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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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00:08:24

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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00:11:43

Midday News: City Council to Vote on Transgender...

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2025/08/14

The New York City Council is expected to vote this Thursday on a pair of bills aimed at expanding protections for transgender patients in city hospitals. Meanwhile, state Attorney General Letitia James is warning fans about a rise in fake Bad Bunny ticket sales ahead of the singer’s upcoming shows. Also, city officials say another public school student is in immigration detention after being taken into custody at an immigration hearing. Plus, in this week’s politics segment, more on the fiery New

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00:03:10

Morning Headlines: Former Gov. Paterson Backs Mayor...

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2025/08/14

Former Governor David Paterson is backing Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection bid after supporting Andrew Cuomo in the primary. Meanwhile, federal officials plan to appeal a judge’s order mandating better conditions for immigrants held in Manhattan. And Mayor Adams has vetoed two City Council bills that would have raised pay for grocery delivery workers.

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00:09:33

Evening Roundup: Times Square Casino Backers Withdraw...

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2025/08/13

Backers of a casino proposed for Times Square have reversed course on a proposal to create a $22 million fund benefiting residents of a nearby affordable housing complex. Plus, the Central Park Conservancy says it's time to ban horse-drawn carriages. Also, a judge has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to improve conditions at their hold rooms in downtown Manhattan. And finally, WNYC’s Mike Hayes hit the Jersey Shore to see how voters are feeling about the upcoming race for governor.

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00:10:48

Midday News: Seaside Heights NJ Tightens Beach...

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2025/08/13

After a deadly weekend at the Jersey Shore, Seaside Heights officials say they’ll crack down on beach access after lifeguards leave for the day. Meanwhile, in Paterson, New Jersey, most residents have running water again but it’s still not safe to drink. Plus, WNYC’s Samantha Max reports on how some New York City parents who report domestic violence end up under scrutiny by the Administration for Children’s Services.

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00:03:04

Morning Headlines: Atlantic Yards Developer Threaten...

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2025/08/13

New York state officials say they dropped millions in fines against the developer of the long-delayed Atlantic Yards affordable housing project after the company threatened legal action. Meanwhile, pandemic-era subway cleaners will receive $3 million in backpay following a city comptroller lawsuit against the MTA. Plus, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso makes history as the franchise’s all-time home run leader.

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00:08:38

Evening Roundup: Teachers Prepare for School-Day...

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2025/08/12

New York State's cell phone ban in schools is on the way. Plus, the NYPD says three people are dead after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car in Queens Tuesday morning. Also, experts say President Trump will likely face greater difficulty in New York if he wants to exert federal control. And finally, the union representing New York State Troopers says its officers should get time off after shoot-outs and other stressful calls.

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00:07:59

Midday News: Mayor Adams Touts Housing Milestone,...

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2025/08/12

Mayor Eric Adams says his administration has helped more than 3,500 New Yorkers move into permanent housing as part of his effort to reduce street and subway homelessness, especially among those with serious mental illness. Meanwhile, health experts warn that fewer inspections of cooling towers could raise the risk of Legionnaires’ disease. Plus, Governor Hochul must decide whether to sign a bill banning anonymous calls to the state’s child abuse hotline. WNYC’s Jon Campbell explains the

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00:03:13

Morning Headlines: Health Officials Say Harlem...

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2025/08/12

New York City health officials say the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Harlem is slowing, even with seven new cases reported this week. Meanwhile, President Trump says he'll explore stepping up the number of federal law enforcers in New York City in the coming months. Plus, newly released test scores show slight improvement for students throughout the five boroughs.

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00:09:15

Evening Roundup: EPA Cancels Union Contract,...

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2025/08/11

The EPA is terminating contracts with its union. Also, a plan to shift some NYPD responsibilities to a new agency is drawing both praise and skepticism. Plus, New York state is marking Harlem Week with new laws honoring the neighborhood’s legacy. And finally, former Gov. and mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo is going viral for a series of social media posts attacking his rival Zohran Mamdani over housing policy.

