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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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00:12:48

September 27, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/09/27

Attorneys for New York City Mayor Eric Adams say they're going to try and get the case against him dismissed. Plus, many parents are calling for more crossing guards at school intersections. But as WNYC's Jessica Gould reports, they're finding roadblocks along the way. And finally, the New York Liberty face off against the Las Vegas Aces in the second round of the WNBA playoffs which begin on Sunday. WNYC’s Janae Pierre discusses the highly anticipated match up with sports journalist Jackie Powell

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00:07:18

September 27, 2024: Midday News

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2024/09/27

New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal corruption charges in his first court appearance on Friday. WNYC’s Bahar Ostadan reports from the scene. Meanwhile, city officials continue to react to the indictment. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen spoke with Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.

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00:03:14

September 27, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/09/27

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to appear before a federal judge at noon this Friday for his arraignment on charges including fraud, bribery, and solicitation of contributions by a foreign national. Meanwhile, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's administration has approved paying the legal fees for a former Camden mayor charged in a racketeering case, reports WNYC's Nancy Solomon. Plus, a judge has dismissed a federal

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00:11:35

September 26, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/09/26

WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Charles Lane discuss the federal indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. According to prosecutors, Adams sought illegal contributions from foreign nationals during his 2021 mayoral campaign, after he was elected, and again for his 2025 campaign in exchange for favors. Meanwhile, New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is running for reelection but WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports on an unusual aspect of the incumbent's campaign strategy: avoiding the public.

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00:07:48

September 26, 2024: Midday News

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2024/09/26

Damien Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, is laying out more details on the federal charges leveled against Mayor Eric Adams. They include fraud, bribery and solicitation of contributions by a foreign national. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams continues to strike a defiant tone in the face of the allegations. In other news, Broadway theaters will dim their lights Thursday night to honor the late actor James Earl Jones. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with reporter Samantha Max

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00:10:13

September 26, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/09/26

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Eric Adams denies wrongdoing following media reports Wednesday of a federal indictment. Meanwhile, a Rikers Island correction officer, already facing multiple sexual misconduct allegations, was accused in another lawsuit filed against the city this month. WNYC's Samantha Max reports. Also, Governor Kathy Hochul is allocating $80 million in state funding to support nonprofit arts programs. Plus, WNYC’s

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00:10:06

September 25, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/09/25

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the recent high turnover of some of his top officials is normal. Plus, a new report shows jobs are booming on Coney Island. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Arun Venugopal discuss the economic benefits and perils of casinos, as a number of gaming companies vie for a spot in the five boroughs. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath attends a naturalization ceremony in Brooklyn to meet some of the newest Americans.

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00:07:04

September 25, 2024: Midday News

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2024/09/25

The MTA board unanimously approved a $65 billion capital plan to rehabilitate the city's transit infrastructure over the next five years. Meanwhile, the NYPD says the Battery Tunnel remains closed due to the meeting of the U.N. General Assembly, despite plans to reopen it by noon Wednesday. Plus, New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is stepping down at the end of the year. The announcement comes just weeks after the FBI searched his home and seized his phone. WNYC’s Jessica Gould has the

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00:03:07

September 25, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/09/25

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks announced Tuesday he plans to step down at the end of the year, several weeks after the FBI seized his phones. Meanwhile, mosquito-borne illnesses are still circulating in the region, despite the fall weather, and can be deadly. WNYC's Giulia Heyward has more. Plus, the New York Liberty are advancing to the second round of the WNBA Playoffs after defeating the Atlanta Dream

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00:09:18

September 24, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/09/24

The NYPD says two men are facing murder charges in the death of a Bronx fruit vendor earlier this month. Meanwhile, a new report shows two Brooklyn communities are thriving economically, despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, the New York City Department of Education has expanded its Black Studies program, making it part of the Citywide Public School Curriculum this year. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Joe Schmidt and Brian Carlin from the Department of Education to learn more about

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00:07:48

September 24, 2024: Midday News

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2024/09/24

The New Jersey State Attorney General is recommending broad reforms of the State Police to address racism, sexism and a "weaponized" internal affairs process. WNYC's Nancy Solomon reports. Meanwhile, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced new measures after an Ulster County resident died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis, the state’s first human case since 2015. Plus, two men pleaded guilty to distributing drugs that killed a New York advocate for trans and sex workers' rights. WNYC’s Giulia

