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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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00:10:20

Evening Roundup: NYPD Detective Shot in Queens,...

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2025/08/22

An NYPD detective is recovering after he was struck by gunfire from his fellow officers during an incident Friday morning. Plus, the National Weather Service warns of life-threatening rip currents through Saturday at regional beaches. Meanwhile, a quarter of residents in the Bronx don’t have broadband internet access at home. And finally, there's a new entry in Red Hook's collection of oddball delights; a pinball museum.

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00:10:37

Midday News: Former Adams Advisor Faces New...

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2025/08/22

Mayor Adams' former chief adviser is facing four new conspiracy and bribery indictments. Plus, the US Open tennis tournament gets into full swing in Queens next week after qualifying matches this week. And finally, we meet a group of young New Yorkers building some cool creations.

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00:02:54

Morning Headlines: A Sixth Person Dies in the...

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2025/08/22

City health officials report that the Legionnaires' outbreak is declining, but confirmed cases could still rise as more people seek treatment and earlier cases are verified. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn District Attorney's office hopes an Ohio man arrested for throwing a sex toy at a Liberty game can help them identify other people doing the same. Finally, the Trump administration appears to be targeting companies known to employ unauthorized workers to achieve its goals regarding immigration

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00:08:36

Evening Roundup: Trump’s Civil Fraud Penalty Gets...

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2025/08/21

A New York appeals court has thrown out President Trump’s massive civil fraud penalty. Plus, New Jersey has stopped enrolling new families seeking child care vouchers. And finally, health department officials lost more than a third of their cooling tower inspectors in the three years leading up to the outbreak despite a significant boost in funding.

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00:07:21

Midday News: Former Adams Advisor Faces New Charges,...

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2025/08/21

A former top adviser to Mayor Adams is facing new corruption charges. Plus, The controversy over Central Park's carriage horses is back in the political fray after one of them died in Midtown earlier this month. And finally, where to get the best pancakes in New York City.

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00:02:49

Morning Headlines: Monthly Evictions Are on the Rise,...

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2025/08/21

A WNYC analysis of city data finds marshals are evicting tenants at a rate of 1500 apartments a month, that’s the highest eviction rate since 2018. Another WNYC analysis found that seven of the ten buildings at the center of the Legionnaires' disease outbreak, some of which are run directly by the city, had no inspections over the past year. Finally, Muslims on Long Island which owns an existing mosque in Bethpage, sued under federal religious discrimination law, after the town blocked its plan to

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00:08:50

Evening Roundup: Workers Sue Contractors They Blame...

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2025/08/20

Two Harlem construction workers are suing contractors they blame for Legionnaires’ outbreak. Plus, the National Weather Service says much of New York City, Long Island and New Jersey will be under a coastal flood watch beginning Thursday night, thanks to Hurricane Erin. Also, the MTA is leaving the Bronx behind in a key effort to speed up subway service. And finally, the parks department has used a city-owned Bronx lot as an unofficial garbage dump for decades, and locals say the smell is

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00:09:26

Midday News: New York City Beaches Remain Closed, Rat...

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2025/08/20

New York City beaches will remain closed for swimming Wednesday and Thursday as Hurricane Erin generates dangerous rip currents. Plus, Mayor Adams says rat sightings in New York City have declined for eight straight months. And finally, childcare is becoming increasingly unaffordable for families. That’s why more parents in New Jersey and New York are relying on subsidized vouchers to help pay for it.

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00:03:08

Morning Headlines: NYPD Officer Who Choked Man...

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2025/08/20

Officer Omar Habib pleaded not guilty after prosecutors accused him of placing a man in an illegal chokehold. But the Bronx DA's office says Habib can be heard on his body camera recording asking himself, "what'd you do, bro?" Meanwhile, Jersey City residents are paying hundreds of dollars to apply for affordable housing. Mayoral candidate Bill O’Dea wants the fees to be eliminated. Finally, Governor Phil Murphy says Erin will miss the Garden State by a "substantial amount," but he's warning

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00:08:56

Evening Roundup: Kids Waitlisted for Childcare...

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2025/08/19

Even after local and state leaders significantly boosted funding for child care vouchers, thousands of children are still on the waitlist for low cost care. Plus, Mayor Adams is suing the city's Campaign Finance Board for denying him $5 million in matching funds for his re-election bid. And finally, New York City will replace thousands of rental vouchers after the federal government’s Emergency Housing Voucher program expires. But at what cost?

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00:06:31

Midday News: New York Lawmakers Demand Release of...

