night shooting in South Ozone Park, Queens ended with the death of their niece. Police are investigating. And, the National Weather Service is saying New York City's shoreline could get some minor flooding with the rain coming in the next day of so. Lastly, we continue to look back at the year's top stories with one about about the arrest of Rex Heuermann in the case of the Gilgo Beach murders. For more than a decade, the case had baffled law enforcement and frustrated victims' families. Journalist and author Robert Kolker wrote "Lost Girls," a book about the murders and was adapted into a Netflix documentary. He spoke with WNYC's Sean Carlson.

December 26, 2023 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:47:05 +0000

More than 65-thousand migrants spent Christmas in New York City's shelter system. WNYC's Brittany Kriegstein spoke with some of the new arrivals in Midtown. Meanwhile, New Jersey is considering expanding paid family leave to more companies. Plus, this week, WNYC is revisiting favorite stories from 2023, including one about a viral empty Greenwich Village apartment and a popular Queens techno club.

December 25, 2023 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 17:30:00 +0000

Our team is taking some time off, but all this week we’re looking back at the year’s top stories. Today, we start with WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and his trip with a record-seeking subway enthusiast. And finally, we share a couple of family recipes sure to put you in the holiday spirit.

December 22, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:16:42 +0000

New Jersey's Division of Civil Rights investigates alleged racism in Clark Township's police and municipal leadership. Manhattan's Upper West Side experiments with "Smart Curbs" to optimize curb space, seeking public input. On WNYC's “On the Way”, Stephen Nessen and Sean Carlson discuss the city's vintage trains.

December 22, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:33:01 +0000

New York City's child welfare system is exacerbating racial disparities for Black families, according to the NYCLU. Meanwhile, on Thursday the New Jersey state assembly approved a bill that would require 8th-to-12th graders to get grief education. Finally, before year's end, Governor Kathy Hochul faces decisions on 90 pending bills, with 85 requiring action by Saturday. Key measures include proposals to ban non compete agreements and shift numerous local elections. WNYC's Janae Pierre sat with Albany reporter Jon Campbell for the latest.

December 22, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:10:28 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City’s teachers union is suing to stop Mayor Eric Adams from slashing the education department’s budget. Meanwhile, commuters continue to raise questions about how the MTA's congestion pricing program will affect them. Plus, gauging MTA subway data, the city hit peak congestion on Thursday, December 14th, but it was still just three-quarters of the number of riders from before the pandemic.

December 21, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:20:21 +0000

New York is redrawing its congressional districts, thanks to a lawsuit by state Democrats. Plus, the city’s teachers union is suing to stop the Adams Administration from slashing the education department’s budget. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Bahar Ostadan discuss how much money the NYPD spends on police overtime in the subways.

December 21, 2023 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:53:00 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams says his administration is weighing all options to push back on two policing bills that just passed in the City Council, including a ban of most forms of solitary confinement in city jails and a requirement for the NYPD to report some low level stops. Also, 2023 was a tough year on many fronts so WNYC's Precious Fondren spoke with eight mental health professionals to find out what New Yorkers worried about the most. And lastly, for 35 years The Tenement Museum in the Lower East Side has had a strict approach to recreate the apartments of real people who actually lived in the museum's tenement buildings, but our own Ryan Kailath reports, that's about to change.

December 21, 2023 : Morning Headlines

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:18:24 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day.

December 20, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 21:25:03 +0000

Visitors to New York City’s sports venues will be allowed to enter with refillable bottles and cups under a new bill. Plus, New York state lawmakers are pushing to make it easier for sexual assault survivors to seek justice through a package of new bills. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Jessy Edwards discuss a measure lawmakers are considering that would outlaw solitary confinement at city jails.

December 20, 2023 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 17:43:48 +0000

A Queens man is being accused of casting absentee ballots that belonged to other voters. WNYC's Charles Lane reports. Also, New York nursing homes are pleading with state lawmakers to give them more flexibility when it comes to staffing. And in Little Falls, New Jersey officials are encouraging people living near the Passaic River to evacuate as waters continue to rise and flood streets. Back in New York City, education officials say school safety is a priority after three separate stabbings this month, but data on these incidents are hard to come by. Education reporter Jessica Gould reports. Lastly, the federal government is giving New York City a 30 million grant to improve the safety of Queens Boulevard, that has been known as the "Boulevard of Death" due to pedestrian and cyclist injuries and fatalities.

December 20, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:22:43 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day.

December 19, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:27:41 +0000

Some parents are calling for more transparency around school safety, after a spate of stabbings at New York City schools. Plus, the MTA is accusing New Jersey officials of revisionist history over its lawsuit against congestion pricing. And finally, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer talks with City Limits climate reporter, Mariana Samois about a lawsuit filed by fossil fuel proponents to keep New Yorkers using gas.

December 19, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:33:28 +0000

Governor Hochul has signed a bill creating a nine-member commission to examine New York's history of slavery and its lasting effects on residents. Meanwhile, New York City is trying to improve its management of catch basins to make future clean-ups more streamlined. Also, NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn must pay out at least $35,000 to employees for having too few nurses on some shifts. Plus, developers behind the city's first professional soccer stadium are set to break ground in Queens this week. The plan includes the construction of more than a thousand affordable housing units at the Willets Point site.

December 19, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:10:36 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new law looks to reduce carbon emissions from buildings in the city by penalizing owners if they don't retro-fit their properties. Meanwhile, a new partnership between the government of New Jersey and Princeton University aims to make the state a leader in artificial intelligence. Plus, actor Jonathan Majors has been found guilty of assaulting his former girlfriend.

December 18, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:10:18 +0000

Migrants staying at tent shelter located in Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn were concerned for their safety during a powerful storm, with strong winds threatening the stability of the tents. Plus, 2024 is set for notable political events, including a unique Senate race in New Jersey. WNYC’s David Furst talks with senior reporter Nancy Solomon for the latest.

December 18, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:45:20 +0000

The heaviest rain has passed, lifting flood warnings in several areas, but flood watches and advisories remain in northern Queens, the five boroughs, Westchester, Long Island, and parts of northeast New Jersey. Also, over 1,500 New Yorkers with open clemency applications await Governor Kathy Hochul's decisions, with Legal Aid attorney Lawrence Hausman pushing for more clemency grants. Finally, we’ve asked some New Yorkers to share stories behind their favorite holiday recipes, like Leslie Singleton. On top of that, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with our own, George Bodarky, series creator, to discuss our upcoming recipe and food tasting event at WNYC's Greene Space.

December 18, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:14:13 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A powerful storm is striking New York City and the surrounding region, with the National Weather Service predicting 2 to 4 inches of rainfall.Also, a state investigation into toxic fumes possibly entering buildings by the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn is expanding.

December 15, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:53:39 +0000

Many are of course wondering why the electricity briefly went out around the boroughs just before midnight last Thursday. Con Ed says a power surge took place at a DUMBO substation while a transmission line was being restored. Also, Mayor Adams' plan to curb spending on migrants is showing some gains -- at least on paper. The Independent Budget Office predicts the city will spend six to eight billion dollars on migrants' care the next two years, which is much less than the mayor’s office estimate in August of nearly eleven billion. And the GOP has picked Nassau county legislator Mazi Pilip as their candidate to replace former congressman George Santos. Lastly, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with the student journalists of Forest Hills High School in Queens behind the newly reformed student paper "The Beacon"

December 15, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:50:39 +0000

Public housing tenants in Brooklyn will become the first test of a new funding strategy for their apartment complex after a landmark vote. Also, a coalition of community groups in New Jersey want Governor Phil Murphy to stand down from his federal lawsuit against congestion pricing. And it's time for On The Way, our weekly segment on transportation. And lastly, WNYC's Precious Fondren looks at NYC's Clout Guy, a status obsessed TikToker.

December 15, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 12:05:16 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day.

December 14, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 21:21:44 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul is dedicating nearly $60 million in state money to improve drinking water and septic systems on Long Island. Plus, New York has a new state law designed to keep medical debt from hurting your credit rating. Also, compost collection sites at New York City’s greenmarkets have been saved by an anonymous donor. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Michael Hayes discuss a New Jersey law that, if signed, would lift restrictions on its breweries.

December 14, 2023 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:31:20 +0000

The upcoming special election to fill George Santos' seat is poised to be the first test of a new state law allowing early voting by mail. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports it's a major expansion of how voters can participate in a contest with national implications. Heads up for drivers, only one Staten Island-bound lane of traffic will be open on a section of the BQE late Thursday night due to maintenance. Plus, a bull is on the run and it’s tying up New Jersey Transit service. Finally, we check in with Eater New York food writers Robert Sietsema, Emma Orlow and Luke Forntey who helped pick the winners of its 2023 Eater Award for New York City, including Best New Restaurant, Biggest Surprise and "The Restaurant Where We'd be Regulars.

December 14, 2023 : Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:16:15 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York Public Advocate Jumaane Williams unveiled 2023’s worst landlord list on Wednesday. Also, the NYPD is agreeing to hand crucial evidence in police misconduct cases over to an oversight agency within 90 days of an incident. Plus, New Jersey's minimum wage rises above $15 per hour on New Year's day..

December 13, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:30:54 +0000

An investigation is underway into the death of a child at a migrant shelter on the Upper West side in Manhattan. Plus, the owner of a Bronx apartment building that partially collapsed earlier this week says he has no idea what caused the disaster. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani about proposed bills that would end property tax breaks for two of New York City's

December 13, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:45:39 +0000

Over 200 firefighters spent hours fighting an early morning blaze at a deli in the Bronx. Meanwhile, Keith Lee, the viral food influencer whose reviews can make or break a restaurant's fortunes, is posting about his time in New York City. Plus, authorities continue to search for the cause of Monday's partial building collapse in the Bronx. WNYC’s Michael Hill spoke with Lawrence Ubell, CEO of Accurate Building Inspectors, to explain the warning signs of an unstable building. Finally, WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh looks at why the price of Christmas trees has skyrocketed.

December 13, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:09:47 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start the day: New York State voters could get new congressional districts again after the state’s top court ordered a new map yesterday. Meanwhile, the NYPD is cracking down on fake and obstructed license plates before the new congestion pricing plan takes effect next year. Plus, New York State is recalling ‘Jenny’s Zee Zee gummies’ after officials say the marijuana gummies did not go through the required testing for consumer safety and product quality.

December 12, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 22:09:14 +0000

Residents of the Billingsly Terrace building are reeling after a partial collapse of the property Monday night. Plus, a group tasked with figuring out how to make New York City public school classes smaller is offering recommendations. Also, some migrant families won’t have anywhere to go after the New Year, when they’ll be forced to leave city shelter’s under Mayor Eric Adams' new policy. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Elizabeth Kim discuss a hearing this week where city council members laid out the effects of mid-year budget cuts approved by the mayor.

December 12, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:39:25 +0000

The FDNY responded to a roof-top fire near the Hudson River Tuesday morning. Plus, police are investigating after subways hit two men in separate incidents in Brooklyn, killing one and injuring the other. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Melanie La Rocca, former New York City Buildings Commissioner, about the collapse of a 7-story building that fell suddenly in the Bronx on Monday.

December 12, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:29:53 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day.

December 11, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:10:39 +0000

State lawmakers are trying to get rid of a longstanding property tax break enjoyed by Columbia University and NYU. The ACLU announced that it will represent the National Rifle Association in a Supreme Court case against New York state. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talked with reporter Jessy Edwards about New York City’s newly appointed Department of Corrections Commissioner, Lynelle Maginley-Liddie.

December 11, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:24:11 +0000

last night in Queens. Also, a new report from the City Council estimates the city will bring in $1.2 billion dollars more in tax revenue this fiscal year than the Mayor Eric Adams's office projected. Plus, Governor Phil Murphy is trying to restart New Jersey's offshore wind industry, after the Danish company Orsted pulled the plug on two major projects. But how Murphy pivots away from Orsted and makes up for lost time will determine whether the state can reach its climate change goals by 2035. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports. Finally, as people gather with family and friends over food this holiday season, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is asking New Yorkers to share stories about recipes with special meaning. Meet Lisa Wade from Queens.

December 11, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:15:55 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a warning to New York colleges and universities about their handling of calls for genocide on campuses. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is once again on the defensive about the reported federal investigation into his election campaign.Plus, New Jersey will start enforcing restrictions on its breweries including limits on how many special events a brewery can have.

December 8, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Dec 2023 21:24:15 +0000

A federal appeals court ruled that most of New York’s concealed carry regulations can stay in effect while the courts weigh in on lawsuits challenging them. Plus, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal looks into New York City’s faith-based shelter program. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Ryan Kailath discuss a WNYC investigation that finds that less than a fifth of the money raised from SantaCon, an annual charity event and pub crawl, has gone to registered nonprofits.

December 8, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Dec 2023 17:32:40 +0000

A working group charged with figuring out how to implement a new law requiring smaller class sizes in New York City is struggling to reach an agreement. Meanwhile, DoorDash and Uber Eats are changing how they ask customers to tip delivery workers in the wake of boosts to those workers' wages. Finally, it's time for an edition of WNYC’s weekly transit segment On the Way featuring reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse. This week they react to the new congestion pricing tolls.

December 8, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Dec 2023 11:10:40 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A 28-year-old man is in custody after officials allege he fired a gun on the premises of a synagogue in Albany. Also, New York City officials are calling for an investigation into a claim that the outgoing city jails boss, Louis Molina, tried to cover up violence on Rikers Island, and retaliated against an employee who spoke up. Leaders from the Working Families Party, a progressive organization, say George Latimer's campaign for Congress will distract from Democrats' efforts to retake the House.

December 7, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Dec 2023 21:36:33 +0000

Staten Island will get $12 million to mitigate the harms of the opioid epidemic. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Charles Lane dig into reporting that Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign "potentially hid” a fundraiser from another construction company. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Matt Deodato about effective ways to mitigate New York City’s rat population.

December 7, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Dec 2023 17:43:26 +0000

Mayor Adams is headed to D.C., where he plans to lobby for more migrant funding amid the ongoing influx of new arrivals. Also, a new Quinnipiac University poll finds nearly two-thirds of New York City voters disapprove of Mayor Adams’ job performance. Finally, on Wednesday, the MTA board approved a fee structure for congestion pricing, moving New York City a step closer to becoming the first city in the country to charge drivers such fees. WNYC’s Michael Hill sat down with transportation reporter Stephen Nessen who has been following the story.

December 7, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Dec 2023 11:13:19 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new analysis reveals mortgage loan disparities by big banks that are holding billions in New York City's cash. Meanwhile, the MTA's congestion pricing plan is moving forward. Also, the New York Racing Association's president says Belmont Park is undergoing a $455 million dollar renovation and construction could last more than a year.

December 6, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Dec 2023 21:29:10 +0000

George Latimer is officially running for Congress next year against Representative Jamaal Bowman of the Bronx. Plus, New York City’s teachers union is joining criticism of Mayor Adams’ 60-day limit for migrant families in shelters. Also, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports the city isn't formally connecting young migrants to youth homeless services, leaving many unaware of resources available to them. And finally, WNYC’s Giulia Heyward looks into a bill the city council hope to pass in order to stop a Queens man who has made money off thousands of noise complaints.

December 6, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Dec 2023 17:52:36 +0000

The MTA board is moving forward with plans to charge drivers $15 dollars to enter lower Manhattan under congestion pricing. Meanwhile, famed television producer Norman Lear, famously known for making 1970s sitcom “All in the Family” passed away on Tuesday night. He was 101. Also, the NYPD is investigating after a fiery crash involving a Lamborghini killed a 21-year-old woman in Inwood, Manhattan Monday night. Finally, an ongoing lawsuit filed by women who've worked as New Jersey State Police troopers alleges sexism and racism throughout the department's ranks. Now, according to a New York Times report, the federal Justice Department is looking into allegations of gender bias and racial discrimination among the New Jersey State Police. WNYC’s David Furst spoke with Tracey Tully who covered the story.

December 6, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Dec 2023 11:10:45 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams says City Hall didn't keep a list of construction projects to fast-track for fire inspections. Meanwhile, a new set of City Council bills set to be introduced would allow more off-the-books street vendors to work legally and avoid hefty fines and jail time. Plus, Governor Hochul's plan to replace the Lincoln Correctional Facility in Harlem with affordable housing is making progress.

December 5, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Dec 2023 21:36:59 +0000

The Uniformed Firefighters Association is pushing back against budget cuts approved by New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Also, a new report finds the number of millionaires living in New York has grown by about 30 percent since the start of the pandemic. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with Yoav Gonen, a reporter for "The City," about an investigation into Mayor Adams’ Director of Asian Affairs, Winnie Greco.

December 5, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Dec 2023 17:35:23 +0000

Nassau County Republican party chair Joe Cairo says more than two dozen candidates have expressed interest in replacing George Santos in congress. Meanwhile, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is trying to limit Mayor Adams' spending power when it comes to caring for migrants. Also, Mayor Adams says the City is launching a pilot program for safe battery charging for delivery workers who use electric bikes. Plus, migrant families in the city's school system face many hurdles such as difficulty getting enrolled and transportation issues. Now migrants and their advocates say a new threat looms: the prospect of being uprooted again due to a new city directive. WNYC’s Arya Sundaram reports. Finally, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk asked New Yorkers to sift through the recipe box in their minds to pull out the one that brings back the fondest memories. Meet Tracy Shu from Brooklyn.

December 5, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Dec 2023 11:11:56 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new Rikers Island jail unit designed to house people who are known as "fire-starters" opened last month without a working fire-prevention system, according to new court filings. Meanwhile, New York City Transit President Richard Davey invites one of the leading critics of congestion pricing over to his place for a beer. Plus, there's an open seat for Congress in New York now that George Santos is out. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports like Santos himself, the process to fill it will be anything but usual.

December 4, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Dec 2023 21:43:30 +0000

New York State is getting over $100 million for mental health services. Plus, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Samantha Max discuss what could come next for survivors of sexual assault who missed the deadline for the Adult Survivors Act to file lawsuits. And finally, New Yorkers sift through their recipe boxes to pull out the one that brings back the fondest memories.

December 4, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Dec 2023 17:29:32 +0000

A group of Sunset Park tenants can finally return home after a two-year fight with a landlord who completely reshaped their fire-damaged apartments. WNYC's David Brand reports on how hard it can be for renters to get their apartments back after a disaster. Actor Jonathan Majors is facing a Manhattan trial on charges he assaulted his then-girlfriend earlier this year. He has pleaded not guilty. Finally, despite the city announcing it would cut many programs at city jails meant to help detainees, a new class at Rikers teaching detainees both practical law and skills like meditation will continue. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen spoke with public safety reporter Jessy Edwards, who visited the class’s first ever graduation.

December 4, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Dec 2023 11:24:15 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Police are investigating after a man killed four family members, including two children, at their Queens home in Far Rockaway early Sunday. Also, a New Jersey mother is advocating for better protections for victims of AI-generated images. For her, the cause is personal. WNYC's Tiffany Hanssen reports. Meanwhile, New York City is considering 6 new bills, one of which would require the Department of Transportation to give a 15-days heads up to council members and community boards before removing a parking space.

December 1, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Dec 2023 21:40:54 +0000

In an historic move George Santos is ousted from Congress after 3 attempts. Plus, the Campaign For Healthy Minds released a study recommending Governor Kathy Hochul and the state invest almost $200-million dollars for kids' and teens' behavioral health services. WNYC’S Tiffany Hanssen spoke with their Director of Policy for Child and Adolescent Health, along with Mashrafi Anwar, a student at NYU and leader at the Youth and Caregiver Council about it. Finally, WNYC’s Precious Fondren caught up with legendary Yonkers rapper Styles P at his restaurant VeganHood to learn more about his business.

December 1, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Dec 2023 16:34:08 +0000

BREAKING: In its 3rd attempt, the House of Representatives has officially voted to expel Republican Representative George Santos from Congress. WNYC's Tifanny Hanssen and Brian Lehrer gets the latest from senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin.

December 1, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Dec 2023 11:14:33 +0000

Police are investigating after an off-duty NYPD officer shot a 42-year-old man in the Bronx yesterday during a dispute in a store. Also, New York City is planning to get rid of more parking spots around intersections in an effort to protect pedestrians from drivers using a strategy called “daylighting." Plus, the Harlem Night Market returns on Saturday for its fifth year uptown

November 30, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:24:09 +0000

WNYC’s David Furst and Stephen Nessen discuss how much drivers could pay under the MTA’s congestion pricing program. Plus, thousands of ticket holders are still waiting on refunds from Electric Zoo, the annual music festival that's over Labor Day weekend. And finally, WNYC’s Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky looks into data from the federal government that raises questions about how thoroughly medical doctors' pasts are being checked.

November 30, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:43:35 +0000

Representative George Santos is facing a third attempt to expel him from the House of Representatives. Fellow New York Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis is confident they will be successful. Also, homeless advocates are critical of the city for allowing migrants in the East Village to wait in freezing temperatures for open shelter beds. Meanwhile, the MTA continues to investigate why a track worker with 11 months on the job was killed early Wednesday near Herald Square. Plus, New Jersey is moving ahead with new offshore wind leases following the demise of its first two projects. Finally, a renowned street vendor market at Corona Plaza, in Queens, has reopened after the city cleared out most of the vendors this summer. City Hall says the reopening could provide a blueprint for better-managing other major street-vending locations across New York City. WNYC's Arya Sundaram stopped by for the first day back .

November 30, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:32:28 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Federal prosecutors have accused Indian national Nikhil Gupta, of taking part in a plot to assassinate a Sikh activist living in New York. Also, Governor Hochul is asking for federal financial assistance to help cover the cost of damages from the major flooding in September. Meanwhile, sources say the MTA’s congestion pricing committee has settled on a $15.00 fee for passenger vehicles in Manhattan below 60th Street between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.

'November 29, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 21:38:15 +0000

Court officials say more than 3,800 claims were filed in New York State under the Adult Survivors Act. Plus, WNYC’s Sophia Chang takes us to a park in lower Manhattan that’s been plagued by violence in recent years. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Shawn Borgue, investigative reporter at the Washington Post, about Wael Hana, the businessman charged with bribing New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez.

November 29, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:27:11 +0000

The NYPD is preparing for protests related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting. Also, Mount Sinai Health officials defended their plan to shut down Beth Israel Hospital at a heated community forum in Manhattan on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the city's recent crackdown on unlicensed vendors has reached Prospect Park's farmers market in Brooklyn. Plus, worried landlords across New York City are banning tenants from storing e-bikes in their buildings for fear of lithium battery fires. Finally, WNYC's Community Partnerships desk regularly teams up with the nonprofit, Street Lab, to collect and share stories from neighborhoods across the five boroughs. Our latest stop is in Brooklyn's Kensington neighborhood.

November 29, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:11:14 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Brianna Suggs, a top campaign fundraiser for Mayor Adams currently embroiled in a federal investigation, has a new lawyer. Also, at least four million New Yorkers are at risk of fraud and identity theft after a data breach at a company that works with hospitals in the state. Plus, the street vendor market at Corona Plaza is set to reopen after a city crackdown this summer cleared out most of the merchants.

November 28, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:28:51 +0000

The state Department of Education is suspending several students at Hillcrest High School in Queens after roaming the halls last week calling for the removal of a Jewish teacher. Plus, the sound and light installation Dreamhouse is up and running for its 30th anniversary. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports. Finally, two men who were convicted of separate murders in the 90s had their cases overturned on Monday, yet only one of them is free. WNYC’s Sean Carlson spoke with reporter Samantha Max on the verdict.

November 28, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:28:28 +0000

Migrants who still need a place to stay after 30 days in New York City's shelter system are being sent to a former school in the East Village to reapply for housing, but some were in line for up to 15 hours. Meanwhile, Manhattan-bound lanes on the Brooklyn Bridge will be closed on weekends from midnight until 8am for several weeks. Also, legendary journalist and co-founder of Young Lords Party, Pablo Guzmán has passed away at 73. Finally, as the world continues to grapple with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Holocaust survivors in New York City have found themselves dealing with a range of emotions. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein spoke to several of them about how they’re feeling these days and what guidance they may be able to offer.

