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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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00:10:11

Evening Roundup: Dispute Over Evidence in the Luigi...

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2025/03/25

Luigi Mangione's lawyers say prosecutors are withholding key evidence in his case at the same time that law enforcement is leaking information to the press. Plus, the Trump administration announces that a federal rental assistance program is out of cash, leaving nearly 8,000 New York City households wondering what’s next. And finally, Brooklyn state Senator Zellnor Myrie lays out the opportunities and potential obstacles for his plan to expand the city’s childcare offerings.

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00:08:06

Midday News: Hochul Seeks Federal MTA Funding,...

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2025/03/25

Governor Hochul and top New York lawmakers are asking President Trump and congressional Republicans for more federal funding to support the MTA, citing its vital importance to New York City. Meanwhile, a Columbia University student is suing the Trump administration, alleging she’s being targeted for deportation over her pro-Palestinian activism. Plus, WNYC’s Samantha Max recaps the first day of Nadine Menendez’s federal bribery trial.

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00:03:04

Morning Headlines: Comptroller Candidate Targets...

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2025/03/25

City Councilmember Justin Brannan says he’ll push to divest city pension funds from Tesla if elected comptroller, accusing CEO Elon Musk of targeting NYC over migrant funding. Meanwhile, Governor Hochul wants to ease discovery requirements for prosecutors, saying it will reduce case dismissals. And New York City Council members say more funding is needed for mobile mental health treatment teams, with nearly 700 people currently on the wait-list.

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00:07:45

Evening Roundup: Congestion Tolls Rake in $100...

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2025/03/24

The MTA says they collected $52 million from drivers through its congestion pricing program in February. Plus, a new report from New York State comptroller shows that the wage gap between women and men persists in New York State. Also, new legislation would put health warnings on new gas stoves. And finally, we mark Women’s History Month by profiling local musicians and their journey through the music industry.

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00:10:39

Midday News: Wage Gap Persists in New York, Candidate...

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2025/03/24

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says women earned 87 cents for every dollar men made in 2023, a wage gap that would require women to work 53 extra days per year to match men’s earnings. Meanwhile, Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani says he’s done fundraising in the mayoral race after hitting the primary spending cap. Also, New York lawmakers are reviving a bill to require warning labels on gas stoves, citing health concerns. Plus, Tuesday is the last day for teens in Newark to register to

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00:02:57

Morning Headlines: NJ Transit Offers Discount After...

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2025/03/24

Starting Monday, NJ Transit is offering 50% off roundtrip fares from five northern New Jersey stations to relieve traffic caused by a sinkhole that closed I-80. Meanwhile, a coalition of advocacy groups has released a detailed plan for how New York City’s next mayor can end homelessness, focusing on targeted housing and mental health investments. Plus, the eastbound Grand Central Parkway ramp to the Long Island Expressway will close overnight through April for a $15 million construction

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00:20:07

NYC Now Explains: How the Adams Administration Fell...

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2025/03/22

Welcome to our new weekend series! Over the next few Saturdays, host Janae Pierre and a cast of WNYC reporters will take a deep dive into the chaos that has consumed the Adams Administration. For months now, the mayor has been at the mercy of colliding political powers — caught between his base of Democratic voters, federal prosecutors, a governor with the power to remove him from office, and, of course, President Trump. We explain how we got to this moment and dig into what’s at stake for the mayor

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00:11:30

Evening Roundup: Hochul Touts Congestion Pricing,...

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2025/03/21

Gov. Kathy Hochul says thanks to congestion pricing, traffic is down and business is up. And, Randy Mastro is named first deputy mayor after a failed bid to be New York City’s top lawyer. Plus, a new idea for an economic development program is getting a chilly reception in Albany. Also, the convenience of having a washer and dryer in a New York City apartment comes at a cost. And finally, Chelsea’s Barracuda Bar is shutting its doors after 30 years in business.

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00:07:03

Midday News: Judge Blocks GOP Request for Columbia...

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2025/03/21

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00:12:02

Morning Headlines: Federal Government Expands...

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2025/03/21

Undocumented immigrants across the tri-state area are grappling with a new online registry unveiled by the Trump administration, prompting legal questions about whether to enroll. Meanwhile, officials say asbestos has been detected at the site of last week’s massive Bronx fire, though no public health risk has been confirmed. Also, Governor Hochul is reportedly considering raising taxes on large New York City employers to help fund the MTA. Plus, on this week’s transportation segment, the Trump

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00:10:33

Evening Roundup: National Grid Rate Hikes, NYC’s...

