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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...

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 contin...

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...

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 t...

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 S...

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 lege...

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...

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...

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 s...

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...

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 h...

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 G...

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...

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...

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

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

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 T...

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...

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 o...

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., Det...

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 h...

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...

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

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. Phi...

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...