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Police say shell casings from the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had cryptic words scrawled on them. Meanwhile, spotted lanternflies are thriving in New York City, raising concerns about their growing destruction. Also, the Bronx celebrates the holidays with its annual tree lighting near Yankee Stadium Thursday night. And President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to roll back protectio...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is still searching for the gunman who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday morning in what police call a targeted attack. Meanwhile, the New York City Council is voting Thursday on Mayor Eric Adams’s “City of Yes” housing plan, which aims to add 80,000 new homes. Final...

The NYPD has called in reinforcements to investigate the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was killed in a shooting outside a Midtown hotel Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is proposing tax cuts to benefit over 500,000 working-class New Yorkers. Also, Peter Westbrook, a trailblazer in fencing and founder of a program for marginalized youth, has died at 72. Finally,...

Police are still seeking a suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday morning. WNYC’s Charles Lane has more. Meanwhile, jurors in the trial of Daniel Penny, who is accused of fatally choking a fellow subway rider on an uptown F train last year, ask to re-watch key video footage. Finally, New York state Senator James Skoufis is running to cha...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Eric Adams is questioning whether undocumented immigrants are entitled to due process under the Constitution. Meanwhile, Queens residents will weigh in Thursday on Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plan to build a sprawling casino and entertainment complex near Citi Field. Plus, Rockefeller Center hosts its a...

A Manhattan jury is deliberating the case of Daniel Penny, a former Marine accused of fatally choking subway rider Jordan Neely. Meanwhile, starting January 1, pregnant New Yorkers in the private sector will receive 20 hours of paid prenatal leave. Reporter Lee Helland joins WNYC’s David Furst to discuss “sensible” nightlife spots popular with Gen X and Millennials. Finally, WNYC highlights Zach R...

A police watchdog agency has found evidence of misconduct in a 2023 NYPD shooting. Meanwhile, millions of New Yorkers have six months to get a Real ID to fly domestically or enter certain federal buildings. Also, Westchester County has lifted its ban on open fires in parks after recent rain reduced the risk of fires. Plus, the MTA is encouraging riders to skip holiday traffic by using its “MTA Awa...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Some Roosevelt Island commuters say tram tourists are making life harder for residents and workers. Meanwhile, tenants in a Jersey City building claim their landlord left rotten fish in empty apartments to force them out. Plus, the WNBA champion New York Liberty have released their 2025 schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Mayor Eric Adams is expanding career training programs for public school students. Meanwhile, a New York City stowaway who boarded a flight to Paris remains in French custody. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul’s “Ask the Governor” series fields public questions, but some topics don’t make it on air. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports on what’s left unanswered. Finally, WNYC teamed up with nonprofit Street Lab...

new law now requires companies to immediately disable stolen cell phones. WNYC’s Charles Lane has more. Meanwhile, Staten Island Ferry riders can expect onboard concession stands to return within the next two months under a new agreement with the coffee and doughnut company, Dunkin’. Also, December will bring some great stargazing opportunities with meteor showers and other celestial events. WNYC’...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A jury is set to begin deliberating after closing arguments Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on the subway. Meanwhile, renters have filed nearly 5,000 complaints since 2023 accusing landlords of withholding security deposits, according to state records. Also,...

Welcome to NYC Now, your source for local news in and around New York City with host Janae Pierre. Just this one episode today. ‘Tis the holiday season. First, today is the deadline for New York City restaurants to take down their street dining sheds. Secondly, New York City has more than 660-thousand street trees and this fall's drought has left many dangerously dehydrated. And after the break, l...

Immigrant rights groups in New York are pushing for stronger protections against deportation in anticipation of Donald Trump’s second term. WNYC’s Arun Venugopal has more. Meanwhile, despite the rain, over 700 clowns marched in the 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, with spectators braving the weather for better views. And finally, this holiday season, many New Yorkers are considering wha...

A federal judge has found New York City in contempt for failing to address dangerous conditions at Rikers Island jail complex despite a nine-year-old legal agreement. Meanwhile, a city employee faces charges of assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing the scene after allegedly hitting three cars and dragging someone in Bed-Stuy Tuesday evening. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Nick Layton, c...

New York State police are cracking down on reckless driving during a holiday safety blitz targeting drunk and distracted drivers. Meanwhile, a whale was spotted in the East River this week. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein has more. Plus, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back for its 98th event on Thursday. Finally, Governor Kathy Hochul is advancing measures like congestion pricing and preparing d...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day. Governor Kathy Hochul says she supports asylum seekers in New York but wants those who commit crimes removed. Meanwhile, Summer EBT benefits for families, distributed in July, will expire Thursday, ending support for some New Yorkers. Also, a floating pool project on the East River is facing setbacks as filters repeated...

Half of last year’s calls to the MTA’s blue help boxes were pranks, according to the Inspector General. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul has signed “Melanie’s Law,” expanding restraining orders to include friends, family, and roommates in domestic violence cases. Plus, with Thanksgiving approaching, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath highlights quieter spots to visit in the city this weekend. And finally, Presid...

Some local policy advocates are warning that proposed changes to SNAP, the federal program that helps nearly two million New York City residents afford groceries, could limit its effectiveness. Meanwhile, a Vietnam veteran wrongfully imprisoned for nearly eight years for a rape he didn’t commit is suing Westchester County and the town of Greenburgh. WNYC’s Samantha Max reports. Plus, New York City...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Jessica Tisch was sworn in Monday as the NYPD commissioner, becoming the second woman ever to lead the department. Meanwhile, a new report from the Department of Buildings sheds light on the collapse of a Bronx apartment complex last December. Also, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, w...

New York State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal has introduced a bill to expand who can approve involuntary psychiatric commitments, following last week’s fatal stabbings in Manhattan. Meanwhile, New York City has added 500 new loading zones to ease congestion and reduce double parking. Plus, smaller buildings in New York City must now use trash bins under Mayor Eric Adams’ “trash revolution,” prompting...

The New York City Council will question CUNY officials Monday about updates to its antisemitism policies after a third-party review. Meanwhile, transportation advocates and elected officials in the Bronx are protesting Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to add connector roads to the Cross Bronx Expressway during highway repairs. Also, severe drought in the Northeast has experts urging updates to water p...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The long-awaited redevelopment of the Kingsbridge Armory is moving forward after a new labor agreement secured union jobs for the $200 million project, funded by the city and state. Meanwhile, Jessica Tisch will be sworn in Monday as New York City’s new police commissioner, becoming the second woman to lead the NYPD. WN...

Wintery weather moved into the region Friday and it’s expected to stick around throughout the weekend. Plus, cheating on your spouse is no longer a crime in New York. Also, some students in New York City public schools are embracing their new low-tech lifestyle as Mayor Adams weighs a smartphone ban. And finally, with Thanksgiving a week away, we hear from a New Yorker who shares a personal story...

The city’s first-ever soccer stadium in Queens will be named after a United Arab Emirates airline. WNYC’s Giulia Heyward has more. Meanwhile, a city Department of Transportation report says its e-bike charging pilot program has improved fire safety by reducing at-home charging and reliance on spare batteries. Plus, the City Council and Mayor Eric Adams have struck a deal to advance Mayor Adam's si...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Federal security agents were the first to confront the man accused of fatally stabbing three people in Manhattan on Monday. WNYC’s Charles Lane reports. Meanwhile, a key City Council committee has approved Mayor Eric Adams’ proposal to overhaul the city’s zoning code, aiming to create tens of thousands of new homes. Als...