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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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00:06:20

Midday News: Investigators Probe Helicopter Crash,...

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2025/04/11

Mayor Eric Adams says sightseeing helicopters should remain part of city life, but only if safety and maintenance are ensured. His comments come after a deadly crash killed six people in the Hudson River. Meanwhile, the White House says allowing detained Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil to remain in the U.S. would undercut efforts to combat antisemitism. Plus, investigators are still trying to determine what caused the helicopter to fall from the sky. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein has the latest.

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00:03:01

Morning Headlines: New Yorkers Brace for Medicaid...

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2025/04/11

New York residents could be hit hard by deep federal Medicaid cuts under debate in Congress. Meanwhile, state lawmakers have left Albany without a budget deal in place. Plus, this Friday night, New Yorkers will gather in Inwood to honor victims of a deadly nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic that claimed more than 220 lives.

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00:07:10

Evening Roundup: Helicopter Crashes in the Hudson...

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2025/04/10

According to the NYPD, first responders pulled at least two people from the Hudson River Thursday after a helicopter crash. Plus, the MTA and U.S. Transportation Department have agreed to a schedule in a lawsuit over the Manhattan tolls that shows a judge won't make any decision for another six months. Also, a Hell's Kitchen landlord is getting tax breaks despite racking up hundreds of violations. And finally, Airbnb is spending millions to back candidates for local office who support easing

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00:08:33

Midday News: NYPD Fires Officer Over Shooting, Inwood...

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2025/04/10

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has fired Officer Kevin Marcial after he admitted to shooting at his girlfriend’s husband during a 2022 car chase in Brooklyn. Meanwhile, New Yorkers will gather in Inwood Friday evening to mourn victims of the deadly roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic. Plus, nearly 200 people deemed unfit for trial remain on Rikers Island due to a shortage of psychiatric beds. WNYC’s Samantha Max and Charles Lane explain why.

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00:12:00

Morning Headlines: Judge Halts Fast-Track...

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2025/04/10

A federal judge in Manhattan has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from fast-tracking migrant deportations in New York without due process, after it used a centuries-old law to expel alleged Venezuelan gang members. Meanwhile, a bird collector who smuggled endangered species through JFK Airport has been fined $900,000 and sentenced to probation. Also, Harlem’s Uptown Night Market kicks off its season Thursday with food, music, and local vendors. Plus, in this week’s politics brief, the

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00:09:22

Evening Roundup: NYC’s Compost Crackdown, Landlord...

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2025/04/09

New York City’s Department of Sanitation is hitting landlords with a flurry of tickets for failing to follow the new composting rules. Meanwhile, the city has approved around-the-clock work to build Brooklyn's new jail, as officials plan to shutter Rikers Island. And finally, the Uptown Night Market returns this Thursday under what's known as the "Arches of Harlem.”

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00:09:01

Midday News: Adams Opens Rikers to Federal Agents,...

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2025/04/09

Mayor Eric Adams is allowing federal agencies like ICE and the FBI to establish offices on Rikers Island for the first time in a decade, raising questions about transparency and the city’s sanctuary policies. Meanwhile, the good-government group Citizens Union is proposing a new law that would let voters recall future mayors, citing Adams’ recent corruption scandal. Plus, families of Rikers Island detainees who died in custody this year say they’re struggling to learn how their loved ones passed

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00:03:14

Morning Headlines: Local Bars Brace for Tariff...

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2025/04/09

New York City business owners say they’re struggling to plan under the uncertainty caused by President Trump’s new tariffs on foreign goods. Meanwhile, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is pushing legislation to curb Governor Hochul’s leverage in budget negotiations, as the state budget remains overdue. Also, police credit a controversial gang database with helping to indict 16 people tied to a string of shootings in East Harlem, even as the City Council weighs shutting the tool down.

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00:10:03

Evening Roundup: NYC Council Member’s Bite Charge...

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2025/04/08

Charges have been dropped against New York City Councilmember Susan Zhuang after she allegedly bit a police officer's arm at a protest last summer. Plus, the Trump Administration wants school districts to confirm that they aren't using diversity, equity or inclusion programs. And finally, Long Island University in Brooklyn partnered with Jay-Z’s entertainment company to form the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports and Entertainment. Its first class of students were awarded scholarships stating they

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00:11:10

Midday News: Business Leaders Warn of Tariff Fallout,...