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00:07:13

Midday News: Mamdani Proposes Mental Health Agency,...

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2025/08/11

Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wants to create a new city agency to handle mental health and violence prevention work currently overseen by the NYPD funded with more than a billion dollars in re-allocated and new money. Meanwhile, environmental justice groups are rallying Monday against Governor Hochul's plan to build a temporary replacement for the Cross Bronx Expressway. Plus, after a series of recent earthquakes in the tri-state area, we turn to fault analyst Alexander Gates to help us

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00:02:44

Morning Headlines: Federal Rental Aid Ending, NYPD...

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2025/08/11

The looming end of a federal rental assistance program has New York housing officials scrambling to find alternative aid to prevent thousands from becoming homeless. Meanwhile, the NYPD will launch its “Q-teams” in Queens on Monday, targeting quality-of-life issues like abandoned cars, illegal mopeds, and noise complaints. And a PhD student from New Hampshire completes a full-length paddle down the Hudson River, arriving in the city Sunday after testing water quality along the way.

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00:15:42

MTA Plans to Evict Some East Harlem Families for...

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2025/08/09

The long-promised Second Avenue Subway extension is finally making its way into East Harlem, bringing the promise of long-overdue transit access. But for some, that progress comes at a cost. The MTA is using eminent domain to acquire at least 19 properties, mostly residential, to make way for a future station at East 116th Street. WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh meets the Diego family, who have just 90 days to leave the apartment they've lived in for decades.

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00:08:42

Evening Roundup: DOJ Issues Subpoena to NY Attorney...

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2025/08/08

Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to New York State Attorney General Letitia James related to two of her most controversial cases. Plus, a downstate casino proposal is offering residents of a nearby development a cut of the action. Also, it’ll be another weekend of transportation troubles across the 5 boroughs. Meanwhile, thousands felt the shake of earthquakes in New Jersey this week. And finally, summer brings a seasonal variety of fruits and we’re sharing tips for what's in abundance at

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00:07:54

Midday News: Report Says More Police Doesn’t...

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2025/08/08

A Vital City report shows that hiring more police officers doesn’t necessarily mean less crime. Meanwhile, two people are facing charges for allegedly stealing the home of an elderly woman in hospice care. Also, a stretch of streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Dyckman Street will be closed to cars Saturday for the city’s Summer Streets program. Plus, New Jersey secures a more than $2 billion settlement with DuPont and related companies to clean up “forever chemicals” at four contaminated sites

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00:11:39

Morning Headlines: Cuomo Floats Free Transit for...

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2025/08/08

Mayoral hopeful Andrew Cuomo is proposing free subway and bus service for low-income New Yorkers. Meanwhile, a 100-year-old historic home near Staten Island’s New Dorp station is on the market for only the second time in its history. A new report from State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli warns of severe doctor shortages in rural New York counties, with some lacking pediatricians, OBGYNs, and mental health providers. Finally, in this week’s transit segment: plans for a new 34th Street busway, Cuomo’s free

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00:06:55

Evening Roundup: Mamdani Walks Back NYPD Criticisms,...

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2025/08/07

Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani is walking back criticisms he leveled at the NYPD in 2020 during the George Floyd protests. Plus, Gov. Hochul says she’s open to charging more teenagers as adults following an uptick in youth defendants committing more serious crimes. Also, officials say they're installing barriers and sand-filled barrels in front of pedestrian crossings at Canal Street and Bowery. And finally, the way you walk may soon be enough to reveal your identity through gait

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00:06:40

Midday News: Former NYPD Lawyer Sues Over Firing,...

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2025/08/07

A former top NYPD lawyer is suing the department, saying she was pushed out after recommending discipline against a close ally of Mayor Eric Adams. Meanwhile, the Delacorte Theater in Central Park reopens tonight with a star-studded production of Twelfth Night after a major renovation. Plus, WNYC's analysis finds city inspections for Legionella dropped to post-pandemic lows ahead of a Harlem outbreak that has killed three and sickened dozens. Reporter Joe Hong joins us to break down the data.

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