November 28, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:19:35 +0000

Get up and get informed. Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Two men have been cleared of murder convictions from the 90s in Manhattan on Monday, but only one of them is currently free. Meanwhile, a pro-car activist is being ordered to stay away from New York City's transportation commissioner. Also, New Jersey's acting education commissioner, Angelica Allen-McMillan is retiring at the end of January. Finally, today is the tree lighting ceremony at Bryant Park's Winter Village.

November 27, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:26:01 +0000

Two new laws have come into effect in New York City: one banning discrimination against weight, and the other allows New Yorkers freedom to choose where they get phone repairs. Also, in New Jersey, expect large billboards warning against drunk driving ahead of the holidays. Finally, Mayor Adams has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman three decades ago under the Adult Survivors Act. He denies the claims. WNYC’s Kerry Nolan sat with reporter Elizabeth Kim to break down the case.

November 27, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:23:58 +0000

Police are searching for a suspect in a triple homicide at an apartment building in the Bronx, where three people, including a 5-year-old boy, were found stabbed to death early Sunday. Also, pro-Palestinian protesters demanding a cease-fire in Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza blocked traffic yesterday afternoon on the Manhattan Bridge. WNYC's Arun Venugopal was on the scene. Plus, the PATH system is trying a novel approach to deter people from slipping through some of its turnstiles. But, as WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports, it has its kinks. Finally, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is asking New Yorkers to share what comes to mind when thinking about a favorite meal.

November 27, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:17:15 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Parents and students are writing letters to Mayor Eric Adams, asking him to not cut funding for public schools. New York's highest court says cyclists have the same protections against unlawful searches as drivers. Plus, today is the wake for New York City EMT Frederick D. Whiteside, who recently passed away on the job.

November 24, 2023 : Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 17:30:00 +0000

New Jersey's Supreme Court will allow police to keep using questionable methods to determine if someone is driving while high. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Jelani Gibson, writer for "NJ Cannabis Insider,” to discuss how those determinations can be used. Plus, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal looks into a new play at the Public Theatre, called “Manahatta.”

November 23, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 17:30:00 +0000

WNYC’s David Furst talks with Eater New York’s Emma Orlow about subterranean restaurants in New York City, including the new Korean fine dining restaurant, Noksu.

November 22, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:20:45 +0000

This year's Thanksgiving Day Parade will see some new floats and balloons. Also, while a new state law limiting class sizes in New York City is going into effect, some parents and teachers worry classes are growing. Plus, reporter Jessica Lipsky follows a Queens couple who picked up an interesting hobby during the pandemic: magnet fishing. Finally, WNYC’s Elizabeth Shwe reports on a new plan that would ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge.

November 22, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:27:49 +0000

A former city correction officer is going to federal prison for two-and-a-half years for smuggling contraband into jails in exchange for bribes. Meanwhile, New York City police are looking into a viral video of a man making Islamophobic comments towards a street food vendor on the Upper East Side. Finally, amidst Mayor Eric Adams' proposal for major budget cuts across city services, community composting groups are bracing for potential reductions. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Justin Green, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit Big Reuse, and Councilmember Sandy Nurse from Brooklyn's 37th district, to discuss the potential impact of these cuts.

November 22, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:21:08 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new poll shows Mayor Adams losing support among New York City residents as a federal investigation swirls around his campaign. Also, New York State's first offshore wind turbine is now in place about 35 miles off the coast of Long Island's easternmost end.

November 21, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 21:30:28 +0000

New York Congressman Dan Goldman joins a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Florida this week to discuss gun control. Plus, tensions are rising at Columbia University from protests over the Israel-Hamas war. And, the New Jersey State Attorney General is investigating the mayor and police chief of Clark, a small town in Union County. Also, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on what it’s like for kids navigating a new language at New York City public schools. And finally, a look into the NYPD’s new robots patrolling the Times Square subway station.

November 21, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:28:25 +0000

New York City's storied public cemetery Hart Island is open for tours starting today for the first time in its history. Also, the great holiday commute is currently underway with thousands traveling for Thanksgiving... and New Jersey Transit is tweaking its schedules to accommodate. And finally, big Democratic wins from New Jersey’s legislative elections this month are raising questions about the Republican Party's strategy. The GOP is regrouping and trying to figure out what it needs to do to win more elections going forward. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports.

November 21, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:16:46 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is rolling out a new radio system that will encrypt officers' communication. Meanwhile, a Queens man is facing up to 12 years in prison in connection to a drunk driving incident that left an off-duty NYPD officer dead. Also, the City Council is considering legislation that would create "Spare the Air" days; encouraging residents to reduce air pollution.

November 20, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:20:05 +0000

New York City’s public housing authority will get $95 million to help tenants who are behind on their rent. Plus, longtime state Sen. Kevin Parker is being sued for rape under the Adult Survivors Act. Also, WNYC's Steven Nessen visits the site where a landslide of debris from a property in Westchester disrupted service on the Metro North's Hudson line. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Melissa McCart, editor at Eater New York, for some last-minute planning advice for New Yorkers looking to dine out on Thanksgiving Day.

November 20, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:32:29 +0000

Advocates are speaking out against Mayor Eric Adam's proposed budget cuts; including rapper and Bronx-native Cardi B. The New York City Department of Buildings is telling Skyline Hotel garage near West 49th Street to partially clear out over concerns about its conditions. This month, news emerged of an FBI investigation into potentially illegal donations to New York City Mayor Eric Adams' campaign. While Mayor Adams hasn't faced any charges, the FBI did seize some of Mayor Adams' electronic devices and raided the home of a key fundraiser. WNYC's David Furst sits with one of our editors, David Giambusso for more details on the investigation.

November 20, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:17:12 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Dozens of formerly homeless tenants in Brooklyn and the Bronx were hit with eviction notices this year after a nonprofit group stopped paying their rent on time. Meanwhile, New Jersey Republicans are regrouping after major defeats in legislative elections this month. Plus, More than 8.5 million travelers are expected to use various New York and New Jersey airports, roads and rails during this Thanksgiving week.

November 17, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:33:51 +0000

Representative George Santos is facing a third effort to force him out of the House of Representatives. Plus, New York City’s mental health clubhouses will receive extra funding with new rules that could force some clubhouses to shut down. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Jon Campbell discuss a lawsuit seeking to overturn New York's current congressional map.

November 17, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:40:26 +0000

Another move is underway to remove Representative George Santos from Congress even after he's said he will not seek re-election next year and we hear from some of his constituents. New Yorkers can get a free smoke alarm from the city fire department and the American Red Cross under a new program. Finally, Tammy Murphy, the wife of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Bob Menendez. Despite having never run for office, Murphy is expected to have an advantage from the relationships that both she and the governor have in New Jersey’s Democratic Party. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sits with Nancy Solomon to learn more.

November 17, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 11:13:46 +0000

Get up and get informed: Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams says severe budget cuts are coming for New York City. WNYC's Elizabeth Kim reports on how they'll affect services. Meanwhile, the ride-sharing company Revel is shutting down its moped service tomorrow, after five years in New York.

November 16, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:38:40 +0000

Democrats are asking New York's top court to overturn the state's congressional districts. Plus, embattled Rep. George Santos says he will not seek reelection. And finally, WNYC’s Jessy Edwards shares the story of a rapper at Rikers Island jail who is receiving acclaim that could make him an ongoing target for law enforcement.

November 16, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:29:22 +0000

An estimated 2 million people will see their criminal convictions automatically sealed in New York under the new Clean Slate Act signed by Governor Hochul this morning. Plus, embattled Representative George Santos has announced this morning that he’s not seeking re-election next year after the House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence that he broke federal law. WNYC’s Michael Hill unpacks the news with senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin.

November 16, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:12:07 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City officials are ramping up enforcement of a new policy meant to limit how long migrant families with children may stay in homeless shelters. Also, Mayor Adams is also set to announce citywide budget cuts in response to the financial strain from the migrant crisis. Republican representatives argued in court yesterday against a Democrat-backed lawsuit that seeks to change New York's current congressional districts.

November 15, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:12:36 +0000

New York State has a new law meant to penalize real estate scammers who use fraud, harassment and forgery to steal people's homes from them. Plus, New Jersey’s First Lady, Tammy Murphy, is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by Bob Menendez. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with reporter Sophia Chang and Willis Elkins, executive director of the Newtown Creek Alliance, about a highly anticipated project in Brooklyn to convert organic waste into natural gas for heating fuel.

November 15, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:41:54 +0000

Police are investigating after they found a 19-year-old dead last night on an E train at the Sutphin Boulevard/Archer Avenue station in Jamaica, Queens. Meanwhile, New Jersey's First Lady Tammy Murphy announces her bid for the Senate seat embattled Bob Menendez currently holds. Construction is officially underway for the new LGBTQ+ Museum at the New York Historical Society. Plus, several of the women who came forward accusing film mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault and harassment, call the legal process to get payouts unjust and in need of change. WNYC's Samantha Max reports. Finally, every year, New York-based company Vimeo chooses its favorite staff picks and for those lucky enough to be selected, its life changing. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath has more.

November 15, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:18:43 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A Brooklyn man pleads guilty to robbing a pastor, in a case that went viral. Also, Samuel Miele, a former campaign aide for Representative George Santos, admits he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide to raise money for his boss. Plus, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander calls for an overhaul of the city's contract for Citi Bike. Amtrak expects service between New York City and Croton-on-Hudson to be fully restored soon.

November 14, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:24:44 +0000

The Adams administration is moving to further limit how long migrants can stay in the city's strained shelter system. Plus, neighbors in Crown Heights, Brooklyn are grappling with the deaths of 3 residents who died in an apartment fire. Also, WNYC’s David Furst talks with reporters Jessy Edwards and Bahar Ostadan about conditions at New York’s overcrowded juvenile jails. And finally, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal looks at Anthony Davis’s opera, “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X.”

November 14, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:40:59 +0000

Police are investigating an apparent triple stabbing after three people were found dead this morning in Saint Albans, Queens. Meanwhile, Democrats are challenging New York’s congressional map in the state’s top court, with a hearing set for Wednesday. Also, the Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular is scheduled to start November 17th at Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, New Jersey. Finally, a NJ Advance Media three-part investigation, featuring newly-released radio transmissions and reports, delves into the major Port Newark cargo ship fire that killed two firefighters over four months ago; WNYC’s Michael Hill is joined by investigative reporter for NJ Advance Media Ted Sherman to discuss the series.

November 14, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:16:42 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Amtrak train service has been suspended between New York City and Croton-Harmon after engineers found cracked and deteriorated steel beams in a parking garage above the train tracks. New York's top court will hear a case tomorrow that could help decide who controls Congress. Plus, a recent study shows that crime hasn’t increased near two sanctioned overdose prevention sites in Upper Manhattan.

November 13, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:30:34 +0000

13 firefighters are recovering after they were injured battling a 3-alarm fire in Manhattan's Little Italy last night. Also, a new cookbook dedicated to New York City’s diverse Asian food scene hits the market. Plus, Uber and Lyft have agreed to a $328 million-dollar settlement with New York's State Attorney General to settle allegations of wage theft. WNYC’s Janae Pierre catches up with a former driver, Malang Gassama, to discuss the impact of the settlement. Finally, a new exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust in lower Manhattan seeks to introduce children to the history of the Holocaust. WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports.

November 13, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:34:38 +0000

Flights to Israel are slowly coming back to New York City's airports almost two months after the beginning of the Israel-Hamas War. Also, the NYPD has more than tripled its use of police drones in recent months. WNYC’s Bahar Ostadan reports from police headquarters. Finally, a federal investigation into Mayor Adams’ campaign and alleged illegal campaign donations from Turkish officials is intensifying. Adams has not been accused of wrongdoing but the probe involved the mayor for the first time after FBI agents last week approached the mayor with a search warrant and seized several of his electronic devices. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim joins our own Michael Hill for the breakdown.

November 13, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:14:21 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: At least a dozen Amtrak trains have been canceled on the Empire Line between Penn Station and Albany. Meanwhile, many migrant families who were bused to Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett field yesterday are now asking to leave. Plus, starting today, overweight trucks on the Queens-bound side of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway will be hit with a $650 dollar fine.

November 10, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:30:00 +0000

WNYC’s Michael Hill and Christopher Werth discuss the 5-part investigative podcast series “Imminent Danger: One Doctor and a Trail of Injured Women”.

November 9, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Nov 2023 21:15:00 +0000

New NYPD data show crime continues to fall in New York City. Plus, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen looks into Mayor Eric Adams’ response to the tragic deaths of two toddlers. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Cheryl Roberts, executive director of the Greenburger Center, about a new facility providing therapeutic alternatives for New Yorkers dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues who have been convicted of crimes.

November 9, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Nov 2023 17:36:07 +0000

What's at stake in the closely-watched East Bronx City Council race, where incumbent Democrat Marjorie Velázquez trails Republican challenger Kristy Marmorato by more than 700 votes. Meanwhile, ex-New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey declares a 2025 run for mayor of Jersey City. Authorities in New Jersey are searching for a man who allegedly took part in the January 6th riot. Finally, Bronx-based Citymeals on Wheels reevaluates its meal delivery service for the elderly amid a growing number of weather emergencies in the city.

November 9, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 9 Nov 2023 11:14:58 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A fundraising party thrown on behalf of Mayor Adams appears to violate the law. Meanwhile, New Jersey's Republicans celebrate after a renewable energy company pulled out of two major wind power projects in the state. Also, the NYPD has arrested a Queens man after police said he fired a weapon on a Manhattan subway platform while intervening in an attempted robbery on Tuesday night.

November 8, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Nov 2023 23:49:03 +0000

Local advocates are urging New York City Mayor Eric Adams not to roll back the city's right-to-shelter law. Plus, hundreds of victims are seeking to hold prominent city hospitals accountable after they allege their doctors sexually abused them. And finally, we hear from New Yorkers in Addisleigh Park, Queens.

November 8, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Nov 2023 17:32:43 +0000

Police say they’re looking for an individual who fired a single shot during an alleged robbery Tuesday night in Midtown Manhattan. Also, this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree starts its slow journey from the Binghamton area to New York City Thursday morning. Finally, we sift through the results of Tuesday's election in New York City. WNYC’s Senior Politics Reporter Brigid Bergin shares the key takeaways.

November 8, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 8 Nov 2023 11:10:24 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Democrat Yusef Salaam has won a seat on the New York City Council, decades after he was wrongly imprisoned as a 15-year-old in an infamous rape case. Also, Democrat Justin Brannan is poised to remain in the New York City Council in South Brooklyn. Plus, New Jersey Democrats maintain the majority of seats in both houses of the state Legislature.

November 7, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Nov 2023 21:47:45 +0000

State lawmakers are proposing adding more than two dozen new crimes to New York's hate crimes statute. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with reporters Jessica Gould and Karen Yi about the worries parents of some migrant children in New York City are having regarding their children’s education.

November 7, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Nov 2023 17:35:30 +0000

New York City is moving migrants out of city shelters to make room for new arrivals. But it's unclear where the displaced migrants will end up. Meanwhile, it's Election Day in New York State. Long Island's Suffolk County is set to get a new county executive for the first time in 12 years. Finally, the summer concert series at Forest Hills Stadium is over, but nearby neighborhoods remain divided over whether the open-air stadium should continue hosting shows amid a slew of noise complaints. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh has more.

November 7, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 7 Nov 2023 11:10:16 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The National Parks Service expects the Statue of Liberty to be open for business today after protesters of the Israel-Hamas War closed down the monument yesterday. Also, It's Election Day across New York; WNYC’S Brigid Bergin tells us what to expect. Plus, multiple reports say the New York Mets are hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza to lead the team.

November 6, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Nov 2023 21:15:00 +0000

Teenagers at New York City's juvenile jails are being forced to sleep on hallway floors and in classrooms due to overcrowding. Also, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz says that after a 7-month investigation, 3 men have been indicted for illegally trafficking guns into the city. Plus, New York State is creating a statewide registry to make it easier for parents and those who are expecting to find doulas. Finally, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin tells us what we need to know heading into the New York elections tomorrow.

November 6, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Nov 2023 17:41:49 +0000

The Legal Aid Society is criticizing New York City over what it calls subpar living conditions in its jail system. Plus, the New York/New Jersey women's soccer team Gotham FC is headed to the finals of the National Women's Soccer League for the first time after beating the Portland Thorns Sunday. Finally, the entire New Jersey Legislature is up for election tomorrow. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks it all through with New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon.

November 6, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 6 Nov 2023 11:17:01 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Brooklyn based company Revel is shutting down its mo-ped business after five years in operation. Also, New York City Council members say they hope to end widespread wage theft and exploitation plaguing immigrant workers. In sports, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will undergo an MRI today after hurting his right knee in Sunday’s 30-6 loss at the Las Vegas Raiders. Plus Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia sets a new course record to win the New York City Marathon.

Imminent Danger Ep 5: One Doctor and a Trail of Injured Women

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 4 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Four years after Amy Lam died in 2016, court records show Dr. Thomas J. Byrne was involved in another incident at Harlem Hospital. A baby was allegedly lacerated down his back and buttocks during a cesarean-section.

For the people whose cases were central to Byrne losing his license in New York over 30 years ago, the fact that he is able to practice in the state again stirs up difficult memories and feelings of anger and betrayal. “They even said he'll never practice medicine again in New York state,” said John Henries, whose son was delivered by Byrne in the 1990s. “That's a lie.”

In this episode, we examine what the record shows about New York’s decision to restore Byrne’s medical license. And share a discovery made along the way that may help explain at least one reason he has managed to continue practicing all these years.

Listen to our earlier episodes:

Episode 1: Wrongful Death

Episode 2: License Revoked

Episode 3: The Gatekeepers

Episode 4: Loopholes

November 3, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Nov 2023 20:19:17 +0000

New York City council member Inna Vernikov was arraigned in court this week on a charge of criminal possession of a gun in a “sensitive location.” Plus, the downtown design store, KIOSK, is looking for a new home. Also, WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports on Mayor Eric Adams’ relationship with the city’s muslim community amid the Israel-Hamas war. And finally, WNYC’s Charles Lane takes us over the Willis Avenue Bridge into the Bronx at mile 20, ahead of this weekend’s New York City Marathon.

November 3, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Nov 2023 16:33:43 +0000

A federal judge has ordered the NYPD to stop enforcing a policy that prohibits people from recording inside police precincts. Also, the Department of Transportation and Citi Bike's parent company Lyft, say they plan to double the number of e-bikes in New York City over the next year. Finally, the FBI has raided the home of Brianna Suggs, a key fundraiser for Mayor Eric Adams, as part of an investigation into alleged corruption. An attorney for Adams’ campaign says the mayor was not contacted as part of the inquiry. WNYC's Elizabeth Kim explains.

November 3, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 3 Nov 2023 10:12:43 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The FBI says they’ve raided the Crown Heights home of a fundraiser to Mayor Adams, whose company received roughly $150,000 from Adams’ mayoral campaign and a related political action committee. Also, the New York City Council has passed a bill to promote sickle cell disease screening education. Plus, the New York State Attorney General is investigating the NYPD’s deadly shooting of a man suspected of killing two people in Brooklyn.

November 2, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 20:29:04 +0000

Mayor Mark Sokolich of Fort Lee, New Jersey has filed a federal lawsuit in an attempt to stop the MTA’s congestion pricing program. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talked with reporters Jessy Edwards and Jared Marcelle about the Adult Survivors Act which lifted the statute of limitations for people claiming sexual abuse in civil lawsuits. They’ll take a look at some of the cases.

November 2, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 16:42:01 +0000

Uber and Lyft drivers in New York are set to get hundreds of millions in back pay as part of a settlement agreement with the state Attorney General's Office. Also, New York City is getting $280-thousand dollars to expand a vaping prevention program in public schools. Finally, A local Republican-led effort to expel George Santos has failed. It's the second time the embattled Santos has survived an attempt to kick him out of the chamber. WNYC’s senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin joins our own Michael Hill to unpack what this all means.

November 2, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 2 Nov 2023 10:13:04 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A New Jersey entrepreneur and school board member says 10 members of his family were killed over the weekend in Gaza. Also, The NYPD is preparing a more robust counter-terrorism deployment than normal for this weekend's New York City marathon.

November 1, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 Nov 2023 20:32:32 +0000

A new report finds that one in every nine students in New York City’s public schools experienced homelessness at some point last year. Plus, early voting is underway in New Jersey. WNYC’s David Furst and Nancy Solomon look at what’s on the ballot in the Garden State. And finally, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on a new policy that’s complicating a long-term solution for migrants in New York City's care.

November 1, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 Nov 2023 16:33:58 +0000

Police have shot and killed a man they believe to be responsible for a double homicide in East Flatbush Sunday night. Meanwhile, the NYPD is investigating the shooting of a 16-year-old boy near Times Square on Halloween night. Jupiter will be at its closest point to Earth tonight and then at opposition Thursday night, meaning Earth will line up between Jupiter and the sun. Finally, the New York City Council recently announced the revival of The Independent Commission on New York City Criminal Justice and Incarceration Reform, with plans to close Rikers Island jail complex by August, 2027. WNYC's Tiffany Hansen spoke with the commission's chair, former Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman.

November 1, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 1 Nov 2023 10:15:31 +0000

Get up and get informed: Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A grand jury has indicted a man for vandalizing three synagogues and a Jewish volunteer ambulance in Manhattan. Also, New York City’s transportation department is considering covering a sunken section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway with greenspace.

October 31, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:15:00 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is launching a review of CUNY's discrimination policies. Plus, a new report shows the state is still struggling with a massive racial gap in homeownership. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Brigid Bergin discuss the upcoming election with early voting underway across New York City. And finally, the annual Grand Central Holiday Fair returns on November 13.

October 31, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:33:46 +0000

The Manhattan DA’s Office is asking a judge to overturn the convictions of two men who served time for the robbery and murder of a French tourist in 1987. Also, with the end of daylight saving time this Sunday, Dr. Fred Cohen with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai warns that changes to one's sleep schedule can trigger chronic headaches and migraines. Plus, to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk has been sharing the wisdom and insight of people affected by breast cancer.

October 31, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:10:37 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is still searching for a suspect in connection to a double murder that happened in East Flatbush late Sunday. Also, New York City’s Planning Department is asking Bronx residents what they’d want for the future of the Cross-Bronx Expressway. Plus, the MTA has begun activating on the subway's first OMNY vending machines.

October 30, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:37:10 +0000

Police are looking for a man who they believe shot and killed two men Sunday night in an East Flatbush apartment building. Meanwhile, Matthew Perry fans have been flocking his apartment building to pay their respects after the actor died Saturday. Plus, It’s migratory bird season, and ecologists are cataloging the large number of avian species that make pit stops in New York City; including in an unexpected place on Manhattan’s far west side. WNYC's Rosemary Misdary takes a look into how innovative infrastructure can help protect against climate disasters.

October 30, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:49:15 +0000

New York City Councilmember Julie Menin is declaring victory in the war on rats on one Upper East Side street. Meanwhile, the city Board of Elections says over 15,000 New Yorkers turned out for early voting on the first weekend despite there being 4.5 million people registered in the city. Plus, as tree leaves begin to fall, some environmentalists are calling for us to “leave them be”. Naturalist and Director of Education at the City Parks Foundation, Chrissy Word joins Michael Hill to share the pros and cons of not removing them. Finally, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month nears an end, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is profiling people from our area who've been affected by the disease, like Sam Lazar Riviello.

October 30, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:16:08 +0000

Get up and get informed. Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The corner of Halsey and Academy in Newark has been re-named Sakia Gunn Way, after the teenager who was killed in the city in an anti-LGBTQ hate crime. The NYPD says they're searching for a woman who allegedly slapped a protestor and made an anti-ethnic statement during the pro-Palestinian protest on the Brooklyn Bridge this past Saturday. The 50th anniversary of the Village Halloween Parade is tomorrow in Manhattan. In sports news, the New York Jets defeat the Giants.

