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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 we...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

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 $6...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

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 i...

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,...

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 bir...

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 fin...

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 wome...

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. Plu...

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-a...

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...

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 b...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for in...

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 s...

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 Ci...

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 Se...

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...

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 focu...

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...

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...

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 re...

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...

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...