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NYC NOW

NYC NOW is a feed of the most up-to-date local news from across New York City and the region. With three updates a day, every weekday, you"ll get breaking news, top headlines, and in-depth coverage. It’s all the news you need to know right now to make New York work for you.

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00:11:25

Midday News: Official Warnings Ahead of a Mass...

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2025/09/25

City and state officials say they told the owner of a Brooklyn hookah lounge to address violations and violence at the club months before a mass shooting this summer left three people dead. Plus, Yankees captain Aaron Judge reaches a major milestone, becoming just the fourth player in MLB history to reach 50 home runs four times in a career. And finally, in the latest installment of Politics Brief, we tackle casinos, the mayoral race, and Chuck Schumer's night at the Met Opera.

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00:02:54

Morning Headlines: ICE Arrests in Penn Station, Court...

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2025/09/25

Amtrak officials say nearly 200 people were arrested by ICE for alleged sexual activity in the Penn Station men's bathroom. Meanwhile, government agents may have posted opinions on social media regarding the Mangione trial which is a violation of court rules. And a man was shot in Penn Station Wednesday evening.

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00:09:30

Evening Roundup: NYC’s Rat Czar Resigns, a Queens...

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2025/09/24

Kathleen Corradi is leaving her post as New York City’s first ever rat czar. Plus, Democrat Phil Wong and Republican Alicia Vaichunas are work friends and political rivals in the Queens council race. And finally, prison staffing and morale are low at New York prisons, six months after a wildcat prison strike ended.

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00:06:12

Midday News: Long Island Roller Derby Team Challenges...

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2025/09/24

A Long Island roller derby team is back in court Thursday as it challenges Nassau County’s ban on transgender athletes at public facilities. Meanwhile, a Manhattan man is facing charges after police say he attacked an off duty NYPD officer at the 14th Street and 3rd Avenue subway station Tuesday night. Plus, Bluestockings, the radical Lower East Side bookstore, is closing its doors after more than 25 years. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath has more.

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00:03:19

Morning Headlines: Long Island Roller Derby Team...

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2025/09/24

A Long Island roller derby team is back in court Thursday as it challenges Nassau County’s ban on transgender athletes at public facilities. Meanwhile, a Suffolk County judge ruled that Rex Heuermann, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer, will face a single trial on charges tied to seven murders. And the New York Yankees have clinched a playoff berth with a come from behind win over the Chicago White Sox Tuesday.

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00:10:35

Evening Roundup: NYC Issues More Housing Vouchers...

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2025/09/23

New Data shows the city's social services agency is playing a bigger role than ever when it comes to stemming an affordable housing crisis. Plus, pressure is mounting on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to weigh in on the mayor’s race. Also, a new plan to develop the Columbia Street Waterfront District took a big step towards becoming reality. And finally, the parents of a man killed at New York City’s West Indian Day Parade last year say they’ve barely heard from the police working to solve the

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00:09:16

Midday News: Secret Service Neutralizes Cyber Threat...

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2025/09/23

The Secret Service says it has dismantled a network of hundreds of servers capable of disrupting telecommunications as the UN General Assembly meets in Manhattan. Meanwhile, the City Council is preparing to vote on a controversial housing proposal in the Bronx that would create apartments for people leaving Rikers Island with serious medical needs. Also, Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B is lending her voice to MTA subway announcements, reminding riders to pay fares and follow safety rules. And NY1’s

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00:03:03

Morning Headlines: NY Lawmakers Push Vaccine Access...

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2025/09/23

Lawmakers in Albany have introduced a bill to expand access to vaccines by allowing doctors and pharmacists to follow state or regional guidance in addition to federal recommendations. Meanwhile, mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says he will reschedule a televised town hall with WABC 7 after the network’s parent company reinstated Jimmy Kimmel following his suspension. And as Climate Week begins, New York City has joined a national coalition opposing an EPA proposal to roll back its authority to

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00:11:06

Evening Roundup: Taxes Dominate Discussion at Debate...

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2025/09/22

Gubernatorial candidates Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill largely wrangled over affordability issues in front of a raucous crowd. Meanwhile, a committee rejected a proposal to build a casino right next to the United Nations.

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00:11:16

Midday News: Another Manhattan Casino Plan Rejected,...

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2025/09/22

Manhattan’s East Side casino proposal has been voted down, marking the third failed bid for a casino in the borough. Meanwhile, new city data shows public urination summonses have surged nearly fivefold in recent years. In Queens, a 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the head outside a Dunkin’ store in Cambria Heights. And across the Hudson, New Jersey has legalized human composting as an alternative to burial and cremation, with families already beginning to use the new

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00:03:02

Morning Headlines: East Side Casino Project Faces Key...

