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Adjunct lecturer and former NYPD officer Jillian Snider reacts to the departure of NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell, the NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force is investigating after three men vandalized pride flags outside of the Stonewall National Monument in Manhattan, and three historic sites in the Bronx have officially become New York City landmarks. Finally, enforcement of Local Law 18, aimed at eli...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell announces her departure after a year and a half with the department, Hoboken celebrates the grand opening of a new 5-acre resiliency park, and the 45th annual Museum Mile festival kicks off tonight on 5th Avenue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for...

New York City Council members are expressing concern over the city’s ability to enforce a new law over short-term vacation rentals. Plus, a look at what passed and what didn’t pass now that New York lawmakers have ended their legislative session. Also, food delivery workers will soon get a raise. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Matt Katz discuss what to expect during a federal court hearing r...

A federal court hearing tomorrow will look into a series of disturbing incidents at the Rikers Island jail complex. The 76th Tony Awards made history with non-binary actors J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell winning awards. And finally, WNYC and Gothamist celebrate 50 years of hip-hop by sharing the voices of the many women from our region who are leaving their own mark on the genre. Today, we hear...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Senator Chuck Schumer calls for increased federal firefighting support to tackle Canadian wildfires and prevent further hazardous weather events in New York City, actor Mark Ruffalo has joined the fight to prevent the redevelopment of West Park Presbyterian Church on the Upper West Side, and a fourth horse this year has...

The smoke has largely subsided but we may not be completely out of the woods yet, a new commission that will explore reparations for slavery in New York won approval from the assembly and senate Thursday and awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature, and New York City teens are actively preparing to attend this year's 'anti-prom.' Also, although New York is the sole major city in the country with a...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The air quality in the region remains hazardous due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, some city officials criticize Mayor Eric Adams for his handling of the city's air quality crisis, and low-income New Yorkers could soon benefit from a free eye exam and glasses program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See htt...

Yusef Salaam, a member of the exonerated Central Park Five, is challenging the Harlem political machine in the highly watched 9th District Race for the New York City Council. Plus, WNYC reporter Precious Fondren looks into “Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall,” a new documentary at the Tribeca Festival.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Governor Kathy Hochul is reminding New Yorkers that masking up can be helpful as poor air quality continues to linger in the region. And if you're staying inside to avoid the bad air then animal experts say your pets should, as well. Plus, New York state lawmakers are racing to end their annual session in Albany this week but some major issues remain. And finally, we’re marking pride month with pe...

Air quality remains hazardous across the region, but the National Weather Service says conditions should improve by next week. As WNYC's Stephen Nessen reports, subway stations offer no relief from the bad air. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill discusses the science behind the hazy skies with Mike Shanahan, a science educator at New Jersey’s Liberty Science Center. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Hochul urges New Yorkers to stay indoors as hazardous smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the region, an Amazon delivery worker expresses skepticism about the protective efficacy of masks, and the city files a lawsuit against 30 upstate counties, plus Suffolk County, for their refusal to accommodate migrants...

The unusual weather pattern causing New York's smoke-filled air is set to break by the end of the week. Until then, Governor Kathy Hochul’s message is simple…stay indoors. Plus, what you need to know about New York state’s primary election later this month. Also, New York City enacts its Homeless Bill of Rights. And finally, a lawsuit claims that low-income homeowners in Brooklyn are deprived of l...

Mayor Adams holds a press conference as widespread haze and smoke prompts Air Quality and Health advisories for the entire region, Harlem's Apollo Theater names new president and in sports news, Giancarlo Stanton and Josh Donaldson return from injury for the Yankees, but lose Aaron Judge and Nestor Cortes. Finally, with the air being so bad for a second straight week as giant Canadian wildfires co...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New Jersey Republicans and Democrats have made their selections, New York lawmakers are considering April 2nd for next year's presidential primary, and a federal judge has ruled that Orange and Rockland counties can't enforce their executive orders aimed at barring asylum seekers in New York City from relocating north....

New York is getting closer to recognizing Diwali and Lunar New Year as school holidays. Plus, insulin prices are dropping but only some New Yorkers with diabetes reap the benefits. Also, New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board is considering an increase of up to 7 percent for stabilized tenants. And finally, Cornell “Black Benjie” Benjamin is honored a half-century after his death. Hosted by Simplec...

Members of the advocacy group Families for Safe Streets say they'll go on a hunger strike starting today to push for a new speed limit law, New York City Mayor Eric Adams vows to increase the nutritional value of meals in public schools, and in food news, Junghyun Park of Atomix restaurant in Murray Hill is named Best Chef, New York State at last night’s James Beard awards. Finally, New York City,...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Polls are open in New Jersey today for the primary election, New York lawmakers are on the brink of making Diwali a school holiday but time is running out, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces a new plan to house migrant men at various places of worship like churches, synagogues, and mosques. Hosted by Simplecas...

The city is supposed to hold landlords accountable for problems with the housing they rent out. WNYC’s Sophia Chang looks into what happens when landlords don’t fix problems and city agencies say their hands are tied. Also, Sofreh is one of the hottest restaurants in Brooklyn, and the owner, Nasim Alikhani says it only took 30 years to open. Today the 64-year-old chef is a finalist for a James Bea...

In Brownsville, Brooklyn, there’s a new vending machine that dispenses essential health tools for free, including naloxone kits and birth control. Journalists from various local publications stage a walkout in protest against newspaper chain Gannett and lawmakers push to regulate the manufacturing of 'ghost guns.' Finally, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is expected to announce a second...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A sluggish kick-off to New York's legal marijuana market strains some farmers, New York City officials enact safety measures for both tourists and residents partaking in Pride Month festivities, and tomorrow, New Jersey holds its primary elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com fo...

A teeny tiny apartment in the West Village keeps going viral, WNYC’s Housing Reporter got a sneak peek. Also, Roxana Caivano the librarian at Roxbury High School in New Jersey, has worked for the district for 15 years. Now, she finds herself at the center of controversy -- and is suing four parents she says took their criticisms too far. She speaks with WNYC’s Sean Carlson about the case. And fina...

It's hot hot today with an air quality alert! Queens prosecutors found an arsenal of many illegally owned weapons at Charles Foehner's home, the man who allegedly shot and killed a man who he said was trying to mug him, and some New York State lawmakers are demanding TV studios resume bargaining with the striking writers union. And finally, 13 years ago on Saturday New York City officials painted...

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Albany lawmakers are wrapping up their annual session next week with no major housing policies expected, a government employee found guilty in the "Bridgegate" case is pushing for the Port Authority to cover his $4 million legal expenses, Sotheby's renowned art gallery is headed to the Museum Mile, and New York City lan...

A Nigerian restaurant in Brooklyn is receiving some serious recognition. The Department of Culture has been named a finalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for "Best New Restaurant.” The James Beard Awards are often referred to as the “Oscars of the food world” and the winners will be announced on June 5th. WNYC’s Janae Pierre visited The Department of Culture to find out more about its men...

Public health teams are detecting early signs of a COVID-19 resurgence in New York City and several adjacent suburbs. And, amid a mounting migrant crisis, City Hall faces increasing demands for transparency. More on this from WNYC's Elizabeth Kim. Lastly, the primary election for the entire New Jersey state legislature will take place on Tuesday, June 6th. While mail-in voting is underway and earl...