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.
Feb 07, 2025•11 min
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.
Feb 06, 2025•9 min
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 ...
Feb 06, 2025•9 min
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.
Feb 06, 2025•3 min
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.
Feb 05, 2025•9 min
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 w...
Feb 05, 2025•9 min
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 fr...
Feb 05, 2025•3 min
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 s...
Feb 04, 2025•10 min
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...
Feb 04, 2025•11 min
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...
Feb 04, 2025•3 min
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 ci...
Feb 03, 2025•10 min
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 Campb...
Feb 03, 2025•12 min
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...
Feb 03, 2025•3 min
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.
Jan 31, 2025•10 min
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.
Jan 31, 2025•8 min
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. Fin...
Jan 31, 2025•12 min
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 ho...
Jan 30, 2025•11 min
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.
Jan 30, 2025•8 min
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...
Jan 30, 2025•3 min
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.
Jan 29, 2025•10 min
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.
Jan 29, 2025•8 min
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.
Jan 29, 2025•3 min
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.
Jan 28, 2025•12 min
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 T...
Jan 28, 2025•10 min
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.
Jan 28, 2025•3 min
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...
Jan 27, 2025•9 min
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.
Jan 27, 2025•8 min
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 t...
Jan 27, 2025•3 min
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 th...
Jan 24, 2025•10 min
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 ...
Jan 24, 2025•8 min
