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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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00:09:19

Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams Defends his handling of...

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2025/06/04

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is pushing back against questions about how he's responding to ICE arrests in the city. Plus, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is suing a Trump administration appointee following his arrest at a controversial immigration detention center last month. Also, a lack of local infrastructure and resident resistance are delaying some construction projects for affordable homes in New Jersey. And finally, a new style duplex is replacing traditional, single-family homes in northern New

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00:03:11

Morning Headlines: Air Quality Alerts Across...

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2025/06/04

Air quality alerts are in effect today across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, with ozone levels expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. Meanwhile, Amtrak is pitching its first-ever direct service from the Northeast Corridor to Long Island. The plan includes stops in Jamaica, Hicksville, and Ronkonkoma. Also, the first Democratic mayoral debate airs Wednesday night, ahead of the June 24th primary.

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00:09:01

Evening Roundup: NYC Council Joins Advocates’ Call to...

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2025/06/03

Immigration advocates and the New York City Council are urging a judge to block federal law enforcement officials from working on Rikers Island. Plus, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is running for governor of New York. Also, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams banked $2 million last week in matching funds thanks, in part, to her opponent. Meanwhile, the city’s child welfare agency is seven times more likely to investigate a Black family than a white one according to the agency’s own numbers. And finally, a

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00:06:40

Midday News: FAA Upgrades at Newark Airport, NYC...

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2025/06/03

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the FAA has completed critical updates to Newark Airport’s outdated air traffic control systems after last month’s outage. Meanwhile, New York City is backing legal efforts to free Dylan Contreras, a Bronx high school student taken into ICE custody during a routine court appearance. And Congressman Jerry Nadler is calling for a federal investigation after Homeland Security officers handcuffed one of his staffers inside his Manhattan office. WNYC’s Arya

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00:03:21

Morning Headlines: Early Voting Begins in NJ...

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2025/06/03

Early voting starts Tuesday in New Jersey’s primary for governor, with six Democrats and five Republicans on the ballot. In New York, transportation officials are calling on Albany to pass a bill requiring speed-limiting tech for drivers with repeated speeding violations. And a new state law goes into effect this week requiring large retailers to adopt workplace violence prevention plans and conduct safety training for employees.

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00:09:09

Evening Roundup: Aide for Rep. Nadler Handcuffed by...

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2025/06/02

U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler is demanding a Congressional investigation into a dramatic incident last week in which a Nadler staffer was handcuffed by Department of Homeland Security police in the lawmaker's office. Plus, New York state is imposing new rules on companies like Klarna and Afterpay. And finally, young New Yorkers reflect on the police killing of George Floyd and its significance, five years after his death.

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00:06:30

Midday News: Equinox Settlement Over Cancellation...

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2025/06/02

Equinox and SoulCycle will pay $600,000 in restitution after Attorney General Letitia James found the companies made it too difficult for members to cancel. She says the high-end gyms violated consumer protection laws. Meanwhile, Newark Liberty Airport is reopening a runway two weeks early after completing repaving work that began in March. And WNYC culture reporter Ryan Kailath shares some fun and free (or cheap) things to do around the city this month.

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00:03:09

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Touts Record-Low...

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2025/06/02

Mayor Eric Adams says gun violence in New York City is at a record low, with the fewest shootings and homicides ever recorded over the first five months of the year. Meanwhile, State Senator John Liu plans to endorse Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, for mayor. Plus, early voting begins Tuesday in New Jersey’s gubernatorial primary. This will be the first primary without the county line ballot format, and unaffiliated voters can register with a party at the polls.

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00:11:04

Five Things with Brian Lehrer: Cuomo’s Federal Probe,...

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2025/05/31

In this episode, hosts Janae Pierre and Brian Lehrer discuss the top stories from his show and the WNYC newsroom. It's a segment we're calling "Five Things." This week, we examine former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s political prospects amid a reported federal investigation into nursing home deaths during COVID. Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection strategy also comes into focus following the dismissal of federal charges. The roundup continues with the ICE detention of Dylan, a 20-year-old Venezuelan high school

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00:10:59

Evening Roundup: More Cops in Central...

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2025/05/30

Mayor Adams is announcing a new partnership with city organizations that will increase the number of cops in Central Park this summer. Plus, the New York Yankees play the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 3-game series this weekend. Also, some local leaders hope marking May 10th as “Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day” will help honor the history of those who built parts of the Long Island Rail Road. And finally, the story of a soccer program that tries to bring migrant families together and

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00:09:00

Midday News: City Tests Housing Options for Pregnant...

