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There’s a flood watch for New York City and parts of Jersey and Connecticut until midnight. Conditions could cause hard showers and thunderstorms according to the National Weather Service. Residents are advised to be aware of the possibility of flash flooding. The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump Administration to fire more than a thousand Education Department employees. Earlier this year, Pres...

WFUV’s Jay Doherty speaks with Fordham’s Father Ugo Nacciarone about his life teaching in Nigeria, Ghana, and Zambia. An indie music venue in Brooklyn is closing its doors after a decade in business. WFUV’s Livia Regina takes us there. Budget cuts are threatening public radio across the country. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan tells us about how one station is managing. The What's What Weekend brings y...

New York City elected officials are trying to unmask ICE Agents. Comptroller Brad Lander, Assemblymember Tony Simone and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine have proposed the MELT Act. It stands for Mandating End to Lawless Tactics and would ban ICE agents from wearing face coverings. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting funds local and national public media stations across the country. WFU...

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called for an investigation into how federal cuts to the National Weather Service may have played into the preparedness and response to the Texas Flooding. The devastating flood happened last week in Central Texas, and has killed more than 100 people with authorities still searching for missing people. Travelers at U.S. airports are no longer required to remove...

Some of our notable features from the week of June 30 through July 2, 2025: This summer Harlem is reclaiming a beloved space — and making a splash in the process. The long-awaited Gottesman Pool has officially reopened as part of the newly transformed Davis Center at the north end of Central Park. WFUV’s Joseph Vizza takes us there. Two new public art pieces were revealed on Fordham Road this week...

On Monday, the Rent Guidelines Board announced two increases. One year leases will go up by 3% and two year leases will go up by 4.5%. Experts say that renters and landlords alike will face struggles this year because of inflation. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan reports. New York City public schools are getting more than two million dollars to support Asian American and Pacific Islander curriculum. WF...

Zohran Mamdani has been declared the winner of the NYC Democratic mayoral primary. Ranked choice votes were counted today and showed that, all in all, Mamdani beat former governor Andrew Cuomo by twelve percentage points. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan reports. The Senate has passed President Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” with a tie breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance. The bill includes tax brea...

Two teen girls were shot last night in Lower Manhattan, as Pride Month celebrations came to a close. It happened near the historic Stonewall Inn, a site central to LGBTQ+ history. Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the shooting during a gun safety announcement today. WFUV’s Livia Regina reports. The Senate is racing to finalize President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” with long nights, political wrangl...

WFUV's Jay Doherty spoke with Fordham Professor Dr. Mark Naison of Fordham's African and African American Studies Department. The High Line’s Pigeon Fest was last week and featured a Pigeon Impersonation Pageant. WFUV’s Livia Regina takes us to the competition. The Bronx Historical Society’s newest exhibit is a showcase of metal, punk, and rock music in the Bronx. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau reports. Ne...

Incumbent NYC Mayor Eric Adams is kicking off his reelection campaign. He is running as an independent candidate after declining to join the democratic primary. Public Advocate Jumaane Williams introduced new City Council legislation to support trans and gender non-conforming people. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan reports. WFUV’s Brenda Plascencia shares some of Lucy Dacus' FUV Live Session. Plus, det...

A definitive primary was unexpected. But last night, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the democratic primary race, seemingly handing the nomination over to Queens assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. Because Mamdani did not breach 50 points of first-choice votes, the race is still ongoing. The New York Board of Elections will declare an official winner using the ranked choice system, next wee...

An extreme heat warning is in effect until tomorrow night. The National Weather Service warns that the heat could be dangerous, especially for older adults and those without air-conditioning. Iran launched a missile attack on a U.S. base in Qatar today. As of the weekend, Mayor Adams said there is no explicit threat facing the city. However, New York is taking precautions in response to activity i...

Strike a Chord is WFUV's public service campaign which highlights non profit organizations in the tri-state area. This season we focus on programs that help people gain access to fitness and wellness. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen speaks with local non profit The Center for Wellbeing and Happiness The MTA is teaming up with Grand Central Terminal to host a variety of summer events. WFUV’s Joseph Vizza repo...

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was released hours after being arrested by federal agents at an immigration court yesterday. Governor Kathy Hochul condemned the arrest. The Department of Homeland Securities said he was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer, but Lander denied this. The mayoral candidate had linked arms with a migrant that authorities were tryi...

New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was detained by federal agents this afternoon. He had spent the morning observing immigration hearings and was there to accompany immigrants out of the building. More affordable housing is coming to Coney Island. Mayor Adams just announced plans to deliver over 720 affordable homes to New Yorkers. A new $45 million cold-storage food facil...

The manhunt for the man accused of killing Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband is over. He now faces six federal charges. New York City is expanding the NYPD’s Quality of Life Division. It’s a team focused on fixing everyday problems like illegal e-bikes, abandoned vehicles, and street noise. New York’s Mobile ID turns one year old. Over 200-thousand people now use the d...

Governor Kathy Hochul appeared before the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. She was questioned by House Representatives on New York’s status as a sanctuary city, which is a topic of concern for many republican lawmakers. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau reports. 21 state Attorneys General have signed onto an amicus brief decrying the deployment of the National Guard in L.A. ag...

The FARE Act takes effect today. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau reports on how it will affect New Yorkers, whether they are tenants or landlords. New York City Council members rallied outside City Hall today to denounce recent ICE raids and Trump’s travel ban. New Yorkers also protested the ICE raids last night in lower Manhattan. More demonstrations are planned this Saturday across the country to coincide...

The New Jersey governor primary is today. And with the state’s current governor Phil Murphy term-limited, the race is heated. Brenda Plascencia reports. Connecticut’s Attorney General denounced the use of the National Guard and Marines against protesters in Los Angeles today. President Trump has deployed troops against the wishes of California’s governor Gavin Newsom. Adithi Vimalanathan reports....

California’s Governor and Attorney General are suing the Trump administration for sending hundreds of National Guard members to Los Angeles over the weekend. Mayor Adams announced plans to remove an old jail barge in the Bronx. He has big plans for the future of the site. WFUV’s Livia Regina reports. There’s a new Milky Way exhibit at the American Museum of Natural history — narrated by Pedro Pasc...

It’s been six months since devastating wildfires swept through Southern California and destroyed thousands of businesses and homes. This original radio documentary by WFUV’s Jay Doherty tells the story of resilience and recovery after the fires began this past January. Jay produced this story as it played out in real time. You can listen to the full documentary here, or on our website: wfuv.org/ne...

Take a listen back to our favorite features from this week on What’s What. The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit is bringing performances of Much Ado About Nothing around the city. Adithi Vimalanathan reports. A new mural in Hell’s Kitchen Park is bringing more color and actually cleaning the air on the block. Joseph Vizza reports. June is New York Music Month. It includes free concerts from emerging a...

A music school in Connecticut has lost their federal funding. Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes visited the music school Intempo to offer his support. Alexandra Pfau reports. The New York Transit Museum and MTA are inviting New Yorkers to hop on vintage trains. This weekend, you can get a ticket to ride on the “Parade of Trains” between the Brighton Beach and Kings Highway stations in Brooklyn. Li...

The WFUV "What's What"

-WFUV’s Andrew McDonald recaps Governor Hochul’s response to the House budget -Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson’s plans for Gun Violence Awareness Month -How celebrities are taking action to protect funding for LGBTQ+ suicide prevention -WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan talks with the Public Theater