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Mayor Eric Adams has named Jessica Tisch, who currently leads the Sanitation Department, as the new NYPD Commissioner. Meanwhile, the MTA is planning another round of fare and toll hikes. Plus, one of Andy Warhol’s rejected portraits of Donald Trump’s Fifth Avenue skyscraper from 1981 has sold to an anonymous buyer for $750,000. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath has more. Finally, WNYC is inviting listeners to share unique Thanksgiving traditions. Bill Markey from Tarrytown, New York, recalls a moving tradition his family observes the day after Thanksgiving.

A psychiatric expert in the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on a subway last year, called Neely’s paranoid schizophrenia one of the most severe cases he’d ever seen. Meanwhile, New York City's limits on shelter stays for migrants faced scrutiny during a City Council oversight hearing on Tuesday. Also, the suspect in a series of fatal stabbings earlier this week in Manhattan is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. AS WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein reports, the case is raising questions about the intersection of public safety, mental health, and homelessness. Finally, wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality across the region. We hear from Dr. Barbara Mann, a pulmonologist at Mount Sinai, about the health risks.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Police say an NYPD officer and a bystander are expected to survive after being shot during a confrontation with a robbery suspect in Jamaica, Queens, on Tuesday night. Officers returned fire, killing the suspect. Meanwhile, a report from the nonprofit Fiscal Policy Institute shows New York City rents and home prices have risen 18% from 2019 to 2023, far outpacing income growth. Plus, the City Council passed legislation to clean up damaged and defaced newspaper boxes citywide.

A group called New Yorkers United for Child Care is advocating for free universal child care across New York State. Meanwhile, WNYC’s Mike Hayes follows Nana Duncan, a young developer transforming vacant lots into housing in Irvington, New Jersey. Finally, President-elect Donald Trump is pledging to carry out the largest mass deportation program in U.S. history. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Manuel Castro, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, about how this could impact New York City.

New York City could see an inch of rain by Friday, with wet snow possible in parts of the Hudson Valley. NYC Emergency Management has activated its Flash Flood Plan and is urging residents to clear storm basins or call 3-1-1. Meanwhile, a group of building superintendents are pushing back against Mayor Adams’ new trash rules which would require them to put out the garbage later in the evening. Plus, Representatives Mikie Sherrill and Josh Gottheimer have joined New Jersey’s crowded race for governor. Republican strategist Jeanette Hoffman and former Governor Murphy advisor Dan Bryan weigh in on the race.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says a homeless man fatally stabbed three people with kitchen knives during a 20-block spree in Manhattan on Monday morning. Police arrested the suspect. Meanwhile, Daniel Penny’s defense attorneys are questioning whether the chokehold he used on Jordan Neely last year was the cause of Neely’s death. Plus, a new report from the Robin Hood Foundation and Columbia University shows more employed New Yorkers are relying on food pantries as wages fail to keep up with the cost of living.

The MTA board approves the revised congestion pricing plan. Plus, the FDNY is creating a task force to address the rise in city brush fires. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Elizabeth Kim discuss President-elect Trump’s choice for the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

MTA Chair Janno Lieber says the agency is committed to a smooth, efficient rollout of congestion pricing, which is set to take effect in January. Meanwhile, the FDNY says three people were injured, one critically, after sidewalk scaffolding in Chelsea collapsed Monday morning. Plus, New York City’s emergency response times are getting slower every year, according to Mayor Eric Adams’ latest Management Report. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with Councilmember Joann Ariola and EMS Local 2507 president Oren Barzilay about what’s behind the delays.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Defense attorneys for Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on a subway train last year, will begin presenting their case this Monday. Meanwhile, a new public space is opening at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge near Chinatown. Plus, the New York City Council is set to vote Monday on establishing November 30th as Shirley Chisholm Day in New York City.

