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New York City Public Schools will have a remote day tomorrow due to expected snow. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is imposing curfews at 20 emergency migrant shelters across the city for safety purposes, but advocates say the policy will do more harm than good. Plus, a judge rejects claims from California vendors that New York’s marijuana licensing program unconstitutionally discriminates against out...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Voters will cast their ballots on Tuesday to replace the expelled former Congress member, George Santos. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, Congress member Andy Kim has been selected by Democratic delegates in Monmouth County over First Lady Kim Murphy to replace Bob Menendez. Also, New York Governor Kathy Hochul aims to add 31...

New York City’s latest housing survey shows the lowest vacancy rate in over a half century. Plus, Asian communities gear up to ring in the "Year of the Dragon," as the Lunar New Year begins this weekend. Also, New York state has relaxed the minimum requirements for some entry-level jobs, potentially opening up thousands of positions to new migrants. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Ramsey Khal...

A new city law will give domestic violence survivors access to free and speedy lock changes within 3 days of filing a report. Also, the New York Heat Act, if passed, will provide an online calculator allowing New Yorkers to see how much they’d save on their energy bill. Plus, former 70’s drug kingpin turned activist, Joseph Hayden, passed away last month. Hayden advocated for marijuana legalizatio...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The number of places to sign up for a Municipal ID card in New York City is shrinking. Meanwhile, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban is in Jamaica, meeting with the country’s prime minister to help solve several cold cases in New York. Plus, double-parking in the middle of the road is illegal, but that doesn’t stop thousand...

Governor Kathy Hochul responds to Mayor Eric Adams' request for the state to pick up half of New York City's shelter costs. Plus, a federal judge has ruled that a court ordered plan to overhaul how the NYPD responds to protests will start in the coming months. Also, an incident at a West Village lesbian bar has sparked debate about who belongs there. And finally, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports that...

Rents are rising across New York City, and so are broker fees. WNYC's David Brand reports on how some apartment-hunters are facing eye-popping upfront costs. Meanwhile, The New York City Council sent a letter last month warning Mayor Eric Adams they would sue if he failed to implement voucher expansion laws for more low income housing, Councilmember Diana Ayala says City Hall never responded. Plus...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Delays in building affordable housing in New York City grew longer after the city lost key staff during the pandemic. Meanwhile, state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails hit record attendance in 2023 with more than 84 million visits, according to Governor Hochul’s office. Plus, Thursday is the last day to nam...

Is NJ Transit ready for next year’s FIFA Men's World Cup soccer games? Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Bruce Marks, the CEO of the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation, and Newark Deputy Mayor Allison Ladd about what the road to owning property will look like for a select handful of Newark residents. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

An attorney for David Crowe, the man accused of stalking Taylor Swift, says his client has been found mentally unfit to stand trial. Meanwhile, an escaped prisoner treated for stab wounds at Bellevue Hospital is back in custody after fleeing. Also, trans rights advocate and author Cecilia Gentili has died at the age of 52. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with housing reporter David Brand to break...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The 70 NYCHA employees arrested for corruption on Tuesday prioritized their personal gain over the welfare of residents, according to Homeland Security agent Ivan Arvelo. Meanwhile, a 33-year-old man accused of stalking Taylor Swift, following more than 30 visits to her apartment last week, is set to appear in court Wed...

Donald Trump will appear on the presidential primary ballot in New York this spring, after Republican state elections officials approved his request for ballot access at a Board of Elections meeting this week. Plus, legendary East Village dive bar Lucy's is facing eviction. Also, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on a Lower East Side program that’s training a generation of tech-savvy supers. And finally, as...

More than 70 current and former NYCHA employees are facing bribery and corruption charges as part of an investigation into misconduct at the agency. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams calls on the state to pick up half of the city's costs for providing care for migrants. Plus, there’s a 55-foot-deep hole across the street from Grand Central Terminal. It’s part of an MTA project to build a new walkway and...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Traffic fatalities in New York City have decreased by 16% according to safe streets advocates, but the improvements are primarily in white neighborhoods. Also, Governor Hochul wants Republicans to get on board with the Senate's compromise bill on border security. Plus, in response to sub-freezing temperatures, New York...

Dwayne Montgomery, a retired NYPD inspector, has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge after being accused of orchestrating a "straw donor" scheme for Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign. Plus, a special election is underway in New York's 3rd District to replace George Santos. And finally WNYC’s David Furst and Elizabeth Kim discuss last week’s showdown between the New York City Council and Mayor Eric...

Child labor cases have risen sharply in New York as state investigations lag behind, according to a new audit by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Meanwhile, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says New York and New Jersey will use mostly private money to cover construction costs for hosting the FIFA World Cup Finals in 2026. Finally, WNYC’s Precious Fondren spotlights upcoming events commemorating Blac...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: More than two dozen tenants from a partially collapsed Bronx apartment building are suing their landlord for necessary repairs and an end to what they call a pattern of harassment. Meanwhile, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announces that a grand jury will begin hearing evidence following an attack by a group of...

Drivers in the Bronx and Queens will get a full rebate on two bridge tolls beginning this weekend. Plus, parent leaders elected to an advisory panel on education policies are resisting Schools Chancellor David Banks’ demands that they hold meetings in-person, citing threats over support of Palestine. Also, WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh looks into a new effort by Manhattan’s borough president to take down...

Two years after Felix DeJesus, from Haledon, New Jersey, went missing following his release from police custody, his family continues to seek answers. Meanwhile, accordion style, “open gangway” trains have started operating on New York City subway tracks. Finally, thousands of New York City residents live in illegal and dangerous basement apartments. Governor Hochul is pushing a plan to allow New...

Get up and get informed Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The much maligned 42nd street Port Authority Bus terminal is one step closer to replacement. Also, New York City's lifeguards are getting a raise this summer to $22 an-hour as city pools and beaches have struggled through years of staffing shortages. Plus, the New York Knicks beat the Pacers 109-105 at home. Hosted by Si...

The U.S Postal Service is honoring New York's First Black woman Senator, Constance Baker Motley, as part of their Black heritage stamp series. Plus, Holtec, a company in New Jersey, has agreed to pay a $5 million fine over what state officials say was a fraudulent tax break. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill discusses New York’s Rape is Rape Act with Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and Lydia Cuomo. H...

New city data shows nearly 30,000 cases for faulty apartment doors that are supposed to automatically shut to prevent fires spreading are unresolved since a deadly Bronx fire two years ago. Meanwhile, New York City Police are issuing tens of thousands of tickets for fare evasion in the subway. Tickets up by 160% since Mayor Adams' rook office. Plus, some New Jersey residents have been forced out o...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new report on New York City's B-HEARD pilot program, which diverts mental health calls from police to social workers and EMTs, shows that many 911 calls that qualify aren’t getting a response. Meanwhile, a Manhattan judge ruled on Wednesday that two men who each spent decades behind bars for the death of a French tour...

A New Jersey man is facing criminal charges for allegedly leading rioters to breach the U.S Capitol on January 6th. Plus, a few early voters in New York share some issues that are top of mind in the upcoming special election to replace George Santos in Congress. And finally, WNYC’s Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky looks into health code violations at New York City public schools' cafeterias. Hosted by Simp...

Thousands of New Yorkers depending on public benefits face worsening delays in processing aid. Meanwhile, New York City officials say Illegal lockout complaints are on the rise in East New York, Brooklyn. WNYC's David Brand accompanied a group of city workers trying to educate renters there about their rights. Plus, the Biden administration is releasing funds to communities in Brooklyn and New Yor...