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NYC NOW

NYC NOW is a feed of the most up-to-date local news from across New York City and the region. With three updates a day, every weekday, you"ll get breaking news, top headlines, and in-depth coverage. It’s all the news you need to know right now to make New York work for you.

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00:14:03

Evening Roundup: NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani...

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2025/11/05

New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani names his transition team, speaking with WNYC’s Brigid Bergin about his early plans for office. Plus, as Mamdani prepares to take charge, WNYC’s David Brand looks back at Mayor Eric Adams’ housing record and the challenges the incoming administration will inherit.

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00:07:46

Midday News: Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Election

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2025/11/05

Zohran Mamdani is the mayor elect of New York City. The 34 year old Democratic Socialist and immigrant from Uganda becomes the city’s first Muslim mayor after a grassroots campaign that energized young and working class voters. Meanwhile, Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a closely watched race. And WNYC’s Brigid Bergin joins us to talk about Mamdani’s rise and what comes next for City Hall.

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00:11:28

Morning Headlines: Zohran Mamdani Elected New York...

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2025/11/05

Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has been elected New York City’s 111th mayor, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani becomes the city’s first Muslim mayor and its youngest in more than a century. Meanwhile, Cuomo says he’s proud of his supporters and remains skeptical of Mamdani’s agenda. In New Jersey, Democrat Mikie Sherrill has won the governor’s race, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a closely watched contest. Plus, enrollment in New York City

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00:10:07

Evening Roundup: New Yorkers Turn Out for Election...

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2025/11/04

Early election numbers show more people voted in New York City than in total for many previous year elections. Meanwhile, state regulators say Kalshi has been operating an illegal betting operation but the company says it’s not a betting platform.

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00:07:22

Morning Headlines: Election Day Begins in New York...

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2025/11/04

Polls are now open across New York and New Jersey as voters head out on Election Day. Meanwhile, there are strict rules about what’s allowed at polling sites and what voters can expect when they arrive. Plus, Timothy Hunter from NYC Votes joins us to talk about what to do if you encounter any issues while casting your ballot.

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00:10:42

Evening Roundup: Election Day Eve, Trump...

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2025/11/03

Voters are gearing up to hit the polls this Tuesday as New Yorkers decide who’s best to lead the largest city in America. Meanwhile, the Trump administration says it will only partially pay SNAP benefits this month due to the ongoing government shutdown. And finally, why all three mayoral candidates want to keep NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch as head of the department.

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00:10:53

Midday News: Early Voting Wraps in NYC , SNAP Delays...

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2025/11/03

Polls are closed today after a nine-day stretch of early voting. Five times as many voters cast ballots this year compared to four years ago. Polls reopen tomorrow at 6 a.m. Meanwhile, the federal government shutdown is delaying food assistance for residents who rely on SNAP benefits. Officials in New Jersey say the impact may soon be felt across the state. Plus, Election Day is tomorrow and New Yorkers will elect a new mayor. Democrat Zohran Mamdani is running against independent Andrew Cuomo and

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00:03:22

Morning Headlines: Over 700,000 New Yorkers Vote...

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2025/11/03

More than 735,000 New Yorkers voted early this year, over five times the turnout from 2021 as the city prepares for Election Day on Tuesday. Meanwhile, trash, recycling, and compost collection will be paused for Election Day in New York City. Plus, Saturday Night Live poked fun at the mayor’s race, parodying the final debate between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa.

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00:16:11

Black Voters, Gentrification, and the Race for NYC Mayor

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2025/11/01

With Election Day just days away, we unpack how gentrification, race, and identity are shaping the mayoral contest. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports that some Black New Yorkers are weighing the city’s changing politics and what real representation means for their communities.

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00:09:20

Five Things with Brian Lehrer: How This Election Runs...

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2025/10/31

With Election Day coming up Tuesday in New York and New Jersey, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer and Janae Pierre break down five key moments shaping the local races, from the hope versus fear dynamic guiding voters to unexpected alliances over affordable housing, a Trump era strategy unfolding in Passaic County, Curtis Sliwa’s surprising choices, and what grown up campaigns could learn from middle school elections.