Imminent Danger Ep 4: One Doctor and a Trail of Injured Women

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

After leaving the Oklahoma City area, Dr. Thomas J. Byrne started working at a new hospital a few hours away, in a rural area in the northeast corner of the state. It was there that Sue Ackerson came under his care for a hysterectomy and quickly noticed something wasn’t right after the surgery. She would be one of four women to file lawsuits against Dr. Byrne for incidents that occurred over the span of a year.

Ackerson’s attorney would later discover that the medical director of the hospital was actively concerned about Byrne and kept a personal file on him. What is a hospital obligated to do with that kind of information?

More than thirty years ago, Congress designed a system to help state medical boards and hospitals track physicians nationally but patient safety experts say that system is full of loopholes – including ones that may help explain how Byrne’s record may have avoided some red flags.

Listen to our earlier episodes:

Episode 1: Wrongful Death

Episode 2: License Revoked

Episode 3: The Gatekeepers

October 27, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:40:51 +0000

New York Congressman George Santos pleads not guilty on a 23 count indictment. Plus, the MTA’s newest subway cars have been pulled out of service due to mechanical problems. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Jenna Flanagan, host of the podcast "After Broad and Market,”about the life and death of Sakia Gunn.

October 27, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:37:37 +0000

NYPD tow truck driver Stephanie Sharp is under arrest after police say her city vehicle hit and killed a child on a scooter yesterday in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Democratic Congress member Dan Goldman says he will vote to expel Republican George Santos next week. Corporal punishment is now against the law in all types of schools in New York State after Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law Wednesday banning the practice in private schools. Also, as congestion pricing costs are still being decided for the MTA's congestion pricing program, WNYC's Stephen Nessen says there’s a key issue still up for debate. Finally, New Jersey Democrats are searching for the best candidate to run for the seat Senator Bob Menendez occupies. The biggest name that’s come up is Tammy Murphy, the governor’s wife. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports on how that suggestion raises a question in New Jersey politics; Why aren’t there more women in contention for higher office?

October 27, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:24:28 +0000

Gey up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Congressmember George Santos will be back in court today facing new fraud charges. Also, Governor Hochul's office now says the state will cover the cost of the governor's trip to Israel last week. Plus, Bernie Sanders shows his support for the 1700 nurses who have been on strike at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey who have been on strike for 83 days.

October 26, 2023: Evening Roudup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:39:39 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul's trip to Israel came to a close a week ago, but we still don't know who’s picking up the tab. Plus, New York City’s public schools with lower enrollment will have to give money back to the education department this winter. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with the city’s Chief Accessibility Officer, Quemuel Arroyo, about the MTA’s plan to make stations more accessible by 2055.

October 26, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:39:44 +0000

The NYPD is on high alert as police in Maine look for a mass shooter suspected of killing at least eighteen people in Lewiston, although officials say there is no specific threat to New York City. Also, New York City is scaling up a program to give survivors of domestic violence emergency grants of about 1,200 dollars to meet immediate housing needs. Finally, New York City’s Council on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management held a hearing yesterday to address safety and protections for sanitation workers after more than 750 workers were injured within the last year. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the chair of that committee, joins WNYC's Sean Carlson discuss the issue.

October 26, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:13:27 +0000

Pro-Palestinian college students across New York City walked out of their classes yesterday in protest of the Israel-Hamas war. Also, some legal service providers say New York City's new policies limiting shelter stays for migrants could complicate their work permit applications. Plus, Prospect Park is welcoming visitors to a new trail in an area that has been closed for restoration since the 90s.

October 25, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:29:10 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the city is reaching what he's calling "new territory" in the migrant crisis. Plus, hate crimes against Jews in the Big Apple are on the rise since Hamas’ attack on Israel. Also, WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh reports on neighbors in Queens pushing to get leaders at Forest Hills Stadium to turn down the volume. And finally, we mark Breast Cancer Awareness month with a reflection from a survivor of the disease.

October 25, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:30:39 +0000

New York City marshals are cashing in big on removing tenants who aren't paying rent. Plus, a Manhattan man awaits a court appearance after police arrested and charged him with hate crime, assault and harassment for hitting a 29-year-old woman in a passageway of the 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue subway station. Yesterday the city held its final public hearing on the enforcement plan for Local Law 97 requiring that buildings bigger than 25-thousand square feet drastically reduce their carbon emissions. Raya Salter, the Executive Director of the Energy Justice Law and Policy Center joins WNYC's Michael Hill to talk about the hearing.

October 25, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:18:23 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A federal judge is set to approve a more than $4-million-dollar payout to protesters who claim they were wrongfully arrested and hurt in a "Black Lives Matter" demonstration in the Bronx in June of 2020. Also, a federal judge is striking down recent provisions of New York City's gun restrictions as unconstitutional. Meanwhile, attendees of a virtual Department of Buildings hearing about "Local Law 97" yesterday expressed criticism over a proposed enforcement plan that would allow building owners to delay their compliance with the climate law.

October 24, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:25:54 +0000

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez pleaded not guilty in federal court this week on the most recent charge against him. Plus, dozens of Attorney Generals across the nation are suing Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Brigid Bergin discuss an interesting City Council race in Brooklyn, two weeks ahead of Election Day.

October 24, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:32:16 +0000

About 130 migrants are now vacated from a midtown shelter after the FDNY cited the building yesterday for failing to provide an adequate fire alarm system. Meanwhile, New York City will be able to preserve more affordable housing after Governor Hochul has signed a package of bills, including a program that incentivizes landlords to renovate affordable housing. Also, the New York City Council is reviving an independent commission to get the plan to close Rikers Island by 2027 back on track. Lastly, Newark New Jersey is among several cities applauding the results of its guaranteed income program which gives money to families to see how they would spend it. Tonight, Newark will screen a documentary, "It's Basic," about the program. Kevin Callaghan of the Newark Philanthropic Liaison and Anyanwu Carter, a recipient featured in the film, join us to discuss the program.

October 24, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:30:00 +0000

Get up and get informed: Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York City Council again has its eyes on new rules for e-bikes and their batteries after another blaze at a facility where hundreds of e-bikes and batteries were being stored. Also, after being hit hard during the pandemic, Elmhurst Hospital is now getting 17.5 million dollars from the City Council. Plus, The Department of Buildings is hosting a virtual hearing this morning to discuss a recent proposal from the Adams administration on how to enforce climate rules on large city buildings.

October 23, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 20:42:18 +0000

According to City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, the daily cost to house and care for migrants in New York City has gone up to 390$ per person. Meanwhile, police are looking for a woman who they say assaulted a female passenger on a Queens-bound 7 train Friday morning in what they're calling an anti-white hate crime. Plus, as the war between Israel and Hamas has impacted many people from our area, our own David Furst caught up with WNYC reporters Elizabeth Kim and Jon Campbell to discuss how Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul are responding to the news.

October 23, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:20:45 +0000

The family of a missing teenager last seen entering the East River on Friday afternoon says a dare on social media might have led him to jump into the waters. Meanwhile, trains on Metro-North's Hudson Line likely will run on an adjusted schedule through the rest of the week after a mudslide in Westchester brought service to a standstill over the weekend. Finally, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk regularly teams up with the nonprofit, Street Lab, to highlight stories from neighborhoods across New York City. We recently set up shop at Industry City in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Here's some of what we heard.

October 23, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:18:21 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says they've arrested 19 people, including three minors, following a pro-Palestinian protest in Bay Ridge over the weekend. Also, authorities are still looking for a 13-year-old boy who was last seen jumping into the East River on Friday afternoon. In sports news, the New York Giants snap their 4 game losing streak, beating the Washington Commanders 14-7.

Imminent Danger Ep 3: One Doctor and a Trail of Injured Women

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 3: The Gatekeepers

Marquita Baird has kept a bootbox full of medical records on a shelf in her home in Shawnee, Oklahoma for over two decades in the hope that, someday, someone would ask about what happened after an OB-GYN named Thomas J. Byrne performed a hysterectomy on her in 1999. Shawnee was one of several areas where Byrne would practice in the years after losing his medical license in New York.

In Episode 3: The Gatekeepers, we examine the responsibility that state medical boards have in keeping doctors with a history of bad outcomes from treating patients. And we speak with the executive directors of the New Mexico and Oklahoma medical boards, both of which granted Byrne licenses after he lost the ability to practice in New York.

Hear our earlier episodes:

Episode 1: Wrongful Death

Episode 2: License Revoked

October 20, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 20:50:45 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is trying to cut off New York City's supply of flavored vapes at the source, by going after major distributors in court. Plus, city officials order thousands of parking garage inspections in the wake of a fatal cave-in. And finally, WNYC’s Samantha Max visits a community in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where neighbors struggle to help a man with severe mental illness.

October 20, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:31:42 +0000

The NYPD has arrested a 26-year-old Manhattan man for allegedly assaulting a teen on a bus last weekend and trying to remove his turban. Also, the annual Tompkins Square Dog Parade is taking place Saturday, with a few differences from previous years. Finally, the MTA’s goal to add elevators and ramps to 95% of its stations is decades away. In the meantime, accessibility continues to be a major issue for many commuters with disabilities. Sharon McLennon-Wier, the executive director of the Center for Independence of the Disabled of New York, discusses some of the changes she says must be made before the estimated 2055 timeline.

October 20, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:10:43 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin is pursuing enforcement action against 5 towns in the state for discriminating against same-sex couples. Also, New York City agrees to a confidential mediation process to settle its efforts to limit its right-to-shelter obligations amid a migrant crisis straining the city's shelter system.

October 19, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:30:15 +0000

The Adams administration is ramping up efforts to help newly arrived migrants. Plus, new court documents provide a window into the legal case against a veteran accused of fatally choking a homeless man on the subway in May. Also, some civil rights activists are concerned about the NYPD’s use of artificial intelligence to analyze body camera footage. And finally WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Dr. Sean Decatur, president of the American Museum of Natural History, about its decision to no longer display human remains.

October 19, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:27:51 +0000

City jails officials say a plan to move detainees with serious health conditions off Rikers Island and into state-of-the-art hospital units has been delayed by several years. Also, Mayor Eric Adams is lifting a cap on electric taxis that's been in place for two years. Meanwhile, the New York Liberty lost to Las Vegas Aces yesterday, who become back-to-back champions. Finally, a century-old building on the Upper East Side is getting some much taller neighbors. Construction is well underway on a pair of high-rise buildings that envelope the five-story walk-up. WNYC Housing reporter David Brand talked with a tenant about what it’s like living in a construction site.

October 19, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:11:54 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Some Muslim New Yorkers are criticizing Mayor Adams for his comments on the Israel-Hamas war. Police are also searching for nine men who were involved in an anti-Palestine, anti- Muslim hate crime assault on October 11th in Bay Ridge. Plus, some notable New Jersey political figures are expressing regret after donating to Senator Bob Mendendez's legal defense fund.

October 18, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 20:09:47 +0000

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is in Israel and continues to call for humanitarian aid for all of those impacted by the conflict. Plus, the U.S. The Attorney's Office in New Jersey has opened an investigation into Trenton's Police Department. Also, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports from a food pantry in Jackson Heights as rising food prices push more New Yorkers to rely on free meals. And finally, we nod to Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a survivor of the disease.

October 18, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:38:31 +0000

Some New York City educators are calling on officials to allow students to learn remotely when they're quarantining with COVID. Also, Jersey City is suing the state of New Jersey as the battle over whether the state should allow off-duty officers to consume marijuana. Finally, Mayor Adams came into office promising to be the “bike mayor.” But nearly 2 years into his tenure, cyclist deaths have reached their highest total since 2014. WNYC’s transportation reporter Stephen Nessen has been talking to advocates and community leaders about the Adams Administration's record on street safety and joins us to discuss.

October 18, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:11:39 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York City jails commissioner and his team were no-shows yesterday at a monthly Department of Correction oversight meeting. Also, as New York State prepares to open up its cannabis dispensary applications, reports show that some community boards are already overwhelmed by aspiring owners seeking approval. Plus, the MTA has announced a new slate of train cars coming to the Staten Island Railway.

October 17, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:54:08 +0000

A new report by the nonprofit Community Service Society finds that more than half of all tenants are considered "rent-burdened.” Plus, Maimonides Medical Center is evicting dozens of current and former employees from buildings that once served as employee housing. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Jon Campbell discuss what New Yorkers can expect to see on the ballot on Election Day next month.

October 16, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:28:50 +0000

October 17, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:12:51 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City will begin notifying migrant families with kids that they have 60 days to look for new housing or reapply for shelter. Also, as part of Governor Hochul's recently announced initiative to simplify the college application process, CUNY will be waiving its freshman application fees for every public and private school student in New York State for the rest of the month. Plus, the last details of Saturday's Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade are being ironed out days before the event this Saturday.

October 16, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 20:50:09 +0000

Thousands of residents in New Jersey are proclaiming solidarity with Israel and calling for an end to Hamas. Plus, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is again facing scrutiny for his nursing home policies early in the COVID-19vpandemic. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Christopher Werth discuss the new investigative podcast series “Imminent Danger: One Doctor and a Trail of Injured Women.”

October 16, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:38:43 +0000

An Israeli family visiting New York relatives gives their reaction to the Hamas attack in their home country. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams and city officials broke ground today on the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in East Flatbush with an expected completion in 2025. Also, Election Day is in three weeks. And in some parts of the city, there are heated contests for local Council seats. WNYC’s senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin joins us with what we need to know before we walk into that voting booth. Finally, on Friday, thousands of people took to the streets in Times Square and in Brooklyn, to protest the Israeli bombardment of Gaza that has followed that attack. But although law enforcement said it was ready for possible violence, those protests were peaceful. WNYC's Bahar Ostadan was at one of those protests.

October 16, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:11:21 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York Senator Chuck Schumer says he and other U.S. officials were rushed to shelter yesterday after meeting with Israeli leaders in Tel Aviv over the current Israel-Hamas war. Meanwhile, a Staten Island park that will ultimately be almost three times the size of Central Park opened a new section over the weekend. In sports news, the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 87-73 to force a Game 4 of the WNBA Finals. Plus, the New York Jets hand the Philadelphia Eagles their first loss of the season at home.

Imminent Danger Ep 2: One Doctor and a Trail of Injured Women

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

We go back in time to uncover why New York state revoked OB-GYN Dr. Thomas J. Byrne’s medical license in the first place. And we meet Donita Henry, who – back in 1990 – was pregnant with her first child and seeing Byrne for prenatal care in Upstate New York. Initially, she trusted Byrne. That would change after she gave birth.

Henry was one of 11 patients – a group that includes five pairs of babies and their mothers – the state would later determine were harmed under the care of Byrne in two years. But within about a year of losing his license to practice in New York, he obtained one in another state. We meet the man who recommended that Byrne be allowed to continue practicing.

This series was supported by the Pulitzer Center.

To hear our earlier episodes, find Episode 1: Wrongful Death here.

October 13, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 20:38:06 +0000

Officials say a second man with New Jersey ties was killed in last weekend's Hamas attack on Israel. Meanwhile, various groups and religious leaders plan to legally challenge Mayor Adams' proposal to suspend New York City's right to shelter rules for homeless, single adults due to the migrant crisis. Also, Competitive Power Ventures has scrapped plans for a second power plant in Woodbridge, NJ. Staten Island leaders are reigniting efforts to secede from New York City. Finally, a new Hindu temple in Robbinsville, NJ, faces allegations of forced labor during construction.

October 13, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:28:08 +0000

Police say there are no credible threats to New York City this morning as planned protests over the war between Israel and Hamas have officials on high alert. Meanwhile, the NYPD says New York City Council member Inna Vernikov is facing a "criminal possession of a weapon" charge after she brought a gun to a protest at Brooklyn College yesterday. Also, food pantries in New York City say there's a spike in the number of residents who need a hot meal or free groceries. Plus, data from the National Highway Safety Administration analyzed by Newsday, found that Nassau and Suffolk county are among the deadliest counties for traffic fatalities in New York state. Elissa Kyle, Placemaking Director at Vision Long Island, explains why the roads are so dangerous and explores solutions to improve street safety on Long Island. Finally, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been hit with federal charges accusing him of acting as an agent of the Egyptian government. Joining us to discuss the latest claim is Sean Sullivan, investigative reporter covering criminal justice and government at The Star-Ledger and NJ Advance Media.

October 13, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:11:01 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Police are patrolling near Jewish and Muslim religious sites this week; WNYC's Bahar Ostadan visited several mosques in Brooklyn. Also, mounting outrage over migrants living in Staten Island has some local politicians talking about secession from New York City. Plus, today is the last day to order a free curbside composting bin for your Brooklyn building.

October 12, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:32:26 +0000

Federal prosecutors have filed new charges against New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst and Elizabeth Kim talk about Mayor Eric Adams’ accessibility to reporters and the public.

October 12, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:30:53 +0000

October 12, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:18:01 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Watch Dogs are blaming NYPD delays as the reason why internal charges have been dropped against two police officers who killed Kawaski Trawick at his home in 2019. Also, scientists at the EPA have identified four hazardous waste sites in New York City and New Jersey at risk of flooding by the year 2100. Plus, the New York Liberty face elimination after going down 0-2 against the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA finals.

October 11, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:39:37 +0000

New York City officials unveiled its first monument to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire that killed nearly 150 workers in Greenwich Village. Plus, a new exhibit at the New York Public Library features photos from subways of the 1970s. Also, WNYC’s David Furst and Catalina Gonella discuss the back and forth drama ahead of the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. And finally, we’re nodding to Breast Cancer Awareness month by sharing wisdom from people in the New York region who've been impacted by the disease.

October 11, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:14:20 +0000

Rep. George Santos is facing new federal fraud charges. Plus, a pedestrian-friendly makeover of Manhattan's iconic Fifth Avenue is being celebrated as a boon for business. Also, the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway will be mostly closed this weekend for repairs. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Robert Sietsema, senior critic at Eater New York, about a new online map of where to find the best pho in the city.

October 11, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:14:59 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Hochul is throwing her support behind Israel after the weekend's devastating Hamas attack on Israeli soil. Also, New York state added 29 names to the Fallen Firefighters Memorial wall in Albany; nearly half of them died of 9/11 related illnesses. Plus, top police officials in Paterson, New Jersey are suing the state's Attorney General for taking over that city's police department.

October 10, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:41:37 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is getting rid of a rule that forces some tenants to complete a credit check before renting an apartment through a housing lottery. Plus, there’s a divide between New York Democrats in the wake of Hamas' deadly attack on Israel. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with editor Christopher Werth about the new investigative podcast series “Imminent Danger: One Doctor and a Trail of Injured Women.”

October 10, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:28:39 +0000

Former three-term Long Island Congressmember Tom Suozzi has announced that he’s planning to run for Congress next year. Also, police have arrested three teenagers in connection to an anti-LGBTQ attack on a 72-year-old man in Chelsea last month. And starting Tuesday, travelers can use OMNY readers to ride the AirTrain to and from JFK Airport. Plus, according to recent estimates, a quarter of New York City kids can't swim, with children of color less likely to be able to than their white counterparts. To address this problem, the City Council is moving to require second graders to receive swimming instruction. For more, WNYC’s Janae Pierre spoke with Paulana Lamonier, founder of the organization Black People Will Swim.

October 10, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 10:16:56 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed that he’s “devastated” during a vigil for victims in Israel held yesterday evening at Golda Meir Square in Midtown. Also, Republicans and Democrats remain at odds over whether New York’s twenty-six congressional districts should be redrawn. Plus, a Superior Court judge denied New Jersey’s bid to dismiss a five-year-old lawsuit that alleges the state perpetuates segregated school districts.

October 9, 2023: Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 9 Oct 2023 16:30:00 +0000

When it comes to the issues facing New York, Governor Kathy Hochul says it’s personal. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst and Giulia Heyward discuss a new dating service called “We Met In Real Life” for another installment of our series “I Tried It.”

Imminent Danger Ep 1: One Doctor and a Trail of Injured Women

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 7 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 1: Wrongful Death In 2016, Amy Lam was at an exciting time in her life. She’d recently graduated from Columbia journalism school and was expecting her second child. But then tragedy struck. Shortly after giving birth at home, she was brought to Harlem Hospital where medical records show she bled to death under the care of several physicians. One of those doctors was Dr. Thomas J. Byrne, an OB-GYN with a concerning track record that spans more than three decades. In 1990, New York health officials declared Byrne an “imminent danger” to the public and stripped him of his medical license. And yet, Byrne is still seeing patients today. How does a doctor with a documented track record of medical negligence continue practicing for so long? Reporter Karen Shakerdge, along with WNYC’s investigative editor Christopher Werth, examine who’s responsible for ensuring patient safety. This series was supported by the Pulitzer Center. Illustration by Golden Cosmos

October 6, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Oct 2023 20:15:00 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is on a trip to Latin America sharing his concerns about the city welcoming too many migrants. Plus, WNYC’s David Brand and Karen Yi report on evictions at Tysens Park Apartments on Staten Island. And finally, WNYC’s Arya Sundaram visits Chinatown’s East Broadway Mall where merchants hope to survive the mall’s rebirth.

October 6, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Oct 2023 16:36:43 +0000

The man responsible for shooting 10 commuters on a subway train last year received 10 concurrent life sentences. Meanwhile, an ice skating rink is set to open at Brooklyn Bridge Park next month, staying operational until March. Additionally, following Kevin McCarthy's recent removal from his House Speaker position, Republican Representative Andrew Garbarino of Long Island joins us to discuss what’s next.

October 6, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 6 Oct 2023 10:17:00 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams says his trip to Latin America isn't funded by taxpayers but WNYC's Elizabeth Kim reports that's not exactly the case. Meanwhile, the Bronx District Attorney says she's committed to making sure home day cares in the borough are safe. Also, WNYC’s parent company has laid off 20 employees and is ending two podcasts as it tries to plug a budget gap.

October 5, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 19:56:52 +0000

Representative George Santos’ former campaign treasurer is expected to plead guilty in federal court. Plus, a former NYPD officer accused of punching someone over a dozen times pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in court this week. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Lilo Stainton, healthcare reporter for NJ Spotlight News, about New Jersey’s plan to protect gender-affirming medical care for trans people.

October 5, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 16:47:13 +0000

Justice advocates say incarcerated people at Rikers Island are increasingly "isolated" and "idle" after millions in recent program cuts. Also, movie actor Julia Ormond is suing former producer Harvey Weinstein for sexual assault after an incident in 1995. Plus, 60-year-old Salvatore Vassallo of Jersey Shore was sentenced to 18 months for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot. Recently, after New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled the “Live Performance Industry Council” emphasizing the city’s commitment to the arts, WNYC pulled together Anna Glass, Executive Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem; Casey York, President of The Off-Broadway League and Managing Director of Ars Nova; and Jake Rosenthal, Co-Founder and CMO of Elsewhere, to discuss the industry’s comeback with Sean Carlson at The Green Space.

October 5, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 5 Oct 2023 10:18:12 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. A new report from the MTA shows the climate crisis could paralyze mass transit. Also, people traveling to and from JFK Airport via the Airtran will now be able to use OMNY readers starting next Tuesday. Plus, as of yesterday, the general application window to start a legal cannabis business in New York State is now open for the next two months.

October 4, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 20:28:21 +0000

A New Jersey watchdog agency is criticizing two state-owned veterans homes over their initial response to COVID-19. Plus, some parents and teachers are raising concerns about a new curriculum for students at New York City schools. And, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Jake Bolster about his reporting on the city’s new curbside composting program.