New York’s Clean Slate Act goes into effect on Saturday. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill discusses Gov. Hochul’s congestion pricing plan with former New York City traffic commissioner Sam Schwartz, also known as Gridlock Sam. Meanwhile, WNYC’s Janae Pierre’s talks with Democratic State Senator James Skoufis, who opposes the congestion pricing plan.

Governor Hochul's revised congestion pricing plan has at least one critic: President-elect Donald Trump. Plus, a wildfire raging on the New York-New Jersey border is roughly 70% contained. It's already burned some 5,000 acres. Plus, a look at how public health policy might shift under the next Trump Administration.

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 that took down New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and encouraged the indictment of Mayor Adams.

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.

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.

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 the Adult Survivors Act. They’re calling on officials to address sexual assaults in New York prisons. Plus, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen has more on Gov. Hochul’s plans to relaunch congestion pricing.

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 and Mike Lawler of the 17th in separate interviews about their plans for the future.

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, who opposes it.

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 below-freezing temperatures.

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.

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.

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 P.S. 20 on the Lower East Side, starting at 9 a.m.

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 tomorrow After the break, authorities say there’s a sharp increase in sex work along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports the situation has deeply impacted business owners and local residents.

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.

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 year.

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 when they're out in city parks.

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.

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 homeless New Yorkers in the subway, aiming to improve transit safety. WNYC’s health reporter Caroline Lewis discusses the impact of these initiatives.

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.

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.

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 D’Esposito and Democrat Laura Gillen.

***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 gains. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports. Meanwhile, Democrat Pat Ryan wins re-election in the 18th district, while Republican Mike Lawler defeats Mondaire Jones in the 17th. Nick LaLota wins re-election in Long Island’s 1st district, while the 4th district race remains too close to call. In New Jersey’s 7th, Republican Tom Kean Jr. wins re-election. Also, New Jersey’s Andy Kim is now Senator-elect, succeeding Bob Menendez. Plus, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin and City Hall reporter Elizabeth Kim share the latest updates on undecided races.

WNYC's Janae Pierre and Brittany Kriegstein discuss the vibes at the polls on Election Day. Plus, Elon Musk is pumping millions of dollars into key congressional races on both sides of the Hudson River. Also, WNYC’s David Brand reports New Yorkers in need of housing aid are finding little luck through the city’s Adult Protective Services program. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst discusses this month’s astronomical highlights with reporter Rosemary Misdary.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Research from the American Psychological Association shows about 80 percent of people in both major political parties say they are very stressed about the nation’s future. Meanwhile, witnesses testified Monday at the criminal trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on the subway last year. Plus, a Timothee Chalamet look-alike contest caused a commotion in Washington Square Park last month. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports similar events are appearing around the city.

The MTA says A train service in the Rockaways will be shut down for five months starting on January 17th. Plus, nurses at three Northwell Health facilities in Manhattan have called off a planned strike. Also, WNYC Radio Rookies reporter Marcellino Melika explores how anxiety over climate change is influencing the lives of some young people in New York City. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Ryan Kailath discuss some cool things to do around the city this month.

Some doctors are making a last-minute push to support Proposition 1, a ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in the New York State constitution. Meanwhile, tech workers at The New York Times walked off the job Monday after contract talks stalled over the weekend. Plus, ahead of Election Day, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk has been visiting laundromats across the region, speaking with voters about what's motivating them this election season. We head to Star Laundromat on Staten Island.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Immigration is set to be a key issue in both the presidential election and local New York races, as recent surveys show high stakes for migrant communities. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department will monitor voting rights compliance in 86 jurisdictions across 27 states, including parts of New Jersey and Queens, amid concerns over interference. Plus, Manhattan’s Elizabeth Street Garden has won a temporary reprieve from eviction as supporters challenge a city plan to build affordable senior housing on the site, with a court date set for February 2025.

WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Brian Lehrer sit down to discuss some of what local voters have to consider in the upcoming election. From key congressional races, to ballot questions, and of course the race for the White House. It’s a special episode of NYC Now ahead of the November 5th election.

