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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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00:11:50

November 15, 2024: Morning Headlines

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/15

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. New York Republicans in Congress are weighing new ways to kill congestion pricing now that Governor Hochul plans to launch the tolls with a reduced, $9 dollar price tag. Then, a New Jersey Congressman says Amtrak and New Jersey Transit will get more than a hundred-million federal dollars to improve their infrastructure. And finally, President-Elect Trump has nominated a new leader for the federal prosecutor's office

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00:11:19

November 14, 2024: Evening Roundup

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/14

New Jersey’s State Fire Service says it’s making progress containing the Jennings Creek Wildfire along the New York-New Jersey border. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul outlined updates on New York State’s revived and revised congestion pricing plan Thursday. WNYC’s Clayton Guse has the details. Finally, WNYC wants to hear about your unique holiday traditions. WNYC’s Amanda Rozon shares how you can be involved.

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00:07:14

November 14, 2024: Midday News

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/14

Immigrant delivery workers protested outside the Midtown headquarters of DoorDash Wednesday, claiming the food delivery company owes them tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid wages. Meanwhile, WNYC’s Liam Quigley reports on how the ongoing drought is causing a spike in brush fires across the metro area. Plus, New York City renters could soon be off the hook for broker fees. WNYC’s housing reporter David Brand has more.

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00:07:08

November 14, 2024: Morning Headlines

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/14

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Congestion pricing is on the way back, with sources telling WNYC that Governor Kathy Hochul will announce a $9 toll for drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street this Thursday. Meanwhile, the New York City Council has approved a measure requiring landlords, rather than tenants, to cover broker fees. Also, hundreds of women gathered at Foley Square on Wednesday, marking a year since the last lawsuits were filed under

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00:12:44

November 13, 2024: Evening Roundup

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/13

Governor Kathy Hochul is set to announce a $9 congestion pricing fee for vehicles. Meanwhile, New York doctors and health experts are raising concerns about vaccination rates in a new Trump administration, as the president-elect plans to give vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a prominent role. Also, New Jersey is under a drought warning as the Northeast faces a record-breaking dry spell. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with newly elected House members Laura Gillen of New York’s 4th District

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00:11:37

November 13, 2024: Midday News

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2024/11/13

Amtrak trains from Penn Station to New Haven remain suspended Wednesday afternoon after a transformer fire in the Bronx. Meanwhile, a Hudson Valley judge struck down the New York Voting Rights Act last week, calling it overly broad. Plus, the City Council is expected to pass a law Wednesday requiring landlords, not tenants, to pay broker fees. WNYC’s David Furst speaks with Anna Klenkar, a real estate broker at Sotheby’s who supports the bill, and Dev Awasthi with the Real Estate Board of New York,

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00:03:05

November 13, 2024: Morning Headlines

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/13

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start the day: Public health experts worry President-elect Donald Trump could undermine vaccination efforts in his second term, but WNYC’s Caroline Lewis reports that states like New York have guardrails against sweeping changes. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams supports Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to revive congestion pricing. Plus, New Jersey and New York City are under Code Blue advisories Wednesday morning due to

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00:08:06

November 12, 2024: Evening Roundup

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/12

A wildfire on the New York–New Jersey border that claimed the life of a young parks worker continues to burn. Meanwhile, Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal has launched its annual holiday fair in Vanderbilt Hall. Plus, New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim made history last week as the first Korean-American elected to the U.S. Senate. WNYC’s Michael Hill spoke with Kim about his recent win.

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00:06:43

November 12, 2024: Midday News

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/12

A 7-year-old girl is recovering after being shot in Harlem on Monday. Two teenagers are in police custody awaiting charges. Meanwhile, New York City residential buildings with nine or fewer units are now required to use secure containers for trash pickup. Plus, the New York Times tech workers’ union is ending its weeklong strike. Finally, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. WNYC’s Jon Campbell has more.