October 4, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 16:39:21 +0000

The National Network to End Domestic Violence warns those dealing with domestic violence to turn off any hidden phones ahead of this afternoon’s FEMA emergency alert test. Also, Norton Blake has been indicted in Manhattan for beating a 60-year-old woman with a cane inside a Harlem subway station last month. And Mayor Adams is going to Mexico to learn more about the path asylum seekers take to the USA, and to discourage them from coming to New York. Finally, following yesterday’s historic ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Congress member Jerry Nadler, representing New York’s 12th District including Manhattan, joins us to share his reaction.

October 4, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 4 Oct 2023 10:18:31 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The Adams administration is pushing forward with legal actions to suspend New York City’s right to shelter rules as an influx of migrants continues to strain the city’s shelter system. Meanwhile, the city’s Public Schools Chancellor David Banks is reviewing the education department's actions during last Friday's storm. Plus, the MTA is kicking off a campaign to remind commuters of proper etiquette on buses and trains.

October 3, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Oct 2023 20:23:21 +0000

Brooklyn’s Woodhull Hospital will remain closed for several days as it undergoes repairs from Tropical Storm Ophelia. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams takes a trip to Latin America. Also, WNYC’s Sophia Chang reports on a new trash system that's the first of its kind in the entire country. And finally, with the writer’s

October 3, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Oct 2023 16:32:43 +0000

New York's Comptroller says the MTA hasn’t fully put in an action plan for hardening the subways system against climate change. Meanwhile, a new NASA-led study shows New York City is sinking at a rate of a half-foot per century, but the cause isn't big buildings. Plus, the group at the MTA tasked with coming up with the fee structure for congestion pricing met for what’s likely the last public meeting yesterday. WNYC’s transportation reporter Stephen Nessen attended the meeting and has the latest.

October 3, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 3 Oct 2023 10:15:14 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA group in charge of figuring out how much to charge drivers for congestion pricing is preparing its recommendations after their final public meeting. A new report on anti-Asian racism in New York City notes that many incidents go unreported because of lack of trust in police. Plus, Mariah Carey will make Madison Square Garden the final stop of her month-long "Merry Christmas one and All" tour in New York City, on December 17th.

October 2, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Oct 2023 20:26:07 +0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on the federal government to change the way it reimburses states for climate disasters. Plus, federal student loan borrowers will start making payments again this month after a three-year pause. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talked with New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon about a potential scramble for U.S. Senator Bob Menendez’s senate seat.

October 2, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Oct 2023 16:41:49 +0000

After Tropical Storm Ophelia flooded the subway, the MTA CEO Janno Lieber says the entire system is vulnerable in the era of climate change. Meanwhile, residents in "The Hole," a Brooklyn-Queens border neighborhood, call for city action on persistent flooding issues. Also, the New York Mets are searching for a new manager. Finally, as cold weather approaches, NYC renters prepare for radiator noise and potential heating issues, WNYC’s housing reporter David Brand has the latest.

October 2, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 2 Oct 2023 10:12:14 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams says a plume of wildfire smoke may reach New York City this morning, potentially putting some people at risk. Meanwhile, a group of New York City landlords create a new insurance initiative to help save money for building repairs. Also, the city's compost program officially expands to Brooklyn today. Plus, the New York Liberty are headed to the WNBA finals.

September 29, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 20:14:19 +0000

Mayor Adams urges New Yorkers to shelter in place due to ongoing impacts from Tropical Storm Ophelia. Also, tobacco-related cancers are declining in New York State. Meanwhile, NYC's "open streets" program has transformed a Brooklyn road into a worship space, as WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh reports. Finally, the Writers Guild of America ends its 5-month strike, signaling a slow recovery for the film and TV industry, according to WNYC’s Precious Fondren.

September 29, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:42:00 +0000

Both Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams have declared states of emergency as Tropical Storm Ophelia batters the New York City reigion, warning of up to 8 inches of rain by day's end. Severe flooding has caused major disruptions in MTA service and on roadways, leading to the closure of LaGuardia's Terminal A and numerous weather-related accidents in New Jersey. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning affecting multiple counties. In other news, Streetsblog reports City Hall is abandoning its plan to put a car-free bus lane on Fordham Road in the Bronx after months of opposition from major players in the borough. Reporter Dave Colon has been covering the fallout.

September 29, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:21:20 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA is preparing for a severe storm bringing heavy rains as it rolls into the metro area today. On Monday, a panel will review scenarios for how much drivers should pay under the MTA's congestion pricing program. A New York State judge's ruling paves the way for an almost $18-dollar minimum wage for people who deliver food for the apps like GrubHub and Uber.

September 28, 2023: Evening

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:36:15 +0000

The operator of the Brooklyn construction company found responsible for a deadly wall collapse in 2018 will serve 2 to 4 years in prison. Also, what would a U.S. government shutdown mean for New Yorkers? WNYC's Giulia Heyward reports. Plus, New Jersey is one of the top producers of blueberries, asparagus, and other crops in the U.S., mostly because it's fueled by thousands of farm workers. WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on the increased health threats these workers face

September 28, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 16:31:55 +0000

Governor Hochul has signed a new set of human trafficking bills into law during a visit to Flushing Queens. Meanwhile, David Jakubonis, the 44-year-old man who attacked former Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin at a campaign event last year, has agreed to a plea deal. Finally, starting next week New York City will begin expanding its curbside composting program to Brooklyn, joining Queens, with the Bronx, Staten Island and Manhattan to follow next year. Jessica Tisch, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation joins us to talk about what this means for Brooklyn and the rest of the city.

September 28, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:16:43 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Members of the New York City council say they're fed up with chronic delays in processing food stamps and cash assistance applications. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls the charges against Senator Bob Mennedez upsetting. Plus, data from New York City's Office of Special Enforcement shows that the legal registration process for landlords and tenants using short term rental platforms like AirBnb can be tricky.

September 27, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:17:59 +0000

September 27, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:35:43 +0000

Senator Bob Menendez has pleaded not guilty in federal court today to three counts related to bribery and corruption. Meanwhile Rex Heuermann, the man charged with the Gilgo Beach killings is back in court today two months after his initial arrest for a status hearing. Also, the Adams Administration wants to boost government resources available for the city's nightlife scene. Plus, for the last six years the MTA has allowed a small group of people in the Access-a-Ride program to take as many trips as they want, whenever they want, using an app-based taxi service for $2.75. But last month, the agency killed the program. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports on what happened next.

September 27, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:16:03 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Adams administration is appealing a judge’s order to vacate a Staten Island emergency migrant shelter. Meanwhile, a New York judge accuses former President Trump of long-standing fraud in his real estate ventures. Also, a 25-year-old withdraws from a plea deal moments before his federal court appearance for allegedly robbing a Brooklyn pastor on live-stream. In sports, the New York Liberty level their playoff series with the Connecticut Sun, 1-1.

September 26, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:17:54 +0000

Ten members of the NYPD accounted for more than $68 million in misconduct payouts within the last decade. Plus, New York City's shelters for families with children will soon hire mental health providers. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Deputy Commissioner Anne Patterson of the Office to End Domestic and Gender Based Violence, about the impact of street harassment and what should be done to stop it.

September 26, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:32:09 +0000

New Jersey Senator Corey Booker urges indicted Senator Robert Menendez to step down. Meanwhile, a NJ think-tank suggests that the state could address NJ Transit’s $1 billion deficit by maintaining a corporate tax surcharge. Also, the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia are expected to dissipate by evening, as per the National Weather Service. Finally, with the rise in remote work, the dynamics of New York City neighborhoods like Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn are evolving. Gone are the days of consistently packed subway cars during rush hour. But how has this shift impacted communities, especially when many now work from home? Jeffrey Lefrancois, chair of a Manhattan Community Board covering Hell’s Kitchen, Chelsea, and Clinton, and Gib Veconi, chair of Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council, join us for a discussion on these changing neighborhood dynamics.

September 26, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:19:39 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams is proposing rules that would pave the way for new "single-room occupancy" housing dorm-style apartments with shared kitchens and bathrooms. Meanwhile, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is rebuffing calls to resign after he was indicted on federal bribery charges. Also, a third person has been arrested in the Bronx day care where a one-year-old died and three other young children were hospitalized from opioid exposure this month.

September 25, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:58:34 +0000

U.S Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey is rejecting calls to resign. Now, one New Jersey lawmaker is challenging him in next year's Democratic primary. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with education reporter Jessica Gould about a family’s struggle to navigate services for students with dyslexia.

September 25, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:39:42 +0000

City lawmakers convene today over threats to events hosted by drag performers after a false bomb thread forced an evacuation from a drag queen story hour in Brooklyn. Meanwhile, remnants of tropical storm Ophelia might bring several days of rain to the NYC area. Plus, a free bus pilot program launches in all boroughs for the next six months, with WNYC’s Stephen Nessen puts it to the test. Finally, It’s been two years since remnants of Hurricane Ida hit New York City, with officials vowing to shield those in illegal basement homes. As hurricane season continues, WNYC’s Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky updates us on the city’s efforts.

September 25, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:17:43 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks says there's ample room for the surge of migrant students. Meanwhile, New Jersey begins public hearings tomorrow on its history of slavery. In sports, The New York Liberty fall to the Connecticut Sun in the first of a best-of-5 series, 78-63.

In Depth: One Student’s Years-long Struggle to get Proper Instruction for Dyslexia in NYC

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has made teaching public school children to read – and particularly children with dyslexia – his signature educational initiative. But for decades, city schools have been relying on disproven reading methods. Teachers have been advised not to tell families when they suspect students may be dyslexic. And families that do receive a diagnosis that their children are dyslexic are often forced to hire pricey attorneys and sue the school district in order to send their children to private schools. Experts estimate 5% to 20% of students may have some degree of the language-based learning disability. But the nation’s largest school system has historically been unable to identify students with dyslexia or offer the support they need. For the last seven months, WNYC’s education reporter Jessica Gould has followed Matthew and his grandmother Trenace Green as they learned he had dyslexia, a revelation that sent them into a complex world of neuropsychiatrists, lawyers and private schools.

September 22, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 20:25:13 +0000

Several migrants may be kicked out of New York City shelters as soon as this weekend under city policy. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talked with City Council Republican Minority Leader Joe Borelli of Staten Island. And finally, we continue our celebration of the 50 year anniversary of hip hop.

September 22, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:05:38 +0000

Two adults are dead, and at least five students are critically injured, after a bus carrying Long Island high school students crashed yesterday afternoon. Meanwhile, with summer coming to a close, the MTA is looking for new, low-emission solutions to keep subway platforms cool during sweltering weather. Plus, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York has charged U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife with accepting bribes in exchange for political favors to New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government. WNYC’s Brian Leher and David Furst caught up with New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon to explain the charges. Two adults are dead, and at least five students are critically injured, after a bus carrying Long Island high school students crashed yesterday afternoon. Meanwhile, with summer coming to a close, the MTA is looking for new, low-emission solutions to keep subway platforms cool during sweltering weather. Plus, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York has charged U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife with accepting bribes in exchange for political favors to New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government. WNYC’s Brian Leher and David Furst caught up with New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon to explain the charges.

September 22, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 10:21:51 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Brooklyn's House Democratic Leader, Hakeem Jeffries, criticizes Republican leadership for the potential government shutdown deadlock on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, twelve individuals, aged 16 to 22, face indictment over a string of violent events in the Bronx. Also, New Yorkers can now access an updated COVID vaccine at select pharmacies and clinics, with more set to offer it soon.

September 21, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:15:00 +0000

New York City parents breathe easier as the school bus drivers' union announces an agreement with major providers. Meanwhile, the Education Department plans to buy filters for contentious classroom air purifiers. Additionally, artworks by Egon Schiele, previously owned by Holocaust victim Fritz Grünbaum, have been restored to his descendants after a prolonged legal battle. Plus, a group of female professors at Vassar College allege gender-based pay discrimination, highlighting a broader issue in academia. Jacques Abou-Rizk, editor-in-chief of Vassar College’s student newspaper, provides further insights.

September 21, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:23:26 +0000

The MTA confirms there will be no bus or subway service increase when congestion pricing begins in Manhattan next year. Meanwhile, some residents in upper Manhattan are upset over newly installed dumpsters, saying they're ugly. Lastly, nearly half a million Venezuelan migrants, including tens of thousands in New York City, are set to become eligible for U.S. working papers, following a recent announcement by the Department of Homeland Security. WNYC's Economics & Equity editor Josefa Velásquez has more.

September 21, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:16:31 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York has introduced laws that could expand voting rights, pending court review. Meanwhile, the Rutgers University Senate debates a vote of no confidence in President Jonathan Holloway. Additionally, a memo received by WNYC suggests an NYPD counterterrorism unit might face a 75% reduction in its ranks.

September 20, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:15:55 +0000

President Joe Biden is in New York City this week, but he hasn’t met with Mayor Eric Adams. The mayor says he thinks his rhetoric may rub some people the wrong way. Plus, thousands of New Yorkers are waiting more than a month to get food stamps. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Sabrina DeQuesnay, manager of the Bell Audio Journalism Project, and one of this year’s cohorts.

September 20, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:39:21 +0000

Several New York lawmakers are suing Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams to stop the government from housing migrants in Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field. Meanwhile, the operator of a Bronx daycare center now faces federal drug charges in the death of a one-year-old boy exposed to fentanyl. Also with more than 100,000 migrants entering New York City's shelter system over the past year. WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh takes a look at just how unusual the so-called migrant crisis really is. Finally, this week's United Auto Workers strike caps a summer of increased activism from organized labor. With unions representing workers for Metro North and NJ Transit threatening strikes, the potential for walkouts could disrupt travel for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters in New York and New Jersey. Politico New Jersey transportation reporter Ry Rivard explains the protest.

September 20, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:14:21 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. Some state lawmakers are pushing for a session in Albany to address migrant arrivals, but chances look slim. Meanwhile, New York City Council discussed a proposal to introduce a school-diversity monitor to tackle school segregation and the removal of public monuments honoring former slave owners. And in sports, the New York Liberty advanced in the playoffs by defeating the Washington Mystics 90-85.

September 19, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:25:18 +0000

Some New York City council members say budget cuts planned by Mayor Adams will be devastating and they're pleading with him to reconsider. Plus, a New Jersey mayor is among a dozen people suing the federal government, looking to end the use of a secret watchlist they say denies Muslims due process. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with reporters Bahar Ostadan and Charles Lane about the risks behind the rise in the NYPD’s number of drug arrests.

September 19, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:40:12 +0000

New York City significantly missed its target processing times for food and cash benefit applications last fiscal year, achieving only 30% for cash assistance and 40% for SNAP against a 90% goal. Also, starting March 1st 2024, every business in New York City must use garbage cans with lids. Meanwhile, Newark will use an $8-million U.S. Forest Service grant to combat heat islands and plant more trees, also supporting community-based workforce programs to boost the local economy. Finally, over 1700 nurses are striking at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey, and after over a month, the parties recently convened their first face-to-face bargaining meeting; Renee Bacany of the representing union provides an update.

September 19, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:18:41 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Following a Bronx day care opioid tragedy that claimed a one-year-old's life, health officials disclose that fentanyl inspections aren't conducted at home-based centers. Also, Despite soaring homelessness, New York City public housing sees an increasing number of unoccupied apartments. Meanwhile, New Jersey officials commence construction of a pedestrian bridge in downtown Newark.

September 18, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 20:15:00 +0000

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander still has serious concerns about DocGo, a medical services provider tasked with helping migrants. Plus, Mount Sinai announced it's shutting down Beth Israel Hospital, citing years of financial turmoil. And finally, WNYC’s Jon Campbell looks into a few troubling incidents at the Brooklyn Mirage.

September 18, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:36:50 +0000

Police arrested protesters at the Federal Reserve in lower Manhattan today following a demonstration originating from Zuccotti Park against fossil fuel investments. Meanwhile, hourly parking meter rates across the city will rise starting next month. Also, with increasing COVID rates and the new school year underway, the New York City Department of Education has removed its school COVID case map; Amy Zimmer from ChalkBeat provides insight. Lastly, as hip-hop celebrates its 50th year, WNYC and Gothamist highlight women like Peaches Rodriguez, a breakdancer turned comedian.

September 18, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:22:36 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Neighbors of a Bronx daycare, where a 1-year-old boy tragically died from exposure to opioids on Friday, express concerns about the growing problem of fentanyl in the neighborhood. Meanwhile, researchers from Climate Central report that global warming has made it five times as likely for the region to experience 90-degree temperatures in September. Additionally, Help-wanted advertisements in New York State will have to disclose how much jobs pay under a new salary transparency law.

September 15, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:15:00 +0000

“Dreamers” in New York and across the country face uncertainty as a federal judge rules DACA illegal. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams faces criticism for delays in assisting migrants with asylum applications, potentially affecting their legal status and work permits. Finally, WNYC’s Radio Rookies program equips young New Yorkers with microphones, allowing them to share stories about their lives and communities, such as 17-year-old Fanta Kaba’s investigation into a plan to privatize public housing management in the South Bronx.

September 15, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:41:20 +0000

New York City is sending first responders to New Hampshire as Hurricane Lee approaches. Meanwhile, the Manhattan DA accuses former city buildings commissioner Eric Ulrich of wrongdoing in clearing a shelter in Rockaway Park. Also, starting tonight, Jewish communities worldwide celebrate Rosh Hashanah, marking the Hebrew new year. Finally, an investigative report by Bianca Fortis and Laura Beil, in collaboration with ProPublica, New York Magazine, and podcast studio Wondery, sheds light on Dr. Robert Hadden’s pattern of sexual abuse, the brave fight for justice by his victims, and the limited accountability faced by Columbia University during his 25-year tenure.

September 15, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:14:23 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York City Council is signing off on a 5-year permit to allow Madison Square Garden to continue to operate. Meanwhile, a string of bodega stick-ups in eastern Queens has some local business owners on edge.

September, 14 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:33:41 +0000

The latest COVID-19 vaccine will become available for New Yorkers this Friday. Plus, three men face hate crime charges linked to the vandalization of a pride flag display in Manhattan. And finally, another story from one of WNYC’s Radio Rookies, a program that puts microphones in the hands of young New Yorkers.

September 14, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:28:28 +0000

Hamzeh Alwawi, the Clinton Hill restaurant owner accused of plowing his car into two men outside a migrant shelter, says he was trying to protect himself. Meanwhile, a New Yorker upset that the city has been housing homeless migrants on his block is delivering an unwelcoming recorded message through a loudspeaker for his new neighbors. Finally, despite childcare costs in New York City already being high, if not unaffordable for many families, a lot of childcare workers still struggle to get by on low wages. New York Times metro reporter Eliza Shapiro co-wrote a recent story about the crisis families and care providers are experiencing and speaks with Michael Hill about her findings.

September 14, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:19:00 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A shocking discovery at Rikers Island as a food inspector finds live insects in 540 cases of food. Meanwhile, amid the ongoing migrant crisis, some New York officials consider local solutions like a city-based work permit program. Also, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy expresses concern about private bus companies shutting down commuter service in October.

September 13, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:39:21 +0000

Democrat Sam Berger wins the race for a vacant Assembly seat in Queens. Plus, a Bitcoin mining facility inside a Finger Lakes power plant continues to operate after it lost an environmental permit for violating climate law. And finally, a story from one of WNYC’s Radio Rookies, a program that puts microphones in the hands of young New Yorkers.

September 13, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 16:36:10 +0000

Amidst Mayor Adams' warning of 15% budget cuts due to migrant arrivals, the Biden administration stresses its support for New York City. Meanwhile, Sandra Lindsay, the first to receive a COVID vaccine, is now the inaugural recipient of the now updated Pfizer booster, her sixth COVID shot. In Corona Plaza, Queens, the community still grapples with the effects of a street vendor market's closure by NYC sanitation police. Lastly, Leonard Mack, nearly 50 years on, was exonerated in Westchester for a wrongful rape conviction, with The Innocence Project's crucial intervention. Amanda Wallwin, senior policy advocate for The Innocence Project speaks with WNYC's Sean Carlson about the case.

September 13, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:26:54 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: An "underground market" for short-term rentals emerges as New York City enforces Airbnb restrictions from last week. Meanwhile, Governor Hochul dispatches 50 National Guard members to Long Island in anticipation of Hurricane Lee. Finally, Jets fans are reeling after learning of quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending Achilles injury.

September 12, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:31:35 +0000

New Jersey wants to preserve hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland, but it’ll take about 54 years for officials to meet that goal. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with David Meyers, deputy editor of Streetsblog, about a new report that finds a law prohibiting vehicle idling is rarely enforced. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Precious Fondren discuss Fashion Week 2023.

September 12, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:58:23 +0000

Two migrants from a Clinton Hill shelter are healing after being struck by a car driven by restaurant owner Hamzeh Alwawi, who's now charged with attempted murder. Meanwhile, quarterback Aaron Rodgers faces a season hiatus after an MRI revealed a torn left tendon. Also, Google Translate isn’t just for regular people, it’s what every New York City agency employs to translate government websites into any of 130 languages. But as WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports, it’s not always accurate. Finally, Mayor Adams orders extensive budget cuts due to costs from the influx of over 100,000 migrants in New York City over the past year; these reductions will affect various city services. WNYC's Elizabeth Kim has the latest.

September 12, 2023: Morning headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:11:15 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: After failing to reach a settlement with the police union, a federal judge is revisiting negotiations over the NYPD’s protest response. Also, an MTA supervisor has been fired for reportedly selling stolen items from a transit trailer. And, in his debut with the Jets, Aaron Rodgers suffered a severe ankle injury after just four snaps against the Buffalo Bills.

September 11, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:36:35 +0000

As New York remembers the 9-11 attacks, Mayor Eric Adams recounts visiting Ground Zero 22 years ago. Also, a recent study shows that Latino neighborhoods in New York City have a higher prevalence of lead water pipes. Finally, Williamsburg’s Caribbean Social Club, known as Toñitas, has long been a vital spot for New York’s Puerto Rican community. Journalists Marta Campabadal Graus and Leticia Vila-Sanjuán Zamora discuss its evolving role with the influx of new migrants.

September 11, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:39:06 +0000

Remembrances are underway to mark the 22 years since the 9/11 attacks. Also, as Hurricane Lee continues its steady swim across the Atlantic, meteorologists say they may not know Lee’s final destination until late in the week. Finally, as New York City rolls out its municipal composting program, community gardens have been leading this effort for years. Domingo Morales of Compost Power and waste activist Gil Lopez highlight the journey from food waste to fertile soil.

September 11, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:18:04 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Lower Manhattan hosts events today for the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Meanwhile, Jersey City’s waterfront 9/11 memorial begins its commemoration at 8:30 a.m. In sports, the New York Liberty face the Washington Mystics in the WNBA playoffs, and the Giants suffered a 40-0 loss to the Cowboys in their season opener at home.

September 8, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Sep 2023 20:24:52 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul signed nine bills into law this week. Plus, a Bronx judge tosses dozens of convictions connected to a former NYPD detective accused of perjury. Also, former President Donald Trump transfers his Bronx golf course lease to Bally’s, a casino company. And finally, we end the week in a few of New York City’s community gardens.

September 8, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 8 Sep 2023 16:34:09 +0000

A federal investigation reveals veterans in New Jersey nursing homes remain at risk of severe COVID-19 infections. Meanwhile, sweltering heat prompts early school dismissals throughout the tristate area except New York City. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill highlights a community garden in Newark addressing food desert issues in New Jersey.

September 8, 2023: Morning Headlines

Fri, 8 Sep 2023 10:21:57 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams’s comments on New York City’s migrant crisis at a town hall meeting have sparked controversy. Meanwhile, the U.S Open in Flushing became the center of attention for reasons beyond tennis as climate activists held a protest against fossil fuels. Also, Governor Phil Murphy has elevated New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way to the role of the state’s new lieutenant governor.

September 7, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 21:12:29 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will proceed with a city contract with the company DOC GO despite objections from city comptroller Brad Lander. Plus, the city’s child welfare agency will pay a settlement to a parent who said she was wrongfully targeted for legal marijuana use. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson discusses COVID-19 cases and a new vaccine with science reporter Sarah Sloat. And we continue our deep dive into the role community gardens play across the metro region.