Women who say they were sexually abused by staff at the Rikers Island jail complex are urging New York City officials to take their allegations seriously. Plus, some wealthy political donors are digging deep to try to sway a handful of key New York congressional races. Also, New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning New Yorkers not to rely on artificial intelligence chatbots to tell them where to vote on Tuesday. And finally, the congressional race on Long Island becomes a microcosm of national fights over reproductive and transgender rights.

Opening statements begin Friday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of killing Jordan Neely on the subway last year. Meanwhile, the New York City Council is pushing to expand Mayor Adams’ “City of Yes” zoning plan into a “City for All,” calling for more affordable housing funding and protections. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams returns to court Friday for a key hearing in his federal corruption trial, as his attorneys seek to dismiss a bribery charge. The judge will decide if perks Adams received were bribes or just gifts. WNYC’s Samantha Max breaks down the complex legal questions.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start the day: Authorities are searching for a suspect who shot and injured a New York State Trooper on the Southern State Parkway in West Hempstead Wednesday night. Meanwhile, women who say they were sexually abused by Rikers Island staff urged city officials to take their allegations seriously during a City Council oversight hearing on Thursday. Plus, New Yorkers signing up for 2025 health insurance will see new savings on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. WNYC’s Caroline Lewis reports. Finally, on this week’s “On The Way” segment, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and Ramsey Khalifeh discuss a proposed 16-mile bike path in northeastern Queens, the new “Smart Curbs” program on the Upper West Side, the MTA’s response to recent train surfing deaths, and why two large crane barges have been stationed in the Hudson River near West 30th Street.

A New York Democratic representative is warning that the MTA’s construction plans could be in trouble if Donald Trump wins the presidential election. Plus, New York City public school students will have a full week off for the winter holidays, after some activism from an 8th grader. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson discusses six ballot proposals in next week’s election with New York City Councilmember Justin Brannan.

A Republican-led House subcommittee is urging the U.S. Department of Justice to prosecute former Governor Andrew Cuomo for allegedly lying about his response to the pandemic. Meanwhile, the administration of Mayor Eric Adams plans to close all ten upstate hotel shelters for migrants by year’s end. Plus, expect increased security and street closures for the 2024 New York City Marathon this weekend. Finally, a jury is now in place for the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of killing Jordan Neely on the subway last year. WNYC’s Samantha Max has the latest.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after beating the New York Yankees in Game 5 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the New York City Housing Authority’s plan to tear down and rebuild the Chelsea-Elliot and Fulton Houses is a step closer after receiving official NYCHA board approval. Plus, the annual Village Halloween Parade kicks off Thursday night at 7 p.m.

Nearly two dozen suburban towns in New Jersey are asking the courts to put the state’s affordable housing law on hold. Plus, lawmakers in New York are urging Gov. Hochul to sign a bill that would require more community input on hospital closures. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Republican strategist Bill O’Reilly about a statewide proposition that proposes adding anti-discrimination provisions to the state constitution. And finally, WNYC’s Catalina Gonella visits a retail store in SoHo where supposedly a haunted 200 year old well sits in the men’s department.

The woman who ran a Bronx day care where a child died from fentanyl poisoning has pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy charges. She faces decades in prison. Meanwhile, a top city official is under scrutiny for appearing in a promotional video for a warehouse the city plans to buy. WNYC’s David Brand has more. Plus, WNYC’s Liam Quigley reports on a lawsuit filed by the utility National Grid over the cleanup of Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Police are investigating five shootings across New York City that left five teenagers dead over the past week. Meanwhile, a Queens judge has ruled New York City’s cannabis law unconstitutional. Plus, the Yankees avoided a World Series sweep with an 11-4 win over the Dodgers in Game 4 on Tuesday.

New York City renters could soon say goodbye to upfront broker fees. Plus, New York Attorney General Letitia James and 19 other attorneys general filed a brief supporting the “Keeping Families Together” program. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with DOI Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber about the reasons New York City’s juvenile jails population has become so much bigger and more violent. And finally, WNYC’s Jessica Gould visits an after-school program t on the Lower East Side that has been teaching kids about civics for nearly a century.

The dry weather continues this week. And temperatures are expected to be unusually high, reaching the upper 70s on Halloween. Meanwhile, a new bill in the New Jersey legislature could bring relief to homeowners still struggling to recover from Hurricane Ida. Plus, the Yankees face elimination Tuesday night in Game 4 of the World Series after falling to the Dodgers on Monday. Finally, with Election Day one week away, early voting is well underway in New York and New Jersey. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin looks at how it's going so far.

Get up and get informed! Heres’ all the local news you need to start your day: Law enforcers are conducting a large-scale search of the Metropolitan Detention Center after linking several violent incidents to contraband inside the Brooklyn federal jail. Meanwhile, Central Park has gone 29 days without measurable rainfall, the second-longest dry streak since 1869. Plus, the Yankees are on the brink of a World Series sweep after losing 4-2 to the Dodgers on Monday night.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is condemning remarks made at President Donald Trump's rally Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Plus, a judge is pausing a project to bring new bike lanes to Long Island City. Also, a teenage girl is dead and another is in critical condition after a subway surfing incident Sunday night in Queens. And finally, a WNYC Radio Rookies reporter looks into voting trends in the Asian American Pacific Islander community, starting with her own family.

New data shared by street safety advocates find that the vast majority of pedestrians killed in New York City this year were in intersections with limited visibility for drivers. Plus, the National Weather Service warns of an elevated risk of wildfires in much of the region on Monday. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Laura Popa, Deputy Commissioner at the Department of Buildings, about its plan for landlords to combat the climate crisis. And finally, fans are excited to welcome the World Series back to the Bronx Monday night as the Yankees continue their matchup against the LA Dodgers.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. New Jersey firefighters are still monitoring conditions in the state after spending the weekend battling a sprawling forest fire in Essex County. Next, the bike and walking path across the George Washington Bridge used to close from midnight to 6a. Now, it opens at 5a, giving morning commuters an extra hour. Finally, Aaron Judge says he's excited to get back to the Bronx and remains optimistic for game 3 of the World Series.

Early voting starts this Saturday in New York and New Jersey. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson gets a subway history lesson from Jodi Shapiro, curator at the New York Transit Museum. And finally, Public Transportation Magazine hosts a party on the Staten Island Ferry.

New York State students in the top 10 percent of their high school class will be automatically accepted to one of nine SUNY campuses. WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports. Meanwhile, New York Liberty fans and Brooklyn politicians gathered at Barclays Center Thursday night to celebrate the WNBA champions. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Councilmember Shaun Abreu about a new bill that would allow workers to use paid sick leave to care for sick pets or take them to the vet.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start the day: Prosecutors and defense attorneys are clashing over whether witnesses can call Daniel Penny, the former Marine on trial for fatally choking unhoused man Jordan Neely, a “good Samaritan.” WNYC’s Samantha Max reports. Meanwhile, environmentalists are urging New York state to permanently close two power plants in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Plus, the Yankees face the Dodgers in Los Angeles for Game 1 of the World Series. Finally, in this week’s transportation segment of “On the Way,” WNYC reporters Stephen Nessen, Ramsey Khalifeh, and Catalina Gonella discuss using congestion zone cameras to fight ghost cars, the MTA’s struggle to restore pre-pandemic ridership levels, and how much bus and train fares might rise without subsidies.

New York City finance officials say they're forcing nearly 300 businesses to pay back property tax breaks after an audit found they received them by mistake. Plus, some New York City employees will soon lose insurance coverage for popular weight-loss drugs. And, WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim explains why you won’t see Mayor Eric Adams at the Yankees home games during the World Series. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with lan Goffinski, producer of WNYC’s Terrestrials podcast, about a recursive island in Central Park.