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00:03:06

September 24, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/09/24

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New data shows New York City’s B-HEARD program routed nearly 15,000 mental health calls to social workers and EMTs in 2023 but responded to only 30% of calls in areas where it operates. Meanwhile, the city’s top health official, Ashwin Vasan, says he will step down by early next year. Plus, the MTA reports a 4.6% increase in bus fare payments in areas targeted by law enforcement in its latest crackdown on fare

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00:12:13

September 23, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/09/23

Councilmember Sandy Nurse says a four-month-overdue report on homeless encampment sweeps, promised by Mayor Eric Adams in 2022, is key to helping the public understand their impact. Meanwhile, jaywalking is common in New York City, but hundreds of people are still cited each year. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh reports on who is getting ticketed. Plus, the share of Black students admitted to top universities, including Columbia, has dropped significantly since the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious

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00:08:25

September 23, 2024: Midday News

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2024/09/23

Emergency crews are cleaning up a 100-gallon fuel spill reported Monday morning on the Upper East Side. In other news, Mayor Eric Adams says a new initiative has removed hundreds of so-called ghost cars from city streets. Those are vehicles with fake or obstructed plates. Meanwhile, the board game Monopoly, where players buy, sell, and trade properties, will soon release a Queens, New York, edition. Plus, questions are swirling around interim NYPD Commissioner Thomas Donlon after he acknowledged

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00:03:06

September 23, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/09/23

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYC Department of Transportation warns of the year’s slowest Midtown traffic as the U.N. General Assembly takes place this week. Meanwhile, the New York City Council will hold an oversight hearing Tuesday to discuss best practices for preventing drownings at city beaches and pools, WNYC's Amanda Rozon reports. In other news, the National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Statement for parts of New York City’s

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00:11:46

September 20, 2024: Evening Roundup

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2024/09/20

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says her push to ban smartphones in schools is designed with teachers in mind. Plus, a new report finds that traffic speeds in midtown Manhattan are worse than they’ve been in the last half-century and its impacting emergency response times. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with artist and author Jane Rosenberg about her new book, “Drawn Testimony: My Four Decades as a Courtroom Sketch Artist.”

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00:13:15

September 20, 2024: Midday News

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2024/09/20

Lawyers are preparing for a courtroom showdown next week over Governor Kathy Hochul's pause on congestion pricing. As WNYC's Stephen Nessen reports, new court filings accuse the governor of holding the tolling program hostage. Meanwhile, transit officials are again warning drivers to avoid part of the BQE this weekend, as officials install new weight sensors to monitor large trucks. Plus, a WNYC analysis of corrections data shows the Adams administration is failing to meet city and federal

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00:11:50

September 20, 2024: Morning Headlines

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2024/09/20

Get up and get informed! Here’s the local news you need to start your day: A Manhattan judge has sentenced a woman to 12 years in prison for shoving someone into an oncoming train at the Times Square subway station. WNYC’s Samantha Max reports. Meanwhile, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is standing by New York City Mayor Eric Adams as investigators examine his administration. Plus, in this week’s “On The Way” segment, WNYC transportation reporters Stephen Nessen, Ramsay Khalifeh, and editor Clayton

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00:10:22

September 19, 2024 : Evening Roundup

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2024/09/19

Opponents of Mayor Adams’ “City of Yes” housing plan see an opportunity in the political turmoil embroiling him. Plus, state officials are nearing the end of a $9 million renovation project. But WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports whether the public gets to enjoy it depends on the birds. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Michelle Bocanegra discuss former president Donald Trump’s vow to bring back the controversial SALT property tax deduction.

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00:11:33

September 19, 2024: Midday News

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2024/09/19

A few tweaks: A 17-year-old is facing charges after allegedly breaking into an empty subway train in Queens last week and attempting to drive it, causing a crash. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, Democrat LaMonica McIver has won a special election to represent the state’s 10th Congressional District, defeating Republican Carmen Bucco. McIver will fill the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.’s seat until January. Also, the New Jersey Attorney General's Division of Civil Rights has issued violation notices to 25

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