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00:08:58

Midday News: NYC Boosts Food Aid Ahead of SNAP...

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2025/10/31

Mayor Eric Adams is directing $15 million to community kitchens and food pantries ahead of Saturday’s cutoff for SNAP benefits, as the Trump administration halts November payments during the ongoing government shutdown. Meanwhile, City Comptroller Brad Lander says the NYPD is falling short on deadlines to release footage of police encounters. And in Harlem, the Harlem Family Institute is working to train psychoanalysts who understand how the lasting trauma of slavery continues to shape Black

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00:03:23

Morning Headlines: Food Pantries Brace With SNAP Halt...

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2025/10/31

Food pantries across New York City are preparing for long lines as the Trump administration halts SNAP payments during the ongoing federal shutdown. Meanwhile, New York City’s three mayoral candidates say they’d keep Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch in her job if elected. Plus, a last-minute deal has averted a yellow school bus shutdown, ensuring buses keep running for roughly 150,000 students, including many with disabilities and those living in shelters.

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00:10:17

Evening Roundup: What SNAP Cuts Could Mean for New...

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2025/10/30

Some major disruptions are coming to the nation’s food stamp program, and the results could be devastating not just for SNAP recipients but grocers too. Food retailers say more than half their sales rely on SNAP. Without those funds, they have to cut back on staff and products.

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00:04:46

Midday News: Airport Delays Mount Amid Federal...

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2025/10/30

LaGuardia Airport is reporting inbound flight delays of more than an hour, with similar slowdowns at JFK and Newark, as air traffic controllers work without pay during the month-long federal shutdown. Meanwhile, the same shutdown is delaying New York State’s heating assistance program until at least November 17th, leaving low-income residents waiting for help. And early voting is underway in New York City, where WNYC’s David Brand breaks down a ballot proposal to digitize the city’s paper map

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00:02:58

Morning Headlines: Developer Tied to Mayor Adams...

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2025/10/30

A Brooklyn developer who donated campaign cash to Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 run is getting control of a city-owned lot in Coney Island for a new housing project. Meanwhile, the federal shutdown is delaying heating assistance for low income New Yorkers until at least mid November. And New York City street vendors are urging the City Council to lift caps on vending licenses, saying current limits leave many at risk of immigration crackdowns.

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00:11:57

Evening Roundup: Street Vendors Press City Council on...

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2025/10/29

New York City street vendors are calling on the city council to pass legislation that would remove limits on the number of licenses issued by the city. Meanwhile, more than 160,000 New Jerseyans have already cast their ballot in the hotly contested race for governor. And finally, mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani wants transit ambassadors to handle mental health calls instead of the NYPD.

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00:11:15

Midday News: NYPD Prepares for Marathon Sunday, Gusty...

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2025/10/29

More than 50,000 runners and a million spectators are expected at the New York City Marathon this Sunday, with police deploying thousands of officers to keep watch from the streets and the sky. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service is warning of strong winds up to 40 miles per hour across the region heading into Halloween weekend. Plus, in New Jersey, voters head to the polls Tuesday to pick a new governor in a tight race between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill, with

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00:03:25

Morning Headlines: James Sues Trump Administration...

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2025/10/29

Attorney General Letitia James is suing the Trump administration to force it to continue food stamp payments despite the ongoing federal shutdown. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Albany are weighing a proposal to require graphic warning labels in city gun shops. Plus, a new report finds major disparities in affordable housing construction across New York City, with two Bronx districts producing more units than nearly 30 others combined.

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00:11:55

Evening Roundup: New Yorkers Exceed Early Voting...

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2025/10/28

Early voting is underway in New York City mayor and turnout has far exceeded previous election cycles. Meanwhile, the MTA says a major project to bring Metro North service to the East Bronx will be delayed by three years. And finally, New Yorkers get a say in the future of housing in New York City.

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00:03:17

Morning Headlines: Gov. Hochul Considers Extra School...

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2025/10/28

Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s exploring whether schools can send extra meals home to students if the federal shutdown disrupts food stamp benefits. Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s plan to freeze rents for stabilized tenants could face obstacles from the current administration. And new city data shows drug overdose deaths fell nearly 30 percent last year, with declines in every borough.

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