September 7, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 16:31:59 +0000

New York City students returned to school Thursday amid a heat wave. Meanwhile, subway and bus riders can now more easily access weekly fare discounts through OMNY. Finally, WNYC's Jessica Gould reports on the challenges the NYC Department of Education faces as thousands of migrants enroll in school.

September 7, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 7 Sep 2023 10:19:20 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City public schools open today amidst potential school bus disruptions due to driver negotiations. Meanwhile, several New York City officials, including Mayor Adams, are accused of using their homes for illegal short-term rentals. And as fresh COVID vaccines are set to arrive soon, it’s worth noting that those under 65 without major health issues remain less vulnerable to severe effects.

September 6, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Sep 2023 20:16:58 +0000

The New York City Comptroller is vetoing a lucrative contract between the city and a medical services provider to house and care for migrants. U-S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat from New York, is backing a bipartisan push for term limits. And we continue our deep dive into the role community gardens play across the metro region.

September 6, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Sep 2023 16:24:37 +0000

The New York City Council will hear arguments Wednesday in support of a bill that would increase awareness of the dangers of illegal cannabis products. Also, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a law that reinforces a person's right to interracial marriage. Finally, The NYPD is vowing to change the way officers respond to protests in New York City. This comes after a proposed settlement was announced this week to resolve lawsuits accusing police of violating demonstrators' rights during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.

September 6, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 6 Sep 2023 10:14:28 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: City Hall is promising action after the Electric Zoo music festival descended into chaos on Randall's Island over the weekend. Meanwhile, Brooklyn public housing leader and longtime climate activist Karen Blondel is getting a 200-thousand dollar prize to honor her advocacy work.

September 5, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Sep 2023 20:49:16 +0000

It's a wrap for Central Park's Delacorte Theater until the Spring of 2025. The home of the Public Theater's annual "Shakespeare in the Park" shows is getting a $77 million dollar facelift that will keep it closed for the next 18 months. Also, the union representing Staten Island Ferry workers has reached a contract agreement with the city for the first time in 13 years. And five women in Brooklyn are winners of the inaugural "Just Brooklyn Prize" which honors individuals fighting for racial justice in the borough. And lastly, WNYC’s David Brand has advice for people who want to get involved in a community garden.

September 5, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Sep 2023 17:01:10 +0000

A heat advisory is in effect for today, tomorrow, and Thursday, with temperatures expected to hit the low 90s. Meanwhile, construction begins this week on a new bike lane in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, following the city's controversial decision to scale back its street safety plan. Reflecting on the eventful summer of 2023, from wildfire smoke to a disappointing Yankees season, WNYC's Jessy Edwards gathers insights from New Yorkers. Additionally, a Park Slope amateur astronomer is drawing crowds as locals line up for a celestial view as reported by WNYC’s Catalina Gonella.

September 5, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 5 Sep 2023 10:12:56 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Starting today, New Yorkers using platforms like AirBNB for short-term rentals must register with the city or face fines up to $5,000. Meanwhile, New Jersey schools are introducing new discipline guidelines to combat discrimination. Lastly, New York families have averaged a spend of $865 on back-to-school shopping, as reported by the National Retail Federation.

September 4, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 4 Sep 2023 16:30:00 +0000

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September 1, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Sep 2023 20:44:03 +0000

New York City schools are preparing for a potential school bus strike, days ahead of the first day of school. Plus, the MTA has removed a feature from its tap-and-go payment system, OMNY, after privacy advocates raised alarm. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Empire Center researcher Bill Hammond about New York City’s first wave of COVID-19 in the Spring of 2020. A recent analysis called it one of the deadliest outbreaks of the virus in the world.

September 1, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Sep 2023 16:34:44 +0000

A planned wind farm on the South Jersey coast is on hold due to supply chain issues and rising interest rates. A surge in activism opposing offshore wind maybe another factor. Also, New Yorkers are in for a treat this Labor Day weekend: The weather forecast promises clear skies and pleasant temperatures. Finally, Eater NY’s Melissa McCart discusses the evolving vegan dining scene in New York City and shares her top food spots.

September 1, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 1 Sep 2023 10:15:43 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A former NYPD officer, on trial for assaulting a woman in a 2019 jail cell incident, claims he “lost control” when she spat at him. Also, despite Mayor Adams’ reservations, elected officials remain firm on their decision to close the Rikers Island jails by 2027. Meanwhile, in transportation news, the NYC Ferry is rolling out its fall schedule on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

August 31, 2023:Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 20:38:52 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is once again calling on the Biden administration to issue temporary work permits to migrants so they can begin legally working in the U.S. Plus, COVID-19 transmission is picking up in the New York metro area. And finally, WNYC reporters Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky and David Brand reveal the neighborhood with the highest concentration of full-time listings on Airbnb ahead of new regulations that go into effect next week.

August 31, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:26:36 +0000

The Hochul and Biden Administrations are teaming up to champion a new program that would expedite work permits for certain migrants. Meanwhile, the New York City area is seeing a spike in COVID-19 transmission due to new variants. On Staten Island, some residents are protesting the city’s plan to house migrants in a former Catholic school. Borough President Vito Fossella joins WNYC’s Sean Carlson to discuss the situation.

August 31, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:17:45 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Gov. Kathy Hochul has suspended swimming at three Long Island beaches due to Hurricanes Franklin and Idalia. Meanwhile, nearly 19,000 students in New York City’s temporary housing system enrolled in public schools since last summer, with a majority presumed to be migrants. As the Labor Day Weekend approaches, the MTA is adjusting its schedules, with both the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North adding extra trains.

August 30, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:52:02 +0000

Uber and taxi drivers have a new protocol that can save riders time waiting for a car and could save everyone some money once congestion pricing goes into effect. Plus, home health care workers protest outside the state Department of Labor's headquarters on Wednesday. Also, a new NYPD rule will allow Mosques to broadcast the Adhan every Friday afternoon and every evening during Ramadan. And finally, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal highlights a weekly event in New York City’s Tibetan community that’s not just about fun but is also part of a worldwide campaign of cultural resistance.

August 30, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:38:28 +0000

Multiple sources report a judge has found former Mayor Rudy Giuliani liable for defaming two Georgia election workers after accusing them of mishandling ballots in the 2020 presidential election Meanwhile, a federal judge has ruled that New Jersey’s final immigrant detention facility can continue operations, deeming the state’s law against such centers unconstitutional. Also, Madison Square Garden, situated above Penn Station, has received a five-year permit extension from a City Council Committee, contrary to the ten-year recommendation by the city’s planning department. Finally, Council Member Erik Bottcher, who supported the shorter timeframe, is here to elaborate on the decision.

August 30, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:19:27 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The 1, 2, and 3 subways are back on track after a repair to a century-old burst pipe. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams intensifies his call on Governor Hochul to address the city’s migrant crisis, breaking his previous hesitance to criticize her. Lastly, following a police-related shooting, the aunt of the deceased in Jersey City calls for a shift from police to medical workers responding to mental health crises.

August 29, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:29:26 +0000

Service on the 1,2 and 3 subway lines are back up and running, after a water main break disrupted the morning commute for more than 300,000 New Yorkers. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Laurie Wheelock, executive director of the Public Utility Law Project of New York, about ConEd’s recent rate hikes. And finally, WNYC’s Precious Fondren goes shopping at Find Me Now’s sample sale and learns more about the trendy clothing brand and their hardcore fans.

August 29, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:52:14 +0000

Service on the 1, 2 and 3 subway lines has resumed with serious delays after a water main break in Times Square. New York City is preparing to issue "emergency” MetroCards and pay for students to take cabs and rideshares if negotiators don't avert a school bus drivers strike by the first day of school on September 7. And finally, a look at the growing food scene in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood.

August 29, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:49:33 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Biden administration counters local critiques on its migrant crisis handling. Meanwhile, New York City scrambles to fill numerous public sector vacancies, from nurses to corrections officers. Also, the online apartment platform “Roomster” received a fine over $1.5 million after investigations by the Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from six states, including New York, revealed unverified listings and fake reviews.

August 28, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:16:23 +0000

According to a new report from New York City’s comptroller, thousands of special education students are still not getting the services they need, despite a dramatic increase in spending. Plus, the embattled East Williamsburg entertainment venue Avant Gardner is being hit with another lawsuit. And finally, WNYC’s Arya Sundaram reports from a shelter in Queens, where many people were relocated after their stints sleeping on the sidewalk outside the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown

August 28, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:29:44 +0000

Officials are investigating a fire that damaged a Newark elementary school early Monday. Meanwhile, security officials at Newark Liberty International Airport have apprehended two different individuals who were carrying loaded guns over the span of a week. Annual 311 complaints about smoking violations are up 86% percent on average in New York City since adult-use marijuana was legalized two years ago. Lastly, WNYC's Elizabeth Kim looks at a brewing dispute between Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul over the region's migrant crisis.

August 28, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:15:16 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The City Council’s Land Use committee is deliberating on the extension of the Garden’s soon-to-expire 10-year permit. Meanwhile, 51-year-old Joseph Morelli from upstate New York receives a three-month prison term for threatening Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. Also, the NYPD is considering expanding its drone usage for faster crime scene assessments, according to Chief of Patrol John Chell.

August 25, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 20:15:30 +0000

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law this week that officially recognizes Central Jersey as a tourism region. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with transportation reporter Stephen Nessen about the fraught relationship between the MTA and Amtrak. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath caught up with HBO’s John Wilson who looks back amid the final season of his show “How To.”

August 25, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:36:28 +0000

New data from the New York Civil Liberties Union shows the NYPD under Mayor Adams is disproportionately stopping Black and Latino pedestrians. Meanwhile, a rookie police officer in Paterson, New Jersey, who last saw a missing man will get back pay and benefits for the days he was suspended from the force. Lastly, Governor Hochul appeals to the White House for assistance with the migrant crisis. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports from the Capitol.

August 25, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 10:14:35 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says a man died after a detective threw a cooler at him as he was fleeing a drug bust on a scooter. Meanwhile, people on Roosevelt Island can now use OMNY instead of their Metrocard to ride the tram. Also, New York City's Summer Streets initiative holds its final Summer Streets for 2023 tomorrow] in Brooklyn and The Bronx.

August 24, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:51:21 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on the White House to do more to help New York navigate the current migrant crisis. Plus, two years after his resignation, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to challenge an investigation that found he sexually harassed nearly a dozen women while in office. And finally, reporter Danny O’Neil takes a look at how one hip-hop artist reinvented himself.

August 24, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:36:29 +0000

Police are investigating a stabbing on a 1 train in the Times Square station early Thursday morning. Also, two legends of the 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets are getting their numbers retired. And finally, WNYC's Nancy Solomon reports on the retirement of New Jersey State Senator Richard Codey and the political fallout it created.

August 24, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:19:50 +0000

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August 23, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:55:58 +0000

Coney Island Beach was forced to close Wednesday because of inadequate water quality. Plus, a handful of licensed cannabis dispensaries may still be allowed to open, even after a state supreme court judge paused New York's retail rollout last week. And finally, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen looks at other cities across the globe that have had congestion pricing, and how each offers a sort of blueprint for New York City’s program.

August 23, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:32:24 +0000

Advocates and elected officials are calling on City Hall for great transparency around policing in New York City. Meanwhile, a former Long Island police chief has been arrested for allegedly soliciting sex in a park. Also, attorneys for Chanel Lewis, the man sentenced for the murder of jogger Karina Vetrano in Queens in 2016, claim crucial evidence was withheld during the trial. WNYC's Samantha Max has more on the developments in the case.

August 23, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:11:51 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams is launching a social media campaign to address critiques of his migrant crisis management. Meanwhile, nurses at New Brunswick's Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital enter their third week of striking due to stalled contract negotiations. Also, New York City seeks residents' help in identifying businesses bypassing the Sanitation Department's mandate for enclosed trash bins.

August 22, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:28:13 +0000

A new report finds that more than 13,000 rent-stabilized apartments sat vacant for multiple years in New York City. Plus, the federal government has offered to lease space for a temporary shelter at Floyd Bennett Field to house 2,000 adult migrants. Also, WNYC’s Kerry Nolan speaks with NJ Advance Media’s Sean Sullivan and Deion Johnson about the troubled police force in Paterson, New Jersey.

August 22, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:34:28 +0000

Police have arrested a woman who allegedly crashed into seven pedestrians in Midtown over the weekend. Plus, New York City wants to add more space for pedestrians and cyclists on Broadway, north of Union Square. And a new report reveals that employers in New York State stole roughly $126 million in wages from workers between 2017 and 2021. But the State Department of Labor has not had much success recovering the money.

August 22, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:24:50 +0000

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August 21, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 20:16:48 +0000

A massive tent facility is now open for migrants on Randall’s Island. Plus, the New York City Health Department is reminding parents to get their kids vaccinated ahead of the new school year. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with journalist Andrew Kirtzman about the rise and fall of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani after his indictment in Georgia last week.

August 21, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:35:59 +0000

New York State is putting up more money to help with casework for migrants as they leave New York City shelters. Meanwhile, City Comptroller Brad Lander is urging New York's homeless services agency to focus on moving so-called long-time stayers out of shelters and into housing. And WNYC's politics reporter Giulia Heyward tries to follow Mayor Eric Adams' much-discussed diet.

August 21, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:48:20 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day.

August 18, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 20:17:54 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams hopes to streamline the process for office to housing conversions. Plus, giant trash bins have arrived in Harlem. Will the new bins keep rats away or just take up space? And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with Jordan Salama about his recent article for New York Magazine, The Candy Sellers, with Nathaly Rubio-Torio, director of Voces Latinas.

August 18, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:42:07 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is proposing to house migrants in the now-shuttered Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan. It's the same facility where convicted sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein took his own life. Meanwhile, police are investigating a potential hate crime in Borough Park after a man had his yarmulke snatched off his head. And in the latest installment of our series "I Tried It", WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh dives into the pulsating beats of Basement, a much-revered techno club in Queens.

August 18, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 10:27:34 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA’s board is discussing congestion pricing exemptions for Manhattan below 60th Street. Meanwhile, in Crown Heights, after a 17-year-old was shot post-basketball game at the “Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Center”, activists reiterate the center’s role as a safe space. And also, City Comptroller Brad Lander warns Hollywood studios of potential divestments from the city’s pension funds amid the ongoing writers and actors strike.

August 17, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:16:35 +0000

The federal government is trying to deport a Queens man to Haiti, a country he's never been to, because of a crime he was convicted of thirty-one years ago. For several years, WNYC’s Matt Katz has been following the story of Pascal Carpenter, known as Skahoure, who is now appealing an order to deport him after fifty-one years in the U-S. Also, a new temporary exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden is walking visitors through the long history of mind-altering plants. We’ll hear from Joanna Groarke, the Vice President for Exhibitions and Programming at the New York Botanical Garden

August 17, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:30:17 +0000

Hundreds of migrants are expected to arrive at the emergency shelter built at Creedmore Psychiatric Facility but neighbors are pushing back and police have arrested at least 13 protestors. Also, Federal prosecutors have charged a former fundraiser for embattled congressman George Santos. And finally, Norman Seabrook, the longtime boss of the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association, was once a towering figure in New York City labor politics. But in 2019, he was sentenced to four years in prison after accepting a bribe. This March Seabrook was granted early release and WNYC's Charles Lane caught up with him recently and joins our own Carlson to talk about their conversation.

August 17, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:18:18 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Kathy Hochul reveals New York City ignored multiple state-offered migrant housing sites. Meanwhile, the upcoming replacement of the Rutgers-Newark chancellor has raised concerns for Mayor Ras Baraka. Additionally, amid a national surge in mail theft, Representative Grace Meng from Queens is inundated with reports from constituents about stolen documents and valuables.

August 16, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:44:48 +0000

An emergency shelter in Queens is now open and welcoming up to 1,000 asylum seekers. Plus, concertgoers are asking for immediate safety improvements to the neighborhood outside the Brooklyn Mirage, after two men were found dead near the venue earlier this summer. And finally, WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh takes us to a Brooklyn backyard where minority artists have found refuge in words.

August 16, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:44:31 +0000

Madonna's August 27th Madison Square Garden concert is canceled after a reported health scare, but ticket holders can attend a December 16th show at Barclays Center. Also, Queens officials will advise the public how to safeguard mail in a surge in theft in the borough. Meanwhile, an un-housed man was murdered in Murray Hill on Sunday night, with locals suggesting he was a known figure often seen sleeping on East 33rd Street. Finally, New Jersey has designated Cranberry Juice as its official state beverage, thanks to the dedicated efforts of fourth-grade students from Eleanor Rush Intermediate School in Cinnaminson. Michael Hill discussed the initiative with their teacher Erin Zarzycki and students Gabriella Fennell and Robert Minniti, highlighting the fruit's deep historical ties to the region.

August 16, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:19:52 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Yesterday, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Mayor Eric Adams held a rally at Brooklyn Borough Hall, with Reynoso criticizing the federal government’s handling of the migrant crisis. Meanwhile, a man who spent 26 years behind bars for an attempted murder he didn’t commit is now suing the NYPD officers who investigated him. Also, the Museum of the City of New York has opened applications for its second annual “Great Borough Bake-Off”

August 15, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:36:49 +0000

New York City council members are touting a new law that they say will help crack down on illegal cannabis shops across the five boroughs. Plus, a Florida company gets an $18 million contract to provide emergency shower trailers for New York’s asylum seekers. Also, WNYC’s David Furst and Albany reporter Jon Campbell discuss plans to redevelop the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx. And finally, we nod to the 50 year anniversary of hip hop with Heather Hills, a rapper from Neptune Township, New Jersey.

August 15, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:43:26 +0000

Police are currently investigating a crash that occurred last night between an MTA bus and a construction lift in Midtown Manhattan, which resulted in five injuries. Meanwhile, environmentalists express concern over a city plan allowing New Yorkers to dispose of yard waste in plastic bags. Despite another loss for the Yankees, fans have a bright spot to look forward to: Derek Jeter’s upcoming “Old Timers Day” appearance. Also, Governor Phil Murphy’s climate initiatives in New Jersey, including offshore wind and natural gas reductions, face strong opposition, potentially impacting wind power development along the East Coast. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon has more.

August 15, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:25:55 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City and state officials continue to call on the federal government to open up access to Brooklyn’s Floyd Bennett Field to shelter newly arrived asylum seekers. Meanwhile, the longest-serving lawmaker in New Jersey history, State Senator and former Governor Richard Codey, has announced his retirement after 50 years of public service. Also, the MTA announced that the ‘M’ line will shut down for track work from the end of this month through Labor Day weekend.

August 14, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 20:26:15 +0000

It’s been 10 years since a federal judge ordered the NYPD to make sweeping changes to its use of pedestrian stops, after finding they were illegally targeting people of color. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with former Judge Shira Schiendlin, who ruled that “stop-and-frisk” was unconstitutional. Plus, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk shares voices from residents in Washington Heights.

August 14, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:35:39 +0000

Another storm is expected tonight, though not as severe as New York experienced early Sunday. New York City's Transportation Department plans to soon introduce more extra-large cargo e-bikes to reduce trucks and alleviate traffic. Today, we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2003 blackout, a monumental power outage; Christina Farrell of the Office of Emergency Management, a key responder in 2003, speaks on New York City's readiness for future blackouts.

August 14, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:19:08 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The number of migrants arriving in New York City continues to rise, even as crossings at the southern U.S. border decrease. Meanwhile, the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating an act of vandalism at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, a synagogue on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Additionally, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made his comeback over the weekend, marking his first game since experiencing cardiac arrest in Cincinnati this January.

August 11, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:51:00 +0000

A federal judge in Manhattan has officially agreed to hear arguments about taking control of Rikers Island jails away from Mayor Eric Adams and his correction department and giving it to the federal government. Plus, hip hop history is all over New York City. WNYC’s Precious Fondren shares where to look.

August 11, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:27:41 +0000

A state judge in Ulster County will decide today whether to keep blocking new legal cannabis shops from opening in New York. Also, Adam's administration officials won't guarantee new shelter space for asylum-seekers who reach the end of a new 60 limit on stays in city shelters. Finally, since New York ended its eviction pause in January 2022, landlords in New York City have evicted 10,000 families and individuals. WNYC and Gothamist launched an eviction tracker, mapping these incidents across the five boroughs and revealing disparities among neighborhoods. WNYC’s David Brand and Neil Mehta offer insights on this issue.

August 11, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:12:23 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A federal judge has ordered arguments to proceed regarding the potential federal takeover of New York City's troubled Rikers Island jail complex. Meanwhile, New York City has seen a surge in evictions since 2020, notably at Flatbush Gardens with 50 households evicted just this year. Additionally, a Rutgers University study links increased concealed carry permits to a rise in homicides. Lastly, after New York State tightened concealed carry rules last year, legal battles have ensued.

August 10, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:29:14 +0000

Streaming superstar Kai Cenat addressed his followers for the first time after his event last week in Union Square got out of hand. Plus, the NYPD inspector who oversaw former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s security detail pleads guilty to several charges in court. Also, New Jersey is one step closer to allowing a black bear hunt again. And finally, WNYC’s Nancy Solomon looks into claims that New Jersey is banning gas stoves. Spoiler alert, they’re not.

August 10, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:40:46 +0000

Beginning this Saturday, subway lines "1", "6", "C", "N", and "R" will experience improved service, as the MTA adapts to weekend ridership nearing pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, in yesterday's report, a clarification states the settlement between Newark and New York City doesn't limit the number of homeless families the city can transfer to Newark. Also, Following a shark bite off the Rockaway peninsula, the FDNY will now patrol the coastline every morning throughout the swimming season. Due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, the FAA is permitting airlines to limit flights to New York City airports until October 28th. Finally, the arrival of tens of thousands of migrant newcomers in the city has presented New Yorkers with hard questions about how to respond. But for actor and comedian Judah Friedlander, the unfolding crisis calls for personal action, however small.

August 10, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:20:15 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: This afternoon, City Council members will question Adams administration officials about a proposal to limit shelter stays for asylum-seekers to sixty days. Meanwhile, street safety advocates are demanding change after an SUV fatally struck a cyclist in the Bronx yesterday, marking the 21st cyclist death in New York City this year. Also, New York City’s legendary Paris Theater reopens with major Netflix-funded upgrades and will showcase classics, including "2001: A Space Odyssey."

August 9, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Aug 2023 20:36:21 +0000

A hole in the sidewalk outside a coffee shop in SoHo is raising concerns about New York City’s infrastructure. Plus, details on three days of events honoring the life of New Jersey’s late Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with advocates in New York City’s Haitian community amid violence in Port-au-Prince after the kidnapping of an American nurse and her daughter.

August 9, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Aug 2023 16:41:02 +0000

New York City officials will limit the number of homeless families relocated to Newark each year through a controversial rental voucher program after the two cities reached a settlement in federal court. Meanwhile, Councilmember Lincoln Restler says his office is facing threats after he introduced a climate-friendly bill targeting idling ice cream trucks. Also, Councilmember Vickie Paladino of Queens, known for confronting tenants who she claims are rule breaking, faces scrutiny. But, a WNYC investigation reveals that she's dealing with her own housing and renter challenges based on multiple 311 complaints claiming her home is being used as an illegal hotel.

August 9, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 9 Aug 2023 10:18:53 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Right-leaning City Council members lauded improvements at Rikers Island after a recent visit. Meanwhile, New York's Education Department strives to accommodate the influx of migrant students, especially those learning English. Also, Lincoln Center kicks off its "Hip-Hop Week" today with various events celebrating the genre's 50th anniversary.

August 8, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Aug 2023 21:04:30 +0000

COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise across much of the U.S., including in New York City. Plus, expanded protections for New Jersey's temp workers are now in full effect. And finally, ethnic minorities experience unique struggles when it comes to mental well-being but WNYC’s Bria Suggs shares the story of one group’s effort to change the narrative.

