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 histo...
Dec 09, 2024•3 min
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...
Dec 06, 2024•11 min
***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 h...
Dec 06, 2024•10 min
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...
Dec 06, 2024•13 min
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.
Dec 05, 2024•10 min
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.
Dec 05, 2024•11 min
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 f...
Dec 05, 2024•3 min
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.
Dec 04, 2024•10 min
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.
Dec 04, 2024•10 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 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...
Dec 04, 2024•3 min
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.
Dec 03, 2024•9 min
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 Tuesd...
Dec 03, 2024•9 min
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.
Dec 03, 2024•3 min
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.
Dec 02, 2024•10 min
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.
Dec 02, 2024•6 min
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 ...
Dec 02, 2024•3 min
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...
Nov 29, 2024•8 min
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 ...
Nov 28, 2024•9 min
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 App...
Nov 27, 2024•10 min
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 secon...
Nov 27, 2024•8 min
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 Thanks...
Nov 27, 2024•3 min
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 Alexandr...
Nov 26, 2024•10 min
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 t...
Nov 26, 2024•10 min
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 ...
Nov 26, 2024•3 min
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 r...
Nov 25, 2024•10 min
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...
Nov 25, 2024•11 min
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.
Nov 25, 2024•3 min
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.
Nov 22, 2024•9 min
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 infrastructur...
Nov 22, 2024•9 min
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 instea...
Nov 22, 2024•11 min