The New York Liberty celebrated their first-ever WNBA championship Thursday with a parade through the Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service is warning of an increased wildfire risk across large parts of southern and central New Jersey. Plus, Indian Americans, the second-largest immigrant group in the U.S., are energized by Kamala Harris’s presidential candidacy. WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports that Harris, who is Black and Indian American, has sparked a surge in political activism within the community.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Lower Manhattan will be filled with seafoam green today as the city honors the WNBA champion New York Liberty. WNYC’s Sean Carlson has a preview of the parade. Meanwhile, the MTA previously claimed solid financial footing for the next few years, but a new report paints a different picture. Plus, Governor Hochul has signed a package of bills expanding red-light cameras across the state.

A new study finds banks are charging higher interest rates on mortgage loans to Black New Yorkers. Plus, the Working Families Party finally tracked down Anthony Frascone, the mystery candidate who's running in a competitive Hudson Valley district. Also, WNYC's Samantha Max reports, legal experts expect New York City's subway system to play a central role in the trial of Daniel Penny. And finally, WNYC's Jon Campbell looks into the city's handling of an influx of migrants and its effect on key races in other parts of the state.

Subway ridership has surpassed 4.3 million daily riders multiple times this year, a level not seen since March 2020. Meanwhile, immigrant rights groups and sex workers are calling for an end to a crackdown on prostitution and illegal vendors along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Plus, WNYC's Elizabeth Kim reports on the unique dynamic between New York City Mayor Eric Adams and former President Donald Trump.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is urging the City Council to pass New York City Mayor Adams’ housing plan, calling it a key step toward addressing the city’s housing crisis. Meanwhile, the MTA is launching a new anti-violence campaign reminding riders that transit workers are human beings. Also, the Whitney Museum will offer free admission to visitors 25 and younger starting mid-December.

Queens state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani announces his run for mayor of New York City. Plus, members of the Central Park Five file a defamation lawsuit against former President Trump. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with reporters Brigid Bergin and Michelle Bocanegra for a breakdown of six ballot proposals New York City voters will weigh in on on Election Day.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is eliminating an online form that has frustrated some city council members for months. WNYC’s Giulia Heyward reports. Meanwhile, police are investigating a 7-car crash at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Avenue V in Brooklyn that left 16 people injured on Monday. Also, the Whitney Museum will offer free admission to visitors who are 25 years old and younger starting in mid-December. Plus, jury selection is underway in the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely, an unhoused man, on a subway last year. WNYC’s Samantha Max has the latest.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new report from New York City’s Independent Budget Office finds many residents still face delays in receiving cash and food assistance. Meanwhile, a new poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris holding a strong lead over former President Donald Trump in New York state. Plus, the Staten Island Ferry and NYC Ferry are testing renewable diesel, a petroleum-free alternative to traditional diesel fuel.

A new set of proposed rules could clamp down on who's eligible for public matching money through the city's campaign finance program. Plus, New York veterans who recently returned from service are reporting higher rates of mental health issues than in the past. Also, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with Newsday sports writer Steve Popper for a preview of the NBA season. And finally, parade details are released for the WNBA Champions, New York Liberty.

Jury selection begins this Monday for the trial of Daniel Penny, accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely, a homeless man, on a subway train last year. Meanwhile, New Jersey officials announced plans to build 80,000 homes for low- and middle-income families, though some towns argue they lack the space to meet these demands. Plus, the Adams administration will not renew a $300 million contract with BlocPower, a startup managing job training and anti-violence programs. WNYC’s David Brand has the details.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Members of the public can voice their opinions on New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ “City of Yes” zoning plan to boost housing this Tuesday. Meanwhile, First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer opposes delaying the closure of SoHo’s Elizabeth Street Garden, saying it would “betray” seniors waiting for affordable housing. Plus, the New York Liberty claimed their first WNBA title with a 67-62 overtime win against the Minnesota Lynx at Barclays Center.