August 8 2023, Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Aug 2023 16:33:28 +0000

The National Weather Service warns of high-risk rip currents at all New York City beaches and Long Island's South Shore today. Meanwhile, a judge has temporarily halted New York's issuance of new retail cannabis licenses through its CAURD program after a lawsuit from four veterans who say they were shut out of the process. Also in New Jersey, efforts to make education more comprehensive, including an LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, face opposition. Last week, the state Board of Education narrowly passed new equity rules about gender education. Reporter Nikita Biryukov of the New Jersey Monitor has been following the story.

August 8, 2023 Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 8 Aug 2023 10:15:46 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A Queens councilmember's Whitestone home has drawn two dozen illegal occupancy complaints. Meanwhile, a new apartment complex rises near the Metro-North station in Harrison, New York. Also, former Queens doctor, Zhi Alan Cheng, was arrested for the second time since December 2022, facing charges of patient abuse and rape.

August 7, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Aug 2023 20:15:00 +0000

Hip Hop turns 50 this summer and WNYC is zoning in on women and the impact they’ve had on the genre. Aside from the music, there’s also the style. Celebrity hair stylist Dionne Alexander is behind some of the most iconic looks in hip-hop. She tells us the story behind Lil Kim’s infamous 1999 MTV Video Music Awards look and other iconic styles.

August 7, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Aug 2023 16:36:21 +0000

In Ozone Park, Queens, a local Dollar Tree store faces complaints of a severe rat infestation, with customers urging health officials to intervene. Also, New Jersey initiates a new tradition of commissioning official portraits for Lieutenant Governors, starting with the late Sheila Oliver and the state's first Lieutenant Governor, Kim Guadagno. Finally, a Friday incident in Union Square sparks concerns about NYPD's handling of large crowds after a PlayStation giveaway announcement on Twitch led to a disorderly situation.

August 7, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 7 Aug 2023 10:24:54 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: C train riders can anticipate improved midday service from today, as part of Governor Kathy Hochul's subway enhancements plan. Meanwhile, friends and colleagues remember New Jersey's Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, the highest-ranking Black official in state history. Finally, the New York Mets, following a six-game losing streak, prepare to face the Cubs tonight at Citi Field.

August 4, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Aug 2023 20:15:00 +0000

Sunset Park Recreation Center in Brooklyn has been added to the list of green spaces the city plans to use to house adult asylum seekers. Plus, we take a look at a legal battle over a device that makes it easier to fire a barrage of bullets. Also, New York City’s animal shelters are bursting at the seams with unwanted animals. And finally, WNYC’s Amy Pearl looks into how plants are able to thrive across the five boroughs.

August 4, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Aug 2023 16:26:29 +0000

1700 nurses at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick strike over high patient-to-staff ratios. Also, an emergency court conference convenes today regarding the city's "right to shelter" mandate after asylum seekers spent days sleeping outside a Midtown hotel. Meanwhile, Yankees' first baseman Anthony Rizzo, diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, is placed on the injured list. Lastly, if you love fried chicken, stay tuned as food critic Robert Sietsema shares his favorite NYC fried chicken spots with our very own David Furst.

August 4, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 4 Aug 2023 10:38:56 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Edward Mullins, former NYPD union boss, faces a two-year prison term after admitting to stealing union funds. Also, Mayor Adams' handling of the migrant crisis stirs controversy in a key neighborhood. Meanwhile, with a nationwide strike of actors and writers underway, thousands of freelance crew members in New York City have put their careers on hold in solidarity.

August 3, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 20:37:17 +0000

New York City college students will soon start helping some migrants file their asylum applications. Plus, trash bots are helping to keep downtown Brooklyn’s Albee Square a bit cleaner. Also, public health workers conducted a drill this week to practice how they would respond to a patient with Marburg virus. And finally, WNYC’s Jessica Gould highlights a new program that helps Brooklyn teens join the fight for the right to read.

August 3, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 16:38:32 +0000

A Manhattan court today hears the case of the blocked minimum wage increase for food delivery workers. Also, New Jersey’s last K-Mart in Westwood announces its closure this fall, leaving only two in the U.S. Finally, New York City Councilmembers Sandy Nurse and Shahana Hanif are introducing a bill to that could add a layer of oversight to city hall's ongoing efforts to clear homeless encampments. The councilmembers want to increase transparency about what happens after people are removed from public spaces, and Councilmember Nurse joining WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen to discuss.

August 3, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 10:25:01 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, Anne Williams-Isom, considers a plan to house migrants in tents within New York City's large green spaces, including Central Park. Meanwhile, tensions rise during a Queens rally amid the ongoing street vendor status debate. Also, the New York State Board of Elections greenlights controversial new touchscreen voting machines. Finally, Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán voluntarily enters inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse.

August 2, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Aug 2023 20:15:00 +0000

In Queens, Corona Plaza vendors are rallying against the city’s latest enforcement sweep. Plus, a New York City vendor accused of wasteful COVID spending receives a new $219 million contract. Also, former MTA executive Andy Byford is criticizing his new employer. And finally, WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk posts up in Newark, New Jersey and shares what’s top of mind for residents there.

August 2, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Aug 2023 16:32:04 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is considering housing migrants in tents in Central Park and other large city parks. Also, approximately 1700 nurses at New Jersey's Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital plan to strike on Friday for better staffing ratios and a cap on insurance premiums. In the wake of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver's passing at 71, fellow New Jersey Assembly member Shavonda Sumter shares her memories of Oliver with WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen.

August 2, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 2 Aug 2023 10:22:14 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: State Senator Andrew Gounardes is pushing a state bill that requires New York City drivers with more than six speeding tickets in a year to install speed-limiting devices in their cars. Meanwhile, nurses at New York City's public hospitals are voting on a new contract that could hike their pay by over $20,000 within two years. Lastly, the Mets have sent pitcher Justin Verlander back to his former team, the Houston Astros.

August 1, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Aug 2023 20:43:39 +0000

New Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver has passed away. Plus, members of the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild rallied in New York City as the City Council voted on a resolution to support them. And, the city is in the market for a new head of housing. Also, Mayor Eric Adams says there’s no more room for migrants in the city. And finally, there’s a boom of street vendors across the five boroughs. WNYC’s Arya Sundaram takes us to Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights.

August 1, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Aug 2023 16:35:57 +0000

In New York City, around 150 migrants are now sleeping outside the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown due to lack of space in city shelters, with people like Omar Sall from Senegal marking his third day on the sidewalk. In another development, Thomas Abreu, the 25-year-old Brooklyn man accused of random scooter shootings last month, faced indictment arraignments yesterday. Also, the city pledges $500 million to the anti-gun violence initiative "A Blueprint for Community Safety," prioritizing six precincts with the highest gun violence rate last year. For more on this, WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim and public safety reporter Samantha Max have the latest.

August 1, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 1 Aug 2023 10:13:22 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul team up at City Hall to present the city's "Blueprint for Community Safety" strategy against gun violence. Meanwhile, Murad Awawdeh, executive director at the New York Immigration Coalition, voices concern over housing asylum seekers in New York City's already strained shelter system. Also, New Jersey State Senate President Nicholas Scutari assumes the role of acting governor following Acting Governor Sheila Oliver's sudden illness yesterday.

July 31, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:42:14 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams has now been in office for more than 18 months, and he’s had a difficult summer and faced several controversies, from the departure of a police commissioner, to the growing call for a federal takeover of Rikers, to a campaign finance scandal. WNYC’s People and Power reporter Elizabeth Kim with David Furst. Also, to commemorate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary WNYC and Gothamist are sharing the voices of women from our area who are leaving their own mark on the genre, like MC Debbie D.

July 31, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 16:33:49 +0000

New Jersey's Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, standing in for vacationing Governor Phil Murphy, is hospitalized, causing a temporary void in her roles. Also, Housing Works' legal cannabis dispensary reports a surprising $12 million revenue in its first six months. And, Mayor Adams' war on rats continues and starting tomorrow, city food businesses must dispose of trash in hard containers with tight lids. Finally, a shortage of lifeguards and functioning public pools leads to long lines and crowded lanes for New Yorkers seeking to cool down, a topic discussed by Katie Honan from The City with WNYC’s Michael Hill.

July 31, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:31:32 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Over the weekend, New York City's main intake center at the Roosevelt Hotel reached capacity, turning away dozens of migrants. Meanwhile, rescuers in New Jersey saved four people clinging to an overturned boat and hospitalized them. Lastly, starting today, New York's "Skip the Stuff" bill requires food delivery customers to explicitly ask for utensils to reduce waste.

July 28, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:32:43 +0000

A lawsuit filed in New Jersey is looking to hold the state liable for its deeply segregated schools. Meanwhile, students of color face another challenge — they often don't see their own backgrounds reflected among the teachers responsible for educating them. WNYC’s Michael Hill talked with Catherine Carrera, bureau chief at Chalkbeat Newark, and Montclair Local Nonprofit News reporter Talia Wiener. And finally, Beyonce’s Renaissance tour lands at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium this weekend and that’s already having an effect on more than just ticket sales.

July 28, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:54:41 +0000

Three men are getting compassionate release after a judge accused the FBI of manipulating them of committing a crime after 9/11. Police are investigating the burglary of a Brooklyn yoga studio as a potential hate crime. And lastly, WNYC's David Furst speaks with a reporter from The City to discuss how the the cooling fund for seniors and low income New Yorkers have run out of funds.

July 28, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:15:34 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Con Ed and city officials urge New Yorkers to conserve energy during peak hours amidst a heat wave. Also, a landlords' group sues Jersey City over new legislation providing low-income tenants with free legal counsel in housing court. Meanwhile, the Bowery Residents Committee lands a $103-million contract to aid subway homeless, despite past performance issues.

July 27, 2023 : Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:35:14 +0000

A chain of New York City clinics will have to refund patients after improperly charging them for COVID tests during the pandemic. Plus, a probe into illegal donors for Mayor Eric Adams touches a key member of his inner circle. Also, city officials aren’t enforcing a law prohibiting stores from air conditioning the streets. And finally, WNYC’s Amy Pearl tags along with a group of teenagers who are spending the summer tending the ornamental vegetable garden at a historic park in Yonkers.

July 27, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 16:41:10 +0000

The MTA's new OMNY fare system hits over one billion users. Meanwhile, despite pushback from staffing agencies, a federal judge upholds new protections for New Jersey's temp workers set to launch next week. And finally, as the New York City region braces for a heatwave, WNYC’s David Furst and Dr. Cecilia Sorensen from Columbia University share tips on staying cool.

July 27, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:26:33 +0000

As a three-day heat wave approaches New York and New Jersey, Dr. Cecilia Sorensen, an associate professor at Columbia, advises parents of infants and toddlers to be cautious. Meanwhile, New York City readies its cooling centers for public use. Following a WNYC investigation, New York lawmakers, including Assembly Members Linda Rosenthal and David Weprin, and State Senator Brian Kavanagh, prepare to introduce legislation targeting discriminatory property insurance practices.

July 26, 2023 : Evening Round Up

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:38:39 +0000

Some elected officials are describing conditions for migrants in certain New York City shelters as "inhumane" and "horrific." Plus, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani admits to making false statements while working as a lawyer for former President Trump. And, a man who claims to have witnessed the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X is speaking out. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with writer Houreidja Tall about her latest piece on hair braiders and the injuries they sustain. And finally, an ever–cooking pot of stew at a Brooklyn playground has gone viral online. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh decided to find out what the slurp is all about.

July 26, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:30:49 +0000

City officials are investigating a crane collapse in Hell's Kitchen that injured six after it caught fire and crashed into a building early this morning. Meanwhile, the recent decision by the Rutgers Board of Governors to merge two medical schools has sparked controversy, with concerns over reduced residency opportunities and decreased care quality, especially in Newark. Newark's Mayor, Ras Baraka, opposed to the merger, joins Michael Hill to discuss.

July 26, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:19:31 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: This fall, a new pilot aims to replace gas stoves in NYCHA apartments with energy-efficient induction stoves. Additionally, research nonprofit Climate Central ranks New York City first out of 44 cities for its potential to trap heat on summer days. Finally, a federal judge sentences Carlos Macci to two-and-a-half years in prison and one year of inpatient drug treatment for actor Michael K. Williams' overdose death.

July 25, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:26:41 +0000

Some constituents of Representative George Santos are imploring members of Congress to get rid of him before they break for their August recess. Plus, some voters in Queens will head to the polls this Fall to choose their new state Assembly member. Also, Prosecutors are seeking long prison sentences for four men who have pleaded guilty to drug charges in connection with the fatal overdose of the late actor Michael K. Williams. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with housing reporter David Brand about a practice that’s raising concerns that insurers may be unfairly discriminating against groups protected by state and federal fair housing laws.

July 25, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:46:57 +0000

A New Jersey bus monitor is accused of negligently causing the death of a 6-year-old girl with special needs last week. Also, Robert Hadden, a former Columbia University gynecologist, receives a 20-year federal prison sentence for sexually abusing four patients. Lastly, "Just Action," a new book, provides a blueprint for building integrated communities. WNYC race and justice reporter Arya Sundaram spoke to Leah Rothstein, one of the authors. Arya joins Tiffany Hanssen to discuss

July 25, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:15:33 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York forms a new unit to probe potential wrongful convictions. In New Jersey, a judge nears a ruling on the state's accountability for school segregation. Also, Mayor Adams sets his sights on dismantling the nearly 400 miles of scaffolding dominating New York City sidewalks.

Jult 24, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Jared Marcelle) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 20:54:16 +0000

Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella is filing a lawsuit to block congestion pricing in Manhattan. Plus, New York City leaders are deploying new surveillance cameras around the five boroughs in an effort to crack down on illegal dumping. And finally, WNYC’s Jared Marcelle checks in with a Sudanese family in Brooklyn as conflict continues to grip their country.

July 24, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:45:04 +0000

The Department of Correction has suspended three staff members at the Rikers Island jail complex following a detainee's death. Meanwhile, we take a closer look at the latest challenge to New York's congestion pricing plan. New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer, a long-standing opponent of the plan, joins WNYC host Tiffany Hanssen.

July 24, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:21:27 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City property owners now have the ability to register their buildings to block illegal Airbnb rentals. Convicted former Columbia University gynecologist Robert Hadden faces life imprisonment at today’s sentencing for abusing four women. Meanwhile, Rutgers University is embroiled in a dispute over the proposed merger of New Jersey’s two largest public medical schools.

July 21, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 20:52:08 +0000

New York City’s congestion pricing plan is facing another challenge. A new record label based in the city is providing a platform for differently-abled artists. And we speak with drummer and songwriter George Brown about the formation of the band Kool & The Gang nearly 60 years ago.

July 21, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:38:17 +0000

New Jersey officials are suing to halt New York City's congestion pricing plan which would charge drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th street. In Brooklyn, migrants who established a tent encampment under the BQE are in the process of being relocated. Finally, a judge is blocking a pay increase for thousands of gig food delivery workers a day before the it was set to take effect. Sean Carlson speaks with Patricia Campos-Medina from The Worker Institute at Cornell University about the controversy surrounding the wage law.

July 21, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:25:17 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Despite a state ban, the Biden Administration intends to continue detaining immigrants at a notorious jail in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban hosted a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at police headquarters yesterday.

July 20, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:44:24 +0000

New York City has agreed to pay protesters arrested during Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Manhattan and Brooklyn in 2020 nearly $10,000 apiece. The MTA has officially approved higher transit fares. And we look at why trucks might be getting stuck on the Brooklyn Bridge.

July 20, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:32:50 +0000

After being forced out of a city-run shelter near the Navy Yard, a group of asylum seekers has formed a tent encampment in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill neighborhood, causing concern among some residents. In other news, New York State's Cannabis Control Board is set to allow growers and processors to sell their harvest directly to consumers at local farmers markets, as long as they obtain local approval first. Additionally, former Governor Andrew Cuomo continues to face scrutiny over his $5 million book deal he inked during the height of the COVID pandemic. Finally, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk and the nonprofit, Street Lab, are highlighting stories from neighborhoods across New York City. The recently set up shop in Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village.

July 20, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:20:31 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City will pay around $13 million in a class-action settlement over alleged police misconduct during the 2020 George Floyd protests. In an attempt to curb migration, Mayor Eric Adams has planned for flier distribution along the US-Mexico border, dissuading migrants from heading to New York. Meanwhile, brace for a fare hike as the MTA increases its rates for the first time in four years, effective from August 20th.

July 19, 2023: Evening Roudup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:41:10 +0000

More and more New York and New Jersey residents are buying electric vehicles, but it’s not always easy to find a place to charge up if you don’t have a garage or driveway. WNYC’s David Brand reports on some of the hacks EV car owners are inventing to get a charge. Also, residents of one Brooklyn block have spent years trying to catch a serial litterer. WNYC’s Bahar Ostadan tries to look into who was behind the littering and the consequences they may or may not have faced.

July 19, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:46:58 +0000

Mayor Adams responds to the ongoing migrant crisis with a proposal to limit stays at individual homeless shelters. His administration is also considering Creedmoor Psychiatric Center as a migrant housing site, facing opposition from advocates calling for its use as affordable housing. Finally, following the fall-through of her previous housing plan, Governor Kathy Hochul has pivoted her strategy to expand housing for New Yorkers. For a deeper understanding, WNYC’s Albany reporter Jon Campbell discusses these developments with Michael Hill.

July 19, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:30:14 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Mamaroneck School District implements reforms after an attorney general investigation found that school and district officials didn't protect nonwhite students from bullying and racial harassment. Meanwhile, the mayor's office awaits a heat advisory from the National Weather Service before reopening the city’s 500-plus cooling centers.

July 18, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:24:12 +0000

A new report finds that 1 in 5 New Yorkers may be getting their water from lead pipes. Plus, a federal judge approved a nearly $4 million settlement against the Suffolk County Police. Also, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein looks at a study in Brooklyn that explores why so many kids carry guns. And finally, we mark the 50 year anniversary of hip hop with Brooklyn-based artist Nubian Néné.

July 18, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:36:03 +0000

New footage reveals a Long Island police officer denying a woman translation services, a direct violation of federal laws requiring assistance for non-English speakers. And, a recent study identifies the Bronx as the third most common location for Alzheimer's Disease in the country, following Miami-Dade County and Baltimore. Also, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal visits a Brooklyn community garden providing Mauritanian cuisine, music, and a sense of belonging for city migrants. Lastly, Edward Caban, the first Latino officer to lead the NYPD in its 170-plus year history, is under the spotlight. WNYC's Elizabeth Kim and public safety reporter Samantha Max discuss his leadership and its implications for the city with Tiffany Hanssen.

July 18, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:14:01 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The federal government calls for a takeover of New York City jails due to ongoing issues at Rikers Island. Meanwhile, the MTA initiates a year-long program to provide free bus service on one route in each borough. Lastly, Prospect Park prepares for the addition of a monument honoring Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress.

July 17, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:27:20 +0000

New Yorkers could see two new migrant shelters coming to Queens in the near future. Plus, Senator Chuck Schumer has introduced legislation that declares international fentanyl trafficking a national emergency. And finally, WNYC’s Karen Yi takes us to Franklin Township, New Jersey where affordable housing seems to be the key to diversity in public schools.

July 17, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:41:20 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams confirms Edward Caban as the NYPD Commissioner. In other news, the Whitney Museum of American Art celebrates the 141st birthday of painter Edward Hopper. Furthermore, New York State braces for potential weather disruptions after yesterday’s intense rainfall. Finally, an internal integrity issue emerges within the New York City Campaign Finance Board following its executive director’s departure, a situation unveiled by WNYC’s Brigid Bergin who further discusses her findings with WNYC’s Michael Hill.

July 17, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:19:51 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Reports suggest Mayor Eric Adams will name Acting Police Commissioner Edward Caban as the New York Police Department's new head. Meanwhile, actors are hitting New York's picket lines today following unsuccessful negotiations with Hollywood studios. Finally, a close look at Representative George Santos' campaign records shows a constant inflow and outflow of funds.

July 14, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 20:48:36 +0000

Rex Heuermann, an architect from Long Island, is being held without bail in connection with the infamous "Gilgo Beach" murders. Plus, the New York City Council is setting new deadlines for Mayor Eric Adams to expand community-based mental health services. Also, New York has been ordered to redraw its congressional maps. WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Jon Campbell discuss the case, which could have enormous implications for who controls the House of Representatives. And in the Garden State, WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh visits Central Jersey, a region that – depending on who you ask – may or may not exist.

July 14, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:37:36 +0000

Police on Long Island have a suspect in custody for the long unsolved Gilgo Beach murders, sparking reactions from locals. Meanwhile, as heavy rainfall threatens the Hudson Valley, a flood watch remains in effect until midnight for Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Finally, reporter Lee Helland, as part of the new series "I Tried It," shares her cryosauna experience with WNYC host Tiffany Hanssen.

July 14, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:21:42 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The City Council overrides Mayor Adams’ veto and votes in favor of bills expanding rental assistance. Meanwhile, a recent lawsuit challenges the MTA’s plan to reassign elevator operators in Washington Heights, citing safety risks for riders with disabilities. And, to mark hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, two of New York City’s library systems commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with special library cards.

July 13, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:16:09 +0000

A New York court is siding with Democrats in their quest for a new congressional map. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with travel journalist Jackie Caradonio about late night dining in New York City. And finally, we look back at the infamous New York City blackout of 1977.

July 13, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 16:33:38 +0000

A new report reveals that reducing class sizes in New York City public schools could result in nearly $2 billion in annual costs, as WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports. Meanwhile, Public Advocate Jumanne Williams interrogated the handling of last month’s air quality emergency by the Adams administration in yesterday’s City Council hearing. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with him about what went down. Lastly, the city remembers the 46th anniversary of the 1977 blackout, an evening marked by sudden darkness, wide-scale disorder, and extensive looting following a destructive lightning storm.

July 13, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:15:13 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: In yesterday’s City Council hearing, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams questioned the preparedness of the Adams administration for last month’s air quality emergency. Today, the New York City Council is expected to override Mayor Eric Adams’ veto of a package of housing bills that would expand housing vouchers. Meanwhile, New York City’s public housing system is in dire financial shape with NYCHA estimating repair costs for public housing at nearly 80 billion dollars, almost double previous estimates.

July 12, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:37:18 +0000

A new report from New York City’s Independent Budget Office says the city has lost nearly $1 billion in property tax revenue because of state exemptions for Madison Square Garden. Also, organizers of the New York Comedy Festival announced an expanded lineup of shows coming this Fall. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson spoke with former New York City Transportation Commissioner Hank Gutman about the city’s approach to fixing a crumbling stretch of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.

July 12, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:35:03 +0000

Mayor Adams defends his administration’s response to the air quality due to the June wildfires in Canada, as the city council examines the issue. Meanwhile, a shooting in a Bronx park leaves four, including two children, injured. Subway surfing, a perilous trend in New York City, claims two teen lives, prompting the MTA and Mayor Adams to request social media companies halt the spread of related videos. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen, however, highlights a local teen taking a unique stance. Lastly, Hudson Valley officials are grappling with recovery strategies following the recent destructive storms and floods. WNYC’s Michael Hill discussing the cleanup with Orange County’s Commissioner of Emergency Services, Brendan Casey.

July 12, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:16:30 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: U.S. Representative Pat Ryan pushes for rapid federal disaster assistance and FEMA funding as Hudson Valley begins recovery from Sunday’s storm. Meanwhile, a new method for monitoring New York City police activity emerges from researchers at Cornell Tech.

July 11, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:20:23 +0000

Many residents in the Hudson Valley are sleeping at temporary shelters or with loved ones after heavy flooding over the weekend Plus, the federal monitor overseeing New York City’s jails says the Adams administration should be held in contempt for conditions at Rikers Island. And finally, WNYC’s Samantha Max sheds light on a new program in Brownsville that aims to break the link between domestic violence and community violence.

