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A Queens man is being accused of casting absentee ballots that belonged to other voters. WNYC's Charles Lane reports. Also, New York nursing homes are pleading with state lawmakers to give them more flexibility when it comes to staffing. And in Little Falls, New Jersey officials are encouraging people living near the Passaic River to evacuate as waters continue to rise and flood streets. Back in N...

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Some parents are calling for more transparency around school safety, after a spate of stabbings at New York City schools. Plus, the MTA is accusing New Jersey officials of revisionist history over its lawsuit against congestion pricing. And finally, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer talks with City Limits climate reporter, Mariana Samois about a lawsuit filed by fossil fuel proponents to keep New Yorkers using...

Governor Hochul has signed a bill creating a nine-member commission to examine New York's history of slavery and its lasting effects on residents. Meanwhile, New York City is trying to improve its management of catch basins to make future clean-ups more streamlined. Also, NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn must pay out at least $35,000 to employees for having too few nurses on some shifts. Plus, dev...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new law looks to reduce carbon emissions from buildings in the city by penalizing owners if they don't retro-fit their properties. Meanwhile, a new partnership between the government of New Jersey and Princeton University aims to make the state a leader in artificial intelligence. Plus, actor Jonathan Majors has been...

Migrants staying at tent shelter located in Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn were concerned for their safety during a powerful storm, with strong winds threatening the stability of the tents. Plus, 2024 is set for notable political events, including a unique Senate race in New Jersey. WNYC’s David Furst talks with senior reporter Nancy Solomon for the latest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

The heaviest rain has passed, lifting flood warnings in several areas, but flood watches and advisories remain in northern Queens, the five boroughs, Westchester, Long Island, and parts of northeast New Jersey. Also, over 1,500 New Yorkers with open clemency applications await Governor Kathy Hochul's decisions, with Legal Aid attorney Lawrence Hausman pushing for more clemency grants. Finally, we’...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A powerful storm is striking New York City and the surrounding region, with the National Weather Service predicting 2 to 4 inches of rainfall. Also, a state investigation into toxic fumes possibly entering buildings by the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn is expanding. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm....

Many are of course wondering why the electricity briefly went out around the boroughs just before midnight last Thursday. Con Ed says a power surge took place at a DUMBO substation while a transmission line was being restored. Also, Mayor Adams' plan to curb spending on migrants is showing some gains -- at least on paper. The Independent Budget Office predicts the city will spend six to eight bill...

Public housing tenants in Brooklyn will become the first test of a new funding strategy for their apartment complex after a landmark vote. Also, a coalition of community groups in New Jersey want Governor Phil Murphy to stand down from his federal lawsuit against congestion pricing. And it's time for On The Way, our weekly segment on transportation. And lastly, WNYC's Precious Fondren looks at NYC...

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Governor Kathy Hochul is dedicating nearly $60 million in state money to improve drinking water and septic systems on Long Island. Plus, New York has a new state law designed to keep medical debt from hurting your credit rating. Also, compost collection sites at New York City’s greenmarkets have been saved by an anonymous donor. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Michael Hayes discuss a New J...

The upcoming special election to fill George Santos' seat is poised to be the first test of a new state law allowing early voting by mail. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports it's a major expansion of how voters can participate in a contest with national implications. Heads up for drivers, only one Staten Island-bound lane of traffic will be open on a section of the BQE late Thursday night due to mainten...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York Public Advocate Jumaane Williams unveiled 2023’s worst landlord list on Wednesday. Also, the NYPD is agreeing to hand crucial evidence in police misconduct cases over to an oversight agency within 90 days of an incident. Plus, New Jersey's minimum wage rises above $15 per hour on New Year's day.. Hosted by Simp...

An investigation is underway into the death of a child at a migrant shelter on the Upper West side in Manhattan. Plus, the owner of a Bronx apartment building that partially collapsed earlier this week says he has no idea what caused the disaster. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani about proposed bills that would end property tax breaks for two of New York City's H...

Over 200 firefighters spent hours fighting an early morning blaze at a deli in the Bronx. Meanwhile, Keith Lee, the viral food influencer whose reviews can make or break a restaurant's fortunes, is posting about his time in New York City. Plus, authorities continue to search for the cause of Monday's partial building collapse in the Bronx. WNYC’s Michael Hill spoke with Lawrence Ubell, CEO of Accu...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start the day: New York State voters could get new congressional districts again after the state’s top court ordered a new map yesterday. Meanwhile, the NYPD is cracking down on fake and obstructed license plates before the new congestion pricing plan takes effect next year. Plus, New York State is recalling ‘Jenny’s Zee Zee gummies’ a...

Residents of the Billingsly Terrace building are reeling after a partial collapse of the property Monday night. Plus, a group tasked with figuring out how to make New York City public school classes smaller is offering recommendations. Also, some migrant families won’t have anywhere to go after the New Year, when they’ll be forced to leave city shelter’s under Mayor Eric Adams' new policy. And fin...

The FDNY responded to a roof-top fire near the Hudson River Tuesday morning. Plus, police are investigating after subways hit two men in separate incidents in Brooklyn, killing one and injuring the other. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Melanie La Rocca, former New York City Buildings Commissioner, about the collapse of a 7-story building that fell suddenly in the Bronx on Monday. Host...

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State lawmakers are trying to get rid of a longstanding property tax break enjoyed by Columbia University and NYU. The ACLU announced that it will represent the National Rifle Association in a Supreme Court case against New York state. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talked with reporter Jessy Edwards about New York City’s newly appointed Department of Corrections Commissioner, Lynelle Maginley-L...

last night in Queens. Also, a new report from the City Council estimates the city will bring in $1.2 billion dollars more in tax revenue this fiscal year than the Mayor Eric Adams's office projected. Plus, Governor Phil Murphy is trying to restart New Jersey's offshore wind industry, after the Danish company Orsted pulled the plug on two major projects. But how Murphy pivots away from Orsted and m...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a warning to New York colleges and universities about their handling of calls for genocide on campuses. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is once again on the defensive about the reported federal investigation into his election campaign. Plus, New Jersey will start enforcing restrictions on it...

A federal appeals court ruled that most of New York’s concealed carry regulations can stay in effect while the courts weigh in on lawsuits challenging them. Plus, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal looks into New York City’s faith-based shelter program. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Ryan Kailath discuss a WNYC investigation that finds that less than a fifth of the money raised from SantaCon, an annual c...

A working group charged with figuring out how to implement a new law requiring smaller class sizes in New York City is struggling to reach an agreement. Meanwhile, DoorDash and Uber Eats are changing how they ask customers to tip delivery workers in the wake of boosts to those workers' wages. Finally, it's time for an edition of WNYC’s weekly transit segment On the Way featuring reporter Stephen N...