Former President Donald Trump made a swing through New York City this week to attend the annual Al Smith charity dinner. Plus, a new audit by New York State Comptroller says the State's Division of Human Rights routinely mishandled housing discrimination complaints. Also, the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade returns Saturday with some changes to this year’s event. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez about the proposed redesign of the Cross Bronx Expressway.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and a coalition of business groups have a new plan to redesign a stretch of Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park and Central Park. Plus, the New York Liberty face the Minnesota Lynx in the Twin Cities for Game 4 of the WNBA championship series. If the Libs win, they’ll be crowned champions for the first time in their history. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson breaks down this week’s transit news with transportation reporters Stephen Nessen, Ramsey Khalifeh and editor Clayton Guse

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. A new report finds New York City's multibillion-dollar shelter system for homeless residents is beset with potential self-dealing, nepotism and excessive salaries for nonprofit executives. Meanwhile, some parents say a new GPS tracker for New York City school buses is off to a bumpy start. Finally, forged wire notices, bogus closing records, and lies on top of lies - the Nassau County D-A says a real estate attorney from Garden City, Long Island used all three to embezzle nearly $6 million dollars from clients.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is denying rumors that she's seeking out a position in a potential Kamala Harris administration. Plus, an off-duty New York City correction officer remains on trial for the killing of a teenager. The officer's attorney says his client fired in self defense. Also, Rep. Pat Ryan is hoping an endorsement from fellow Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will give him a boost in a closely watched race that could determine control of the House. And, Tony Award-winning composer Jeanine Tesori’s “Grounded” is in production at the Metropolitan opera through October 19th.

According to new data, New York City recorded a dip in overdose deaths last year for the first time since 2018. Plus, the Mets take on the LA Dodgers Thursday night in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. And finally, New York Comic Con kicks off Thursday. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with a Bronx teacher and two of her students about how they use comics in the classroom.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. Manhattan's Elizabeth Street garden has gotten a lifeline. A last-minute court filing gives the popular SoHo green space until October 30th to avoid eviction. Also, A 17-year-old is being charged with driving the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan and killing two people. Finally, Governor Hochul says she's satisfied with the personnel changes in Mayor Adams' office.

The Elizabeth Street Garden, a popular Manhattan fixture, is facing eviction as soon as Thursday. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Rosemary Misdary talk about the challenges and solutions to fighting climate change in New York. And finally, 18-year-old Radio Rookies reporter Nora Dergam looks into how easy it is to get addicted to vapes and the impact it has on young people.

New York City wants to redesign the Cross Bronx Expressway, long known for its pollution and noise issues. Meanwhile, the city is introducing new rules to limit emissions from large buildings. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Chauncey Parker, a former prosecutor and NYPD official, to replace Philip Banks, who resigned last week after the FBI raided his home. WNYC reporters Bahar Ostadan and Elizabeth Kim have more details.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The parents of a 4-year-old boy who died in his Harlem apartment face charges of criminally negligent homicide and child endangerment. Meanwhile, the family of a New Jersey train operator killed Monday when her train hit a fallen tree plans to sue the state and NJ Transit, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein reports.Plus, a museum exhibit opening in January will feature a full-scale re-creation of Anne Frank’s “secret annex,” the rooms where she and her family hid from the Nazis during the occupation of the Netherlands.

77,000 New Jersey residents or their families will have their unpaid medical debts cleared through a new state initiative. The program will purchase approximately $120 million in qualifying, unpayable medical bills to relieve residents of this financial burden. Plus, the family of a New Jersey train operator killed when her train struck a downed tree is planning to sue the state and New Jersey Transit. Also, parents of New York City public school students worry about even bigger disruptions with the school bus system. WNYC’s Michael Hill and Jessica Gould discuss their concerns as school bus contracts are set to expire at the end of this academic year. And finally, the New York Liberty are gearing up for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx.

New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan will step down this Friday, months earlier than expected, citing personal reasons. Meanwhile, politicians and luminaries joined Monday’s Columbus Day parade, which marched up Fifth Avenue. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath was on the scene. Plus, the Yankees and Mets are both three wins away from a potential Subway World Series, as they compete in their respective league championships. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with sportswriter Kavitha Davidson about both teams’ progress and the possible showdown.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Officials say efforts to boost homeless outreach in the subways are making progress connecting people to permanent housing. Meanwhile, Tuesday is the last day for New Jersey residents to register to vote. Plus, the Yankees beat Cleveland 5-2 and the Mets defeated the Dodgers 7-3 on Monday night, leaving both teams three wins away from the World Series.

WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Matt Green, who recently completed his goal to walk every single street in New York City. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst finds the best soup in the city with Eater New York’s Melissa McCart.

A dozen New Jersey towns are joining a lawsuit seeking to invalidate a new affordable housing law in the state. Plus, some Manhattan public housing tenants held a rally this week calling for a stop to a plan to demolish their apartments and build new ones. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Pamela Johnson, founder of the Anti-Violence Coalition in Jersey City about the “Arrive Together” program. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath visits a brief art exhibit at David Zwirner gallery in Chelsea.

Tom Donlon, the NYPD's interim commissioner, is expected to step down weeks after he first took the job. Plus, a federal appeals court is upholding the previous life sentences for a man convicted of shooting 10 people on a subway train in Brooklyn two years ago. Also, New York State is unlocking $450 million for water infrastructure in New York City. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson breaks down this week’s transit news with transportation reporters Stephen Nessen, Ramsey Khalifeh and editor Clayton Guse.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. Mayor Adams is launching a new homeless outreach program in the subway that pairs police officers with clinicians. Meanwhile, owners of the Parkchester apartment complex in the East Bronx will pay nearly $3-hundred THOUSAND dollars to settle claims they turned away a pair of applicants because those applicants wanted to use government housing vouchers or subsidies to pay their rent. Finally, New York Liberty fans are hoping their team can bounce back from a crushing loss in game one of the WNBA finals last night

The Adams administration says the migrant shelter at Randall’s Island will close at the end of February. Plus, police are looking for two men they say fatally beat a homeless immigrant in Brooklyn last month. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Samantha Max look at the career of U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, the man prosecuting Mayor Eric Adams.

New York City's transportation department is considering new ways to spruce up the blighted areas beneath the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Plus, El Museo del Barrio's second Trienal opens Thursday. Also, the New York City Department of Transportation is calling on students to create public service announcements about street safety. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with epidemiologist Bryon Backenson about a mosquito-borne illness that’s forcing a statewide response.

***Note: This is the evening episode for Wednesday, October 9. Because of a technical error, it did not publish until October 10. New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he's still running for re-election next year, despite facing multiple corruption charges. Plus, WNYC’s Radio Rookie, Erica Xing, shares her story of changing her name legally. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre chats with sports journalist Jackie Powell ahead of the WNBA’s championship series between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day.

group of 40 lawmakers is urging voters to reject five ballot measures proposed by Mayor Adams’ charter revision commission. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports. Meanwhile, new speed limits take effect this Wednesday under Sammy’s Law, which allows New York City to reduce limits to 20 mph on regular streets and 10 mph on streets undergoing safety redesigns. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Eater New York’s Robert Sietsema about his favorite Mexican food spots in the city.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Previously sealed disciplinary records against state corrections officers and prison staff will now be handed over to the New York Civil Liberties Union. Meanwhile, G-train riders continue to face issues with the MTA’s ongoing construction and upgrades, following summer closures. Plus, officials in Millburn, New Jersey, have lost their latest appeal to block a judge’s order allowing a 75-unit all-affordable apartment complex on its Main Street.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he did not direct his former aide or anyone to break the law. Plus, a former FDNY chief accused of expediting fire safety reviews and inspections in exchange for nearly $100,000 in bribes pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge. Also, WNYC’s MIchael Hill and Arun Venugopal discuss a move by the Biden administration that could doom a migrant program that’s aided untold numbers in New York. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath follows actor Ken Leung to discuss his star turn.