July 11, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:25:30 +0000

Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne declares a state of emergency this morning, citing extensive damage to roads, bridges, and culverts after Sunday’s flooding. Madison Square Garden’s operation permit expires this year, and the city requests concessions for the first time in exchange for another decade. Also, amid the rising homelessness and eviction rates in New York City, the city’s social services agency denies tens of thousands of emergency assistance loan applications, intended to cover back rent and prevent evictions. WNYC’s David Brand has the story. Finally, marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, WNYC and Gothamist spotlight some of the women from our area shaping and influenced by hip-hop culture, including Alexa Marie “Lotus” Alerte.

July 11, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 10:21:42 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Hudson Valley confronts road blockages from fallen trees and abandoned cars, with officials estimating damage in tens of millions following the weekend’s storms and floods. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams admits hosting a Gracie Mansion reception attended by an ex-NYPD colleague at the heart of an illegal fundraising plot. Lastly, a $5,000 reward is on offer by federal investigators for tips on vandals who pillaged nests and swiped eggs from rare birds in Far Rockaway, Queens.

July 10, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:14:55 +0000

The worst of the storms that lashed New York state Sunday night are over... but Governor Kathy Hochul says storms like this are the new normal. Plus, family and friends are mourning the deaths of two Newark firefighters. And, we post up outside the Brooklyn Children’s Museum to hear what’s top of mind for some New Yorkers.

July 10, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:53:48 +0000

Heavy rainfall and flooding wreak havoc in Hudson Valley, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a critical situation. WNYC's Karen Frillman reports on the ensuing destruction, with a death toll of one and several people missing. Meanwhile, New York City bolsters its "Right to Counsel" program with an extra $20 million, offering free legal assistance to numerous renters. Also, New York is among the states that could see the aurora borealis this week. Lastly, WNYC’s Precious Fondren shines a light on the enduring ballroom culture in New York City, a haven for the LGBTQ+ community.

July 10, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:25:22 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Flash floods devastate the Hudson Valley, demolishing roads and homes and resulting in at least one fatality. In other news, City Hall updates the transportation plan for incoming migrants. On the sports front, keep an eye out for the Mets’ Pete Alonso in tonight’s Major League Baseball home run derby, as he vies for his third championship.

July 7, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Jul 2023 20:38:19 +0000

Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub are suing New York City to stop it from implementing a new minimum wage for workers. Plus, Yusef Salaam’s win for Harlem’s City Council seat is shaking things up for Manhattan Democratic Party Leader Keith Wright. And finally, WNYC’s Rosemary Misdary joins a group of conservationists to find out what’s happening to the waterbird islands of Jamaica Bay and the East River.

July 7, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Jul 2023 16:27:48 +0000

Efforts continue to contain a fire at Port Newark, which claimed two firefighters' lives and injured five others. Meanwhile, the Manhattan District Attorney's office accuses six individuals of creating a "straw donor" scheme to illicitly boost Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign. This afternoon, Riverside Park visitors might encounter the resident goat gardeners. Lastly, a new culture and education center celebrating the life and legacy of iconic jazz musician Louis Armstrong opens its doors in Queens, with more details from WNYC’s Precious Fondren.

July 7, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 7 Jul 2023 10:23:05 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The federal government pledges $7 billion for two new Hudson River rail tunnels, doubling train capacity to New York Penn Station. Meanwhile, the family of Ronald Anthony Smith, fatally struck by an NYPD van last year in Brooklyn, files a lawsuit against the department. Finally, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lauds the NYC Council for pushing Mayor Adams to reinstate funding for crucial city services like public libraries.

July 6, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Jul 2023 20:44:11 +0000

Some of New York's oldest bridges will soon get some much needed upgrades. And, Former U.S. Representative Mondaire Jones is running for Congress…again. Plus, New Jersey has been doing something called “beach replenishment” where they widen the beach by pumping in sand dredged from offshore. WNYC’s Sean Carlson talked with NJ Media’s Steven Rodas about the harsh weather that has taken out some of the beach's coast. And finally, we mark the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.

July 6, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Jul 2023 16:35:13 +0000

A federal and state investigation has been launched into a devastating cargo ship fire at Port Newark, which resulted in the tragic loss of two firefighters and left five more injured. Meanwhile, as NYC retirees shift to a new privatized Medicare system, some doctors voice concerns over accessibility of benefits. Finally, Governor Kathy Hochul is spearheading a crackdown on the profusion of unlicensed cannabis shops in New York City, amid struggles to establish a legal marketplace. WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with reporter Caroline Lewis who has covered the rocky rollout of recreational cannabis.

July 6, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 6 Jul 2023 10:20:40 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Efforts are underway to extinguish an ongoing cargo ship fire at Port Newark that has claimed the lives of two firefighters. Meanwhile, the New York City Board of Elections has released the first ranked-choice results from last week’s primary vote. Also, East Harlem residents have expressed mixed reactions to the MTA’s new renderings for the Second Avenue subway extension.

July 5, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Jul 2023 20:38:32 +0000

Summer is upon us and some advocates say New York City leaders aren’t doing enough to keep people safe from dangerous heat or respond to climate change. Plus, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs legislation requiring landlords to disclose a property’s flood risk. And finally, WNYC’s Jon Campbell takes us to the Million Dollar Staircase in the state Capitol where a carving of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is being added.

July 5, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Jul 2023 16:33:07 +0000

Particle pollution levels surpass healthy thresholds following the 4th of July fireworks, state environmental officials warn. Ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chirlane McCray announce a “trial separation” after close to three decades of marriage. Meanwhile, Riverside Park reintroduces its goat gardeners to handle invasive plants starting this Friday. Volunteers at Van Cortlandt Park are mounting a resistance against an invasive plant threatening New York City’s waterways, as reported by WNYC’s Amy Pearl. Finally, a lawsuit challenging New York City’s affordable housing lottery system on grounds of perpetuating segregation is set to proceed to federal trial. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and reporter Arya Sundaram delve into the matter.

July 5, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 5 Jul 2023 10:18:03 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA is yet to confirm the charge for drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. Today, New York City employers are required to disclose the use of AI in hiring processes to job applicants. Lastly, basketball superstar Britney Griner returns to the city today with the Phoenix Mercury, set to compete against the New York Liberty.

July 4, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 4 Jul 2023 16:30:00 +0000

As we celebrate the 4th of July, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Phil Grucci, president and CEO of Fireworks by Grucci. The company has been lighting up the sky for six generations.

July 3, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Jul 2023 20:02:33 +0000

WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Sophie Sandberg, founder of Catcalls of NYC, and Emily May, co-founder of Right to Be, about street harassment in New York City.

July 3, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Gwynne Hogan) — Mon, 3 Jul 2023 16:32:59 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is again criticizing Texas Governor Greg Abbott for sending thousands of migrants to New York City, arguing it's part of a coordinated attempt to undermine cities led by Black mayors. An investigation is underway after a 14-year-old boy drowned in the Rockaways Sunday. A coalition of Attorneys General from ten states, including New York and New Jersey, is set to sue the EPA over lax wood-burning stove regulations. And plans to redesign Brooklyn’s treacherous McGuinness Boulevard face opposition from a group linked to a politically powerful family.

July 3, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 3 Jul 2023 10:24:24 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Josey Miller of Best Friends Animal Society offers some 4th of July tips to keep animals safe during the festivities. Meanwhile, a Bronx man’s conviction for shooting and killing a rival in a gun battle in 2015 has been vacated because he may have acted in self-defense. Lastly, prospective New Jersey renters and homebuyers will soon have the right to know whether the property they’re considering has been damaged by flooding.

June 30, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:03:56 +0000

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council have a deal on a $107 billion budget for the fiscal year that starts on Saturday. Also, the New York City Board of Elections updates the numbers on voter turnout in this week's Primary Election. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with The City’s investigative reporter Rosalind Adams about allegations of sexual harassment at a housing facility for new migrants. And finally, we close out Pride month with a personal story from the LGBTQ+ community.

June 30, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:32:13 +0000

NYC Ferry is increasing its service to Rockaway due to high demand for beach visits. In other summer news, four Suffolk County beaches close for swimming amid bacteria concerns. Also, Oscar-winning actor and Brooklyn native, Alan Arkin, has died at 89. Finally, a Supreme Court ruling from yesterday prohibits the use of race as a factor in college admissions, a decision that could dramatically alter the representation of Black and Latino students at selective institutions. Lee Bollinger, President of Columbia University, joins WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen to unpack the implications of this landmark decision.

June 30, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:17:34 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day! Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council have finalized a $107 billion budget, WNYC's Elizabeth Kim reports that neither side came away looking happy. A bill proposed in the City Council could shift brokers fees from tenants to landlords. Lastly, mysterious swarms of tiny flying insects buzzed several NYC neighborhoods last night, prompting a social media frenzy.

June 29, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:01:50 +0000

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is once again passing through the New York City region. Also, local reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action. Plus, New York Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie speaks out after failing to bring “Sammy’s law” up for a vote this legislative session; the bill would have let New York City lower its speed limit. And finally, New York City’s public pools are officially open despite a lifeguard shortage. WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Henry Garrido, executive director of District Council 37.

June 29, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:38:48 +0000

Two firefighters from Clifton, New Jersey, were rescued yesterday after their boat went over a waterfall and got stuck in the Passaic River. In other news, over two dozen city council members and advocates are urging Mayor Adams to increase the budget for the "Fair Fares" program, which provides half-priced Metro Cards to low-income New Yorkers. Finally, with the official due date for New York City’s budget on Saturday, Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council are striving to finalize a more than $107 billion spending plan, set to be the largest in history. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sits with Elizabeth Kim of the People and Power team to discuss the implications.

June 29, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:13:57 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York Yankees’ Domingo German has pitched the 24th perfect game in the Major League Baseball’s history. In other news, a New Jersey political operative, previously pleading guilty to a murder-for-hire plot, is due in federal court today for sentencing.

June 28, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:49:15 +0000

A court has ruled that New York City can go ahead with its plan to replace a lower Manhattan community garden with a housing complex. Plus, the city’s budget is due this Saturday. Also, a legal challenge to New York City’s housing lottery has been cleared for federal trial. And finally, WNYC’s Caroline Lewis reports on a nonprofit that wants to open the first overdose prevention center this summer in the Bronx.

June 28, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:39:58 +0000

A grand jury has indicted Daniel Penny, the ex-Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on the F train last month. His plea of not guilty to manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide was sealed until this morning’s arraignment. In other news, NYC public schools will soon have to offer daily mindful breathing exercises to students, lasting between 2 to 5 minutes. Travelers across the region have been stuck in airports due to unpredictable weather. One such group, the New Jersey Youth Symphony, kept spirits high by performing for fellow flyers during a delay at Newark Liberty airport. Much of New York is currently under an air quality advisory, with the air considered unhealthy for sensitive groups and children. Finally, the polls have closed for yesterday’s primary, which saw low turnout. Despite this, some high-profile contests yielded interesting results. WNYC’s Michael Hill discusses these results with senior reporter Brigid Bergin.

June 28, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:17:42 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Yusef Salaam claims victory in the Harlem City Council District race. Meanwhile, authorities report a Kinnelon, New Jersey resident facing legal trouble after felling 32 of his neighbor's trees.

June 27, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:19:04 +0000

A new federal report on Jeffrey Epstein’s death finds negligence and misconduct at the now-closed Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan. Plus, crime in New York City subways is still lower than years past, despite what officials call “a bad couple weeks.” Also, the MTA's long-stalled congestion pricing program has received complete federal approval. And finally, we continue our celebration of Pride month with Eleanor Batchelder who shares her personal story as a lesbian businesswoman in New York City.

June 27, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:38:19 +0000

New York City is buying nearly $100,000 in submachine guns for correction officers at Rikers Island. The Asia Society appoints Yasufumi Nakamori as its new director. It’s primary election day in New York, with polls now open in four of the five boroughs. Registered Democrats, Republicans, and, in a Bronx City Council district, Conservatives, can cast ballots until 9pm Tuesday. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Brigid Bergin about what's at stake. And finally, prominent civil servant Richard Ravitch has passed away. He was 89. Known for saving New York City from financial crisis in the 1970s and modernizing the MTA in the 1980s, Ravitch also served as lieutenant governor under Governor David Paterson. WNYC's Stephen Nessen has a remembrance

June 27, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:22:36 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York Times reports the Federal Highway Administration has granted the city final approval to charge drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th street. According to officials, New York City is processing DNA evidence from gun crime scenes faster than any other big city in the U.S. City election officials report that under 2% of eligible voters have cast their ballots so far in the New York City primaries.

June 26, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:40:04 +0000

Conversations about sex work and the stigma around it have been floating around New York City for years. Now, new legislation hopes to make life easier for New Yorkers participating in sex work. WNYC’s Sean Carlson talked with Councilmember Tiffany Cabán, who introduced the bill and Ane Matheison, project director for the EMPOWER Center.

June 26, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:34:17 +0000

Newark and LaGuardia airports face major disruptions today due to thunderstorms and rerouted planes. A Newark apartment building was the scene of an exchange of gunfire this morning, with officials stating an officer returned fire after being shot at, resulting in injuries to two officers and the individual who allegedly initiated the shooting. In sports, Yankees’ star Aaron Judge remains sidelined with no clear return date due to a toe injury. Finally, tomorrow is New York City’s Primary Day. Queens and Bronx’s registered Democrats will make crucial decisions on their preferred county district attorney. WNYC’s Kerry Nolan discusses the matter with public safety reporter Samantha Max, who extensively reviewed all candidates and their campaigns.

June 26, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:45:04 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A week after a tragic Chinatown e-bike shop fire, officials introduce new battery charging stations. Starbucks workers citywide strike over LGBTQ+ decoration policy disputes. In sports, NY Liberty's Breanna Stewart is the new captain for the WNBA All Star game.

June 23, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 21:02:01 +0000

New York will offer more legal protections for abortion providers to prescribe medication to patients out of state. Plus, the Port Authority is moving forward with plans to boost bus service to and from LaGuardia Airport. And finally, we share a few summer getaway ideas from the WNYC newsroom.

June 23, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:23:38 +0000

Commercial landlords in New York City could face fines under a new bill if they knowingly lease space to unlicensed marijuana shops. State Assembly member Inez Dickens voices concerns about migrants straining Harlem's scarce resources, amid her campaign for a local Council seat. Finally, amidst the economic turmoil and rising crime of 1973, Mayor John Lindsay and the Theater Development Fund introduced TKTS, a booth selling same-day Broadway tickets at half price. Now, fifty years later, TKTS has sold over $2.5 billion worth of tickets. More from reporter Jeff Lunden.

June 23, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:24:49 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams calls for a TikTok ban on subway surfing videos after a fatal accident leaves a teen dead and another critically injured. The state Assembly concludes its 2023 session, leaving Governor Hochul to act, as reported by WNYC's Jon Campbell. Public hearings begin on the MTA's proposed fare and toll increases 4% for fares and 5% for tolls.

June 22, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:22:09 +0000

A New York City Council oversight hearing got heated, after an official disclosed that some facilities housing asylum seekers lack showers. Plus, court documents show the family of Congressman George Santos helped secure his release on bond after his indictment last month. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Amy Cohen, the mother of Sammy Cohen Eckstein, who was fatally hit by a car a decade ago. The two discuss Sammy’s Law, a bill that would give New York City the power to set its own speed limits.

June 22, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 16:40:53 +0000

Governor Hochul touts New York State’s efforts in seizing more than $9 million dollars in cannabis from illegal weed shops over the past two weeks. Also, a New York State Supreme Court judge prevents Mayor Adams’ administration from sending more asylum seekers to Orange County. Finally, rent-stabilized tenants in the city wake up to a new reality this morning after the Rent Guidelines Board votes to increase rents. The vote happens every year, but this year, both tenants and landlords sound the alarm over what they say will be dire consequences. WNYC’s Michael Hill sits with public safety reporter David Brand to discuss.

June 22, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:24:11 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Tenants and landlords express frustration as the Rent Guidelines Board votes to raise rent for rent-stabilized tenants across New York City, the NYPD agrees to share data and police records with a new watchdog team investigating allegations of racial profiling by its officers, and in hockey news, Hendrik Lundqvist, the New York Rangers’ most successful goalie, is heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

June 21, 2023: Evening News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 21:05:29 +0000

Manhattan’s borough president is urging New York City leaders to be prepared for the changes that artificial intelligence will bring. Plus, the state Assembly approved the challenging Wrongful Convictions Act. Now, it’s up to Governor Kathy Hochul to change it. And finally, the MTA is buried under a $48 billion mountain of debt, and paying it off threatens to undermine the agency’s core function: running mass transit for more than five million people a day. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and Clayton Guse explain why all the money owed to banks could mean big trouble for commuters.

June 21, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:32:50 +0000

. Former Rent Guidelines Board member Leah Goodridge expresses concern over potential increases on stabilized rent as the board is set to cast their decision tonight. Riders Alliance members plan to gather today to urge Mayor Adams to approve a car-free busway on Fordham Road in the Bronx. Lastly, New York City's largest criminal justice program, supervised release, has seen its enrollment numbers surge in the wake of bail reform. Nowadays, if you're arrested, you're more likely to be released from jail on supervised release than cash bail by a ratio of four to one. WNYC’s Michael Hill discusses this growing program with public safety reporter Matt Katz.

June 21, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:32:10 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Fire department investigators warn New Yorkers about the dangers of charging lithium-ion batteries in unsafe conditions following a Chinatown e-bike shop fire that killed four people, two men face charges for unrelated knife attacks on the '4' train over the weekend, and Governor Phil Murphy plans to phase in his compromise with lawmakers to slash property taxes for seniors over time.

June 20, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:15:00 +0000

New York's Office of Cannabis management is staffing up its enforcement division to crack down on shops selling marijuana without a license. But some critics say the state should focus on opening more legal dispensaries. Plus, New York State Assembly Members return to Albany for some unfinished business. And finally, a local chess program provides a sense of comfort and inspiration for migrant children who are ending their first New York City school year.

June 20, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:31:12 +0000

Investigators are looking into an overnight fire in a Chinatown e-bike store that claimed four lives and left several people injured. Meanwhile, a recent state audit flags unsanitary conditions and financial mismanagement in four of New York City's affordable housing complexes. Lastly, we're on day four of early voting for New York's June Primary. The actual Primary Day, scheduled for the 27th, will host contests in four of the five boroughs. There's still time for registered voters to cast their votes with their preferred parties. For the latest need-to-know information, WNYC’s Michael Hill chats with senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin.

June 20, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:21:04 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Murphy Administration has reached a tentative deal on a property tax cut for seniors in New Jersey, police are investigating after dozens of LGBTQ pride flags were found broken and thrown on the ground near the historic Stonewall Inn, and the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park has officially reopened for rowboat rentals.

June 19, 2023: Evening News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 21:11:34 +0000

We’re marking 50 years of hip hop and amplifying the voices of the many women in New York City who are leaving their own mark on the genre. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Kareem Ulloa-Alverado and Streetsblog reporter Jesse Coburn about the impact of "ghost" plates on our region.

June 16, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:45:19 +0000

Another top Mayor Adams appointee is stepping down. Plus, we look back at the life and legacy of John Romita Sr., the artist responsible for Spider-Man and The Punisher…just to name a few. And finally, why New York City’s LGBTQ bar scene is doing so well while others nationwide seem to be on the decline.

June 16, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:47:30 +0000

Early voting for the city's primary elections begins tomorrow and WNYC’s Brigid Bergin offers essential tips for prospective voters. And the MTA's public comment portal is now open for input on proposed transit fare hikes which would raise subway and bus fares to $2.90. And, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes the urgent need to phase out fossil fuels worldwide. This call to action resonates strongly in the New York City region after recent smoky conditions prompted many to stay indoors. Although the smoke was due to wildfires, not fossil fuels, such incidents are projected to increase as the climate crisis escalates. As for addressing such a global issue on a local scale, WNYC’s Michael Hill discusses possible strategies with Liz Moran, a policy advocate with Earth Justice.

June 16, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:21:52 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Insight into the resignation of NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell may be found in her November 2022 speech, the city commits to investing over $75 million in the long-neglected Brooklyn neighborhood known as 'The Hole,' and the world-famous 'Mermaid Parade' returns to Coney Island tomorrow.

June 15, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:45:05 +0000

We tally New York City’s air quality crisis a week after Canada wildfire smoke billowed over the five boroughs. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is considering nixing a recent package of legislation meant to address homelessness. Also, classrooms are being served as cells at NYC’s troubled juvenile detention centers. And finally, we continue our celebration of Pride Month by sharing personal stories from people in the LGBTQ+ community.

June 15, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:32:34 +0000

Daniel Penny, the 24-year-old former Marine charged with second-degree manslaughter for the subway death of Jordan Neely, has been indicted by a grand jury. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has scheduled his re-arraignment for June 28th. In other news, a tragic incident in Trenton sees authorities investigating the death of a three-year-old who reportedly accidentally shot themselves, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor's office. And finally, New Jersey's Democratic legislative leaders are quickly advancing a bill to halve property taxes for most seniors. This marks the first significant attempt to reduce the state's property taxes, the highest nationwide. Governor Phil Murphy's opposition to the plan could potentially lead to a government shutdown on July 1st. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon has more.

June 15, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:23:03 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Hochul wants to double the number of state troopers hired in New York over the next year, a Queens City Council member is calling on City Hall to help address flooding issues around a vulnerable park in Flushing Queens, and comic book fans are remembering renowned Marvel comics artist John Romita Senior, who passed away on Monday at 93.

June 14, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:15:18 +0000

A free city program for immigrant families could expire at the end of the month, leaving 600 children without childcare. Plus, police experts say resigning NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell wasn't empowered to do her job. And finally, artificial intelligence is gaining traction in almost every aspect of the world. WNYC’s Michael Hill talked with New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton who is looking to put an expert in charge of how A-I is implemented in the state’s government.

June 14, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:44:09 +0000

New York's Education Department has issued updated guidance for state schools on supporting and protecting all students, including those who are trans and gender-expansive. Also, classrooms in New York City's juvenile detention centers are being repurposed as cells in an effort to curb violent attacks. Finally, a federal judge has opened the door for a potential federal takeover of Rikers Island jails. As the long-standing dispute over conditions in the city jails reaches a possible turning point, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with public safety reporter Matt Katz, who has been updating us on this story.

June 14, 2023 Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:26:13 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams reveals he didn’t want NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell to leave the department, health care provider Aetna responds to a lawsuit filed by retirees, the Rent Guidelines Board prepares for a final vote next Tuesday on increasing one and two year leases in New York City, and according to airnow.gov, the air quality in our region has returned to moderate levels.

June 13, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:52:30 +0000

Asthma-related emergency room visits during the New York City smoke haze last week were the highest in high-poverty Black and Latino communities. Plus, New York Democrats are trying to expand voting by mail. And finally, NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell is leaving the department. WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Samantha Max discuss Sewell’s abrupt departure.

June 13, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:47:27 +0000

Adjunct lecturer and former NYPD officer Jillian Snider reacts to the departure of NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell, the NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force is investigating after three men vandalized pride flags outside of the Stonewall National Monument in Manhattan, and three historic sites in the Bronx have officially become New York City landmarks. Finally, enforcement of Local Law 18, aimed at eliminating thousands of illegal short-term rentals in New York City, has been delayed twice by city officials. This has sparked concerns among some City Council members regarding the understaffing of the enforcement agency. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with data reporter Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky who has followed this story.

June 13, 2023 Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:29:34 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell announces her departure after a year and a half with the department, Hoboken celebrates the grand opening of a new 5-acre resiliency park, and the 45th annual Museum Mile festival kicks off tonight on 5th Avenue.

June 12, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 20:30:56 +0000

New York City Council members are expressing concern over the city’s ability to enforce a new law over short-term vacation rentals. Plus, a look at what passed and what didn’t pass now that New York lawmakers have ended their legislative session. Also, food delivery workers will soon get a raise. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Matt Katz discuss what to expect during a federal court hearing regarding disturbing incidents at Rikers Island.