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2025/03/20

National Grid customers in New York City will see their monthly bills go up about $10. Plus, two New Yorkers help residents discover the city’s privately owned spaces that are free for public use. And finally, the Independent Rikers Commission says the COVID-19 pandemic delayed work on four borough based jails that are supposed to replace the Rikers Island Jail Complex.

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00:07:22

Another Death on Rikers Island, A New Program Aimed...

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2025/03/20

New York City jail officials say a woman died Thursday on Rikers Island, marking the fourth local detainee death this year. Plus, New York City is launching a new program to keep 18-wheelers from parking in residential neighborhoods. And finally, sports reporter Priya Desai discusses a few of the local college basketball teams set to make a splash in the NCAA tournament.

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00:03:22

Morning Headlines: National Grid Rate Hike, Gov....

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2025/03/20

Summary:National Grid customers in New York City will see their monthly bills rise by $8 to $10 starting April 1st, following a larger increase last September. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing for new restrictions on mask-wearing in public, urging lawmakers to include a partial ban in the state budget. Also, Jamaica Station in Queens is the third busiest rail hub in the city and now, it’s the focal point of a major housing plan that could bring 12,000 new homes to Southeast Queens.

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00:12:01

Evening Roundup: Slower Speeds Coming to Some...

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2025/03/19

Transportation officials say a speed limit of 20 MPH is coming to four New York City neighborhoods. Plus, city health officials are warning New Yorkers about certain skin lightening products that contain high levels of mercury. And finally, what New Yorkers can do to help support the butterfly population.

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00:11:05

Midday News: MetroCards Will Soon Be History, Feds...

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2025/03/19

The MTA says they'll stop selling MetroCards by the end of the year, as part of the agency's push to convert all subway and bus fare collection to the tap-to-pay OMNY system. Plus, a new report reveals the number of eviction filings in the city declined nearly 50% between 2017 and 2024. And finally, a doctor and her patient reflect on the COVID pandemic, 5 years on.

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00:03:00

Morning Headlines: Trump Administration Pressures MTA...

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2025/03/19

The Trump administration is threatening to withhold federal funding from the MTA unless it takes steps to improve safety in New York City’s transit system. Meanwhile, thousands of NYC cab drivers are celebrating a federal court ruling that found their licenses were unfairly suspended. Plus, two Long Island volunteer fire departments have agreed to stop displaying Confederate flags on their vehicles, equipment, and apparel following public backlash.

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00:09:33

Evening Roundup: Nadine Menendez Goes on Trial, Love...

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2025/03/18

Jury selection is underway in the federal trial of Nadine Menendez, the wife of former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez. Plus, a rent-controlled apartment battle gets decided by a love story. And finally, a wealthy family plans to build affordable housing in a forest amid environmental concerns.

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00:10:41

Midday News: NYC Teachers Back School Phone Ban But...

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2025/03/18

New York teachers support Governor Hochul’s proposal to ban student smartphone use during school hours, but school administrators are pushing back. Meanwhile, a North Jersey professor says his university lost his collection of 380-million-year-old fossils. Also, New York City is embarking on a multi-year effort to reconnect communities long divided by the Cross Bronx Expressway, while the Adams administration considers yet another redesign for the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Plus, we continue our

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00:03:13

Morning Headlines: Newark Imam’s Shooter Search,...

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2025/03/18

Police are searching for a suspect with a “distinctive walk” in the fatal shooting of Newark Imam Hassan Sharif, who was killed in January before morning prayers. Meanwhile, new data reveals that despite millions spent on clearing homeless encampments in New York City, very few people enter shelters as a result. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is not ruling out an independent run for re-election, following reports that he may leave the Democratic Party.

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00:08:39

Evening Roundup: Speaker Adams’ Campaign Funds, Cuomo...

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2025/03/17

New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams collected more than $128,000 a few days into her campaign but won’t qualify for matching funds. Plus, the head of the Brooklyn Democratic party moves support in the mayoral race to New York’s former governor. Also, city officials are taking more steps to crack down on drivers who obstruct their license plates. And finally, some Republicans in New York are feeling bullish about their chances of winning statewide office next year.

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