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2025/09/22

A community advisory committee votes Monday on the proposed $11 billion Freedom Plaza casino complex next to the United Nations. Meanwhile, in New Jersey’s gubernatorial debate, Republican Jack Ciattarelli vowed not to raise sales taxes while Democrat Mikie Sherrill declined to make the same pledge. And in sports, both the Jets and Giants dropped to 0-3 after close losses this weekend.

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00:13:56

A Leftist Mayoral Frontrunner, a Centrist Governor,...

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2025/09/20

Governor Kathy Hochul has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, raising questions about how Democrats will navigate divides between centrists and progressives. The endorsement also puts pressure on Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to weigh in. WNYC’s Jon Campbell explains what it reveals about the party and what it could mean heading into November.

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00:09:36

Evening Roundup: Queens Student Faces Gun and...

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2025/09/19

Police say a teenager faces charges after he allegedly threatened to shoot up Bayside's Cardozo High School. Plus, New York City data shows drug arrests are on the rise in a commercial district in the South Bronx known as "The Hub." Also, Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico ends this weekend. But five years ago, the superstar was giving a different type of concert in New York City. And finally, we highlight crops indigenous to Latin America that you may find at your local farm stand.

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00:06:45

Midday News: Mayor Adams Blames Easy Gun Access After...

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2025/09/19

Mayor Eric Adams says Thursday’s arrest of a 16-year-old student at Cardozo High School in Bayside shows how easy access to firearms is putting New Yorkers at risk. Police say they found a loaded 9mm pistol with 13 rounds in the teen’s backpack after the FBI flagged a threatening Instagram post. Meanwhile, New York pharmacies are administering updated COVID-19 vaccines ahead of federal guidance, following an executive order from Governor Hochul. Plus, 11 New York City elected officials were freed

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00:12:13

Morning Headlines: NYPD Seeks Discipline for Officers...

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2025/09/19

NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch has filed disciplinary charges against two officers involved in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Win Rozario during a mental health crisis in Queens last year. Meanwhile, a bill in Albany would require grocery stores and delivery apps to disclose whether they are marking up prices online. Also, Jim Henson fans can celebrate the late Muppet creator’s birthday this weekend at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens. Plus, in this week’s transit segment: New York

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00:16:04

Evening Roundup: Thousands Participitate in March for...

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2025/09/18

Thousands of charter school students, parents and educators rallied in Brooklyn Thursday morning to call on elected officials to support charter schools. Meanwhile, Eva Moskowitz, founder of Success Academy, is back in the political fray as New York City leaders weigh their options in a crowded mayoral race.

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00:10:52

Midday News: Texas Man Charged With Threats Against...

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2025/09/18

A Texas man has been arrested on charges of harassing and making a terroristic threat against Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani. Prosecutors say Jeremy Fistel was brought to New York and pleaded not guilty this morning. Meanwhile, fewer than 10 percent of tickets from the city’s pedicab crackdown have led to penalties, raising questions about enforcement. Plus, in this week’s politics segment, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin and Jimmy Vielkind discuss Hochul’s endorsement of Mamdani, Cuomo’s struggle

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00:02:56

Morning Headlines: NYC Council Presses for More...

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2025/09/18

New York City Council members are pushing for more frequent testing of cooling towers following this summer’s deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak, though some public health experts warn that testing alone won’t prevent future cases. Meanwhile, the Council is holding a hearing today on a proposal to build specialized housing for formerly incarcerated people on a Bronx hospital campus, but Mayor Eric Adams has withdrawn his support for the project. Plus, while overall hate crimes have declined from their

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00:07:59

Evening Roundup: Elderly Woman Charged with Nursing...

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2025/09/17

Prosecutors say 95-year-old Galina Smirnova, who’s charged for killing her roommate at a Brooklyn nursing home, has dementia. Also, the New York City Council is celebrating a judge's recent decision barring Mayor Eric Adams from allowing immigration officers on Rikers Island. Plus, New York City continues its push to eliminate piles of trash from sidewalks. And finally, multiple water main breaks have occurred in New Jersey this summer leading to boil water advisories and affecting some streets. Dr

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00:07:52

Midday News: Elderly Woman at Nursing Home Faces...

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2025/09/17

Police are charging a 95-year-old woman with murder after she allegedly hit and killed a fellow resident at the Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Coney Island. Plus, there will not be a casino in Times Square or Hudson Yards after committees tasked with reviewing proposals rejected Caesars Palace's plan and the Avenir Casino in Hudson Yards. And finally, a coalition of residents in Canarsie, Brooklyn, are pushing for a new community center. The push comes as the city is funding a

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