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New York state corrections officers on strike have until this Monday to return to work or risk losing their health care coverage. Meanwhile, candidates in the New York City mayoral race are sharpening their attacks on former Governor Andrew Cuomo, with City Comptroller Brad Lander accusing him of ignoring his role in the city’s subway issues. Plus, a group of Albany lawmakers is pushing for new tr...

New York City lawmakers are considering two bills that would regulate Amazon-style warehouses to reduce pollution and improve air quality. Plus, New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado won’t run for re-election but he's not leaving politics. Also, Mayor Eric Adams steps into a longstanding controversy over the city’s racial past at the Rikers Island jail complex and the symbolism around its name. And fi...

New Jersey lawmakers are debating whether to direct more tax dollars toward building affordable housing or providing financial assistance to help residents buy homes. Meanwhile, new data from the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission show yellow cabs had their strongest January since the pandemic. Also, a tentative deal between the Hochul administration and the corrections officers’ union could bring...

State corrections officials confirm two deaths at Sing Sing prison as an unauthorized correctional officer strike continues, raising concerns over inmate care and facility conditions. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is opening its first new immigration detention center in Newark, doubling local detention space. Plus, a new book revisits a shocking 1973 crime in Park Slope, where a man poured s...

Mayoral candidates are slamming Mayor Adams for skipping out of a scheduled forum. Plus, thousands of special license plates from the taxi and limousine commission allow drivers to avoid the MTA’s congestion pricing toll. And finally, a judge has dismissed all charges against George Norcross, the south New Jersey political boss who was accused of running a criminal enterprise. Hosted by Simplecast...

Summary: The New York City Council is expected to pass a bill Thursday aimed at protecting domestic violence survivors by making their voter records confidential. Friday is the deadline for New York City parents to enroll their kids in New York City's free 3-K and Pre-K programs. Plus, the city is investing $390 million to upgrade flood protections in Bushwick. And finally, how a Dominican native...

The federal government is ordering the MTA to shut down congestion pricing by March 21st, but Governor Hochul is preparing for a legal battle with the Trump administration. Meanwhile, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has officially filed paperwork to form a citywide campaign committee, adding another contender to the mayoral race. Also, the city is investing $390 million to upgrade Bus...

Mayor Adams’ defense attorney submitted a motion to dismiss the case with prejudice.. Plus, a New York state panel is looking at a request to disbar former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. And finally, an annual event turns the spotlight onto the many disorders that fall under the eating disorder spectrum. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

A judge has dismissed racketeering charges against South Jersey political power broker George Norcross, ruling that his actions in Camden waterfront development negotiations were not criminal. Meanwhile, marine biologists say an invasive sea anemone from England, described as looking like “a squishy blob of green snot,” has made its way to the shores of New Jersey. Plus, Attorney General Matt Plat...

Mayor Eric Adams will participate in his first mayoral forum of the primary season Wednesday night. Meanwhile, a New York state panel is reviewing former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s law license over a 2022 complaint. Also, New York City Council members are raising concerns over poor food conditions in city shelters, citing moldy meals and a lack of halal options. Plus, the MTA has opened a new passage...

Congestion pricing tolls brought in nearly $48 million in January, according to the MTA. Plus, a debate moves to the capitol as week two of a wildcat strike continues at New York state prisons. And finally, homeowners speak out to revive Airbnb in New York City, after city leaders amended the legislation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

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Mayor Eric Adams is pushing back against calls for his resignation amid ongoing controversies. Meanwhile, the U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a missing boater after a vessel capsized near the Ambrose Channel off Breezy Point on Sunday. Also, New York City property owners of taxpayer-funded affordable housing developments say soaring insurance costs are threatening their ability to op...

The NYPD and members of the City Council are sparring over a bill that would ban police from using a tracker to monitor gang members. Plus, city leaders demonstrate new technology that will help defend Manhattan’s Two Bridges neighborhood against rising sea levels. Also, Attorney General Letitia James goes after e-cigarette companies for violating New York’s ban on flavored vapes and contributing...

The MTA says it collected over $48 million in January from its congestion pricing program, the first revenue report since tolls began on January 5th. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams says the Roosevelt Hotel shelter in Midtown will close by June, the latest of the city's large-scale shelters to get shut down. Plus, we give a listen to WNYC’s Public Song Project. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

Mayor Eric Adams says New York City must protect its “hard-fought gains” as federal diversity initiatives face rollbacks, highlighting city programs supporting minority-and-women-owned businesses and affordable housing reforms. Meanwhile, a state prison strike continues into its second week, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to send 3,500 National Guard troops as prison lockdowns and visitation disr...

Correction: The story in this episode about Malcolm X’s legacy in Queens has been edited to clarify a statement by Najha Zigbi-Johnson. New York Congress members say the Trump administration will not move forward with cuts to the federal health program for 9/11 survivors after intense public backlash. Meanwhile, New York City’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice is set to release its first-ever c...

Governor Kathy Hochul has decided not to remove Mayor Eric Adams from office after weighing the possibility for much of the week. Meanwhile, Long Island’s water supply is under threat due to aging septic tanks and cesspools, including an illegal one found at a Nassau County funeral home. Also, Yankees manager Aaron Boone is sticking around, the team extended his contract for two more years through...

We discuss Gov. Hochul’s decision to keep Mayor Adams in office. Plus, New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed a federal lawsuit against e-cigarette companies that are targeting young people. And finally, refugees in upstate New York are in limbo because of a Trump administration order for resettlement agencies to stop services. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm...

New data shows life expectancy is rising in New York City, reversing pandemic-era declines. Meanwhile, some Queens residents are pushing to remove fluoride from the city’s drinking water, with Community Board 1 calling on officials to take action. Plus, congestion pricing is once again in limbo after the Trump administration moved to shut it down. Governor Hochul says the tolls are staying for now...

A federal judge is considering whether to dismiss Mayor Eric Adams’ criminal case after questioning the mayor and his attorneys in court. Meanwhile, President Trump is declaring an end to New York City’s congestion pricing program, with his Department of Transportation revoking its approval. Plus, opponents of a proposed casino at Hudson Yards are urging city planners to reject the project, arguin...

A judge will soon decide whether to drop the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, the Trump administration is withdrawing federal approval for congestion pricing. Also, WNYC’s David Furst and Ryan Kailath discuss a city ordinance requiring captions in most movie theaters for a certain percentage of screenings. And finally, we meet the creator of Compassionate Cleaning,...

A federal judge will hear arguments on the Trump administration’s push to dismiss corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, as prosecutors explain their reasoning in court. Meanwhile, egg prices in the New York area continue to fluctuate, making it tough for shoppers to find a deal. Plus, WNYC’s Samantha Max breaks down what to expect at Mayor Adams’ Wednesday federal court hearing and what it...

A federal judge will hear arguments Wednesday on the Trump administration’s directive to dismiss the criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams. Meanwhile, legal experts are debating whether Adams’ plan to allow federal immigration agents back onto Rikers Island conflicts with a 2014 city law. Plus, a new analysis from the New York Legal Aid Society reveals that New York City paid over $200 million la...

New York’s highest court rejected former Gov. Cuomo’s attempt to strip the state ethics board of its enforcement power. Plus, New York's Lt. Gov. Delgado develops an independent streak. Also, WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh reports on the man who broke a racial barrier that has since offered a pathway to the middle class for countless Black people and other people of color. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson...