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Evening Roundup: Congestion Tolls Rake in $100 Million in Two Months, New York’s Wage Gap, Warning Labels on Gas Stoves and Women’s History Month
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7:45The MTA says they collected $52 million from drivers through its congestion pricing program in February. Plus, a new report from New York State comptroller shows that the wage gap between women and men persists in New York State. Also, new legislation would put health warnings on new gas stoves. And finally, we mark Women’s History Month by profili…
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Midday News: Wage Gap Persists in New York, Candidate Zohran Mamdani Hits Fundraising Cap, Gas Stove Bill Resurfaces, and Newark Teens Push to Vote
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10:39New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says women earned 87 cents for every dollar men made in 2023, a wage gap that would require women to work 53 extra days per year to match men’s earnings. Meanwhile, Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani says he’s done fundraising in the mayoral race after hitting the primary spending cap. Also, New York lawmak…
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Morning Headlines: NJ Transit Offers Discount After I-80 Closure, Advocates Unveil Plan to End Homelessness, and Grand Central Parkway Ramp Closes Overnight
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2:57Starting Monday, NJ Transit is offering 50% off roundtrip fares from five northern New Jersey stations to relieve traffic caused by a sinkhole that closed I-80. Meanwhile, a coalition of advocacy groups has released a detailed plan for how New York City’s next mayor can end homelessness, focusing on targeted housing and mental health investments. P…
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NYC Now Explains: How the Adams Administration Fell into Chaos
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20:07Welcome to our new weekend series! Over the next few Saturdays, host Janae Pierre and a cast of WNYC reporters will take a deep dive into the chaos that has consumed the Adams Administration. For months now, the mayor has been at the mercy of colliding political powers — caught between his base of Democratic voters, federal prosecutors, a governor …
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Evening Roundup: Hochul Touts Congestion Pricing, Adams Names New Deputy Mayor, Lawmakers Consider Tax Breaks to Startups, the Cost of Washer-Dryers in-unit and a Legendary Gay Bar Closes
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11:30Gov. Kathy Hochul says thanks to congestion pricing, traffic is down and business is up. And, Randy Mastro is named first deputy mayor after a failed bid to be New York City’s top lawyer. Plus, a new idea for an economic development program is getting a chilly reception in Albany. Also, the convenience of having a washer and dryer in a New York Cit…
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Midday News: Judge Blocks GOP Request for Columbia Student Records, Feds Flag Bridges for Safety Review, DOC Swears In New Officers, and Evictions Rise Among Moderate-Income New Yorkers
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Morning Headlines: Federal Government Expands Immigration Registry, Asbestos Concerns in Bronx Fire, Hochul Considers NYC Business Tax Hike, and MTA Faces Federal Pressure Over Subway Safety
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12:02Undocumented immigrants across the tri-state area are grappling with a new online registry unveiled by the Trump administration, prompting legal questions about whether to enroll. Meanwhile, officials say asbestos has been detected at the site of last week’s massive Bronx fire, though no public health risk has been confirmed. Also, Governor Hochul …
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Evening Roundup: National Grid Rate Hikes, NYC’s Privately Owned Public Spaces and a Blown Deadline for Rikers Island’s Closure
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10:33National Grid customers in New York City will see their monthly bills go up about $10. Plus, two New Yorkers help residents discover the city’s privately owned spaces that are free for public use. And finally, the Independent Rikers Commission says the COVID-19 pandemic delayed work on four borough based jails that are supposed to replace the Riker…
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Another Death on Rikers Island, A New Program Aimed at Truck Parking, and Local Basketball Is Having a Moment
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7:22New York City jail officials say a woman died Thursday on Rikers Island, marking the fourth local detainee death this year. Plus, New York City is launching a new program to keep 18-wheelers from parking in residential neighborhoods. And finally, sports reporter Priya Desai discusses a few of the local college basketball teams set to make a splash …
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Morning Headlines: National Grid Rate Hike, Gov. Hochul Pushes Mask Restrictions, and Jamaica Station Housing Plan
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3:22Summary:National Grid customers in New York City will see their monthly bills rise by $8 to $10 starting April 1st, following a larger increase last September. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing for new restrictions on mask-wearing in public, urging lawmakers to include a partial ban in the state budget. Also, Jamaica Station in Queens is …
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Evening Roundup: Slower Speeds Coming to Some Neighborhoods, a Warning About Skin Lightening Products, and the Decline of the Butterfly Population
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12:01Transportation officials say a speed limit of 20 MPH is coming to four New York City neighborhoods. Plus, city health officials are warning New Yorkers about certain skin lightening products that contain high levels of mercury. And finally, what New Yorkers can do to help support the butterfly population.…
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Midday News: MetroCards Will Soon Be History, Feds Demand Subway Safety Plan from MTA, and Eviction Filings Fall
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11:05The MTA says they'll stop selling MetroCards by the end of the year, as part of the agency's push to convert all subway and bus fare collection to the tap-to-pay OMNY system. Plus, a new report reveals the number of eviction filings in the city declined nearly 50% between 2017 and 2024. And finally, a doctor and her patient reflect on the COVID pan…
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Morning Headlines: Trump Administration Pressures MTA on Safety, Court Rules in Favor of NYC Cab Drivers, and LI Fire Departments Drop Confederate Flags
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3:00The Trump administration is threatening to withhold federal funding from the MTA unless it takes steps to improve safety in New York City’s transit system. Meanwhile, thousands of NYC cab drivers are celebrating a federal court ruling that found their licenses were unfairly suspended. Plus, two Long Island volunteer fire departments have agreed to …
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Evening Roundup: Nadine Menendez Goes on Trial, Love Story Decides Fate in Apartment Battle and Billionaire Family Plans to Build Housing in NJ Forest
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9:33Jury selection is underway in the federal trial of Nadine Menendez, the wife of former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez. Plus, a rent-controlled apartment battle gets decided by a love story. And finally, a wealthy family plans to build affordable housing in a forest amid environmental concerns.By WNYC
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Midday News: NYC Teachers Back School Phone Ban But Not Administrators, NJ Professor’s Fossil Collection Lost, and Plans to Reconnect Cross Bronx Communities
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10:41New York teachers support Governor Hochul’s proposal to ban student smartphone use during school hours, but school administrators are pushing back. Meanwhile, a North Jersey professor says his university lost his collection of 380-million-year-old fossils. Also, New York City is embarking on a multi-year effort to reconnect communities long divided…
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Morning Headlines: Newark Imam’s Shooter Search, Homeless Encampment Clearings, and Mayor Adams Weighs Independent Run
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3:13Police are searching for a suspect with a “distinctive walk” in the fatal shooting of Newark Imam Hassan Sharif, who was killed in January before morning prayers. Meanwhile, new data reveals that despite millions spent on clearing homeless encampments in New York City, very few people enter shelters as a result. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is not ruling…
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Evening Roundup: Speaker Adams’ Campaign Funds, Cuomo Gains Key Endorsement, Crackdown on Ghost Plates, NY Republicans Plot for Red Wave
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8:39New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams collected more than $128,000 a few days into her campaign but won’t qualify for matching funds. Plus, the head of the Brooklyn Democratic party moves support in the mayoral race to New York’s former governor. Also, city officials are taking more steps to crack down on drivers who obstruct their license p…
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Midday News: Federal Wind Power Pause Delays Energy Transition, Brush Burning Ban Begins, and COVID Learning Loss
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9:59President Trump’s decision to pause offshore wind development is delaying plans to convert New York City’s largest fossil fuel plant into a green energy hub. Meanwhile, New York’s annual brush burning ban is now in effect, with officials urging extra caution due to dry conditions. Also, five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, education expert…
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Morning Headlines: Call for More Affordable 3-Bedroom Apartments, NYC’s Largest Power Plant Faces Green Energy Hurdles, and St. Patrick’s Day Parade Kicks Off
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3:08A new report from the Center for an Urban Future proposes significantly expanding the number of affordable three-bedroom apartments in New York City, aiming to curb what it describes as an “exodus” of young families. Meanwhile, the city’s largest power plant is struggling with bureaucratic obstacles as it attempts a transition to green energy. Plus…
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Evening Roundup: Hochul Meets with Trump, Animal Markets Open Again Post Bird-Flu, and NYC School Closures Five Years Later
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12:19Gov. Kathy Hochul met with President Donald Trump Friday at the White House. Plus, wet markets across New York City are back after Gov. Hochul closed them to contain the spread of bird flu. And finally, we reflect on what school closures looked like for New York City five years ago, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Midday News: Federal Agents Search Columbia Dorms, City Investigates Bird Flu in Cats, Five Years Since NYC Schools Shut Down for COVID, and Civics Week Highlights Student Voices
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11:24Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security searched two Columbia University student residences Thursday night but did not make any arrests or seize any items. Meanwhile, the New York City health department is investigating two unrelated cases of house cats contracting bird flu. Also, we look back five years ago when schools across New …
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Morning Headlines: Bronx Stabbing Suspect Unfit for Trial, Measles Exposure Warning in Suffolk County, Mets Casino Plan Advances, and New Penn Station Redesign Proposal
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11:31The man accused of fatally stabbing a 14-year-old in the Bronx has been deemed unfit to stand trial. Meanwhile, Suffolk County health officials have alerted 12 residents of potential measles exposure after a new case was reported this week. Also, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s $8 billion casino and entertainment complex near Citi Field cleared a…
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Evening Roundup: NYC’s Municipal IDs Become Easier to Get, Measles Case on Long Island, Maternal Mortality in the Bronx, and Civics Week Continues
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9:46New York City residents will have more options to apply for municipal identification cards. Plus, a case of measles has been reported in Suffolk County. Also, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson pushes for more birthing centers in the area. And finally, a 5th grader learns how to advocate for change in his community.…
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Midday News: New York and New Jersey Sue U.S. Education Dept., NYPD Vet’s Troubling Record, Measles Case in Suffolk County, Trump’s Immigration Chief Visits Albany, and Former MTA Chief on Subway Challenges ...
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13:10New York and New Jersey are suing the U.S. Department of Education over planned staffing cuts that could slash the agency’s workforce in half. Meanwhile, a veterinarian hired by the NYPD has a history of poor record-keeping and dishonesty about his care of animals. Also, health officials in Suffolk County have confirmed a measles case in an unvacci…
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Morning Headlines: Trump Admin Seeks to Move Columbia Student Case, City Population Rebounds, Parents Push for Free Childcare, and Mayoral Candidates React to Grad Student's Detention
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12:04The Trump administration wants to move Columbia University graduate and green-card holder Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation case out of New York City while he remains detained in Louisiana. Meanwhile, after a sharp decline during the pandemic, New York City’s population is growing again. Plus, parents are urging the Adams administration to expand free c…
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Evening Roundup: Lawyers for Detained Columbia Grad Demand his Release, NY State Lawmakers Push Back on Hochul’s Budget, Chinatown’s Recovery Post-Pandemic, and TSA Finds a Turtle
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10:52A detained Palestinian Columbia University graduate student appeared in court Wednesday, as lawyers aim to fend off the Trump administration's attempt to deport him. Plus, Gov. Hochul’s main budget proposals on rebate checks and banning cell phones from schools received pushback in Albany. Also, how New York City’s Chinatown has recovered since the…
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Midday News: NJ Officials Push Back on Affordable Housing, Brooklyn Shooting Investigation, Police Search for Queens Burglars, and St. John’s Basketball Heads to March Madness
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6:40Local officials in more than 150 New Jersey towns say home builders shouldn’t dictate how much affordable housing they must develop, intensifying a statewide debate. Meanwhile, the NYPD is searching for a gunman who fatally shot a 21-year-old man at an auto shop in Brooklyn. Police are also searching for three burglars targeting businesses in Queen…
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Morning Headlines: New Yorkers Struggle with Rising Food Prices, Plan to Rebuild Penn Station Features Classical Architecture, and Elizabeth Street Garden Faces Eviction
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3:13New Yorkers say they’re cutting back on eggs and meat as food prices rise, with some falling into debt just to buy groceries. Meanwhile, a new proposal to rebuild Penn Station includes tearing down Madison Square Garden and constructing a new arena across Seventh Avenue, incorporating neoclassical elements favored by President Trump. Plus, the Eliz…
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Evening Roundup: Why a Walkway at Columbia Is Drawing Scrutiny, Former Sen. Menendez Seeks a Pardon, and How a New Crop of Lawyers Is Using the Subway to Get Attention
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9:12Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch says she does not believe a walkway at Columbia University needs to be closed because of apparent security concerns. Plus, a look at the effort by former Sen. Bob Menendez to win a pardon from President Trump. And finally, how a crop of new lawyers is vying for attention on the subway.…
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Midday News: Gov. Hochul Pitches Teachers on Phone Ban, NJ Transit Strike Averted, and Why a House in Park Slope Is Drawing So Much Attention
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5:37Governor Hochul is pitching New York City teachers on her plan to restrict smartphones in schools. Plus, NJ Transit averted a potential strike by its locomotive engineers, as both sides reached a tentative contract agreement Monday. And finally, questions continue to swirl around a brownstone in Park Slope, Brooklyn, following a recent shooting. WN…
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Morning Headlines: Record-Low January Shootings, Teachers Union Pushes Back on Trump’s Education Plans, Correctional Officers Fired Over Strike, and Landmark Status Considered for Old Whitney Museum Building ...
