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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The number of evictions and booted cars surged in New York City in 2023. As WNYC’s David Brand reports, that meant big business for the city’s marshals. Meanwhile, former U.S. Representative George Santos is expected to plead guilty to federal fraud charges on Monday. Santos faces a 23-count indictment for identity thef...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams responds to subpoenas he and his team received as part of a sprawling federal investigation into his 2021 campaign. Plus, the street vendor market at Corona Plaza is struggling since reopening last Fall, following a city crackdown on unlicensed vendors. And finally, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal takes us to a cultural center that has emerged in the depths of a Jackson Height...

Federal immigration authorities have arrested a Peruvian gang leader in upstate New York. He’s suspected of being involved in 23 killings in his home country. Meanwhile, the NYPD is searching for at least three masked men linked to dozens of burglaries across the city in recent months. Plus, a City Hall spokesperson has confirmed Mayor Eric Adams was recently subpoenaed by federal authorities for...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A story first reported by The New York Times says that in July, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, his election committee, and City Hall received three subpoenas seeking communications related to a broad investigation into Adams’ campaign ties with Turkish officials. Meanwhile, Millburn Township in New Jersey is asking a j...

Some New York City street vendors are calling on the city council to lift the caps on the number of vendor licenses and permits in the city. Plus, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to tap his former chief of staff George Helmy to replace Bob Menendez in the U.S. Senate. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Clayton Guse discuss the production of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball” and what this new show...

A ban on face coverings in Nassau County is now official. County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who signed the ban into law Tuesday, is urging city and state officials to follow suit. Meanwhile, the director of the Bronx Museum of the Arts is stepping down amid a major renovation. Finally, WNYC surveyed our audience for tips on running in New York City, including routes, safety, and advice for beginner...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The 2025 New York City comptroller primary is already turning contentious as attack websites targeting two candidates surfaced this week. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is pushing to remove unnecessary scaffolding that has cluttered city streets for decades. Plus, authorities are investigating...

Interfaith activists are expressing alarm over a float in this weekend's India Day Parade in Midtown, Manhattan. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with Mike Bobbitt, Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development about its newly awarded funds from the Adams administration to enhance summer programs in underserved neighborhoods. Also, WNYC’s David Brand reports...

The Adams administration is facing criticism over tent encampments near a migrant shelter on Randall’s Island. Meanwhile, the City Council will vote Thursday on a resolution emphasizing the role of school newspapers in fostering student expression and critical thinking skills. Plus, while NYPD statistics show a decline in certain violent crimes, such as murders and shootings, a new report highligh...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Former Congressman George Santos was back in court on Long Island Tuesday for a pretrial hearing. As WNYC’s Samantha Max reports, he’s pleaded not guilty to a slew of federal charges including fraud. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to attend the Democratic National Convention next week in Chicago. Plus,...

The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating a police shooting in Newark that left a man and two officers injured Monday night. Meanwhile, a state judge ruled that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claimed a New York residence on nominating petitions. Plus, researchers are testing new methods to control the spread of spotted lanternflies in the state. WN...

Vehicles with unreadable license plates, which can be used to evade tolls and traffic fines, have increased by 30% since April, costing New York City up to $200 million a year in lost revenue. Meanwhile, applications for gun permits in New Jersey have surged since the U.S. Supreme Court ordered states with strict regulations to ease restrictions in 2022. Plus, nearly 1,000 unlicensed marijuana sho...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A New Jersey congressman wants NJ Transit and Amtrak customers to get refunds for delayed or canceled trains. Meanwhile, a new report shows some bus stops in New York City can be up to 15 degrees hotter than others, with the hottest stops typically in low-income communities of color. Plus, the first-ever Fanatics Fest i...

New York City leaders are zeroing in on building more housing to solve the city's housing shortage. Plus, the Queens Public Library’s renovated Broadway branch in Astoria is back after almost a year-long delay due to budget cuts. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Elizabeth Kim discuss the legacy of former FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanaugh. And finally, we hear from young people eligible to vote in a p...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has named a new fire commissioner. Meanwhile, the city has paid out roughly $82 million in police misconduct lawsuits so far in 2024, a notable increase from the same period last year. Finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with Caroline Weaver, creator of The Locavore Guide, an online resource spotlighting New York City’s niche shops. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: 1 in 10 public restrooms in New York City aren't actually open to the public. WNYC's Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky reports. Meanwhile, the city has paid out at least $82 million in police misconduct lawsuits so far this year, a 60% increase from the same period last year. Plus, the G train will be shut down from Monday throug...

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is rolling out a broad response to public safety and quality of life concerns on East 14th Street in Manhattan. Plus, thousands of New York state families are eligible for free money for summer groceries. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with Councilmember Sandy Nurse about allegations of sexual abuse on Rikers Island. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

A travel advisory is in effect for New York City through Friday as heavy rain and strong winds move through the region. Meanwhile, as part of its ongoing fight against rats, the Department of Sanitation is ordering up to 1,500 large trash containers that will initially be placed in front of large buildings in West Harlem. Plus, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports on a state commission that's studying re...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Dozens of people convicted of drug possession, trespassing, and other misdemeanors are having those charges cleared after former NYPD detective James Donovan, who investigated their cases, pleaded guilty to perjury. Meanwhile, state officials report that more consumers are turning to legal marijuana dispensaries, though...

An Essex County judge says Millburn Township, NJ has to pay $115,000 in legal fees for trying to back out of an affordable housing deal. Plus, neighbors in a Bronx neighborhood are fearful after a shooting left six people injured Wednesday night. And finally, we continue WNYC’s ongoing coverage of sexual assault allegations at the Rikers Island Jails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of Harlem Week, celebrating all things about the neighborhood. Meanwhile, Mariko Silver, former head of Bennington College in Vermont, will take over as Chief Executive of Lincoln Center. Plus, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and fellow Democrats have raised over $5 million to help take back the House of Representatives. But some of the biggest donors are hop...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: NYPD officials say six people were shot in a park near East 191st Street and Morris Avenue in the Bronx Wednesday night. All victims are being treated at nearby hospitals. Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York will soon stop providing "deep sedation" for procedures at its only clinic offering it. Also, NYU r...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the Law Department is reviewing allegations of sexual assault in Rikers Islands Jails, even though the department is responsible for defending the city when it faces lawsuits. Plus, WNYC’s Liam Quigley reports there may be some obstacles in the mayor’s fight for a “trash revolution.” Also, WNYC’s Karen Yi spent time with some families deciding whether they shoul...

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander says money the city spends on lawsuit settlements should come from the budgets of the accused agencies. This comes after a WNYC investigation revealed a former Rikers Island officer is facing 24 sexual assault allegations. Meanwhile, a play based on injury attorneys Cellino and Barnes is back off Broadway. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports. Also, a block in Crown He...