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2025/08/19

Governor Hochul and some New York lawmakers are demanding an Ecuadorian family's release after agents detained them at a Manhattan immigration court last week. Plus, backers of eight casino projects are vying for three downstate gaming licenses that New York State plans to award this year. But they first have to get past reviews by local community advisory committees. And finally, we look into what might be causing people’s hair to stick straight up at 41st Street and Seventh Avenue in

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00:02:55

Morning Headlines: Unlicensed Cannabis Shops Shut...

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2025/08/19

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz says six weed shops were padlocked following undercover buys and coordinated raids over the past month. Meanwhile, New Jersey has 33 large-scale solar energy projects ready to break ground, but PJM says the projects won't be greenlit until at least late-2026. Finally, Hurricane Erin will likely bring dangerous conditions to our shores. The storm remains hundreds of miles away from New York City, with no forecast indicating it will make landfall.

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00:07:32

Evening Roundup: School Leaders Urge Parents to...

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2025/08/18

The city’s Department of Education is urging parents of newly arrived migrant children to enroll them in public school as classes start next month. Also, though Hurricane Erin is expected to stay well offshore, dangerous surf and rip currents could show up along the area’s coast over the next few days. And finally, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein visits the scene of this weekend’s mass shooting in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood.

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00:11:06

Midday News: Brooklyn Hookah Bar Mass Shooting Could...

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2025/08/18

Officials say they’re concerned about possible retaliation after a targeted shooting at a Brooklyn hookah bar left three dead and ten wounded early Sunday. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is down a board member at the MTA as hearings on new fare and toll hikes begin this week. Plus, Mount Sinai Hospital and the Real Dads Network are providing free heart health screenings for Black men to address disproportionately high rates of undiagnosed disease.

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00:02:56

Morning Headlines: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Undecided on...

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2025/08/18

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says he’s still deciding whether to endorse Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani. Meanwhile, Staten Island will get its own NYPD Quality of Life Team starting Monday. Plus, fans can already access free practices and events at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as US Open Fan Week runs through Saturday.

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00:29:01

A Squirrel Named Peanut, a Viral Backlash, and the...

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2025/08/16

A beloved squirrel named Peanut, a raid by New York environmental officers, and a maelstrom of online outrage. What began as a wildlife seizure turned into a viral flashpoint in the culture wars, with fallout for innocent bystanders, overwhelmed state agencies, and the enforcement of environmental law. WNYC’s Jon Campbell unravels the saga from internet stardom to state intervention, revealing a story of mistaken identity, government overreach, and the power of online fury in an election year.

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00:08:22

Evening Roundup: NY State AGs Urge Instagram to...

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2025/08/15

New York State Attorney General Letitia James is among dozens of state AGs urging Instagram to protect users' data after the platform released a map feature that allows users to share their real-time location. Meanwhile, the MTA is increasing train service for the start of the U.S Open Monday. Also, Mamdani canvassers return to the streets ahead of the general election. Plus, state lawmakers warn Governor Hochul about looming fiscal trouble. Finally GrowNYC’s Amelia Tarpey shares how to make the

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00:08:24

Midday News: New Delivery Tip Rules in NYC, Midtown...

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2025/08/15

New York City food delivery customers can now tip more easily under new City Council laws affecting apps like DoorDash and UberEats. Meanwhile, a sweeping Midtown rezoning could bring 10,000 new homes to Manhattan’s West Side. Plus, we remember Latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri, who helped define New York’s salsa sound. Music journalist Aurora Flores Hostos joins us to reflect on his legacy.

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00:12:35

Morning Headlines: Fourth Person Dies in Harlem...

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2025/08/15

A fourth person has died in the Harlem Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, which has now sickened 99 people. Meanwhile, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams says the Council will vote to override Mayor Adams’ vetoes of bills expanding protections for food vendors and delivery workers. Also, Legal Services NYC is calling on the city to pause evictions on days when the heat index exceeds 90 degrees. Plus, Southern food chain, Bojangles, will open its first Brooklyn location this winter in East Flatbush

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00:09:48

Evening Roundup: Manhattan Rezoning Approved, New...

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2025/08/14

City Council has approved a plan to rezone midtown Manhattan, opening the door to add thousands of new housing units. The Attorney General of New York is suing the parent company of Zelle. Plus, a new social club for people who love a good coincidence. And finally, WNYC’s Arun Venguopol looks into new data that finds New York City has bounced back from pandemic lows.

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