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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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00:09:39

June 26, 2023: Evening Roundup

NYC NOW ·

2023/06/26

Conversations about sex work and the stigma around it have been floating around New York City for years. Now, new legislation hopes to make life easier for New Yorkers participating in sex work. WNYC’s Sean Carlson talked with Councilmember Tiffany Cabán, who introduced the bill and Ane Matheison, project director for the EMPOWER Center.

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00:08:12

June 26, 2023: Midday News

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2023/06/26

Newark and LaGuardia airports face major disruptions today due to thunderstorms and rerouted planes. A Newark apartment building was the scene of an exchange of gunfire this morning, with officials stating an officer returned fire after being shot at, resulting in injuries to two officers and the individual who allegedly initiated the shooting. In sports, Yankees’ star Aaron Judge remains sidelined with no clear return date due to a toe injury. Finally, tomorrow is New York City’s Primary Day

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00:03:01

June 26, 2023: Morning Headlines

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2023/06/26

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A week after a tragic Chinatown e-bike shop fire, officials introduce new battery charging stations. Starbucks workers citywide strike over LGBTQ+ decoration policy disputes. In sports, NY Liberty's Breanna Stewart is the new captain for the WNBA All Star game.

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00:07:18

June 23, 2023: Evening Roundup

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2023/06/23

New York will offer more legal protections for abortion providers to prescribe medication to patients out of state. Plus, the Port Authority is moving forward with plans to boost bus service to and from LaGuardia Airport. And finally, we share a few summer getaway ideas from the WNYC newsroom.

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00:07:18

June 23, 2023: Midday News

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2023/06/23

Commercial landlords in New York City could face fines under a new bill if they knowingly lease space to unlicensed marijuana shops. State Assembly member Inez Dickens voices concerns about migrants straining Harlem's scarce resources, amid her campaign for a local Council seat. Finally, amidst the economic turmoil and rising crime of 1973, Mayor John Lindsay and the Theater Development Fund introduced TKTS, a booth selling same-day Broadway tickets at half price. Now, fifty years later, TKTS has

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00:03:17

June 23, 2023: Morning Headlines

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2023/06/23

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams calls for a TikTok ban on subway surfing videos after a fatal accident leaves a teen dead and another critically injured. The state Assembly concludes its 2023 session, leaving Governor Hochul to act, as reported by WNYC's Jon Campbell. Public hearings begin on the MTA's proposed fare and toll increases 4% for fares and 5% for tolls.

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00:08:48

June 22, 2023: Evening Roundup

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2023/06/22

A New York City Council oversight hearing got heated, after an official disclosed that some facilities housing asylum seekers lack showers. Plus, court documents show the family of Congressman George Santos helped secure his release on bond after his indictment last month. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Amy Cohen, the mother of Sammy Cohen Eckstein, who was fatally hit by a car a decade ago. The two discuss Sammy’s Law, a bill that would give New York City the power to set its own speed

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00:07:26

June 22, 2023: Midday News

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2023/06/22

Governor Hochul touts New York State’s efforts in seizing more than $9 million dollars in cannabis from illegal weed shops over the past two weeks. Also, a New York State Supreme Court judge prevents Mayor Adams’ administration from sending more asylum seekers to Orange County. Finally, rent-stabilized tenants in the city wake up to a new reality this morning after the Rent Guidelines Board votes to increase rents. The vote happens every year, but this year, both tenants and landlords sound the

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00:03:08

June 22, 2023: Morning Headlines

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2023/06/22

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Tenants and landlords express frustration as the Rent Guidelines Board votes to raise rent for rent-stabilized tenants across New York City, the NYPD agrees to share data and police records with a new watchdog team investigating allegations of racial profiling by its officers, and in hockey news, Hendrik Lundqvist, the New York Rangers’ most successful goalie, is heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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00:10:23

June 21, 2023: Evening News

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2023/06/21

Manhattan’s borough president is urging New York City leaders to be prepared for the changes that artificial intelligence will bring. Plus, the state Assembly approved the challenging Wrongful Convictions Act. Now, it’s up to Governor Kathy Hochul to change it. And finally, the MTA is buried under a $48 billion mountain of debt, and paying it off threatens to undermine the agency’s core function: running mass transit for more than five million people a day. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and Clayton Guse

