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NYC NOW

NYC Now helps New Yorkers understand the city through original reporting and sharp analysis from WNYC and Gothamist. The show digs into the news, culture, and conversations shaping life in New York, three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, hosted by Janae Pierre.

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00:03:07

August 21, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/08/21

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Thousands of migrant children and their parents living in New York City Department of Homeless Services shelters could soon face eviction. Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom is using different language to describe the situation. Meanwhile, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban is dismissing disciplinary charges against the department’s highest-ranking uniformed officer. WNYC’s Bahar Ostadan reports

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00:10:42

August 20, 2024 : Evening Roundup

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2024/08/20

Governor Kathy Hochul hopes to release a new plan for tolling drivers through congestion pricing by the end of this year or early next year. Plus, the New York City Department of Correction is investigating the death of a detainee at Rikers Island Tuesday morning. Also, New York City health officials are preparing for a new strain of Mpox. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with two former firefighters about diversity and inclusivity in the FDNY.

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00:11:29

August 20, 2024: Midday News

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2024/08/20

Police say officers are looking for a Uhaul truck driver involved in a fatal hit and run in Queens just after midnight Tuesday morning. Also, if you have plans to head to the Southern tip of New Jersey shore, it may be harder than you think. The bridge connecting Cape May county and Wildwood Crest is closed indefinitely after the motor used to open it failed. And transportation authorities say it could take weeks to find parts replacements. Additionally, New Jersey residents will soon get

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00:02:57

August 20, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/08/20

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day.

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00:10:51

August 19, 2024 : Evening Roundup

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2024/08/19

The family of a man who died at the Rikers Island Jail in 2022 is suing the city of New York, for allegedly allowing him to ingest a fatal dose of fentanyl. Plus, New York’s law criminalizing adultery has been on the books since 1907, but WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports on a pending bill that would repeal it. Also, WNYC’s Bryant Denton looks into a popular activity in the gaming world that’s also gaining momentum in Bushwick, ahead of the return of Play NYC.

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00:09:08

August 19, 2024: Midday News

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2024/08/19

Police are investigating a triple stabbing in Brooklyn early Sunday that left one man dead and two others wounded. Meanwhile, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing to add three new animals to its list of endangered and threatened species. Plus, the Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday night in Chicago, with several prominent New York officials in attendance. WNYC reporters Jon Campbell and Elizabeth Kim have a preview.

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00:02:58

August 19, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/08/19

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The number of evictions and booted cars surged in New York City in 2023. As WNYC’s David Brand reports, that meant big business for the city’s marshals. Meanwhile, former U.S. Representative George Santos is expected to plead guilty to federal fraud charges on Monday. Santos faces a 23-count indictment for identity theft, credit card fraud, and stealing campaign funds in a conspiracy to mislead donors. Plus, as a thank

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00:10:32

August 16, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/08/16

New York City Mayor Eric Adams responds to subpoenas he and his team received as part of a sprawling federal investigation into his 2021 campaign. Plus, the street vendor market at Corona Plaza is struggling since reopening last Fall, following a city crackdown on unlicensed vendors. And finally, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal takes us to a cultural center that has emerged in the depths of a Jackson Heights subway station.

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00:07:47

August 16, 2024: Midday News

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2024/08/16

Federal immigration authorities have arrested a Peruvian gang leader in upstate New York. He’s suspected of being involved in 23 killings in his home country. Meanwhile, the NYPD is searching for at least three masked men linked to dozens of burglaries across the city in recent months. Plus, a City Hall spokesperson has confirmed Mayor Eric Adams was recently subpoenaed by federal authorities for communications related to his campaign fundraising. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin has more.

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00:11:43

August 16, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/08/16

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A story first reported by The New York Times says that in July, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, his election committee, and City Hall received three subpoenas seeking communications related to a broad investigation into Adams’ campaign ties with Turkish officials. Meanwhile, Millburn Township in New Jersey is asking a judge to pause an order to proceed with a 75-unit development downtown. Plus, fiscal experts warn that

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00:09:09

August 15, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/08/15

Some New York City street vendors are calling on the city council to lift the caps on the number of vendor licenses and permits in the city. Plus, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to tap his former chief of staff George Helmy to replace Bob Menendez in the U.S. Senate. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Clayton Guse discuss the production of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball” and what this new show means to New York City.

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00:07:36

August 15, 2024: Midday News

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2024/08/15

A ban on face coverings in Nassau County is now official. County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who signed the ban into law Tuesday, is urging city and state officials to follow suit. Meanwhile, the director of the Bronx Museum of the Arts is stepping down amid a major renovation. Finally, WNYC surveyed our audience for tips on running in New York City, including routes, safety, and advice for beginners. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with producer James Ramsay, who compiled the information into a running

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00:03:12

August 15, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/08/15

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The 2025 New York City comptroller primary is already turning contentious as attack websites targeting two candidates surfaced this week. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is pushing to remove unnecessary scaffolding that has cluttered city streets for decades. Plus, authorities are investigating a burned body found in a Washington Heights park on Wednesday.

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00:11:01

August 14, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/08/14

Interfaith activists are expressing alarm over a float in this weekend's India Day Parade in Midtown, Manhattan. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with Mike Bobbitt, Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development about its newly awarded funds from the Adams administration to enhance summer programs in underserved neighborhoods. Also, WNYC’s David Brand reports on a housing complex in Queens that happens to be the site of more evictions than anywhere else in the

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00:08:30

August 14, 2024: Midday News

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2024/08/14

The Adams administration is facing criticism over tent encampments near a migrant shelter on Randall’s Island. Meanwhile, the City Council will vote Thursday on a resolution emphasizing the role of school newspapers in fostering student expression and critical thinking skills. Plus, while NYPD statistics show a decline in certain violent crimes, such as murders and shootings, a new report highlights a rise in felony assaults. Finally, New York City's Campaign Finance Board is scrutinizing donations

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00:03:00

August 14, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/08/14

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Former Congressman George Santos was back in court on Long Island Tuesday for a pretrial hearing. As WNYC’s Samantha Max reports, he’s pleaded not guilty to a slew of federal charges including fraud. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to attend the Democratic National Convention next week in Chicago. Plus, Staten Islanders will be cheering on their South Shore team in the Little League World Series on

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00:08:30

August 13, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/08/13

The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating a police shooting in Newark that left a man and two officers injured Monday night. Meanwhile, a state judge ruled that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claimed a New York residence on nominating petitions. Plus, researchers are testing new methods to control the spread of spotted lanternflies in the state. WNYC’s Rosemary Misdary reports on potential solutions. Finally, the first-ever Fanatics Fest, a

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00:09:54

August 13, 2024: Midday News

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2024/08/13

Vehicles with unreadable license plates, which can be used to evade tolls and traffic fines, have increased by 30% since April, costing New York City up to $200 million a year in lost revenue. Meanwhile, applications for gun permits in New Jersey have surged since the U.S. Supreme Court ordered states with strict regulations to ease restrictions in 2022. Plus, nearly 1,000 unlicensed marijuana shops in New York City have been shut down since May, leaving many customers searching for new places to

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00:03:03

August 13, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/08/13

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A New Jersey congressman wants NJ Transit and Amtrak customers to get refunds for delayed or canceled trains. Meanwhile, a new report shows some bus stops in New York City can be up to 15 degrees hotter than others, with the hottest stops typically in low-income communities of color. Plus, the first-ever Fanatics Fest is coming to the Javits Center this weekend.

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00:10:11

August 12, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/08/12

New York City leaders are zeroing in on building more housing to solve the city's housing shortage.Plus, the Queens Public Library’s renovated Broadway branch in Astoria is back after almost a year-long delay due to budget cuts. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Elizabeth Kim discuss the legacy of former FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanaugh. And finally, we hear from young people eligible to vote in a presidential race for the first time this year

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