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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 MT...

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. Hoste...

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...

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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 Broo...

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 c...

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,...

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 targetin...

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 resha...

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 emergenc...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://p...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

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 br...

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 eyein...

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 wit...

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 o...

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...

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 Histo...

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 sin...

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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. Hosted by Simplecast, a...

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...

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...

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...

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 s...