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3:14Mayor Adams and NYPD officials say New York City recorded the fewest shootings in January and February since record-keeping began. Meanwhile, the head of the city’s teachers union is urging lawmakers to oppose President Trump’s education policies. Also, New York State’s corrections commissioner says the wildcat strike by correctional officers is of…
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Evening Roundup: Gov. Hochul’s Favorability Drops, Truckers Use Queens Neighborhood as Parking Lot, NYC Mayoral Race and Civics Week
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10:01A new Siena College poll shows nearly half of New York voters have an unfavorable view of Gov. Kathy Hochul. Plus, residents who live near JFK Airport say their neighborhoods are inundated with illegally parked trucks and other commercial vehicles. Also, the latest from a busy campaign weekend for those in the race for New York City mayor. And fina…
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Midday News: State of Emergency After Long Island Wildfires, NJ Hospital Redevelopment Faces Pushback, and NYC Still Feeling COVID’s Long-Term Effects
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9:38New York is under a state of emergency after wildfires scorched parts of the Pine Barrens region on Long Island over the weekend. Meanwhile, a plan to turn a historic but shuttered hospital in Orange, New Jersey, into apartments is facing opposition. Plus, five years after COVID-19 first shut down New York City, some aspects of life still haven’t r…
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Morning Headlines: Columbia Graduate Student Arrested by ICE, Queens Residents Demand Crackdown on Illegal Truck Parking, and Lawmakers Push for Gender-Affirming Care Bills
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3:13A Columbia University graduate student and activist who helped lead campus protests has been arrested by immigration authorities. Meanwhile, residents near JFK Airport say illegally parked commercial vehicles are overwhelming their neighborhoods. Plus, city and state lawmakers are working to pass legislation that would expand access to gender-affir…
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Evening Roundup: State Officials Offer Striking Officers a Deal, NYC Task Force Tackles Quality of Life Issues, Worshippers Fight for Valuable Land and a Mets Pop-up Shop
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10:09Gov. Hochul's administration is making a direct appeal to striking corrections officers, bypassing their union. Plus, the city launches a new interagency task force aimed at curtailing quality of life issues like open drug use, retail theft and homelessness. And finally, a fight for control of a historic Williamsburg synagogue.…
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Midday News: Hochul Appeals Directly to Striking Corrections Officers, Kean University Merger, Cuomo’s NYC Residency Questioned, and Businesses Brace for Trade War
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9:06Governor Kathy Hochul is bypassing the corrections officers’ union, making a direct appeal to striking officers to return to work. Meanwhile, Kean University is moving forward with a merger with a Jersey City institution, expanding its footprint in New Jersey. Also, former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s claim of Midtown residency is raising eyebrows in th…
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Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Launches Greenwich Village Task Force, NYC Searches for Homeless Program Site, Hochul Pushes $100M Film Tax Credit, and the Congestion Pricing Battle Takes to Social Media ...
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11:12Mayor Adams and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg are launching a new interagency task force in Greenwich Village to target open drug use, retail theft, and homelessness. Meanwhile, NYC Health + Hospitals is searching for a site for its Bridge to Home program, which would provide temporary housing for homeless psychiatric patients after hospital stays. Also…
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Evening Roundup: Speaker Adams Announces Mayoral Run, Refugee Groups Seek Help from Albany and a Legislative Logjam
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8:40New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams joins a crowded field that also includes Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, among others. Plus, New York lawmakers are calling on the state to double its funding for refugee resettlement. And finally, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to place guardrails on Mayor Eric Adams is stuck in neutral.…
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Midday News: Police Fatally Shoot Man on Staten Island, Barnes & Noble Workers Unionize, and Mayor Adams Testifies on Sanctuary Cities
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8:12A man was shot and killed by police in a Staten Island parking lot early Thursday morning after officers responded to a 911 call. Meanwhile, more than 200 Barnes & Noble workers in New York City have become the bookseller’s first-ever unionized employees. Also, Mayor Eric Adams testified before Congress Wednesday at a House Oversight Committee hear…
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Morning Headlines: Judge Rejects City's Request for FEMA Shelter Funds, House Democrats Grill Mayor Adams, and Manhattan’s 6th Avenue Bike Lane Completed
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3:13A federal judge has rejected New York City’s request to force FEMA to immediately restore more than $80 million in migrant shelter funds. The city sued after the Trump administration pulled back the grant, citing gang activity at a shelter. The case will move forward, but for now, the funds remain withheld. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers went afte…
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Evening Roundup: Council Speaker Adams Sets Lofty Agenda, Lawmakers Grapple with Proposal for Involuntary Commitment and March Astronomy Forecast
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10:27New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams delivered her annual State of the City this week ahead of a possible mayoral run. Plus, a proposed plan backed by Gov. Hochul could help reduce homelessness. And finally, March marks the spring equinox, when the night skies transition from winter to spring. It’s an exciting time for stargazers.…
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Midday News: Boy Found Dead at Brooklyn Shelter, State Order Could Drop Some Water Fees, Mamma Mia! Announces Broadway Return and 2 Cases of Measles Confirmed in NYC
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10:20City medical examiners are trying to determine what killed a 4-year-old boy at a family homeless shelter in East Flatbush. Plus, a new order from New York State's housing agency could have big implications for tenants paying water bills in rent stabilized apartments. Also, Mamma Mia! returns to Broadway this summer, after a ten-year hiatus. And fin…
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Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Heads to DC for Sanctuary City Hearing, Gov. Hochul Warns of Tariff Impact on Farmers, MTA Expands Open-Gangway Trains, and HBO Plans Flaco the Owl Documentary
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3:14Mayor Eric Adams is set to testify Wednesday morning before Congress on New York City’s sanctuary city policies, appearing alongside mayors from Boston, Chicago, and Denver. Meanwhile, Gov. Kathy Hochul warns tariffs on Mexico and Canada could hurt New York farmers who rely on exports. Also, the MTA is adding more open-gangway trains to the G line.…
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Evening Roundup: Major Crime Drops but Complaints Reach 10-Year High, MTA Expands Open Gangway Trains, Adams Issues Social Media Policy, and Jersey City’s Food Scene Grows
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7:51Major crime in New York City has dropped for the third consecutive month, but overall complaints to police in 2024 are at a 10-year high. Meanwhile, the MTA is expanding its new “open gangway” trains to the G line, bringing the latest subway upgrades to Brooklyn and Queens. Also, Mayor Eric Adams has issued a new social media policy for city staff …
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Midday News: Council Speaker Adams Pushes for Expanded Library Hours, Construction Deaths Rise Across New York, High Winds Prompt Safety Warnings, and NYC Closes Large Migrant Shelters
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8:35City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is pushing a plan to expand seven-day-a-week service at New York City’s public libraries. Meanwhile, a new report finds construction worker deaths in New York State jumped from 50 to 74 in a year, with safety advocates blaming reduced oversight and enforcement. Also, New York City is warning property owners and c…
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Morning Headlines: Federal Budget Cuts Strain Immigrant Nonprofits, Striking Prison Guards Fired by State, and NJ Towns Push to Lower Affordable Housing Requirements
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3:19Nonprofit organizations that support immigrants in the tri-state area say they’re feeling the strain of the Trump administration’s budget cuts, impacting services and resources. Meanwhile, the New York State Department of Corrections is firing corrections officers and issuing fines to those who did not return to work by Sunday as the prison wildcat…
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Evening Roundup: Voters React to Cuomo’s Mayoral Run, NY Reevaluates Cannabis Dispensary Rules, and MTA Fights to Keep Congestion Pricing
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9:56Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is officially running for New York City mayor, and voters are weighing in on his potential political comeback. Meanwhile, New York State is expanding cannabis business licenses, sparking debate over dispensary spacing rules. Plus, the MTA is gearing up for a legal battle with the Trump administration after federal offic…
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Midday News: Mayor Adams to Testify on NYC’s Sanctuary Status, Lawmakers Push for Automated Parking Tickets, and Former Gov. Cuomo Officially Enters Mayor’s Race
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10:51Mayor Eric Adams is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee on New York City’s sanctuary city policies. Meanwhile, state lawmakers are pushing for $35 million in this year’s budget to fund 150 new cameras that would automatically ticket illegally parked vehicles. Advocates say the effort would ease congestion and improve street safety. …
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Morning Headlines: Striking Corrections Officers Face Deadline, Mayoral Candidates Target Cuomo, and Lawmakers Push for Parking Ticket Cameras
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3:11New York state corrections officers on strike have until this Monday to return to work or risk losing their health care coverage. Meanwhile, candidates in the New York City mayoral race are sharpening their attacks on former Governor Andrew Cuomo, with City Comptroller Brad Lander accusing him of ignoring his role in the city’s subway issues. Plus,…
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Evening Roundup: NYC to Regulate Pollution From E-Commerce Warehouses, Lt. Gov. Weighs Future in Politics, the Symbolism of Rikers Island and Egg Prices
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10:04New York City lawmakers are considering two bills that would regulate Amazon-style warehouses to reduce pollution and improve air quality. Plus, New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado won’t run for re-election but he's not leaving politics. Also, Mayor Eric Adams steps into a longstanding controversy over the city’s racial past at the Rikers Island jail…
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