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Rainy Memorial Day Weekend? Here’s What to Do in NYC
Rain may be in the forecast for Memorial Day weekend, but New York City still has plenty to offer. WNYC arts and culture editor Matthew Schnipper joi…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
New York City Finally Has a 'Real' Casino and It's Hiring
Resorts World in Queens just got live table games, making it the first full casino in New York City's five boroughs. WNYC reporter Arun Venugopal spe…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
NYC Is Overhauling How Students Learn to Read. But Is the Joy of Reading Paying the Price?
New York City schools are overhauling the way students learn to read through a literacy initiative known as NYC Reads, built around the “science of r…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
How New York and New Jersey Are Getting Ready for the World Cup
With less than 50 days until the World Cup kicks off, WNYC reporter David Brand takes us from Little Haiti in Flatbush, where fans are celebrating Ha…
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Mayor Mamdani’s Tax the Rich Video and the Billionaire Backlash
Mayor Mamdani filmed a video in front of the most expensive penthouse ever sold in the United States to celebrate a new tax on luxury second homes. I…
1 month ago
A New York Law Protects Domestic Violence Survivors. The Court Says Prosecutors Have Been Undermining It.
A New York law allows domestic violence survivors who commit crimes connected to their abuse to ask judges for reduced sentences. But the state’s hig…
1 month ago
Why Mayor Mamdani Skipped the Met Gala This Year
This year's Met Gala had plenty of bold looks, but the bigger story was who decided to stay home. Arts & Culture Editor Matthew Schnipper joins us to…
1 month ago
Inside One of New York City’s Most Dangerous Women’s Shelters
New York City is legally required to provide shelter to anyone who needs it. But a new WNYC and Gothamist investigation finds that the Tillary Street…
1 month, 1 week ago
Why Some New Yorkers Must Become Homeless to Get Help
For some New Yorkers, qualifying for a CityFHEPS housing voucher means first entering the shelter system. Reporter Karen Yi breaks down the fight ove…
1 month, 1 week ago
The DJ Bringing NYC's Legendary Danceteria Nightclub Back to Life
Before Madonna was Madonna, she was working coat check. Before the Beastie Boys were the Beastie Boys, they were janitors. They worked at Danceteria,…
1 month, 1 week ago