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The dry weather continues this week. And temperatures are expected to be unusually high, reaching the upper 70s on Halloween. Meanwhile, a new bill in the New Jersey legislature could bring relief to homeowners still struggling to recover from Hurricane Ida. Plus, the Yankees face elimination Tuesday night in Game 4 of the World Series after falling to the Dodgers on Monday. Finally, with Election...

Get up and get informed! Heres’ all the local news you need to start your day: Law enforcers are conducting a large-scale search of the Metropolitan Detention Center after linking several violent incidents to contraband inside the Brooklyn federal jail. Meanwhile, Central Park has gone 29 days without measurable rainfall, the second-longest dry streak since 1869. Plus, the Yankees are on the brink...

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is condemning remarks made at President Donald Trump's rally Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Plus, a judge is pausing a project to bring new bike lanes to Long Island City. Also, a teenage girl is dead and another is in critical condition after a subway surfing incident Sunday night in Queens. And finally, a WNYC Radio Rookies reporter looks into voting trends in the As...

New data shared by street safety advocates find that the vast majority of pedestrians killed in New York City this year were in intersections with limited visibility for drivers. Plus, the National Weather Service warns of an elevated risk of wildfires in much of the region on Monday. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Laura Popa, Deputy Commissioner at the Department of Buildings, about its pla...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. New Jersey firefighters are still monitoring conditions in the state after spending the weekend battling a sprawling forest fire in Essex County. Next, the bike and walking path across the George Washington Bridge used to close from midnight to 6a. Now, it opens at 5a, giving morning commuters an extra hour. Finally, Aa...

Early voting starts this Saturday in New York and New Jersey. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson gets a subway history lesson from Jodi Shapiro, curator at the New York Transit Museum. And finally, Public Transportation Magazine hosts a party on the Staten Island Ferry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

New York State students in the top 10 percent of their high school class will be automatically accepted to one of nine SUNY campuses. WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports. Meanwhile, New York Liberty fans and Brooklyn politicians gathered at Barclays Center Thursday night to celebrate the WNBA champions. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Councilmember Shaun Abreu about a new bill that would allow work...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start the day: Prosecutors and defense attorneys are clashing over whether witnesses can call Daniel Penny, the former Marine on trial for fatally choking unhoused man Jordan Neely, a “good Samaritan.” WNYC’s Samantha Max reports. Meanwhile, environmentalists are urging New York state to permanently close two power plants in Sunset Par...

New York City finance officials say they're forcing nearly 300 businesses to pay back property tax breaks after an audit found they received them by mistake. Plus, some New York City employees will soon lose insurance coverage for popular weight-loss drugs. And, WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim explains why you won’t see Mayor Eric Adams at the Yankees home games during the World Series. Also, WNYC’s Michael...

The New York Liberty celebrated their first-ever WNBA championship Thursday with a parade through the Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service is warning of an increased wildfire risk across large parts of southern and central New Jersey. Plus, Indian Americans, the second-largest immigrant group in the U.S., are energized by Kamala Harris’s presidential candidacy. WN...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Lower Manhattan will be filled with seafoam green today as the city honors the WNBA champion New York Liberty. WNYC’s Sean Carlson has a preview of the parade. Meanwhile, the MTA previously claimed solid financial footing for the next few years, but a new report paints a different picture. Plus, Governor Hochul has sign...

A new study finds banks are charging higher interest rates on mortgage loans to Black New Yorkers. Plus, the Working Families Party finally tracked down Anthony Frascone, the mystery candidate who's running in a competitive Hudson Valley district. Also, WNYC's Samantha Max reports, legal experts expect New York City's subway system to play a central role in the trial of Daniel Penny. And finally,...

Subway ridership has surpassed 4.3 million daily riders multiple times this year, a level not seen since March 2020. Meanwhile, immigrant rights groups and sex workers are calling for an end to a crackdown on prostitution and illegal vendors along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Plus, WNYC's Elizabeth Kim reports on the unique dynamic between New York City Mayor Eric Adams and former President Donald...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is urging the City Council to pass New York City Mayor Adams’ housing plan, calling it a key step toward addressing the city’s housing crisis. Meanwhile, the MTA is launching a new anti-violence campaign reminding riders that transit workers are human beings. Also, the Whitney...

Queens state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani announces his run for mayor of New York City. Plus, members of the Central Park Five file a defamation lawsuit against former President Trump. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with reporters Brigid Bergin and Michelle Bocanegra for a breakdown of six ballot proposals New York City voters will weigh in on on Election Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is eliminating an online form that has frustrated some city council members for months. WNYC’s Giulia Heyward reports. Meanwhile, police are investigating a 7-car crash at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Avenue V in Brooklyn that left 16 people injured on Monday. Also, the Whitney Museum will offer free admission to visitors who are 25 years old and younger sta...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new report from New York City’s Independent Budget Office finds many residents still face delays in receiving cash and food assistance. Meanwhile, a new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris holding a strong lead over former President Donald Trump in New York state. Plus, the Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry are te...

A new set of proposed rules could clamp down on who's eligible for public matching money through the city's campaign finance program. Plus, New York veterans who recently returned from service are reporting higher rates of mental health issues than in the past. Also, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with Newsday sports writer Steve Popper for a preview of the NBA season. And finally, parade details are r...

Jury selection begins this Monday for the trial of Daniel Penny, accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely, a homeless man, on a subway train last year. Meanwhile, New Jersey officials announced plans to build 80,000 homes for low- and middle-income families, though some towns argue they lack the space to meet these demands. Plus, the Adams administration will not renew a $300 million contract with...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Members of the public can voice their opinions on New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ “City of Yes” zoning plan to boost housing this Tuesday. Meanwhile, First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer opposes delaying the closure of SoHo’s Elizabeth Street Garden, saying it would “betray” seniors waiting for affordable housing. P...

Former President Donald Trump made a swing through New York City this week to attend the annual Al Smith charity dinner. Plus, a new audit by New York State Comptroller says the State's Division of Human Rights routinely mishandled housing discrimination complaints. Also, the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade returns Saturday with some changes to this year’s event. And finally, WNYC’s Michael H...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and a coalition of business groups have a new plan to redesign a stretch of Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park and Central Park. Plus, the New York Liberty face the Minnesota Lynx in the Twin Cities for Game 4 of the WNBA championship series. If the Libs win, they’ll be crowned champions for the first time in their history. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson breaks down...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. A new report finds New York City's multibillion-dollar shelter system for homeless residents is beset with potential self-dealing, nepotism and excessive salaries for nonprofit executives. Meanwhile, some parents say a new GPS tracker for New York City school buses is off to a bumpy start. Finally, forged wire notices,...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is denying rumors that she's seeking out a position in a potential Kamala Harris administration. Plus, an off-duty New York City correction officer remains on trial for the killing of a teenager. The officer's attorney says his client fired in self defense. Also, Rep. Pat Ryan is hoping an endorsement from fellow Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will give him a boos...

According to new data, New York City recorded a dip in overdose deaths last year for the first time since 2018. Plus, the Mets take on the LA Dodgers Thursday night in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. And finally, New York Comic Con kicks off Thursday. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with a Bronx teacher and two of her students about how they use comics in the classroom. Hosted by Simp...