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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams’ longtime top adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin has resigned, marking another high-profile departure following the mayor’s federal indictment on bribery and fraud charges. Meanwhile, candidates in next year’s New York City election, including Mayor Adams, will learn today whether they qualify for public match...

The New York City Housing Authority is turning over operations at the Manhattanville Houses to a private firm, as part of a city program. Plus, the debate about admissions and equity at some elite New York City high schools. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Arya Sundaram discuss Mayor Adams’ meeting with President-elect Trump’s “border czar.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm....

The NYPD says a construction worker is dead and another is in the hospital after the cherry picker they were in collided with a beam. Also, the Department of Justice is accusing the Mount Vernon Police Department of violating people's civil rights. Finally, WNYC's Jon Campbell examines Andrew Cuomo's political future and a possible run for New York City mayor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Mayor Adams says he wants to use his executive authority to change New York's sanctuary city law. Then, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told NBC New York investigators have uncovered evidence that Luigi Mangione had prior knowledge UnitedHealthcare was holding its annual investor conference in Manhattan. Finally, Governor Hochul says she's ordering the MTA to do a full review with Con Edison...

Pricey tests used to determine if a child has dyslexia will be covered by private insurance companies in New York State. Plus, some New Yorkers hope the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson can lead to healthcare reform. And finally, WNYC's Brittany Kriegstein explains what happens when one family’s loss and grief collide with New York City’s vast bureaucracy. Hosted by Simplecas...

The MTA is facing scrutiny after electrical issues halted several subway lines Wednesday evening. Plus, the federal government is deploying radar technology to New Jersey as the FBI investigates mysterious drone activity. And finally, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams discusses a new cash assistance program focused on mothers in New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm...

Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirms 26-year-old Luigi Mangione’s prints were on items found near the Midtown crime scene, and the gun matched items found at the scene, including a water bottle and a KIND bar. Secondly, the NYPD and the city sanitation department are cracking down on cars with fake or obscured license plates parked on the street. Finally, multiple subway lines were suspended yester...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is taking her pitch for congestion pricing directly to the suburbs. Plus, former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner is eyeing a political comeback. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Arun Venugopal discuss the parallels between the man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the man acquitted in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. And finally, a community champ...

We're learning more about the suspect in the fatal shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Plus, a look at what's behind a recent uptick in stabbings in New York City. Finally, WNYC's Ryan Kailath reports on the state of the TV and film industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says he is seeking to extradite Luigi Mangione, the man charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is calling for more empathy after Thompson’s killing and the acquittal of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of killing Jordan Neely with a chokehold on an F train last year. Finally, the City Counci...

WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Brittany Kriegstein discuss the latest developments in the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Plus, New Yorkers are expressing strong reactions after Daniel Penny was found not guilty Monday in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Plus, a Siena College Poll shows how New York State voters feel about president-elect Trump's plan to deport migrants. And f...

A Maryland lawmaker says his family is “shocked and devastated” after his cousin, Luigi Mangione, was arrested for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown last week. Meanwhile, unexplained drone sightings on Staten Island and in New Jersey are leaving some residents feeling uneasy. Also, the Adams administration plans to close the migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field...

Officials have identified 26-year-old Luigi Mangione as the person of interest in last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania on firearm charges as police work to bring him back to New York. Meanwhile, a Manhattan jury acquitted former Marine Daniel Penny of all charges in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Finally, a former aide to An...

WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Ann Givens discuss the not guilty verdict in the Daniel Penny trial. Plus, police in Pennsylvania are questioning a person of interest in connection to the fatal shooting of United Healthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last week. Also, Mayor Adams is questioning a New York City law that ensures due process for undocumented residents. And finally, the National Weather...

A Manhattan jury has acquitted former Marine Daniel Penny in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on an F train last year. Meanwhile, police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, are questioning a man in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Finally, David Giffen, executive director of the Coalition for the Homeless, shares how New Yorkers can help those living on the streets during...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City delivery workers could gain expanded pay and protections under new proposals up for debate at the City Council today. Meanwhile, Fifth Avenue is undergoing a $150-million transformation to expand pedestrian space and improve safety. Plus, Yankees star outfielder Juan Soto is reportedly joining the Mets und...

A judge is dismissing the top charge against Daniel Penny, the man on trial for fatally choking fellow subway rider, Jordan Neely. Plus, New York City is moving ahead with a plan to permit thousands of new housing units but most of those homes won't be hitting the market any time soon. Also, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with coach Abby O’Connor about how the New York Liberty’s recent WNBA championshi...

***This episode has been updated to reflect a new development in the Daniel Penny trial. The jury in Daniel Penny’s trial says they are unable to reach agreement on the manslaughter charge in connection to the choking death of Jordan Neely. The judge has asked them to continue their deliberations. Meanwhile, Seth Bornstein, executive director of the Queens Economic Development Corporation, says th...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The City Council has approved Mayor Adams’s $5 billion “City of Yes” plan, which aims to create 80,000 new homes by easing zoning restrictions citywide. Meanwhile, the NYPD is still searching for the shooter who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday. Also, Queens residents debated...

The NYPD is searching Manhattan hostels for the man who shot and killed Brian Thompson, CEO of United Health Care, Wednesday morning. Plus, New York City's teachers union voices its opposition to a plan to build a casino in Times Square. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Brigid Bergin discuss the findings of a new study comparing voter turnout in major cities in the recent presidential election. And f...

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...