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...
Jan 24, 2025•11 min
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.
Jan 23, 2025•8 min
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.
Jan 23, 2025•9 min
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.
Jan 23, 2025•3 min
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.
Jan 22, 2025•10 min
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.
Jan 22, 2025•11 min
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.
Jan 22, 2025•3 min
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.
Jan 21, 2025•10 min
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.
Jan 21, 2025•8 min
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.
Jan 21, 2025•3 min
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.
Jan 20, 2025•9 min
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 inaugura...
Jan 17, 2025•10 min
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...
Jan 17, 2025•12 min
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...
Jan 17, 2025•12 min
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 c...
Jan 16, 2025•7 min
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.
Jan 16, 2025•8 min
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.
Jan 16, 2025•3 min
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.
Jan 15, 2025•12 min
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.
Jan 15, 2025•13 min
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-el...
Jan 15, 2025•3 min
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.
Jan 14, 2025•10 min
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.
Jan 14, 2025•8 min
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 o...
Jan 14, 2025•3 min
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).
Jan 13, 2025•9 min
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...
Jan 13, 2025•7 min
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 ass...
Jan 13, 2025•3 min
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.
Jan 10, 2025•11 min
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.
Jan 10, 2025•9 min
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...
Jan 10, 2025•11 min
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 throug...
Jan 09, 2025•9 min
