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A new Siena College poll of registered voters finds that President Joe Biden’s lead in New York state is shrinking. Plus, New York City pools are set to open next week, but a lifeguard shortage could limit swimming access. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre visits Pristine Jewelers, the go-to spot for hip hop stars like Fat Joe, Cardi B and DJ Khaled. Some of their works are on display at the Americ...

A handful of New Jersey schools are rescheduling high school graduations due to the heat wave. In other news, Jenny Dubnau of the Western Queens Community Land Trust says her organization hopes to turn a city-owned building in Long Island City, once slated for Amazon's headquarters, into a community space. Meanwhile, residents and politicians in Summit, New Jersey, have been debating what to do wi...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A criminal indictment this week against New Jersey political boss George Norcross includes charges against his personal lawyer, William Tambussi. WNYC's Nancy Solomon reports on why Tambussi is a special case. Meanwhile, as registered Democrats and Republicans cast their primary ballots after a lengthy redistricting pro...

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Gay male couples who work for the city could soon have coverage for IVF services. Plus, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with Bahar Ostadan about lawsuits filed by people who claim to have been sexually assaulted while detained in New York’s juvenile jails. And finally, WNYC’s Alec Hamilton takes us to South Salem, New York to howl with the wolves Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://...

The NYPD says 6 people are recovering today after a shootings in incidents across the city last night including Williamsbridge and Morrisania in the Bronx, Cypress Hills in Brooklyn and St. Albans, Queens. Also, Frederick Douglass Memorial Park in Staten Island will now become a New York City Landmark after a vote Tuesday morning by the Landmarks Preservation Committee, now the City Council will n...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board voted to raise rents by 2.75% on new one-year leases, angering tenants who protested outside the board's meeting Monday night. In other news, a WNYC analysis of immigration court data reveals that the immigration judge who hears an asylum claim in New York City can make all the diff...

The New Jersey Attorney General's Office unsealed an indictment Monday against unofficial political boss, George Norcross. He and five co-conspirators are accused of racketeering and other crimes. WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Nancy Solomon discuss the latest developments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Police are investigating after two men were killed and a third was injured in a shooting at 207th Street and 10th Avenue in Inwood on Sunday night. Meanwhile, New York City officials are urging residents to take precautions ahead of a major heat wave expected to hit the region from Tuesday to Friday. Mayor Adams says cooling centers will be open. Plus, the news of Governor Kathy Hochul’s last-minu...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The Rent Guidelines Board will vote Monday night to decide on rent increases in New York City for next year. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers face calls to tax the wealthy after the indefinite pause on congestion pricing. Plus, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs returned the key to New York City at Mayor...

Governor Kathy Hochul says she's considering a mask ban on the New York City subway. WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Albany reporter Jon Campbell about the governor’s announcement. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with arts and culture reporter Ryan Kailath about Juneteenth events happening in New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

New York City officials have released their annual count of street homelessness. WNYC's Karen Yi reports that the numbers are slightly up from last year. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court is preserving access to mifepristone, a common abortion pill. WNYC’s Caroline Lewis explains what that means for people in abortion-friendly states like New York. Finally, a WNYC review of internal documents show...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA is continuing its crackdown on illegal plates, seizing more than 200 ghost vehicles over the past two weeks with help from the NYPD and other law enforcement agencies. In other news, New York Governor Kathy Hochul defends her decision to freeze congestion pricing, arguing that the MTA's plan to charge drivers a...

New York City is getting $27 million for programs to stop young people from vaping. Plus, WNYC's Rosemary Misdary reports on an effort to weaken a climate law that restricts emissions from New York City’s biggest polluter. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Matt Katz discuss why mo-peds have suddenly become the vehicle of choice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz....

The New Jersey Attorney General's office say one person is dead and two officers are injured after an exchange of gunfire at a banquet hall in police shot and killed a homicide suspect at a banquet hall in Woodbridge Township. In other news, more than half a dozen lawsuits are seeking to halt congestion pricing from going forward. But now, advocates and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander say th...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City’s public housing agency will help 60 teens and young adults in Brownsville earn their high school degrees and train for careers in construction. WNYC’s Karen Yi has more. Meanwhile, elected officials across New York City are denouncing acts of alleged anti-Semitic vandalism at the homes of several Brooklyn...

More than 250 people are suing New York City saying they were sexually abused while in custody at the city's juvenile jails. Plus, WNYC's Stephen Nessen reports, the congestion pricing plan paused by Governor Kathy Hochul was designed to pay for upgrades to decrepit equipment. Meanwhile, WNYC's Jon Campbell has a look at the governor's dramatic reversal of her support for congestion pricing. And f...

The federal government has given the final go-ahead to release the remaining $7 billion for the Gateway Project to build a tunnel under the Hudson River. In other news, Major League Eating says Joey "Jaws" Chestnut, the 16-time winner of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, won’t be competing this year after signing an exclusive deal with a rival brand. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to d...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The DMV is rolling out a new mobile ID that people can use to get through airport security at LaGuardia, JFK, and more than two dozen other airports. In other news, a 24-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly selling firearms to an undercover NYPD officer while in federal prison. Plus, the "All Things Go" music fe...

Former President Trump’s guilty verdict could cost him his liquor license in New Jersey. Plus, what’s next for the thousands of New Yorkers who applied for federal housing assistance. Also, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports on the so-called “moped crisis” in one Queen’s neighborhood. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Brigid Bergin discuss New York’s upcoming state and federal primary election. Host...

The James Beard awards, sometimes called the “Foodie Oscars,” named Charlie Mitchell of Brooklyn Heights’ “Clover Hill” best chef in New York on Monday. Meanwhile, elected officials celebrate the groundbreaking of a construction hub in Brooklyn for a major offshore wind farm planned 15 miles south of Long Island. Mayor Adams says the project will create 1,000 union jobs by 2026, some of which coul...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Hochul says congestion pricing is not canceled, just “on pause,” but WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports the MTA is slashing its major projects. Meanwhile, the Port Authority is expanding license plate readers to crack down on car theft and other crimes. Also, the state education department recommends phasing out the...

New York State is expanding access to doulas and other maternal health services for people enrolled in Medicaid. Plus, a group has put together a database with information on the state judges in New York City who are up for re-election or re-appointment. The new tool aims to help voters be better prepared when filling out a ballot. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with artist and activist Au...

A City Council proposal for the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act, which would change how landlords and tenants pay broker fees, will be debated at a committee hearing this Wednesday. In other news, Middle Eastern and North African New Yorkers have historically been designated as "white" in government reports and surveys, but a new state bill on the Governor's desk could reclassify...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Elected leaders are criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul's reversal on congestion pricing, with State Senator Jabari Brisport leading a pro-congestion pricing chant in Brooklyn on Sunday. In other news, the Westchester County Department of Health warns that raw sewage is being released into the Hudson River in Ossining due...