Manhattan federal prosecutors have charged Mohamed Bahi, a former aide to Mayor Eric Adams, with destroying evidence and tampering with witnesses. Bahi is due in court Tuesday. Meanwhile, five people are facing charges related to protests in New York City on Monday, marking one year since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Plus, New York City’s sanitation department is reforming the private garbage trucking industry, long criticized for unsafe practices and corruption. WNYC’s Liam Quigley explains how industry leaders are responding to the new rules.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: High-ranking officials continue to leave Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, including Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks, Director of Asian Affairs Winnie Greco, and former Turkish liaison Rana Abbasova, all of whom had their phones seized in a federal investigation. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is weighing in on a federal lawsuit accusing New York City of discriminating against people with mental health issues. Plus, the Yankees dropped Game 2 against the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.

Police in Jersey City will start working with medical professionals to respond to 911 calls involving mental health crises. Meanwhile, embattled Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks has resigned, adding to the high-ranking departures from Mayor Eric Adams’s administration. WNYC’s politics editor Maia Hibbett explains the impact on the city. Plus, a key congressional race in the Hudson Valley may be influenced by a lesser-known Working Families Party candidate. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirms that Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks submitted his resignation Sunday, becoming the 7th senior official to depart amid multiple federal investigations swirling around the administration. Meanwhile, Monday marks one year since the Hamas attacks on Israel. WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports on how local universities are trying to prevent a repeat of last spring’s disruptive demonstrations. Plus, Passaic County Jail in Paterson, New Jersey, faces demolition after decades of overcrowding and poor conditions. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with Professor Jenny-Brooke Condon, who worked on a 2008 lawsuit against the facility.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is ordering officers to be ready for deployment to any large protests on Monday, the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks. Meanwhile, police are searching for a suspect linked to eight burglaries targeting businesses across Queens in August. Plus, the New York Liberty defeat the Las Vegas Aces 76-62 to advance to the WNBA Finals.

According to a new Marist College poll, more than two-thirds of respondents said they want New York City Mayor Eric Adams to resign following his indictment on fraud and bribery charges. And, a judge has ruled that a jury can hear various statements made to police by Daniel Penny, who choked a homeless subway passenger to death last year. Plus, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with sanitation commissioner Jessica Tisch days before the city’s compost service goes into effect for all five boroughs. Also, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath follows the longest serving docent at the Rubin Museum which closes permanently Sunday. And finally, a forecast for stargazers this weekend

A Manhattan judge is hearing testimony in a high-profile case that has brought new attention to subway safety. WNYC’s Catalina Gonella reports from the pre-trial hearing. Meanwhile, a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest is set for Washington Square Park later this month. Plus, recent research shows pregnancy-related health problems, like postpartum depression, can last for a year after childbirth. The City Council recently passed bills to address disparities in maternal mental health. WNYC’s Sean Carlson spoke with Councilmember Linda Lee, Chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction, to learn more.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Sheriff’s deputies are cracking down on unlicensed weed stores but say they lack staff to serve orders of protection for domestic violence victims. WNYC’s Caroline Lewis reports. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department seeks federal oversight of two New Jersey veteran care facilities for “inadequate infection care” during the pandemic. Plus, the Mets beat the Brewers 4-2, advancing in the playoffs. Finally, in this week’s “On The Way” segment, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and Clayton Guse get reactions from former MTA heads on the agency’s $68 billion capital plan, discuss Amtrak’s proposal to expand Penn Station, and examine the city’s high subway construction costs.

The Justice Department is calling for federal oversight of two long-term veteran care facilities run by the state of New Jersey. Plus, universities across New York City are bracing for more protests as the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel nears. Also, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with Dr. Rachel Yehuda, director of Mount Sinai's Center for Psychedelic Therapy Research, about the center’s recent expansion and services. And finally, fall is prime time for whale watching. WNYC's reports from a whale watching boat 10 miles off of Manhattan.