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Fire department officials are investigating after a car exploded in South Ozone Park, Queens Friday morning. Plus, New York City's medical examiner's office is leaving Queens and will instead consolidate those services in Brooklyn and Manhattan. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre discusses New York City’s historic lack of rainfall with Rohit Aggarwala, commissioner of the city’s Department of Enviro...

We get the latest on the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine charged with fatally choking fellow rider Jordan Neely on the subway last year. Plus, New York Attorney General Letitia James is condemning racist text messages sent to some New Yorkers, including middle school students. And finally, in our weekly transit segment, we look at how Donald Trump’s return to the White House might affect...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. The NYPD is trumpeting a drop in shootings and transit crimes, according to its latest crime data. But some experts say the bigger picture is more complicated. Also, Mayor Adams says he spoke with President-elect Trump on Wednesday. It's their first conversation since the election. Finally, New York City remains under a...

Democrat Laura Gillen has defeated incumbent Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in Long Island’s 4th Congressional district. Plus, New York City voters approved a ballot proposal that advocates say authorizes a strict crackdown on street vendors. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Arya Sundaram discuss President-elect Trump’s campaign pledge to carry out the largest mass deportation program in t...

Several subway and bus lines are disrupted as police say a suspect in an Upper West Side shooting fled into a subway station. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is running out of time to launch congestion pricing in New York City before President-Elect Donald Trump, who previously vowed to cancel the program, takes office. Plus, former Marine Daniel Penny is back in court as his trial in the killing...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to know to start your day: A John Jay College study finds nearly a quarter of NYPD officers want to leave the department as soon as possible. Meanwhile, police say they’ve arrested a man for a murder at a Bed-Stuy subway station two months ago. Plus, a crowd gathered at Camden Plaza Park Wednesday night to protest Donald Trump’s re-electi...

Election results are in! WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with editor Stephen Brown about the implications of some local races and how New York City Mayor Eric Adams is reacting to Donald Trump’s presidential victory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hoboken voters rejected a ballot measure to make it easier for landlords to convert rent-controlled apartments to market rate units. Meanwhile, New York State high schools may no longer require students to pass Regents exams to graduate, under a new proposal from the state’s Department of Education. Finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with reporter Brigid Bergin about the too-close-to-call House r...

***An earlier version of this episode mischaracterized the status of the citywide ballot initiatives. While Board of Election results show 4 of the 5 citywide questions are likely to pass, as of 10am on November 6, the Associated Press has only confirmed results for one of them. The audio has now been updated. Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Democrats...

WNYC's Janae Pierre and Brittany Kriegstein discuss the vibes at the polls on Election Day. Plus, Elon Musk is pumping millions of dollars into key congressional races on both sides of the Hudson River. Also, WNYC’s David Brand reports New Yorkers in need of housing aid are finding little luck through the city’s Adult Protective Services program. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst discusses this mont...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Research from the American Psychological Association shows about 80 percent of people in both major political parties say they are very stressed about the nation’s future. Meanwhile, witnesses testified Monday at the criminal trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on the subway...

The MTA says A train service in the Rockaways will be shut down for five months starting on January 17th. Plus, nurses at three Northwell Health facilities in Manhattan have called off a planned strike. Also, WNYC Radio Rookies reporter Marcellino Melika explores how anxiety over climate change is influencing the lives of some young people in New York City. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Rya...

Some doctors are making a last-minute push to support Proposition 1, a ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in the New York State constitution. Meanwhile, tech workers at The New York Times walked off the job Monday after contract talks stalled over the weekend. Plus, ahead of Election Day, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk has been visiting laundromats across the region, speaking with vote...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Immigration is set to be a key issue in both the presidential election and local New York races, as recent surveys show high stakes for migrant communities. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department will monitor voting rights compliance in 86 jurisdictions across 27 states, including parts of New Jersey and Queens, amid co...

WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Brian Lehrer sit down to discuss some of what local voters have to consider in the upcoming election. From key congressional races, to ballot questions, and of course the race for the White House. It’s a special episode of NYC Now ahead of the November 5th election. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

Women who say they were sexually abused by staff at the Rikers Island jail complex are urging New York City officials to take their allegations seriously. Plus, some wealthy political donors are digging deep to try to sway a handful of key New York congressional races. Also, New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning New Yorkers not to rely on artificial intelligence chatbots to tell them...

Opening statements begin Friday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of killing Jordan Neely on the subway last year. Meanwhile, the New York City Council is pushing to expand Mayor Adams’ “City of Yes” zoning plan into a “City for All,” calling for more affordable housing funding and protections. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams returns to court Friday for a key hearing in his federal co...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start the day: Authorities are searching for a suspect who shot and injured a New York State Trooper on the Southern State Parkway in West Hempstead Wednesday night. Meanwhile, women who say they were sexually abused by Rikers Island staff urged city officials to take their allegations seriously during a City Council oversight hearing...

A New York Democratic representative is warning that the MTA’s construction plans could be in trouble if Donald Trump wins the presidential election. Plus, New York City public school students will have a full week off for the winter holidays, after some activism from an 8th grader. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson discusses six ballot proposals in next week’s election with New York City Councilme...

A Republican-led House subcommittee is urging the U.S. Department of Justice to prosecute former Governor Andrew Cuomo for allegedly lying about his response to the pandemic. Meanwhile, the administration of Mayor Eric Adams plans to close all ten upstate hotel shelters for migrants by year’s end. Plus, expect increased security and street closures for the 2024 New York City Marathon this weekend....

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after beating the New York Yankees in Game 5 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the New York City Housing Authority’s plan to tear down and rebuild the Chelsea-Elliot and Fulton Houses is a step closer after receiving official NYCHA board approval. Plus, the annual Village Hallow...

Nearly two dozen suburban towns in New Jersey are asking the courts to put the state’s affordable housing law on hold. Plus, lawmakers in New York are urging Gov. Hochul to sign a bill that would require more community input on hospital closures. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Republican strategist Bill O’Reilly about a statewide proposition that proposes adding anti-discrimination provision...

The woman who ran a Bronx day care where a child died from fentanyl poisoning has pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy charges. She faces decades in prison. Meanwhile, a top city official is under scrutiny for appearing in a promotional video for a warehouse the city plans to buy. WNYC’s David Brand has more. Plus, WNYC’s Liam Quigley reports on a lawsuit filed by the utility National Grid over the c...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Police are investigating five shootings across New York City that left five teenagers dead over the past week. Meanwhile, a Queens judge has ruled New York City’s cannabis law unconstitutional. Plus, the Yankees avoided a World Series sweep with an 11-4 win over the Dodgers in Game 4 on Tuesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

New York City renters could soon say goodbye to upfront broker fees. Plus, New York Attorney General Letitia James and 19 other attorneys general filed a brief supporting the “Keeping Families Together” program. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with DOI Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber about the reasons New York City’s juvenile jails population has become so much bigger and more violent. And finally,...