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NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says the NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau is working with law enforcement authorities to investigate allegations against former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey. Meanwhile, NYPD Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera calls a mass shooting in Queens a “senseless” act of violence as investigations continue. Plus, WNYC’s David Brand reports on the difficulties NYC tenants face...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is investigating after two men were stabbed in separate incidents on the subway Wednesday. Meanwhile, New York City’s mayoral primary is six months away. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim explains how voters can start evaluating candidates now. Plus, police are investigating a late-night mass shooting outside a private even...

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Police say they have identified the subway fire victim as 57-year-old Debrina Kawam of Toms River, New Jersey. Investigators say Sebastian Zapeta set her on fire while she was sleeping on a train on Dec. 22. He was indicted last week. Meanwhile, a number of new laws will take effect in New York State as 2025 begins, including fare evasion penalties, a minimum wage hike, and paid time off for prena...

The Port Authority is raising tolls on its bridges and tunnels Sunday, increasing costs for most drivers crossing between New Jersey and New York by 68 cents. It’s the same day the MTA’s congestion pricing begins, charging drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. Meanwhile, MTA leaders are urging state lawmakers to reconsider their Christmas Eve veto of the transit agency’s next constructi...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA is revamping penalties for fare evasion as part of new laws taking effect in January. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is enacting sweeping reforms to the state prison system. WNYC’s Charles Lane has more. Plus, it’s New Year’s Eve, and New York City’s Director of the Office of Night...

A federal appeals court has upheld a $5 million judgment against President-elect Donald Trump after finding him liable for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll at Bergdorf Goodman in the 1990s. Meanwhile, police are searching for the person who abandoned a baby girl in a tote bag Sunday on Reverend James A. Polite Avenue in the Bronx. Plus, Mayor Adams and the NYPD are preparing safet...

Car thefts in New York City fell nearly 10% in 2024, reversing years of steady increases, according to NYPD data. The National Weather Service predicts rain across the region for New Year’s Eve. Meanwhile, New Jersey’s minimum wage is set to rise by 36 cents in 2025, but advocates say many residents still struggle to make ends meet. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Stephanie Hoopes of the United Way...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A federal tax credit supporting affordable housing in New Jersey is set to expire on Tuesday, jeopardizing plans for tens of thousands of homes. Meanwhile, allegations of staff abuse at Marcy Correctional Facility are under review after a handcuffed man was allegedly beaten by staff. The man died a day later. And finall...

A Westchester County man convicted of a 1981 robbery could have his conviction vacated after prosecutors found flaws in the investigation. Meanwhile, supporters of a bill to ban legacy admissions at New York colleges are ramping up efforts for next year. Also, we’re revisiting the top stories out of the WNYC newsroom this week. Today, a lookback at the MTA’s announcement to upgrade two of its drea...

New York City has activated a Code Blue as temperatures drop, opening shelters to anyone in need. Meanwhile, the city’s health department is also warning of a rise in RSV cases and urging vaccinations for vulnerable groups. Plus, WNYC’s Samantha Max highlights the best places for Hanukkah latkes. Finally, we revisit Janae Pierre’s feature on Pristine Jewelers, the go-to jeweler for hip-hop icons l...

With some New Yorkers away for the holidays, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Ryan Kailath discuss things to do as the city clears out. Plus, a Brooklynite shares her family’s coquito recipe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Several violent incidents on the subway, including two murders this past weekend, have heightened safety concerns. But experts say the system remains statistically safer than the streets. Meanwhile, federal immigration authorities say the man accused of setting a woman on fire on an F-train entered the U.S. illegally, reigniting debates over mental health services and sanctuary city policies. Fina...

A toll on drivers in Manhattan below 60th Street is closer to becoming reality after a federal judge rejected an injunction to block congestion pricing. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have allowed people with felony convictions to serve on juries. Plus, New York City may also revise its sanctuary city policies in the new year. Also, Brooklyn’s Buttermilk Channel is c...

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD credits surveillance images for the swift arrest of a man accused of setting a sleeping woman on fire, killing her on an F train Sunday. Meanwhile, some renters in NYC face challenges recovering security deposits when moving out. WNYC’s David Brand reports. Finally, FDNY members are outraged after funding for a...

New York City Mayor Adams delivered his annual year end press conference to reflect on his accomplishments in 2024. Plus, Amazon workers at seven facilities are striking for better pay and working conditions, as customers await a flood of holiday deliveries. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Joshua Klainberg with New York League of Conservation Voters, about the risk presented by lead pipes. An...

Mayor Adams is defending the large entourage of law enforcement that accompanied accused CEO shooter Luigi Mangione into Manhattan. Plus, we could see a little snow this weekend as temperatures across the region fall. Finally, a look at the year that was in street safety in New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Mayor Adams’ former chief adviser is facing charges of bribery and money laundering. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing New Jersey to drop its lawsuit to block congestion pricing. Finally, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo filed a notice of claim against his former aide who accused him of sexual harassment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Brigid Bergin discuss the indictment of Mayor Adams’ former top aide, Ingrid Lewis-Martin. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst and Clayton Guse look into questions swirling about the appointment of NJ Transit’s new CEO. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Mayor Adams’ closest adviser, has surrendered to Manhattan prosecutors, according to multiple news reports. Plus, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is on his way back to New York to face murder charges. Finally, a new report from New Jersey's Comptroller finds state troopers are letting certain dangerous drivers go if they have a personal relations...

Governor Hochul is working with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to ensure a smooth extradition of CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione. Plus, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch cracks down on "telephone message transfers." Finally, next steps for Mayor Adams' signature housing plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of p...

A grand jury has indicted Luigi Mangione on terrorism and murder charges in the shooting death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Plus, a New Jersey court returns control of Paterson's police force to the city. Also, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Councilman Lincoln Restler about a bill that would require landlords to provide cooling in the summer. And finally, a cooking instruction shares a family recip...

A Code Blue takes effect Wednesday night as temperatures dip in New York City and parts of New Jersey. Meanwhile, New York City libraries have announced their top checkouts of 2024. Finally, thousands of public housing residents fleeing domestic violence face years-long waits for emergency transfers. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Legal Services NYC executive director Shervon Small and City Counc...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York Electoral College cast its ballots for president Tuesday, and Governor Hochul used the moment to call for abolishing the process altogether. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports. Meanwhile, prosecutors say a Manhattan man sexually assaulted and trafficked a 16-year-old boy. WNYC’s Catalina Gonella has the details. F...