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2025/05/30

New York City is launching a pilot program to reduce the number of babies born in homeless shelters by testing different housing interventions for 500 pregnant people. Meanwhile, the state attorney general will not pursue charges against MTA officers who fatally shot a man at Jamaica Station last year. Plus, with hurricane season starting Sunday, New Jersey DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette discusses how the state is preparing its coastline for extreme weather.

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00:13:14

Morning Headlines: New COVID Variant Detected in NYC,...

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2025/05/30

A new COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, has been detected in New York after spreading across Asia and 22 other countries. Health officials say it doesn’t appear more severe than previous strains. Meanwhile, a former NYPD traffic officer and a Queens call center owner have pleaded guilty to a scheme that profited off crash victims by selling their personal information. Also, the Knicks beat the Pacers to keep their playoff hopes alive and push the series to a Game 6. Plus, on this week’s transportation

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00:10:19

Evening Roundup: NYC-area will Lose NY1 and News 12,...

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2025/05/29

Thousands of cable subscribers in the New York City area are about to lose NY1 or News 12 thanks to a dispute between cable providers. Plus, the city says a new park along the East River waterfront will help prevent water from reaching the neighborhood. Also, New York’s Empire State Development is letting the owner of the Atlantic Yards avoid millions of dollars in monthly penalties for missing a decade-old affordable housing deadline. And finally, WNYC teamed up with the non-profit Street Lab to

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00:11:25

Midday News: The Future of a Long Planned Housing...

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2025/05/29

The owners of a housing development that was supposed to be built as part of the original deal to construct Barclays Center won't face any penalties for failing to build it by deadline. Plus, 5G cell service is coming to the G train between Court Square and Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets. The network is expected to go live as early as this fall. Finally, we get the latest on the race for New York City mayor.

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00:03:15

Morning Headlines: Judge Questions Deportation Bid...

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2025/05/29

A federal judge says the Trump administration likely violated the Constitution in its bid to deport Palestinian Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil over his political activism. Meanwhile, state lawmakers are weighing new rules to limit ticket resales, including allowing artists to ban markups on their shows. And the New York Knicks face a must-win playoff game at Madison Square Garden tonight to keep their postseason hopes alive.

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00:06:59

Evening Roundup: Changes Coming to the Goddard...

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2025/05/28

The Trump administration is ordering researchers at the Goddard [GOD-dard] Institute for Space Studies in Manhattan to clear out. One of horse racing's top events is coming to the new Belmont Park in 2027. Why some tenants in supportive housing are facing eviction

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00:06:01

Midday News: Bronx Teen Charged With Murder, Arrest...

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2025/05/28

A 13-year-old boy has been charged in last month’s fatal shooting of Daoud Marji in the Bronx. U.S. Marshals have arrested a man wanted for beating and robbing an off-duty NYPD officer. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is urging undocumented families not to withdraw students from school after ICE detained a Venezuelan teen at a court hearing. Plus, Brooklyn’s Dumbo Drop returns with flying toy elephants and street festivities. And community leaders are remembering former Congressman Charles Rangel, who

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00:03:02

Morning Headlines: Judge Blocks Federal Retaliation...

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2025/05/28

A federal judge has temporarily barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from New York in retaliation for the city’s congestion pricing program. Meanwhile, a TikTok show called “Roommate Court” is gaining popularity for its comedic takes on apartment disputes. Plus, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum will now offer free field trips to students across the Tri-state area.

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00:09:03

Evening Roundup: MTA Goes to Court in Congestion...

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2025/05/27

A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration not to block or withhold funding for New York state as retaliation for the MTA's congestion pricing program. Plus, the panel that sets the rent for tenants in a million stabilized apartments held a rare "re-vote" on Tuesday. Also, electric bills for New Jersey residents are about to jump up around 20% next month. Meanwhile, bird lovers in Manhattan plan to turn Broadway malls into avian oases. And finally, the New York Botanical Garden’s new

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00:08:00

Midday News: Second Arrest in Alleged Soho...

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2025/05/27

Police say a second man has been arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and torture of a 28-year-old man in Soho earlier this month. Meanwhile, forecasters say the New York region is in for several rainy days starting Wednesday and continuing through Saturday. Plus, some New Yorkers say Times Square feels more chaotic post-pandemic, even as data shows violent crime there is at a ten-year low.

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