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New Jersey will fund $10 million in aid to homeowners impacted by flooding in December. Plus, New York City’s Department of Correction is investigating the first death of the year at Rikers Island. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Brigid Bergin discuss President Biden's plans to address immigration, the economy and more in the year ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pc...

The 1 train service is still in flux after Thursday’s derailment with 2 and 3 trains also impacted. MTA Chair Janno Leiber reminds commuters that derailments are rare, and train operators take precautions. Plus, Mayor Adams's administration is suing 17 bus companies for allegedly bringing migrants from Texas to New York City, seeking over $700 million for emergency care and shelter costs. The laws...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams's administration is suing 17 bus companies for allegedly carrying migrants to the city from Texas. Meanwhile an NYPD officer is facing disciplinary charges for tackling and arresting an 11-year-old who hadn't broken the law. Plus. respiratory viruses are surging in New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Developers Equinor and BP have canceled plans for a large offshore wind farm off the Long Island coast. Plus, new data from the state shows residents in the Bronx experience the highest rates of food insecurity in New York. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Guilia Heyward discuss what to look out for from newly sworn in leaders in the city and state legislatures. And finally, Queens resident Shandra W...

Authorities are investigating after a Bronx fire killed a 5-year-old boy on Wednesday night. Also every year landlords fail to register tens of thousands of rent-stabilized apartments with New York State's housing agency, but face few repercussions. WNYC's David Brand reports. Meanwhile, 11 of the city's public hospitals are requiring masks due to increased cases of COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Plus...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New Jersey officials say the shooting that killed Newark Imam Hassan Sharif on Wednesday morning outside the Masjid Muhammad Mosque doesn’t appear to be motivated by bias. Also, city and state officials say teens in New York City’s overcrowded juvenile detention centers could be sleeping in common areas like classrooms...

The New York State legislative session has officially begun. Also, governor Hochul is recovering from a pectoral injury she sustained while exercising on Tuesday. Finally, with the vendor ban on New York City bridges now in effect, WNYC’s Sean Carlson spoke with Mohamed Attia of the nonprofit Street Vendor Project, and Gyatso Lama, who sells his artwork on the Brooklyn Bridge, to get their reactio...

The New York City Department of Buildings is paying a private engineering firm almost a million dollars to investigate the cause of the deadly parking garage collapse in lower Manhattan last April. Meanwhile, Democrat Tom Suozzi says he wants the upcoming special election on February 13th for the house seat vacated by George Santos, to address issues like immigration. Finally, in response to Mayor...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new rule that bans people from selling items on bridges in New York City is now in effect. Meanwhile, New Jersey mayors are reacting with a mix of responses after their towns received busloads of migrants over the weekend. Plus, a storm heading to the New York region this weekend could bring some wintry precipitation....

More on the 1.7 magnitude earthquake reported near Astoria, Queens on Tuesday morning. Also, Governor Hochul introduces a new bill prohibiting certain insurers from charging copays for insulin. Plus,Columbia University business professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh suggests vacant offices throughout the city could be viable housing options in the future. Finally, WNYC’s David Furst chats with Tik Toker...

The U.S Geological Survey confirms there was a 1.7 magnitude earthquake near Astoria, Queens this morning. Meanwhile, as lawmakers face pressure to strike a new housing deal in Albany, Manhattan Democrat Linda Rosenthal, chair of the Assembly's housing committee, says everything's on the table. Plus, as the federal probe into Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign continues, some legal experts say a case agai...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York State Legislature returns to Albany to kick off the 2024 legislative session. Also, Columbia University business professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh says as much as 30 percent of Manhattan office buildings could be converted into green housing. Plus, New York City's new professional women's hockey team wins th...

In Albany, lawmakers are regrouping for the 2024 session to tackle the housing crisis, with WNYC's Sean Carlson previewing what’s to come with Albany reporter Jon Campbell. Plus, in Central Park, birdwatchers partake in the traditional Christmas Bird Count, a practice underscoring how climate change affects bird species, as reported by WNYC's Rosemary Misdary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Experts are warning New Yorkers to beware of charity scams this giving season, especially those that copycat the names of known and trusted non-profits. Meanwhile, a New Jersey law taking effect in 2024 that gives a telemarketer just 30 seconds to disclose their name, address, and phone number for the party they're representing. Finally, this year, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk started teamin...

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ConEdison and city officials are warning people to avoid the area around East 52nd Street and 2nd Avenue in Midtown Manhattan after they test for asbestos after a steam pipe leak early on Wednesday morning. Also, a Brooklyn family is searching for answers after a Tuesday night shooting in South Ozone Park, Queens ended with the death of their niece. Police are investigating. And, the National Weat...

More than 65-thousand migrants spent Christmas in New York City's shelter system. WNYC's Brittany Kriegstein spoke with some of the new arrivals in Midtown. Meanwhile, New Jersey is considering expanding paid family leave to more companies. Plus, this week, WNYC is revisiting favorite stories from 2023, including one about a viral empty Greenwich Village apartment and a popular Queens techno club....

Our team is taking some time off, but all this week we’re looking back at the year’s top stories. Today, we start with WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and his trip with a record-seeking subway enthusiast. And finally, we share a couple of family recipes sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

New Jersey's Division of Civil Rights investigates alleged racism in Clark Township's police and municipal leadership. Manhattan's Upper West Side experiments with "Smart Curbs" to optimize curb space, seeking public input. On WNYC's “On the Way”, Stephen Nessen and Sean Carlson discuss the city's vintage trains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

New York City's child welfare system is exacerbating racial disparities for Black families, according to the NYCLU. Meanwhile, on Thursday the New Jersey state assembly approved a bill that would require 8th-to-12th graders to get grief education. Finally, before year's end, Governor Kathy Hochul faces decisions on 90 pending bills, with 85 requiring action by Saturday. Key measures include propos...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City’s teachers union is suing to stop Mayor Eric Adams from slashing the education department’s budget. Meanwhile, commuters continue to raise questions about how the MTA's congestion pricing program will affect them. Plus, gauging MTA subway data, the city hit peak congestion on Thursday, December 14th, but i...

New York is redrawing its congressional districts, thanks to a lawsuit by state Democrats. Plus, the city’s teachers union is suing to stop the Adams Administration from slashing the education department’s budget. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Bahar Ostadan discuss how much money the NYPD spends on police overtime in the subways. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ads...

Mayor Eric Adams says his administration is weighing all options to push back on two policing bills that just passed in the City Council, including a ban of most forms of solitary confinement in city jails and a requirement for the NYPD to report some low level stops. Also, 2023 was a tough year on many fronts so WNYC's Precious Fondren spoke with eight mental health professionals to find out what...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Visitors to New York City’s sports venues will be allowed to enter with refillable bottles and cups under a new bill. Plus, New York state lawmakers are pushing to make it easier for sexual assault survivors to seek justice through a package of new bills. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Jessy Edwards discuss a measure lawmakers are considering that would outlaw solitary confinement at city ja...