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2025/04/08

With Trump’s new tariffs in effect, Manhattan business leaders warn the city’s economy could take a hit beyond Wall Street. Meanwhile, the NYPD is asking high schoolers to pitch solutions to the dangerous subway surfing trend in a new citywide essay contest. Plus, the City Council is challenging Mayor Adams’ proposed 2026 budget with a $117 billion counterproposal. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Budget Chair Justin Brannan.

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00:03:02

Morning Headlines: Congestion Pricing to Stay for...

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2025/04/08

The MTA’s congestion pricing tolls will likely remain in place for at least six more months as a legal battle with the Trump administration plays out. Meanwhile, New York City has taken control of an apartment building from a negligent landlord for the first time in seven years. Plus, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may play a key role in shaping the city’s mayoral race, with progressives hoping her endorsement can rally voters against Andrew Cuomo.

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00:09:40

Evening Roundup: NYC Sues Vape Companies, State...

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2025/04/07

New York City is suing some large distributors of flavored e-cigarettes, claiming they illegally target children with their tobacco products. Plus, legislative leaders still don't have a state budget deal. Also, MTA leaders are touting the first overhaul to the Queens bus network since the 1950s. Meanwhile, Google’s artificial intelligence algorithm could go up against the experienced ear of an MTA track maintainer. And finally, a poem for National Poetry Month.

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00:08:45

Midday News: Tenants Call for Rent Freeze, Broadway...

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2025/04/07

New York City tenants are urging the Rent Guidelines Board to freeze rents, saying rising costs are displacing working-class families. Meanwhile, a new karaoke night invites fans to sing alongside Broadway stars every Monday on Orchard Street. Plus, the deadline for artists to submit design proposals for monuments honoring influential women in New York City history is this Monday, April 7th.

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00:02:58

Morning Headlines: Queens Borough President Pushes...

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2025/04/07

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is urging Con Edison to reconsider its proposed rate hikes, warning they would burden working families. Meanwhile, police credit the quick thinking of children and first responders for saving lives during a stabbing in Brooklyn that injured four girls. Plus, a developer is proposing a casino next to the United Nations, complete with a Museum of Freedom and Democracy, as part of a bid for a state gaming license.

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00:17:23

NYC Now Explains: His Corruption Case Is Gone. What’s...

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2025/04/05

Miss the previous episodes in our series? Check out the first one and the second one.

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00:08:55

Evening Roundup: MTA Plans for More Accessibility,...

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2025/04/04

Transit officials are touting a new plan to make Manhattan’s Delancey-Essex station accessible to people by adding new elevators. Plus, major crime fell by 11% and subway crime dropped 18% in New York City. Also, with the help of some real-estate developers, the city is moving homeless New Yorkers into new apartments. And finally, cherry blossoms are about ready to bloom and leaders at Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey are set to welcome visitors.

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00:13:37

Midday News: Judge Blocks Federal Health Cuts, 9/11...

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2025/04/04

A federal judge in Rhode Island has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting $11 billion from health programs nationwide, including in New York and New Jersey. Meanwhile, advocates say federal staffing cuts are threatening the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides care to people exposed to toxins after 9/11. Also, a new study from Rutgers says changing one state rule could make childcare more affordable for tens of thousands of New Jersey families. And finally, April is

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00:11:57

Morning Headlines: Hochul Holds Out on Budget Deal,...

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2025/04/04

Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s willing to keep the state budget on hold until lawmakers agree to her key priorities, including changes to mask laws and criminal discovery rules. Meanwhile, New York City tour operators say Trump’s Canada rhetoric and new tariffs are driving away Canadian tourists. Also, the Mets return to Citi Field today for their home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. Plus, on this week’s transportation segment — the newly redesigned MTA subway map, a fatal crash on a known

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00:10:03

Evening Roundup: NYC’s Crime Stats, Civil Rights...

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2025/04/03

New York City had the lowest number of shootings during the first quarter of 2025 compared with any other year in the modern era. Plus, Trump’s federal cuts to education will lead to the closure of an education department office investigating civil rights violations of students. And finally, research on long COVID is advancing but some patients worry the Trump administration's budget cuts targeting science and medical research could set the effort back

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00:09:08

Midday News: Eric Adams to Skip Democratic Primary...

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2025/04/03

Mayor Eric Adams says he’ll bypass the June 24th Democratic primary and run as an independent in November’s general election, just one day after a judge dismissed his federal corruption case for good. Meanwhile, the New York Public Library’s new Joan Didion archive is drawing researchers and fans from across the country. Plus, WNYC’s Jon Campbell joins us to explain how Adams’ decision could reshape the mayoral race.

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