June 12, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:33:49 +0000

A federal court hearing tomorrow will look into a series of disturbing incidents at the Rikers Island jail complex. The 76th Tony Awards made history with non-binary actors J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell winning awards. And finally, WNYC and Gothamist celebrate 50 years of hip-hop by sharing the voices of the many women from our region who are leaving their own mark on the genre. Today, we hear from Michele Byrd-McPhee, founder and executive director of Ladies of Hip-Hop.

June 12, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:27:26 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Senator Chuck Schumer calls for increased federal firefighting support to tackle Canadian wildfires and prevent further hazardous weather events in New York City, actor Mark Ruffalo has joined the fight to prevent the redevelopment of West Park Presbyterian Church on the Upper West Side, and a fourth horse this year has died at Belmont Park.

June 9, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Jun 2023 16:31:29 +0000

The smoke has largely subsided but we may not be completely out of the woods yet, a new commission that will explore reparations for slavery in New York won approval from the assembly and senate Thursday and awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature, and New York City teens are actively preparing to attend this year's 'anti-prom.' Also, although New York is the sole major city in the country with a right-to-shelter law that guarantees a bed to anyone requesting it, Mayor Eric Adams attempts to modify this policy in the face of ongoing large numbers of migrant arrivals. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim had a recent meeting with Robert Hayes, the attorney responsible for the landmark case establishing the right-to-shelter law.

June 9, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Jun 2023 10:27:55 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The air quality in the region remains hazardous due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, some city officials criticize Mayor Eric Adams for his handling of the city's air quality crisis, and low-income New Yorkers could soon benefit from a free eye exam and glasses program.

June 9, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 9 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Yusef Salaam, a member of the exonerated Central Park Five, is challenging the Harlem political machine in the highly watched 9th District Race for the New York City Council. Plus, WNYC reporter Precious Fondren looks into “Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall,” a new documentary at the Tribeca Festival.

June 8, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Jun 2023 20:32:13 +0000

Governor Kathy Hochul is reminding New Yorkers that masking up can be helpful as poor air quality continues to linger in the region. And if you're staying inside to avoid the bad air then animal experts say your pets should, as well. Plus, New York state lawmakers are racing to end their annual session in Albany this week but some major issues remain. And finally, we’re marking pride month with personal histories and wisdom from older adults in LGBTQ+ communities.

June 8, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Jun 2023 16:31:45 +0000

Air quality remains hazardous across the region, but the National Weather Service says conditions should improve by next week. As WNYC's Stephen Nessen reports, subway stations offer no relief from the bad air. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill discusses the science behind the hazy skies with Mike Shanahan, a science educator at New Jersey’s Liberty Science Center.

June 8, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 8 Jun 2023 10:26:29 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Hochul urges New Yorkers to stay indoors as hazardous smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the region, an Amazon delivery worker expresses skepticism about the protective efficacy of masks, and the city files a lawsuit against 30 upstate counties, plus Suffolk County, for their refusal to accommodate migrants.

June 7, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Jun 2023 20:41:54 +0000

The unusual weather pattern causing New York's smoke-filled air is set to break by the end of the week. Until then, Governor Kathy Hochul’s message is simple…stay indoors. Plus, what you need to know about New York state’s primary election later this month. Also, New York City enacts its Homeless Bill of Rights. And finally, a lawsuit claims that low-income homeowners in Brooklyn are deprived of lawyers as the courts speed through foreclosures.

June 7, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Jun 2023 16:40:51 +0000

Mayor Adams holds a press conference as widespread haze and smoke prompts Air Quality and Health advisories for the entire region, Harlem's Apollo Theater names new president and in sports news, Giancarlo Stanton and Josh Donaldson return from injury for the Yankees, but lose Aaron Judge and Nestor Cortes. Finally, with the air being so bad for a second straight week as giant Canadian wildfires continue to spread, the worst air quality measured appears to be in the tri-state area. Wildfire smoke comes with a number of hazardous ingredients but the worst is arguably particulate matter. These microscopic particles can be breathed deep inside the lungs. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sits with clinical professor of Environmental Public Health Sciences at NYU, Jack Caravanos to discuss how people can protect themselves.

June 7, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 7 Jun 2023 10:28:49 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New Jersey Republicans and Democrats have made their selections, New York lawmakers are considering April 2nd for next year's presidential primary, and a federal judge has ruled that Orange and Rockland counties can't enforce their executive orders aimed at barring asylum seekers in New York City from relocating north.

June 6, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Jun 2023 20:36:58 +0000

New York is getting closer to recognizing Diwali and Lunar New Year as school holidays. Plus, insulin prices are dropping but only some New Yorkers with diabetes reap the benefits. Also, New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board is considering an increase of up to 7 percent for stabilized tenants. And finally, Cornell “Black Benjie” Benjamin is honored a half-century after his death.

June 6, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Jun 2023 16:27:48 +0000

Members of the advocacy group Families for Safe Streets say they'll go on a hunger strike starting today to push for a new speed limit law, New York City Mayor Eric Adams vows to increase the nutritional value of meals in public schools, and in food news, Junghyun Park of Atomix restaurant in Murray Hill is named Best Chef, New York State at last night’s James Beard awards. Finally, New York City, long a Democratic stronghold, is seeing a red shift in areas such as suburban Westchester, Long Island, and parts of southern Brooklyn and Queens. WNYC's Sean Carlson discusses this political phenomenon with journalist David Freedlander, who covered topic for Politico. Is New York turning red?

June 6, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 6 Jun 2023 10:20:55 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Polls are open in New Jersey today for the primary election, New York lawmakers are on the brink of making Diwali a school holiday but time is running out, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces a new plan to house migrant men at various places of worship like churches, synagogues, and mosques.

June 5, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Jun 2023 19:56:13 +0000

The city is supposed to hold landlords accountable for problems with the housing they rent out. WNYC’s Sophia Chang looks into what happens when landlords don’t fix problems and city agencies say their hands are tied. Also, Sofreh is one of the hottest restaurants in Brooklyn, and the owner, Nasim Alikhani says it only took 30 years to open. Today the 64-year-old chef is a finalist for a James Beard Award, nominated for Best Chef in New York State. WNYC’s Kerry Shaw caught up with Alikhani to learn more about her unconventional path to the industry’s top honor.

June 5, 2023: Midday News

Mon, 5 Jun 2023 16:32:33 +0000

In Brownsville, Brooklyn, there’s a new vending machine that dispenses essential health tools for free, including naloxone kits and birth control. Journalists from various local publications stage a walkout in protest against newspaper chain Gannett and lawmakers push to regulate the manufacturing of 'ghost guns.' Finally, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is expected to announce a second run for president in the coming days… Despite there being no indication that the GOP base even wants it. WNYC’s David Furst reunites with former co-host of “The Christie Tracker Podcast”, health and safety reporter Matt Katz to discuss the move.

June 5, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 5 Jun 2023 10:25:24 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A sluggish kick-off to New York's legal marijuana market strains some farmers, New York City officials enact safety measures for both tourists and residents partaking in Pride Month festivities, and tomorrow, New Jersey holds its primary elections.

June 2, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Jun 2023 21:01:28 +0000

A teeny tiny apartment in the West Village keeps going viral, WNYC’s Housing Reporter got a sneak peek. Also, Roxana Caivano the librarian at Roxbury High School in New Jersey, has worked for the district for 15 years. Now, she finds herself at the center of controversy -- and is suing four parents she says took their criticisms too far. She speaks with WNYC’s Sean Carlson about the case. And finally, it’s Pride Month and WNYC is speaking with LGBTQ+ older adults about their struggles, triumphs and what pride means to them.

June 2, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Jun 2023 16:30:49 +0000

It's hot hot today with an air quality alert! Queens prosecutors found an arsenal of many illegally owned weapons at Charles Foehner's home, the man who allegedly shot and killed a man who he said was trying to mug him, and some New York State lawmakers are demanding TV studios resume bargaining with the striking writers union. And finally, 13 years ago on Saturday New York City officials painted bright green strips along Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. That was the birth of some of the first protected bike lanes along with controversy and fighting about the benefits to them.

June 2, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 2 Jun 2023 10:32:34 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Albany lawmakers are wrapping up their annual session next week with no major housing policies expected, a government employee found guilty in the "Bridgegate" case is pushing for the Port Authority to cover his $4 million legal expenses, Sotheby's renowned art gallery is headed to the Museum Mile, and New York City landmarks are lighting up to celebrate Pride month and honor the city's LGBTQ+ communities.

June 1, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 20:49:17 +0000

A Nigerian restaurant in Brooklyn is receiving some serious recognition. The Department of Culture has been named a finalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for "Best New Restaurant.” The James Beard Awards are often referred to as the “Oscars of the food world” and the winners will be announced on June 5th. WNYC’s Janae Pierre visited The Department of Culture to find out more about its menu and the man behind it, Chef Ayo Balogun.

June 1, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 16:46:34 +0000

Public health teams are detecting early signs of a COVID-19 resurgence in New York City and several adjacent suburbs. And, amid a mounting migrant crisis, City Hall faces increasing demands for transparency. More on this from WNYC's Elizabeth Kim. Lastly, the primary election for the entire New Jersey state legislature will take place on Tuesday, June 6th. While mail-in voting is underway and early voting kicks off this Friday, a spate of legislative retirements has led to the highest number of open seats in 12 years. However, as reported by WNYC’s Nancy Solomon, these open seats haven't necessarily resulted in more contentious races.

June 1, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 1 Jun 2023 10:27:06 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York lawmakers near a deal to seal criminal convictions automatically after a certain time, New Yorkers on Medicaid will soon need to confirm their continued eligibility, and Rashid Ali Bynum, the 29-year-old man charged with the murder of Sayreville, New Jersey council member and pastor Eunice Dwumfour, will remain in a Virginia jail until at least the end of June.

May 31, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 May 2023 20:55:50 +0000

Video-taping police activity has long been touted as a way to hold officers accountable for misconduct. Cameras have exposed police violence against people whose names have been etched into history, including Rodney King, Eric Garner and George Floyd. Now, a group of social media personalities is testing the limits of what’s acceptable — and what’s legal — when it comes to filming officers. WNYC’s Samantha Max reports.

May 31, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 May 2023 16:21:15 +0000

The New York City council is raising questions about the Department of Corrections effectiveness in bringing people at Rikers to their court dates; WNYC's public safety reporter Matt Katz has more on yesterday's hearing. Also, the news website NJ.com reports Port Authority officials have suspended 22 police officers without pay for alleged time and attendance violations at LaGuardia Airport.

May 31, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 31 May 2023 10:23:15 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Authorities have arrested a 28-year-old Virginia man, linked to the murder of Sayreville, New Jersey Council member Eunice Dwumfour, state Department of Public Health data indicates a continuing decline in New York’s fertility rate, and New York City appoints Maria Torres-Springer as the new Deputy Mayor overseeing housing, economic development, and workforce issues.

May 30, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 May 2023 20:23:09 +0000

The Asian American Federation in New York is warning of a mental health crisis throughout Asian communities in the city. Plus, a new report finds that leaders of city jails are withholding information about grisly incidents at Rikers Island. And finally, thousands of New York City buildings are still burning dirty fuels. WNYC’s David Brand and Rosemary Misdary look into the issue as owners struggle with a looming ban.

May 30, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 May 2023 16:31:23 +0000

Demand for New York City's free summer school program surpasses its current capacity, hazy skies may get in the way of your Manhattanhenge viewing tonight at 8:12, and the Museum of Art and Design opens a new* exhibit dedicated to pop star Taylor Swift. In other museum news, New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the biggest museums in the world. But critics say it has a big problem: it owns hundreds of works that, at some point in history, were looted. As WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports, the museum is now trying to address the issue. And finally, a Greenpoint coffee shop called Botbar is causing controversy with locals for using robots in replacement of human labor. WNYC’s David Furst sits with Eater NY reporter Luke Fortney who has been covering the story.

May 30, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 30 May 2023 10:33:23 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City takes measures to combat upcoming hurricane season, the city’s Health Department says it'll vaccinate raccoons against rabies tomorrow on Staten Island, the state’s shark surveillance program will ramp up drone use to prevent attacks, and in basketball news, Breanna Stewart and New York Liberty travel to Seattle to take on the Storm.

May 29, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 29 May 2023 16:30:00 +0000

Happy Memorial Day! New York state is being eclipsed by its West Coast counterpart, California, on the matter of reparations. WNYC’s Tiffany Hansen talked with Arun Venugopal about what, if anything, is happening on this issue in New York. Plus, some store owners are trying to change a state law that prevents you from buying wine at grocery stores.

May 26, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 May 2023 20:28:02 +0000

The New York City Council passed a package of bills this week that'll expand eligibility for rental assistance programs. Plus, advocates are questioning who the city is counting as a migrant. Also, a popular Jersey Shore destination is cracking down on alcohol on the beach and boardwalk. And finally, WNYC’s Amy Pearl shadows a volunteer in Brooklyn who is helping New York City’s chestnut trees make a comeback.

May 26, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 May 2023 16:33:33 +0000

Despite Mayor Adams' concerns over housing incoming migrants, over 1100 shelter beds remain vacant this week. Plus, Mayor Adams has made it illegal to discriminate based on weight in employment, housing, and public accommodations. And finally, a recent change in state election law allows for new voters in New York to register and cast their ballot on the same day. Voting rights advocates call it the “Golden Day” but are also concerned about whether local elections officials will be prepared to handle it. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin about the upcoming Golden Day on June 17 and what to expect from it.

May 26, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 26 May 2023 10:21:24 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: High staff sickness forces Staten Island ferry into hourly operation, two elected officials refute the city's claims of tracking new migrant shelter arrivals, and changes to New York City’s 'right to shelter', stirs skepticism among homeless advocates.

May 25, 2023: Evening Roundup

Thu, 25 May 2023 20:42:18 +0000

New York and New Jersey are home to the largest Turkish communities in the U-S. This Sunday, Turks will vote in a runoff election between sitting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu. To get a sense of how Turks in the region are feeling about this important political moment, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talked with Hafza Girdap, director of the group Advocates of Silenced Turkey.

May 25, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 May 2023 16:34:04 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is challenging New York City's "right to shelter" rule which requires the city to provide a bed to anyone who needs it. New York composer and bassist Bill Lee passed away at 94. And its Fleet Week, the annual celebration of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Finally, it's been three years since a Minneapolis police officer murdered George Floyd. It set off a global movement for police reform and a reckoning with anti-Black racism. But how much has changed in our area since protests swept through New York and New Jersey that summer? Michael Hill speaks with WNYC’s public safety reporter Matt Katz.

May 25, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 25 May 2023 10:22:52 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Several Democratic lawmakers met with state legislators yesterday to push for more aid to house migrants, The NYPD officer driving a van that hit and killed a man on Eastern Parkway last spring will not face criminal charges, and a new ranking by The Trust for Public Land puts New York City in tenth place when it comes to big city parks in the United States.

May 24, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 May 2023 20:43:31 +0000

New York City's Chief Housing Officer Jessica Katz is stepping down from her role overseeing the city's response to worsening homelessness and housing affordability. Plus, NYPD Officer Orkhan Mamedov will not face criminal charges for driving a van that hit and killed a man on Eastern Parkway last spring. And finally, WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports on how New York City’s migrant crisis is challenging Mayor Eric Adams.

May 24, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 May 2023 16:33:39 +0000

Doctors in training at Elmhurst Hospital will go back to work tomorrow morning after negotiating an end to their strike with residency program administrators, New York City officials are warning of impending service cuts due to the daily arrival of migrants unless the federal government provides additional support. And, a New York Times-Marshall Project investigation exposes a culture of abuse and cover-ups among correctional officers, analyzing over 290 cases of alleged prisoner abuse. Michael Hill talks with Alysia Santo, who co-reported the story.

May 24, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 24 May 2023 10:22:07 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Climate Central's new analysis shows rising wildfire risks in New York and New Jersey, renowned actors and writers are supporting striking television writers in New York City, and despite a post-pandemic rebound in school arts programs, the New York City education department reports federal stimulus funding is depleting.

May 23, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 May 2023 20:51:00 +0000

A new investigation finds New York City public schools are still relying on the police to respond to students having a mental health crisis, despite a nearly decades-old policy mandating otherwise. WNYC’s Michael Hill talked with Jacqueline De Jesus, the mother of a public school student and Abigail Kramer, reporter with the news site, The City.

May 23, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 May 2023 16:49:25 +0000

New York City council staffers plan to rally tomorrow in front of City Hall to demand a living wage. Also, funeral homes have been declining in numbers in New York -- and across the country. Erica Hill decided to open one in 2021 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, it was an unusual career move. But Hill is trying to rethink the death care industry, and make it a little bit better for the living. WNYC’s Kerry Shaw caught up with Hill to learn more about her new funeral home, Sparrow.

May 23, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 23 May 2023 10:29:16 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: More than 5,800 new migrants arrived in New York City last week; Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul have called for President Biden's intervention; the MTA signals potential fare and toll increases; and the city has issued more than 20 recent violations to a Brooklyn landlord due to unlivable conditions, bringing his total to over 50.

May 22, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 May 2023 20:03:29 +0000

Staffing agencies are trying to overturn a law in New Jersey that gives temporary workers better protections and pay. Plus, officials in Suffolk County are pursuing legal action to stop any migrants from arriving from New York City. And finally, as discussions about how New York City should handle the migrant crisis reach a fever pitch, WNYC's Catalina Gonella set out to get a better sense of what people arriving here are going through.

May 22, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 May 2023 16:43:30 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams continues his push to find new shelter spaces for migrants, while Governor Hochul asks the federal government for help in expediting work permits for them. And, WNYC’s David Furst chats with senior food critic at Eater, Robert Sietsema about what appears to be a new trend of Chinese restaurants coming to Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan.

May 22, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 22 May 2023 10:20:04 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams declares the White House's $30 million aid for New York's asylum seekers insufficient, Daniel Penny speaks out for the first time since the death of Jordan Neely, and Elmhurst Hospital in Queens is bracing for a doctor's strike this morning.

May 19, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 May 2023 20:22:56 +0000

Doctors training at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens are planning to walk out on Monday if they don't get a wage increase. Plus, a federal monitor threatens legal action over the NYPD's refusal to release records on racially biased policing. Also, the New York City Comptroller is calling on state leaders to support a proposed Climate Change Superfund Act. And finally, WNYC’s Precious Fondren shares everything you need to know about the return of the Public Theater’s Mobile Unit.

May 19, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 May 2023 16:35:53 +0000

Jordan Neely, the man killed with a chokehold on the F train this month, is being remembered at a funeral today in Harlem, New York City is shutting down a key migrant welcome center inside the Port Authority bus terminal, and in sports news, it's opening night for the New York Liberty, who start the new season in Washington DC against the Mystics. Finally, a recent investigation by Newsday finds the Long Island counties of Nassau and Suffolk have paid more than $165 million dollars to settle lawsuits over police and prosecutorial misconduct since 2000. The investigation includes cases alleging excessive force, false imprisonment and wrongful death. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Thomas Maier from Newsday, who reported the story.

May 19, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Fri, 19 May 2023 10:19:50 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A police officer involved in a 2019 fatal incident will face disciplinary charges by New York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board, potential budget cuts may lead to Sunday closures for New York City's libraries, and around 26,000 runners are expected to participate in the Brooklyn Half Marathon tomorrow.

May 18, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 May 2023 20:15:06 +0000

The death of a woman on Staten Island is raising questions about the NYPD’s duty to protect people dealing with domestic violence. WNYC reporter Brittany Kriegstein shares the story of Dora Howell and how, ultimately, the city's criminal justice system failed her. Plus, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen joins a record-seeking subway enthusiast as he tries to break the record for the fastest trip to visit all 472 subway stations.

May 18, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (Arun Venugopal) — Thu, 18 May 2023 16:42:36 +0000

Sayfullo Saipov, the man who killed eight people while driving a truck onto a Manhattan bike path in 2017 is sentenced to life in prison, New Jersey's Attorney General Matt Platkin is taking a school district to court over a new policy concerning LGBTQ kids and teens. And finally, Daniel Penny, the man charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a subway, has received over $ 2.5 million of support through his legal defense fund. The 24-year-old Marine veteran was charged with 2nd degree manslaughter by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. Penny hasn’t entered a plea but conservatives and Christians are coming to his defense. WNYC’s Sean Carlson discusses the case with senior reporter Race & Justice Arun Venugopal.

May 18, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Thu, 18 May 2023 10:30:59 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams explores using closed Rikers Island jail for migrant housing, Adams Administration implements new plan to curb five-year shoplifting rise, and New York City urges residents to dispose of lithium-ion batteries safely to avert fires.

May 17, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 May 2023 20:28:23 +0000

City health officials say it's becoming increasingly hard to find buildings to use as shelters for migrants arriving in New York. Plus, voting is underway in the first citywide participatory budgeting campaign. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with New York City Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse about a bill that would require police officers to receive training related to recognizing and interacting with people on the autism spectrum.

May 17, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Wed, 17 May 2023 16:35:38 +0000

A State Supreme Court judge issued a temporary order allowing a group of migrants to stay in two Orange County hotels. New York City wants to expand a program that sends EMTs and social workers to respond to calls about people in mental health crises, but the effort faces staffing limitations. Finally, starting on May 18th, Harlem Stage hosts a three-day conference on the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and '70s. WNYC's Michael Hill discusses the event with Associate Artistic Director Carl Hancock Rux and Harlem Stage CEO Pat Cruz.

May 17, 2023: Morning Headlines

Wed, 17 May 2023 10:37:07 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: House Democrats push to expel Representative George Santos from Congress, and despite Council Member Kristin Richardson Jordan's withdrawal from the Harlem District 9 race, competition heats up.

May 16, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 May 2023 21:15:57 +0000

The Adams administration's budget proposal would cut millions of dollars from a program that delivers meals to New York City’s senior citizens. Plus, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will nominate Michael Noriega to fill a state Supreme Court seat open since last summer. And finally, a recent NYPD arrest in Brooklyn, is raising questions about how police use force when a child is in harm’s way.

May 16, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 May 2023 16:34:34 +0000

Mayor Eric Adams is temporarily suspending rules around the city’s review process for locating and building new homeless shelters, Council Member Kristin Richardson Jordan is dropping out of the competitive race for her Harlem district 9. And, Coney Island residents have mixed opinions on the city using a gym at P.S. 188 as temporary shelter for about 75 migrants. Some locals share their thoughts. Finally, the nonprofit group Breaking Ground gets millions of dollars from the government to support low-income and formerly homeless New Yorkers. But some advocates say the organization is creating instability in the lives of the people it is supposed to help. WNYC’s Chau Lam has more.

May 16, 2023: Morning Headlines

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Tue, 16 May 2023 10:26:41 +0000

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Two hotels in Orange County defy an emergency order blocking asylum seekers from relocating upstate, New York voters increasingly view Governor Kathy Hochul unfavorably, and a street in Red Hook sees up to 1,200 daily deliveries, sparking air pollution concerns..

May 15, 2023: Evening Roundup

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 May 2023 21:01:28 +0000

What happens after a prisoner dies without loved ones who can take care of the burial? WNYC’s Matt Katz visited Green Haven Correctional Facility to see how some people who die in prison in New York are being afforded a new measure of dignity. Plus, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk and the nonprofit, Street Lab, are working together to highlight stories from neighborhoods across New York City. We share voices from a recent visit to Brownsville, Brooklyn.

May 15, 2023: Midday News

wnycdigital@gmail.com (WNYC) — Mon, 15 May 2023 16:29:07 +0000

Health officials are warning New Yorkers about the first reported cases of a highly contagious skin infection in the United States, a new study shows New York City could save millions if it gets rid of a rule requiring homeless families with children to spend months in a shelter before they can get a housing voucher, New Jersey Transit riders can expect a smoother commute after train delays destabilized the system last week. And finally, Nancy Solomon spends a day with New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin to discuss his unique role and ambitions in office.