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Newark and LaGuardia airports face major disruptions today due to thunderstorms and rerouted planes. A Newark apartment building was the scene of an exchange of gunfire this morning, with officials stating an officer returned fire after being shot at, resulting in injuries to two officers and the individual who allegedly initiated the shooting. In sports, Yankees’ star Aaron Judge remains sideline...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A week after a tragic Chinatown e-bike shop fire, officials introduce new battery charging stations. Starbucks workers citywide strike over LGBTQ+ decoration policy disputes. In sports, NY Liberty's Breanna Stewart is the new captain for the WNBA All Star game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.a...

New York will offer more legal protections for abortion providers to prescribe medication to patients out of state. Plus, the Port Authority is moving forward with plans to boost bus service to and from LaGuardia Airport. And finally, we share a few summer getaway ideas from the WNYC newsroom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

Commercial landlords in New York City could face fines under a new bill if they knowingly lease space to unlicensed marijuana shops. State Assembly member Inez Dickens voices concerns about migrants straining Harlem's scarce resources, amid her campaign for a local Council seat. Finally, amidst the economic turmoil and rising crime of 1973, Mayor John Lindsay and the Theater Development Fund intro...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams calls for a TikTok ban on subway surfing videos after a fatal accident leaves a teen dead and another critically injured. The state Assembly concludes its 2023 session, leaving Governor Hochul to act, as reported by WNYC's Jon Campbell. Public hearings begin on the MTA's proposed fare and toll increases 4% f...

A New York City Council oversight hearing got heated, after an official disclosed that some facilities housing asylum seekers lack showers. Plus, court documents show the family of Congressman George Santos helped secure his release on bond after his indictment last month. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Amy Cohen, the mother of Sammy Cohen Eckstein, who was fatally hit by a car a deca...

Governor Hochul touts New York State’s efforts in seizing more than $9 million dollars in cannabis from illegal weed shops over the past two weeks. Also, a New York State Supreme Court judge prevents Mayor Adams’ administration from sending more asylum seekers to Orange County. Finally, rent-stabilized tenants in the city wake up to a new reality this morning after the Rent Guidelines Board votes...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Tenants and landlords express frustration as the Rent Guidelines Board votes to raise rent for rent-stabilized tenants across New York City, the NYPD agrees to share data and police records with a new watchdog team investigating allegations of racial profiling by its officers, and in hockey news, Hendrik Lundqvist, the...

Manhattan’s borough president is urging New York City leaders to be prepared for the changes that artificial intelligence will bring. Plus, the state Assembly approved the challenging Wrongful Convictions Act. Now, it’s up to Governor Kathy Hochul to change it. And finally, the MTA is buried under a $48 billion mountain of debt, and paying it off threatens to undermine the agency’s core function:...

. Former Rent Guidelines Board member Leah Goodridge expresses concern over potential increases on stabilized rent as the board is set to cast their decision tonight. Riders Alliance members plan to gather today to urge Mayor Adams to approve a car-free busway on Fordham Road in the Bronx. Lastly, New York City's largest criminal justice program, supervised release, has seen its enrollment numbers...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Fire department investigators warn New Yorkers about the dangers of charging lithium-ion batteries in unsafe conditions following a Chinatown e-bike shop fire that killed four people, two men face charges for unrelated knife attacks on the '4' train over the weekend, and Governor Phil Murphy plans to phase in his compro...

New York's Office of Cannabis management is staffing up its enforcement division to crack down on shops selling marijuana without a license. But some critics say the state should focus on opening more legal dispensaries. Plus, New York State Assembly Members return to Albany for some unfinished business. And finally, a local chess program provides a sense of comfort and inspiration for migrant chi...

Investigators are looking into an overnight fire in a Chinatown e-bike store that claimed four lives and left several people injured. Meanwhile, a recent state audit flags unsanitary conditions and financial mismanagement in four of New York City's affordable housing complexes. Lastly, we're on day four of early voting for New York's June Primary. The actual Primary Day, scheduled for the 27th, wi...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Murphy Administration has reached a tentative deal on a property tax cut for seniors in New Jersey, police are investigating after dozens of LGBTQ pride flags were found broken and thrown on the ground near the historic Stonewall Inn, and the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park has officially reopened for rowboat rentals...

We’re marking 50 years of hip hop and amplifying the voices of the many women in New York City who are leaving their own mark on the genre. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Kareem Ulloa-Alverado and Streetsblog reporter Jesse Coburn about the impact of "ghost" plates on our region. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

Another top Mayor Adams appointee is stepping down. Plus, we look back at the life and legacy of John Romita Sr., the artist responsible for Spider-Man and The Punisher…just to name a few. And finally, why New York City’s LGBTQ bar scene is doing so well while others nationwide seem to be on the decline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

Early voting for the city's primary elections begins tomorrow and WNYC’s Brigid Bergin offers essential tips for prospective voters. And the MTA's public comment portal is now open for input on proposed transit fare hikes which would raise subway and bus fares to $2.90. And, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes the urgent need to phase out fossil fuels worldwide. This call...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Insight into the resignation of NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell may be found in her November 2022 speech, the city commits to investing over $75 million in the long-neglected Brooklyn neighborhood known as 'The Hole,' and the world-famous 'Mermaid Parade' returns to Coney Island tomorrow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

We tally New York City’s air quality crisis a week after Canada wildfire smoke billowed over the five boroughs. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is considering nixing a recent package of legislation meant to address homelessness. Also, classrooms are being served as cells at NYC’s troubled juvenile detention centers. And finally, we continue our celebration of Pride Month by sharing personal stories from pe...

Daniel Penny, the 24-year-old former Marine charged with second-degree manslaughter for the subway death of Jordan Neely, has been indicted by a grand jury. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has scheduled his re-arraignment for June 28th. In other news, a tragic incident in Trenton sees authorities investigating the death of a three-year-old who reportedly accidentally shot themselves, acco...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Hochul wants to double the number of state troopers hired in New York over the next year, a Queens City Council member is calling on City Hall to help address flooding issues around a vulnerable park in Flushing Queens, and comic book fans are remembering renowned Marvel comics artist John Romita Senior, who pa...

A free city program for immigrant families could expire at the end of the month, leaving 600 children without childcare. Plus, police experts say resigning NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell wasn't empowered to do her job. And finally, artificial intelligence is gaining traction in almost every aspect of the world. WNYC’s Michael Hill talked with New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton who is looking to...

New York's Education Department has issued updated guidance for state schools on supporting and protecting all students, including those who are trans and gender-expansive. Also, classrooms in New York City's juvenile detention centers are being repurposed as cells in an effort to curb violent attacks. Finally, a federal judge has opened the door for a potential federal takeover of Rikers Island j...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams reveals he didn’t want NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell to leave the department, health care provider Aetna responds to a lawsuit filed by retirees, the Rent Guidelines Board prepares for a final vote next Tuesday on increasing one and two year leases in New York City, and according to airnow.gov, the...

Asthma-related emergency room visits during the New York City smoke haze last week were the highest in high-poverty Black and Latino communities. Plus, New York Democrats are trying to expand voting by mail. And finally, NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell is leaving the department. WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Samantha Max discuss Sewell’s abrupt departure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...