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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced his administration will terminate its contract with the medical service company Doc-Go, following criticisms related to the contract's cost and the quality of services provided to migrants. Meanwhile, the New York State Education Department has released a report recommending changes to the mayoral control of the City's public school system, WNYC's Jessi...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Some New York City council members say the Adams administration is instructing them to fill out a detailed form if they want to communicate with agency leaders. WNYC’s Giulia Heyward has more. Meanwhile, conservative activists Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman have agreed to pay more than a million dollars for using robocalls...

There's an urgent need for high-quality, affordable childcare programs in New York City. Plus, a few things you can do to avoid the most popular tax scams. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talked with reporter Jan Ransom about a more than $28 million settlement to the family of Nicholas Feliciano. He suffered severe brain damage after attempting to hang himself in his cell on Rikers Island in 2019...

A New York City councilmember is proposing measures to simplify tipping delivery workers through apps. WNYC's Karen Yi reports. Meanwhile, a former director of the city's child welfare agency pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $5,000 worth of gift cards meant for children. Plus, with Ramadan drawing to a close, WNYC’s Precious Fondren explores how some Muslims are in search of the perfect outfit to...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Republican Jack Ciattarelli is set to announce his third gubernatorial run in New Jersey on Tuesday, with WNYC’s Nancy Solomon noting the significant influence of another Republican figure in the race. Meanwhile, in New York City, NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell describes a ‘chaotic situation’ that resulted in the fatal...

New York State's comptroller is calling for more oversight of New York City's infrastructure projects after his office says it found most were delayed and over-budget. actor Jonathan Majors has been sentenced to probation on domestic violence charges and ordered into a year-long counseling program. Plus, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports that the federal government has sped up it’s work permit process...

If you're headed to upstate New York to watch Monday's solar eclipse, be prepared for heavy traffic. The state thruway is expected to be congested as people from New York City and parts of southern Canada converge on the prime viewing spots. Meanwhile, nurses at Staten Island University Hospital have a new 3-year contract that includes improved staffing standards and wage increases. Lastly, after...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: It’s the talk of the town: A solar eclipse is happening this Monday. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh has tips and event highlights for this rare celestial event. Meanwhile, a historic earthquake shook New York and New Jersey last Friday, and with the eclipse today, religious leaders are discussing their spiritual significance. P...

There are no reports of widespread damage after an earthquake rattled New York City and the surrounding region Friday morning. In response to the 4.8 magnitude earthquake, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Brian Lehrer talked with Zachary Iscol, commissioner of New York City's Office of Emergency Management. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath caught up with the street-style photographer behind the popular ins...

SPECIAL EPISODE: An earthquake has hit New York City and the surrounding region this morning about 10:20. The U.S. Geological Survey has measured the earthquake's intensity at 4-point-8 with the epicenter in northwestern New Jersey. That number could fluctuate. For more context, WNYC's Brian Lehrer speaks with Rutgers University geological professor Alexander Gates who calls it a "big" earthquake"...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Kathy Hochul is directing the MTA to halt a plan that would have required NYC Marathon organizers to pay hundreds of thousands to cover lost tolls, WNYC's Catalina Gonella reports. Meanwhile, adultery, considered a sin by many religi...

The union representing jail guards in New York City is ratcheting up its opposition to a federal takeover of Rikers Island. Plus, a group of New Yorkers want pro skater Tony Hawk to abandon plans to build a skatepark in Central Brooklyn. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh has more. Finally, WNYC has been reporting on the more than 700 lawsuits recently filed by former Rikers Island detainees who allege sexual...

Nonprofit groups and the New York City Council are urging the Adams administration to keep funding in place for shelter staffers who help homeless students navigate the school system. Meanwhile, meteorologists are saying the worst is over with the storm that pounded New York City overnight but don't put that umbrella away yet. Plus, Texas Governor Greg Abbott will visit New York City on Thursday e...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says major crime is down 2% so far this year over last year, driven by a decrease in murders and burglaries. Meanwhile, New York state doesn’t charge sales tax on private planes. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports, some Democrats in Albany want to change that. Plus, New Jersey law enforcement is cracking down on drive...

Starting July 1st, EV drivers in New Jersey will pay an upfront fee of $1,000. Also, WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim looks into why a heated segment between Mayor Eric Adams and activist Olayemi Olurin became a viral political sensation. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Nancy Solomon discuss the reshaping of New Jersey politics if the county line ballot system comes to an end. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

A trifecta of bad weather is hitting New York City and the area as a ‘multi-hazard storm system’ descends on the region. The National Weather Service is warning of coastal flooding and high winds through Thursday morning. Meanwhile, you may have seen stories of ‘squatters’ taking over homes in New York City on social media or talk shows. But how common is this? WNYC’s David Brand reports. Plus, th...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks says the mayor should retain control of the city school system with no additional strings attached. Meanwhile, the New York state budget was due April 1st, but legislative leaders insist negotiations are heading in the right direction. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports from Albany....

A New York state budget deal remains out of reach in Albany. Meanwhile, New York state’s first legislative staff union is on the verge of landing its first contract. Plus, a grand jury has indicted the man arrested for killing NYPD officer Jonathan Diller. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Arun Venugopal discuss the new Netflix film, “Shirley.” And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks about tips to get t...

Two men are facing drug charges in the February death of trans rights advocate Cecilia Gentili after allegedly supplying her with fentanyl laced heroin. Meanwhile, the first Ramadan Night Market in New York City is opening Wednesday night in Astoria, Queens. Plus, New York City’s budget is due by the end of June but Mayor Adams and the City Council need to agree on it first. The Mayor has recently...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York City Council is urging Mayor Eric Adams to reconsider anticipated budget cuts to ‘3K’, schools, libraries, and other city services. Meanwhile, the federal judge who ruled New Jersey cannot use the ‘county line’ ballot design in the upcoming Democratic primary election delivered another setback to the state’...

New York City's app-based delivery workers are getting a pay raise. Plus, the Nuyorican Poets Cafe is kicking off its $24 million renovation. Also, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein looks into the rise of domestic violence deaths in New York City. And finally, a pair of community health workers strike up conversations with New Yorkers about their mental health and the wide range of concerns that might co...

Police are investigating what they say is an unprovoked assault involving a woman attacked with a hammer in Central Park, which occurred in the early hours of Monday morning. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service forecasts a rainy week ahead. Also, of the thousands of migrants arriving in New York City, nearly half of new immigrants are from places like Africa, Asia, and Europe, according to imm...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: If you’re driving in New York while using your phone, you could be targeted as law enforcement intensifies its crackdown. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen has more. Meanwhile, an investigation is underway after a fire broke out at Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii, a Catholic church in Williamsburg, disrupting Easter Sunday mass....

A federal court judge is blocking New Jersey’s ‘county line’ system from being used in the June primary. This system groups candidates into slates who appear all together in a single line or row. Meanwhile, in honor of the annual Transgender Day of Visibility, the MTA is honoring Bernie Wagenblast, one of the voices of New York City subways. Additionally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson explores why New York’...

Videos of women sharing stories of being assaulted on streets in Manhattan are trending on TikTok. WNYC’s Giulia Heyward has more. Also, the Department of Transportation recently approved the use of longer e-cargo bikes to take the place of traditional large delivery trucks. The approved bikes are pedal-assist electric bikes that look like mini trucks and take only one person to operate. Finally,...