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00:10:10

June 21, 2023: Midday News

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2023/06/21

. Former Rent Guidelines Board member Leah Goodridge expresses concern over potential increases on stabilized rent as the board is set to cast their decision tonight. Riders Alliance members plan to gather today to urge Mayor Adams to approve a car-free busway on Fordham Road in the Bronx. Lastly, New York City's largest criminal justice program, supervised release, has seen its enrollment numbers surge in the wake of bail reform. Nowadays, if you're arrested, you're more likely to be released from

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00:03:11

June 21, 2023: Morning Headlines

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2023/06/21

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Fire department investigators warn New Yorkers about the dangers of charging lithium-ion batteries in unsafe conditions following a Chinatown e-bike shop fire that killed four people, two men face charges for unrelated knife attacks on the '4' train over the weekend, and Governor Phil Murphy plans to phase in his compromise with lawmakers to slash property taxes for seniors over time.

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00:06:55

June 20, 2023: Evening Roundup

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2023/06/20

New York's Office of Cannabis management is staffing up its enforcement division to crack down on shops selling marijuana without a license. But some critics say the state should focus on opening more legal dispensaries. Plus, New York State Assembly Members return to Albany for some unfinished business. And finally, a local chess program provides a sense of comfort and inspiration for migrant children who are ending their first New York City school year.

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00:08:36

June 20, 2023: Midday News

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2023/06/20

Investigators are looking into an overnight fire in a Chinatown e-bike store that claimed four lives and left several people injured. Meanwhile, a recent state audit flags unsanitary conditions and financial mismanagement in four of New York City's affordable housing complexes. Lastly, we're on day four of early voting for New York's June Primary. The actual Primary Day, scheduled for the 27th, will host contests in four of the five boroughs. There's still time for registered voters to cast their

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00:03:04

June 20, 2023: Morning Headlines

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2023/06/20

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Murphy Administration has reached a tentative deal on a property tax cut for seniors in New Jersey, police are investigating after dozens of LGBTQ pride flags were found broken and thrown on the ground near the historic Stonewall Inn, and the Loeb Boathouse in Central Park has officially reopened for rowboat rentals.

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00:10:09

June 19, 2023: Evening News

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2023/06/19

We’re marking 50 years of hip hop and amplifying the voices of the many women in New York City who are leaving their own mark on the genre. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Kareem Ulloa-Alverado and Streetsblog reporter Jesse Coburn about the impact of "ghost" plates on our region.

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00:09:59

June 16, 2023: Evening Roundup

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2023/06/16

Another top Mayor Adams appointee is stepping down. Plus, we look back at the life and legacy of John Romita Sr., the artist responsible for Spider-Man and The Punisher…just to name a few. And finally, why New York City’s LGBTQ bar scene is doing so well while others nationwide seem to be on the decline.

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00:07:26

June 16, 2023: Midday News

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2023/06/16

Early voting for the city's primary elections begins tomorrow and WNYC’s Brigid Bergin offers essential tips for prospective voters. And the MTA's public comment portal is now open for input on proposed transit fare hikes which would raise subway and bus fares to $2.90. And, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizes the urgent need to phase out fossil fuels worldwide. This call to action resonates strongly in the New York City region after recent smoky conditions prompted many to

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00:03:09

June 16, 2023: Morning Headlines

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2023/06/16

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Insight into the resignation of NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell may be found in her November 2022 speech, the city commits to investing over $75 million in the long-neglected Brooklyn neighborhood known as 'The Hole,' and the world-famous 'Mermaid Parade' returns to Coney Island tomorrow.

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00:10:07

June 15, 2023: Evening Roundup

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2023/06/15

We tally New York City’s air quality crisis a week after Canada wildfire smoke billowed over the five boroughs. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is considering nixing a recent package of legislation meant to address homelessness. Also, classrooms are being served as cells at NYC’s troubled juvenile detention centers. And finally, we continue our celebration of Pride Month by sharing personal stories from people in the LGBTQ+ community.

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