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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is getting rid of a rule that forces some tenants to complete a credit check before renting an apartment through a housing lottery. Plus, there’s a divide between New York Democrats in the wake of Hamas' deadly attack on Israel. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with editor Christopher Werth about the new investigative podcast series “Imminent Danger: One Doctor...

Former three-term Long Island Congressmember Tom Suozzi has announced that he’s planning to run for Congress next year. Also, police have arrested three teenagers in connection to an anti-LGBTQ attack on a 72-year-old man in Chelsea last month. And starting Tuesday, travelers can use OMNY readers to ride the AirTrain to and from JFK Airport. Plus, according to recent estimates, a quarter of New Yo...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed that he’s “devastated” during a vigil for victims in Israel held yesterday evening at Golda Meir Square in Midtown. Also, Republicans and Democrats remain at odds over whether New York’s twenty-six congressional districts should be redrawn. Plus, a Superior Court judge denied New...

When it comes to the issues facing New York, Governor Kathy Hochul says it’s personal. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst and Giulia Heyward discuss a new dating service called “We Met In Real Life” for another installment of our series “I Tried It.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 1: Wrongful Death In 2016, Amy Lam was at an exciting time in her life. She’d recently graduated from Columbia journalism school and was expecting her second child. But then tragedy struck. Shortly after giving birth at home, she was brought to Harlem Hospital where medical records show she bled to death under the care of several physicians. One of those doctors was Dr. Thomas J. Byrne, an...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is on a trip to Latin America sharing his concerns about the city welcoming too many migrants. Plus, WNYC’s David Brand and Karen Yi report on evictions at Tysens Park Apartments on Staten Island. And finally, WNYC’s Arya Sundaram visits Chinatown’s East Broadway Mall where merchants hope to survive the mall’s rebirth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ht...

The man responsible for shooting 10 commuters on a subway train last year received 10 concurrent life sentences. Meanwhile, an ice skating rink is set to open at Brooklyn Bridge Park next month, staying operational until March. Additionally, following Kevin McCarthy's recent removal from his House Speaker position, Republican Representative Andrew Garbarino of Long Island joins us to discuss what’...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams says his trip to Latin America isn't funded by taxpayers but WNYC's Elizabeth Kim reports that's not exactly the case. Meanwhile, the Bronx District Attorney says she's committed to making sure home day cares in the borough are safe. Also, WNYC’s parent company has laid off 20 employees and is ending two pod...

Representative George Santos’ former campaign treasurer is expected to plead guilty in federal court. Plus, a former NYPD officer accused of punching someone over a dozen times pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in court this week. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Lilo Stainton, healthcare reporter for NJ Spotlight News, about New Jersey’s plan to protect gender-affirmin...

Justice advocates say incarcerated people at Rikers Island are increasingly "isolated" and "idle" after millions in recent program cuts. Also, movie actor Julia Ormond is suing former producer Harvey Weinstein for sexual assault after an incident in 1995. Plus, 60-year-old Salvatore Vassallo of Jersey Shore was sentenced to 18 months for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot. Recently, after New...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. A new report from the MTA shows the climate crisis could paralyze mass transit. Also, people traveling to and from JFK Airport via the Airtran will now be able to use OMNY readers starting next Tuesday. Plus, as of yesterday, the general application window to start a legal cannabis business in New York State is now open...

A New Jersey watchdog agency is criticizing two state-owned veterans homes over their initial response to COVID-19. Plus, some parents and teachers are raising concerns about a new curriculum for students at New York City schools. And, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Jake Bolster about his reporting on the city’s new curbside composting program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:/...

The National Network to End Domestic Violence warns those dealing with domestic violence to turn off any hidden phones ahead of this afternoon’s FEMA emergency alert test. Also, Norton Blake has been indicted in Manhattan for beating a 60-year-old woman with a cane inside a Harlem subway station last month. And Mayor Adams is going to Mexico to learn more about the path asylum seekers take to the...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The Adams administration is pushing forward with legal actions to suspend New York City’s right to shelter rules as an influx of migrants continues to strain the city’s shelter system. Meanwhile, the city’s Public Schools Chancellor David Banks is reviewing the education department's actions during last Friday's storm....

Brooklyn’s Woodhull Hospital will remain closed for several days as it undergoes repairs from Tropical Storm Ophelia. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams takes a trip to Latin America. Also, WNYC’s Sophia Chang reports on a new trash system that's the first of its kind in the entire country. And finally, with the writer’s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for i...

New York's Comptroller says the MTA hasn’t fully put in an action plan for hardening the subways system against climate change. Meanwhile, a new NASA-led study shows New York City is sinking at a rate of a half-foot per century, but the cause isn't big buildings. Plus, the group at the MTA tasked with coming up with the fee structure for congestion pricing met for what’s likely the last public mee...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA group in charge of figuring out how much to charge drivers for congestion pricing is preparing its recommendations after their final public meeting. A new report on anti-Asian racism in New York City notes that many incidents go unreported because of lack of trust in police. Plus, Mariah Carey will make Madison...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on the federal government to change the way it reimburses states for climate disasters. Plus, federal student loan borrowers will start making payments again this month after a three-year pause. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talked with New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon about a potential scramble for U.S. Senator Bob Menendez’s senate seat. Hosted by Sim...

After Tropical Storm Ophelia flooded the subway, the MTA CEO Janno Lieber says the entire system is vulnerable in the era of climate change. Meanwhile, residents in "The Hole," a Brooklyn-Queens border neighborhood, call for city action on persistent flooding issues. Also, the New York Mets are searching for a new manager. Finally, as cold weather approaches, NYC renters prepare for radiator noise...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams says a plume of wildfire smoke may reach New York City this morning, potentially putting some people at risk. Meanwhile, a group of New York City landlords create a new insurance initiative to help save money for building repairs. Also, the city's compost program officially expands to Brooklyn today. Plus, t...

Mayor Adams urges New Yorkers to shelter in place due to ongoing impacts from Tropical Storm Ophelia. Also, tobacco-related cancers are declining in New York State. Meanwhile, NYC's "open streets" program has transformed a Brooklyn road into a worship space, as WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh reports. Finally, the Writers Guild of America ends its 5-month strike, signaling a slow recovery for the film and...

Both Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams have declared states of emergency as Tropical Storm Ophelia batters the New York City reigion, warning of up to 8 inches of rain by day's end. Severe flooding has caused major disruptions in MTA service and on roadways, leading to the closure of LaGuardia's Terminal A and numerous weather-related accidents in New Jersey. The National Weather Service has issued...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA is preparing for a severe storm bringing heavy rains as it rolls into the metro area today. On Monday, a panel will review scenarios for how much drivers should pay under the MTA's congestion pricing program. A New York State judge's ruling paves the way for an almost $18-dollar minimum wage for people who deliv...

The operator of the Brooklyn construction company found responsible for a deadly wall collapse in 2018 will serve 2 to 4 years in prison. Also, what would a U.S. government shutdown mean for New Yorkers? WNYC's Giulia Heyward reports. Plus, New Jersey is one of the top producers of blueberries, asparagus, and other crops in the U.S., mostly because it's fueled by thousands of farm workers. WNYC’s...

Governor Hochul has signed a new set of human trafficking bills into law during a visit to Flushing Queens. Meanwhile, David Jakubonis, the 44-year-old man who attacked former Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin at a campaign event last year, has agreed to a plea deal. Finally, starting next week New York City will begin expanding its curbside composting program to Brooklyn, joining Quee...