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00:03:18

November 12, 2024: Morning Headlines

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/12

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City saw its first measurable rain in weeks over the weekend, but dry conditions persist across the region. WNYC’s Giulia Heyward reports. Meanwhile, New Jersey officials have announced a plan to create over 150,000 affordable homes in the next decade, though there’s still confusion about who qualifies. Plus, New York Cares begins its annual winter coat drive Tuesday, distributing hundreds of coats to students at

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00:08:39

November 11, 2024: Midday

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/11

Donald Trump's re-election casts doubt on the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program which shields some immigrants from deportation. Also, landlords in the city soon could face more serious punishments for illegally evicting tenants — while tenants could get more protections. Next, new rules that aim to get piles of smelly trash bags off New York City sidewalks take effect tomorrowAfter the break, authorities say there’s a sharp increase in sex work along Roosevelt Avenue in

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00:09:34

November 8, 2024: Evening Roundup

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/08

Fire department officials are investigating after a car exploded in South Ozone Park, Queens Friday morning. Plus, New York City's medical examiner's office is leaving Queens and will instead consolidate those services in Brooklyn and Manhattan. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre discusses New York City’s historic lack of rainfall with Rohit Aggarwala, commissioner of the city’s Department of Environmental Protection.

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00:10:36

November 8, 2024: Midday News

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/08

We get the latest on the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine charged with fatally choking fellow rider Jordan Neely on the subway last year. Plus, New York Attorney General Letitia James is condemning racist text messages sent to some New Yorkers, including middle school students. And finally, in our weekly transit segment, we look at how Donald Trump’s return to the White House might affect the future of the congestion pricing plan, which was put on hold by Governor Hochul earlier this

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00:03:02

November 8, 2024: Morning Headlines

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/08

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. The NYPD is trumpeting a drop in shootings and transit crimes, according to its latest crime data. But some experts say the bigger picture is more complicated. Also, Mayor Adams says he spoke with President-elect Trump on Wednesday. It's their first conversation since the election. Finally, New York City remains under a drought watch. FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker says that means New Yorkers should use extra caution

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00:08:54

November 7, 2024: Evening Roundup

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/07

Democrat Laura Gillen has defeated incumbent Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in Long Island’s 4th Congressional district. Plus, New York City voters approved a ballot proposal that advocates say authorizes a strict crackdown on street vendors. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Arya Sundaram discuss President-elect Trump’s campaign pledge to carry out the largest mass deportation program in the nation’s history.

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00:09:38

November 7, 2024: Midday News

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/07

Several subway and bus lines are disrupted as police say a suspect in an Upper West Side shooting fled into a subway station. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is running out of time to launch congestion pricing in New York City before President-Elect Donald Trump, who previously vowed to cancel the program, takes office. Plus, former Marine Daniel Penny is back in court as his trial in the killing of Jordan Neely continues. Finally, Mayor Eric Adams is deploying new outreach teams to support

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00:03:14

November 7, 2024: Morning Headlines

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/07

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to know to start your day: A John Jay College study finds nearly a quarter of NYPD officers want to leave the department as soon as possible. Meanwhile, police say they’ve arrested a man for a murder at a Bed-Stuy subway station two months ago. Plus, a crowd gathered at Camden Plaza Park Wednesday night to protest Donald Trump’s re-election as president.

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00:09:12

November 6, 2024: Evening Roundup

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/06

Election results are in! WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with editor Stephen Brown about the implications of some local races and how New York City Mayor Eric Adams is reacting to Donald Trump’s presidential victory.

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00:06:18

November 6, 2024: Midday News

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/06

Hoboken voters rejected a ballot measure to make it easier for landlords to convert rent-controlled apartments to market rate units. Meanwhile, New York State high schools may no longer require students to pass Regents exams to graduate, under a new proposal from the state’s Department of Education. Finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with reporter Brigid Bergin about the too-close-to-call House race in New York’s 4th Congressional District on Long Island, between Republican incumbent Anthony

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00:11:51

November 6, 2024: Morning Headlines

NYC NOW ·

2024/11/06

***An earlier version of this episode mischaracterized the status of the citywide ballot initiatives. While Board of Election results show 4 of the 5 citywide questions are likely to pass, as of 10am on November 6, the Associated Press has only confirmed results for one of them. The audio has now been updated.Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Democrats flipped at least two New York congressional seats Tuesday, though national losses overshadowed these

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