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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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00:09:21

February 5, 2024 : Evening Roundup

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2024/02/05

Dwayne Montgomery, a retired NYPD inspector, has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge after being accused of orchestrating a "straw donor" scheme for Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign. Plus, a special election is underway in New York's 3rd District to replace George Santos. And finally WNYC’s David Furst and Elizabeth Kim discuss last week’s showdown between the New York City Council and Mayor Eric Adams over two criminal justice reform bills.

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00:07:08

February 5, 2024: Midday News

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2024/02/05

Child labor cases have risen sharply in New York as state investigations lag behind, according to a new audit by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Meanwhile, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says New York and New Jersey will use mostly private money to cover construction costs for hosting the FIFA World Cup Finals in 2026. Finally, WNYC’s Precious Fondren spotlights upcoming events commemorating Black History Month.

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00:03:16

February 5, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/02/05

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: More than two dozen tenants from a partially collapsed Bronx apartment building are suing their landlord for necessary repairs and an end to what they call a pattern of harassment. Meanwhile, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announces that a grand jury will begin hearing evidence following an attack by a group of migrants on NYPD officers in Times Square a week ago. Plus, FIFA, the world’s most famous soccer

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00:10:23

February 2, 2024 : Evening Roundup

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2024/02/02

Drivers in the Bronx and Queens will get a full rebate on two bridge tolls beginning this weekend. Plus, parent leaders elected to an advisory panel on education policies are resisting Schools Chancellor David Banks’ demands that they hold meetings in-person, citing threats over support of Palestine. Also, WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh looks into a new effort by Manhattan’s borough president to take down some of the city's oldest scaffolding. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with wildlife observer

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00:09:38

February 2, 2024: Midday News

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2024/02/02

Two years after Felix DeJesus, from Haledon, New Jersey, went missing following his release from police custody, his family continues to seek answers. Meanwhile, accordion style, “open gangway” trains have started operating on New York City subway tracks. Finally, thousands of New York City residents live in illegal and dangerous basement apartments. Governor Hochul is pushing a plan to allow New York City to create an amnesty program for landlords who bring their basement dwellings up to code

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00:03:06

Feburary 2, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/02/02

Get up and get informed Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The much maligned 42nd street Port Authority Bus terminal is one step closer to replacement. Also, New York City's lifeguards are getting a raise this summer to $22 an-hour as city pools and beaches have struggled through years of staffing shortages. Plus, the New York Knicks beat the Pacers 109-105 at home.

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00:09:14

February 1, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/02/01

The U.S Postal Service is honoring New York's First Black woman Senator, Constance Baker Motley, as part of their Black heritage stamp series. Plus, Holtec, a company in New Jersey, has agreed to pay a $5 million fine over what state officials say was a fraudulent tax break. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill discusses New York’s Rape is Rape Act with Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and Lydia Cuomo.

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00:09:33

February 1, 2024: Midday News

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2024/02/01

New city data shows nearly 30,000 cases for faulty apartment doors that are supposed to automatically shut to prevent fires spreading are unresolved since a deadly Bronx fire two years ago. Meanwhile, New York City Police are issuing tens of thousands of tickets for fare evasion in the subway. Tickets up by 160% since Mayor Adams' rook office. Plus, some New Jersey residents have been forced out of their homes several times over the last few months due to devastating flooding. WNYC’s Mike Hayes

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00:03:16

February 1, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/02/01

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new report on New York City's B-HEARD pilot program, which diverts mental health calls from police to social workers and EMTs, shows that many 911 calls that qualify aren’t getting a response. Meanwhile, a Manhattan judge ruled on Wednesday that two men who each spent decades behind bars for the death of a French tourist in Times Square should not have been convicted. Also, Prospect Park Zoo administrators vow to

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00:10:48

January 31, 2024 : Evening Roundup

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2024/01/31

A New Jersey man is facing criminal charges for allegedly leading rioters to breach the U.S Capitol on January 6th. Plus, a few early voters in New York share some issues that are top of mind in the upcoming special election to replace George Santos in Congress. And finally, WNYC’s Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky looks into health code violations at New York City public schools' cafeterias.

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00:09:33

January 31, 2024: Midday News

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2024/01/31

Thousands of New Yorkers depending on public benefits face worsening delays in processing aid. Meanwhile, New York City officials say Illegal lockout complaints are on the rise in East New York, Brooklyn. WNYC's David Brand accompanied a group of city workers trying to educate renters there about their rights. Plus, the Biden administration is releasing funds to communities in Brooklyn and New York City suburbs after widespread flooding in September 2023 from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia

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00:02:27

January 31, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/01/31

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: After lawmakers overrode Mayor Adams’ veto of two criminal justice bills, he now faces a more empowered City Council. Meanwhile, researchers at Rutgers University say they’ve made progress in the search for a new COVID-19 treatment.

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00:06:29

January 30, 2024 : Evening Roundup

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2024/01/30

The City Council has overriden two criminal justice reform bills Mayor Adams vetoed earlier this month. Also, after years of delays, New York's sanitation department is rolling out the biggest reforms to business trash collection in the city's modern history. And in New Jersey, a bid to ban smoking in Atlantic City's casinos is advancing through the state’s legislature following years of stalemate. And lastly, WNYC’s Precious Fondren takes a tour with Kenny Bollwerk, aka “Rat Daddy.”

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00:07:47

January 30, 2024 : Midday News

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2024/01/30

The City Council is trying to override two criminal justice reform bills Mayor Adams vetoed this month. Also, New York City says they're inspecting more apartments than ever before and say they're on pace to surpass last year's inspection and violation totals. And living in New York City can be loud. But just because the city never sleeps, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. WNYC's Catalina Gonella spoke to some experts about some ways New Yorkers can quiet their homes. Lastly, WNYC's Janae Pierre speaks

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00:03:05

January 30, 2024 : Morning Headlines

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2024/01/30

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

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00:24:50

SPECIAL EXTENDED EPISODE: Mayor Eric Adams speaks...

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2024/01/29

This is a special extended episode featuring an interview between WNYC’s Briah Lehrer and New York City’s Mayor Adams. Following last week’s State of the City address, Adams joined Lehrer to discuss several issues including his decision to declare social media an “environmental toxin”, Councilmember Yusef Salaam’s traffic stop by the NYPD, the vetoing of the “How Many Stops” bill, housing, and funding for pre-k programs.

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00:09:59

January 29, 2024: Midday News

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2024/01/29

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams joins a chorus of elected officials criticizing the NYPD's recent stop of Councilmember Yusef Salaam. Also, New York City’s American Museum of Natural History is closing two halls featuring Native American objects for being “severely outdated” and containing culturally sensitive items. Plus, the Department of Justice is out with its findings regarding former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo after his resignation in 2021 after a string of sexual harassment

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00:03:05

January 29, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/01/29

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York City Council is preparing to hold a vote on Tuesday to override vetoes by Mayor Eric Adams on a pair of bills. Meanwhile, some New Yorkers in need of housing could catch a break under Mayor Adams’ plan to issue thousands of federal rental assistance vouchers but the proposal is short on details. Plus, the city has launched “NYC Free Tax Prep,” offering free tax services to eligible residents.

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00:08:19

January 26, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/01/26

Dozens of tenants who were allegedly charged excessive broker fees in New York City will get more than $200,000 in restitution. Plus, Rep. Jamaal Bowman kicked off his campaign, heating up a primary race for the congressional seat in the Bronx and Westchester. And finally, the Manhattan District Attorney returns art stolen by the Nazis to the heirs of its one-time owner.

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00:10:07

January 26, 2024 : Midday News

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2024/01/26

James Cromitie, the last of the “Newburgh Four” co-defendants, has been granted an early release from prison. Plus, significantly fewer people died in city jails in 2023, according to the New York City Department of Correction. And finally, WNYC reporters Stephen Nessen and Ramsey Khalifeh, along with editor Clayton Guse, join host Sean Carlson for our weekly transit segment "On the Way."

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