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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Neighbors of a Bronx daycare, where a 1-year-old boy tragically died from exposure to opioids on Friday, express concerns about the growing problem of fentanyl in the neighborhood. Meanwhile, researchers from Climate Central report that global warming has made it five times as likely for the region to experience 90-degr...

“Dreamers” in New York and across the country face uncertainty as a federal judge rules DACA illegal. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams faces criticism for delays in assisting migrants with asylum applications, potentially affecting their legal status and work permits. Finally, WNYC’s Radio Rookies program equips young New Yorkers with microphones, allowing them to share stories about their lives and communi...

New York City is sending first responders to New Hampshire as Hurricane Lee approaches. Meanwhile, the Manhattan DA accuses former city buildings commissioner Eric Ulrich of wrongdoing in clearing a shelter in Rockaway Park. Also, starting tonight, Jewish communities worldwide celebrate Rosh Hashanah, marking the Hebrew new year. Finally, an investigative report by Bianca Fortis and Laura Beil, in...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York City Council is signing off on a 5-year permit to allow Madison Square Garden to continue to operate. Meanwhile, a string of bodega stick-ups in eastern Queens has some local business owners on edge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

The latest COVID-19 vaccine will become available for New Yorkers this Friday. Plus, three men face hate crime charges linked to the vandalization of a pride flag display in Manhattan. And finally, another story from one of WNYC’s Radio Rookies, a program that puts microphones in the hands of young New Yorkers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Hamzeh Alwawi, the Clinton Hill restaurant owner accused of plowing his car into two men outside a migrant shelter, says he was trying to protect himself. Meanwhile, a New Yorker upset that the city has been housing homeless migrants on his block is delivering an unwelcoming recorded message through a loudspeaker for his new neighbors. Finally, despite childcare costs in New York City already bein...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A shocking discovery at Rikers Island as a food inspector finds live insects in 540 cases of food. Meanwhile, amid the ongoing migrant crisis, some New York officials consider local solutions like a city-based work permit program. Also, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy expresses concern about private bus companies shutti...

Democrat Sam Berger wins the race for a vacant Assembly seat in Queens. Plus, a Bitcoin mining facility inside a Finger Lakes power plant continues to operate after it lost an environmental permit for violating climate law. And finally, a story from one of WNYC’s Radio Rookies, a program that puts microphones in the hands of young New Yorkers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://...

Amidst Mayor Adams' warning of 15% budget cuts due to migrant arrivals, the Biden administration stresses its support for New York City. Meanwhile, Sandra Lindsay, the first to receive a COVID vaccine, is now the inaugural recipient of the now updated Pfizer booster, her sixth COVID shot. In Corona Plaza, Queens, the community still grapples with the effects of a street vendor market's closure by...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: An "underground market" for short-term rentals emerges as New York City enforces Airbnb restrictions from last week. Meanwhile, Governor Hochul dispatches 50 National Guard members to Long Island in anticipation of Hurricane Lee. Finally, Jets fans are reeling after learning of quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending A...

New Jersey wants to preserve hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland, but it’ll take about 54 years for officials to meet that goal. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with David Meyers, deputy editor of Streetsblog, about a new report that finds a law prohibiting vehicle idling is rarely enforced. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Precious Fondren discuss Fashion Week 2023. Hosted by Simplecast...

Two migrants from a Clinton Hill shelter are healing after being struck by a car driven by restaurant owner Hamzeh Alwawi, who's now charged with attempted murder. Meanwhile, quarterback Aaron Rodgers faces a season hiatus after an MRI revealed a torn left tendon. Also, Google Translate isn’t just for regular people, it’s what every New York City agency employs to translate government websites int...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: After failing to reach a settlement with the police union, a federal judge is revisiting negotiations over the NYPD’s protest response. Also, an MTA supervisor has been fired for reportedly selling stolen items from a transit trailer. And, in his debut with the Jets, Aaron Rodgers suffered a severe ankle injury after ju...

As New York remembers the 9-11 attacks, Mayor Eric Adams recounts visiting Ground Zero 22 years ago. Also, a recent study shows that Latino neighborhoods in New York City have a higher prevalence of lead water pipes. Finally, Williamsburg’s Caribbean Social Club, known as Toñitas, has long been a vital spot for New York’s Puerto Rican community. Journalists Marta Campabadal Graus and Leticia Vila-...

Remembrances are underway to mark the 22 years since the 9/11 attacks. Also, as Hurricane Lee continues its steady swim across the Atlantic, meteorologists say they may not know Lee’s final destination until late in the week. Finally, as New York City rolls out its municipal composting program, community gardens have been leading this effort for years. Domingo Morales of Compost Power and waste ac...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Lower Manhattan hosts events today for the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Meanwhile, Jersey City’s waterfront 9/11 memorial begins its commemoration at 8:30 a.m. In sports, the New York Liberty face the Washington Mystics in the WNBA playoffs, and the Giants suffered a 40-0 loss to the Cowboys in their season ope...

Governor Kathy Hochul signed nine bills into law this week. Plus, a Bronx judge tosses dozens of convictions connected to a former NYPD detective accused of perjury. Also, former President Donald Trump transfers his Bronx golf course lease to Bally’s, a casino company. And finally, we end the week in a few of New York City’s community gardens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://...

A federal investigation reveals veterans in New Jersey nursing homes remain at risk of severe COVID-19 infections. Meanwhile, sweltering heat prompts early school dismissals throughout the tristate area except New York City. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill highlights a community garden in Newark addressing food desert issues in New Jersey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ads...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams’s comments on New York City’s migrant crisis at a town hall meeting have sparked controversy. Meanwhile, the U.S Open in Flushing became the center of attention for reasons beyond tennis as climate activists held a protest against fossil fuels. Also, Governor Phil Murphy has elevated New Jersey Secretary of...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will proceed with a city contract with the company DOC GO despite objections from city comptroller Brad Lander. Plus, the city’s child welfare agency will pay a settlement to a parent who said she was wrongfully targeted for legal marijuana use. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson discusses COVID-19 cases and a new vaccine with science reporter Sarah Sloat. And we conti...

New York City students returned to school Thursday amid a heat wave. Meanwhile, subway and bus riders can now more easily access weekly fare discounts through OMNY. Finally, WNYC's Jessica Gould reports on the challenges the NYC Department of Education faces as thousands of migrants enroll in school. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City public schools open today amidst potential school bus disruptions due to driver negotiations. Meanwhile, several New York City officials, including Mayor Adams, are accused of using their homes for illegal short-term rentals. And as fresh COVID vaccines are set to arrive soon, it’s worth noting that those...

The New York City Comptroller is vetoing a lucrative contract between the city and a medical services provider to house and care for migrants. U-S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat from New York, is backing a bipartisan push for term limits. And we continue our deep dive into the role community gardens play across the metro region. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ads...

The New York City Council will hear arguments Wednesday in support of a bill that would increase awareness of the dangers of illegal cannabis products. Also, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a law that reinforces a person's right to interracial marriage. Finally, The NYPD is vowing to change the way officers respond to protests in New York City. This comes after a proposed settlement was...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: City Hall is promising action after the Electric Zoo music festival descended into chaos on Randall's Island over the weekend. Meanwhile, Brooklyn public housing leader and longtime climate activist Karen Blondel is getting a 200-thousand dollar prize to honor her advocacy work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....