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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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00:10:16

May 28, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/05/28

With two weeks left in the legislative session, Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on lawmakers to pass a bill that would prohibit social media companies from subjecting kids to addictive algorithms. Plus, nearly a million low-income households in New York City could lose internet access when a key federal program expires this month. Also, WNYC's Rosemary Misdaryexplains why a meadow of seagrass is in danger and what’s being done to save them. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports on the city’s new

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00:08:12

May 28, 2024: Midday News

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2024/05/28

A plan to bring a casino to Queens appears to be dead after State Senator Jessica Ramos said she won't allow parkland near Citi Field to be converted. In other news, a man in New Jersey is facing a state weapons charge after TSA agents at Newark Airport found a loaded handgun in his backpack over Memorial Day weekend. Meanwhile, severe flooding is becoming more common in low-lying, inland sections of New York City. In response, city officials are planning a voluntary buyout program for properties in

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00:03:09

May 28, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/05/28

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City is planning a $22 million program to help migrants leave city-funded hotel shelters in Buffalo, find apartments, apply for asylum, and secure jobs. In other news, the New York City Department of Transportation will shut down a section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in June. WNYC's Catalina Gonella reports. Plus, the FDNY is using drones as part of its robo-lifeguard initiative to patrol city beach

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00:11:07

May 27, 2024: Midday News

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2024/05/27

On this Memorial Day, Mayor Adams is celebrating plans to build a new memorial honoring the 99 fallen post-9/11 service members from New York City as part of the Utopia Parkway Seawall Replacement and Street Improvements project. In other news, time is running out for New York lawmakers to vote on a bill that would provide health insurance for undocumented immigrants. Meanwhile, Tuesday, May 28, is the last day for New Jersey residents to apply for a mail-in ballot for this year’s primary election

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00:08:25

May 24, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/05/24

As negotiations over the city budget heat up, New York City council members are slamming Mayor Eric Adams' proposed cuts to early childhood education. Plus, Nassau County's Police Department is being held in contempt of court for refusing to release an internal document after spending $100,000 in taxpayer money to keep it secret. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and David Brand discuss Mayor Eric Adams’ rezoning plan, “City of Yes.” wnyc, new york, bronx, queens, brooklyn, manhattan, staten

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00:07:56

May 24, 2024: Midday News

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2024/05/24

Rockaway Beach will officially reopen this Memorial Day weekend with restricted access to certain areas as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shores up the peninsula’s coastline. Meanwhile, Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway is standing by an agreement to provide more support for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students to end pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus. Finally, Astoria, Queens was once the destination for Greeks moving to the U.S., evident in the many Greek eateries across

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00:09:13

May 24, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/05/24

The Museum of Jewish Heritage in Lower Manhattan will offer free tours to all eighth graders in city public schools starting next year. Meanwhile, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and City Councilmember Shekar Krishnan urge Mayor Eric Adams to protect the city’s shade-providing tree canopies. In other news, the Prospect Park Zoo will reopen Saturday after eight months of storm damage repairs. Plus, in this week’s transportation segment of “On The Way,” reporter Stephen Nessen discusses the

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00:11:22

May 23, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/05/23

As negotiations over the city budget heat up, New York City council members are slamming Mayor Eric Adams' proposed cuts to early childhood education. Plus, Nassau County's Police Department is being held in contempt of court for refusing to release an internal document after spending $100,000 in taxpayer money to keep it secret. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and David Brand discuss Mayor Eric Adams’ rezoning plan, “City of Yes.”

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00:09:02

May 23, 2024: Midday News

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2024/05/23

Representative Dan Goldman, who represents Lower Manhattan and parts of Western Brooklyn, is facing two primary challengers in June: business strategist Bruno Grandsard, who criticizes Goldman for focusing too much on Donald Trump and not local issues, and political organizer Evan Hutchinson, who opposes Goldman's support for Israel in the war with Hamas. Plus, meteorologist Bill Goodman from the National Weather Service forecasts good weather in the coming days. Finally, U.S. Census data shows a

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00:02:28

May 23, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/05/23

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A grand jury has indicted caterer, music producer, author, and landlord Ettore Mazzei on charges of running a massive drug-dealing network on Staten Island responsible for multiple overdose deaths. Plus, Newark police say they have arrested 19-year-old Antonio Ginestri of Queens, known for his viral videos speeding through traffic.

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00:10:29

May 22, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/05/22

A new report from the health nonprofit KFF says nursing homes in New York and New Jersey are ill-prepared for new federal staffing rules that require about 3.5 hours of clinical care per resident each day. In other news, a state appellate court has upheld the decision to prevent New York City from moving about 250,000 retired city workers to a privatized Medicare plan. Meanwhile, major delays are expected for JFK travelers this summer due to increased traffic and the construction of two new

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00:07:22

May 22, 2024: Midday News

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2024/05/22

Governor Kathy Hochul's poll numbers keep dropping according to a Siena College poll, her lowest rating since she took office in 2021. Also, park researchers say cities can improve access to outdoor recreational spaces by emulating New York City's Community Schoolyards Program which allows schools to open their yards to the public during off hours. Lastly, New Jersey says it's easier for residents to apply for unemployment benefits thanks to the rollout of a new and updated application system

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00:02:58

May 22, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/05/22

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: State Sen. Kevin Parker from Brooklyn won't face charges for an altercation with an advocate in Albany last week. The New York City Parks Department says it has hired 230 lifeguards for Memorial Day weekend but is still hundreds short, which could lead to shorter operating hours. Plus, Fleet Week, the annual celebration for the men and women of the armed forces, is back in New York City.

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00:11:24

May 21, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/05/21

New Jersey pharmacist Ghada Abukuwaik has returned home safely after being trapped in Gaza for several weeks along with other medical workers due to the ongoing Rafah border closure. In other news, New York State's highest court issued a unanimous ruling on Tuesday upholding the requirement that health insurers cover medically necessary abortions. Meanwhile, the FDNY is investigating the cause of a three-alarm fire that tore through five commercial buildings in the Bronx. Plus, time is running out

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00:07:01

May 21, 2024: Midday News

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2024/05/21

Plus, after being fast-tracked through the legislature, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy must now decide whether to place sweeping restrictions on the state’s Open Public Records Act, which requires local and state agencies to provide the public with access to government records. Changes would make it harder to get government emails, give clerks more reasons to deny citizens who request them and even let the government sue people it thinks are asking for records too often. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks

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00:03:11

May 21, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/05/21

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Brooklyn Pastor Lamor Whitehead is headed to jail after a judge revoked his bail on Monday for proclaiming his innocence on a podcast. In other news, street safety advocates say five people were killed by cars in Queens over the weekend, making 2024 one of the deadliest years for the borough since the Vision Zero initiative began. Plus, flags will fly at New York state buildings in honor of retired New York State Police

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00:08:10

May 20, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/05/20

Starting Wednesday, migrants who reach a limit of 30- or 60-day stays can be evicted, with limited opportunities to remain depending on their age. In other news, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing questions after over 2,000 families were unable to secure a seat in the city’s 3K program this fall. Meanwhile, New York state lawmakers are proposing a bill that would require large public venues to have EpiPens on hand for treating life-threatening allergic emergencies. Plus, disgraced film

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00:08:00

May 20, 2024: Midday News

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2024/05/20

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is defending the NYPD's overall response to a pro-Palestinian rally in Brooklyn on Saturday after video emerged showing two officers punching three protesters. In other news, a video screen that lets people in New York and Dublin peer into life on opposite sides of the Atlantic has re-opened after reports of "inappropriate behavior." Plus, MTA data shows that subway strikes are increasing, with 2024 on track to have nearly double the number of fatal strikes as 2019

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00:02:11

May 20, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/05/20

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is investigating a video showing an officer repeatedly punching a demonstrator during a pro-Palestinian protest in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, on Saturday. In other news, New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration plans to shut down a Midtown homeless hub that offers places to rest, eat, and shower. WNYC’s Karen Yi reports.

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00:07:55

May 17, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/05/17

New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is scrambling to reassure families they’ll get a spot in the city's free 3K program. Meanwhile, WNYC’s Karen Yi follows a homeless outreach team around Grand Central Terminal that helps people find services and housing. In other news, the 31st annual New York African Film Festival starts this Friday. Finally, due to pandemic-related financial issues, Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, is looking to sell off land to be developed for housing.

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