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Mayor Adams’ Trash Legacy and NYC’s Annual Bird Count
One of Mayor Eric Adams’ most lasting legacies might not be a drop in crime or the corruption scandals that plagued City Hall under his watch. It’s that he started to get mountains of trash bags off …
Published on 9 hours ago
Incident Reports Show ICE Enters City Shelters Without Judicial Warrants, and a Miscount of New York City Mayors
Federal immigration officers entered private areas of New York City shelters without presenting judicial warrants at least five times this year, according to official incident reports. Plus, an offic…
Published on 1 day, 10 hours ago
Casino Approvals and Christmas Tree Prices
The New York State Gaming Commission has officially approved three full-scale commercial casino licenses for sites in Queens and the Bronx. Plus, how much are New Yorkers paying for Christmas trees t…
Published on 2 days, 10 hours ago
NYC Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Wants to Keep Her Job, But Will Mayor-elect Mamdani Keep Her?
Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos is making her case to keep the top job overseeing the nation’s largest school system. Meanwhile, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he’s still interviewing candid…
Published on 5 days, 10 hours ago
New Jersey’s Lame Duck Session and Study Shows Congestion Pricing Decreases Air Pollution
Outgoing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has a lengthy to-do list before he leaves office next month. Plus, a new study shows that congestion pricing has significantly decreased air pollution in New …
Published on 6 days, 10 hours ago
New York’s GOP Gubernatorial Race and Financial Issues at The New School
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will face Representative Elise Stefanik for the GOP’s ballot line for next year’s gubernatorial election. Plus, a storied leftist university faces a $48 millio…
Published on 1 week ago
The History of Gracie Mansion’s Reluctant Tenants and Albany Police Dispatch Social Workers for Mental Health Crises
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced that he and his wife Rama will be moving into Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the New York City mayor. He cited security concerns as motivation for the …
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
Mamdani Moves Into Gracie Mansion, and New Yorkers Repurpose MetroCards
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he and his wife will move into Gracie Mansion after his January inauguration, leaving their rent-stabilized Astoria apartment for security reasons. Meanwhile, the F an…
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
5 Things with Brian Lehrer
Janae talks with WNYC’s Brian Lehrer about 5 things going on in New York City news.
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
NY State Senator Calls for Standards on Foreclosure Auction Sales, and Immigrants Face Tougher Citizenship Exam
Sen. Zellnor Myrie has introduced legislation that will impose consistent standards on foreclosure auction sales after an investigation by WNYC and New York Focus. Plus, immigrants who want to become…
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago