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.
Oct 09, 2024•9 min
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 ...
Oct 09, 2024•3 min
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 discus...
Oct 08, 2024•10 min
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 explai...
Oct 08, 2024•8 min
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 healt...
Oct 08, 2024•3 min
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...
Oct 07, 2024•9 min
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 demoli...
Oct 07, 2024•7 min
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.
Oct 07, 2024•3 min
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. Al...
Oct 04, 2024•10 min
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 Sea...
Oct 04, 2024•8 min
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. Finall...
Oct 04, 2024•12 min
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'...
Oct 03, 2024•12 min
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 A...
Oct 03, 2024•9 min
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 ...
Oct 03, 2024•3 min
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.
Oct 02, 2024•9 min
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 Marti...
Oct 02, 2024•8 min
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...
Oct 02, 2024•4 min
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 qu...
Oct 01, 2024•10 min
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. Finall...
Oct 01, 2024•12 min
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, hi...
Oct 01, 2024•3 min
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 ...
Sep 30, 2024•12 min
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 da...
Sep 30, 2024•10 min
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 Gam...
Sep 30, 2024•3 min
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.
Sep 28, 2024•13 min
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 Powe...
Sep 27, 2024•13 min
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.
Sep 27, 2024•7 min
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 fed...
Sep 27, 2024•3 min
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.
Sep 26, 2024•12 min
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 M...
Sep 26, 2024•8 min
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, WNY...
Sep 26, 2024•10 min
