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A state judge in Ulster County will decide today whether to keep blocking new legal cannabis shops from opening in New York. Also, Adam's administration officials won't guarantee new shelter space for asylum-seekers who reach the end of a new 60 limit on stays in city shelters. Finally, since New York ended its eviction pause in January 2022, landlords in New York City have evicted 10,000 families...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A federal judge has ordered arguments to proceed regarding the potential federal takeover of New York City's troubled Rikers Island jail complex. Meanwhile, New York City has seen a surge in evictions since 2020, notably at Flatbush Gardens with 50 households evicted just this year. Additionally, a Rutgers University st...

Streaming superstar Kai Cenat addressed his followers for the first time after his event last week in Union Square got out of hand. Plus, the NYPD inspector who oversaw former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s security detail pleads guilty to several charges in court. Also, New Jersey is one step closer to allowing a black bear hunt again. And finally, WNYC’s Nancy Solomon looks into claims that New Jersey i...

Beginning this Saturday, subway lines "1", "6", "C", "N", and "R" will experience improved service, as the MTA adapts to weekend ridership nearing pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, in yesterday's report, a clarification states the settlement between Newark and New York City doesn't limit the number of homeless families the city can transfer to Newark. Also, Following a shark bite off the Rockaway pe...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: This afternoon, City Council members will question Adams administration officials about a proposal to limit shelter stays for asylum-seekers to sixty days. Meanwhile, street safety advocates are demanding change after an SUV fatally struck a cyclist in the Bronx yesterday, marking the 21st cyclist death in New York City...

A hole in the sidewalk outside a coffee shop in SoHo is raising concerns about New York City’s infrastructure. Plus, details on three days of events honoring the life of New Jersey’s late Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with advocates in New York City’s Haitian community amid violence in Port-au-Prince after the kidnapping of an American nurse and her daughter. Hoste...

New York City officials will limit the number of homeless families relocated to Newark each year through a controversial rental voucher program after the two cities reached a settlement in federal court. Meanwhile, Councilmember Lincoln Restler says his office is facing threats after he introduced a climate-friendly bill targeting idling ice cream trucks. Also, Councilmember Vickie Paladino of Que...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Right-leaning City Council members lauded improvements at Rikers Island after a recent visit. Meanwhile, New York's Education Department strives to accommodate the influx of migrant students, especially those learning English. Also, Lincoln Center kicks off its "Hip-Hop Week" today with various events celebrating the ge...

COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise across much of the U.S., including in New York City. Plus, expanded protections for New Jersey's temp workers are now in full effect. And finally, ethnic minorities experience unique struggles when it comes to mental well-being but WNYC’s Bria Suggs shares the story of one group’s effort to change the narrative. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

The National Weather Service warns of high-risk rip currents at all New York City beaches and Long Island's South Shore today. Meanwhile, a judge has temporarily halted New York's issuance of new retail cannabis licenses through its CAURD program after a lawsuit from four veterans who say they were shut out of the process. Also in New Jersey, efforts to make education more comprehensive, including...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A Queens councilmember's Whitestone home has drawn two dozen illegal occupancy complaints. Meanwhile, a new apartment complex rises near the Metro-North station in Harrison, New York. Also, former Queens doctor, Zhi Alan Cheng, was arrested for the second time since December 2022, facing charges of patient abuse and rap...

Hip Hop turns 50 this summer and WNYC is zoning in on women and the impact they’ve had on the genre. Aside from the music, there’s also the style. Celebrity hair stylist Dionne Alexander is behind some of the most iconic looks in hip-hop. She tells us the story behind Lil Kim’s infamous 1999 MTV Video Music Awards look and other iconic styles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://...

In Ozone Park, Queens, a local Dollar Tree store faces complaints of a severe rat infestation, with customers urging health officials to intervene. Also, New Jersey initiates a new tradition of commissioning official portraits for Lieutenant Governors, starting with the late Sheila Oliver and the state's first Lieutenant Governor, Kim Guadagno. Finally, a Friday incident in Union Square sparks con...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: C train riders can anticipate improved midday service from today, as part of Governor Kathy Hochul's subway enhancements plan. Meanwhile, friends and colleagues remember New Jersey's Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, the highest-ranking Black official in state history. Finally, the New York Mets, following a six-game l...

Sunset Park Recreation Center in Brooklyn has been added to the list of green spaces the city plans to use to house adult asylum seekers. Plus, we take a look at a legal battle over a device that makes it easier to fire a barrage of bullets. Also, New York City’s animal shelters are bursting at the seams with unwanted animals. And finally, WNYC’s Amy Pearl looks into how plants are able to thrive...

1700 nurses at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick strike over high patient-to-staff ratios. Also, an emergency court conference convenes today regarding the city's "right to shelter" mandate after asylum seekers spent days sleeping outside a Midtown hotel. Meanwhile, Yankees' first baseman Anthony Rizzo, diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, is placed on the injured list....

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Edward Mullins, former NYPD union boss, faces a two-year prison term after admitting to stealing union funds. Also, Mayor Adams' handling of the migrant crisis stirs controversy in a key neighborhood. Meanwhile, with a nationwide strike of actors and writers underway, thousands of freelance crew members in New York City...

New York City college students will soon start helping some migrants file their asylum applications. Plus, trash bots are helping to keep downtown Brooklyn’s Albee Square a bit cleaner. Also, public health workers conducted a drill this week to practice how they would respond to a patient with Marburg virus. And finally, WNYC’s Jessica Gould highlights a new program that helps Brooklyn teens join...

A Manhattan court today hears the case of the blocked minimum wage increase for food delivery workers. Also, New Jersey’s last K-Mart in Westwood announces its closure this fall, leaving only two in the U.S. Finally, New York City Councilmembers Sandy Nurse and Shahana Hanif are introducing a bill to that could add a layer of oversight to city hall's ongoing efforts to clear homeless encampments....

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, Anne Williams-Isom, considers a plan to house migrants in tents within New York City's large green spaces, including Central Park. Meanwhile, tensions rise during a Queens rally amid the ongoing street vendor status debate. Also, the New York State Board of Elections greenligh...

In Queens, Corona Plaza vendors are rallying against the city’s latest enforcement sweep. Plus, a New York City vendor accused of wasteful COVID spending receives a new $219 million contract. Also, former MTA executive Andy Byford is criticizing his new employer. And finally, WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk posts up in Newark, New Jersey and shares what’s top of mind for residents there. Hosted...

Mayor Eric Adams is considering housing migrants in tents in Central Park and other large city parks. Also, approximately 1700 nurses at New Jersey's Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital plan to strike on Friday for better staffing ratios and a cap on insurance premiums. In the wake of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver's passing at 71, fellow New Jersey Assembly member Shavonda Sumter shares he...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: State Senator Andrew Gounardes is pushing a state bill that requires New York City drivers with more than six speeding tickets in a year to install speed-limiting devices in their cars. Meanwhile, nurses at New York City's public hospitals are voting on a new contract that could hike their pay by over $20,000 within two...

New Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver has passed away. Plus, members of the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild rallied in New York City as the City Council voted on a resolution to support them. And, the city is in the market for a new head of housing. Also, Mayor Eric Adams says there’s no more room for migrants in the city. And finally, there’s a boom of street vendors across the...

In New York City, around 150 migrants are now sleeping outside the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown due to lack of space in city shelters, with people like Omar Sall from Senegal marking his third day on the sidewalk. In another development, Thomas Abreu, the 25-year-old Brooklyn man accused of random scooter shootings last month, faced indictment arraignments yesterday. Also, the city pledges $500 mill...