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Morning Headlines: Albany Targets Reckless Drivers, NJ Town Reduces Housing Mandate, and Advocates Sue Over Immigrant Registry
New York lawmakers are pushing a bill that would force repeat speeders to install technology that limits how fast their cars can go. The move follows…
1 year ago
Evening Roundup: Proposed State Budget Could Cut Child Care Vouchers, Adams’ Attorney Urges Judge to Decide his Criminal Case, Progressives’ Plan to Take Mayor’s Seat and Women’s History Month
Lawmakers in Albany are pushing Gov. Kathy Hochul to add more money to a state voucher program that helps families pay for child care. Plus, a key fi…
1 year ago
Midday News: Queens Democratic Chair Backs Cuomo for Mayor, Senator Supports Citi Field Casino, Students React to Proposed Phone Ban, and a Celebration of Women Who Make Radio
Queens Democratic Party Chair and Congressman Gregory Meeks is endorsing Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor. Meanwhile, State Senator John Liu is b…
1 year ago
Morning Headlines: NYC Region Braces for Severe Storms, City Council Considers Tenant Displacement Protections, and Yankees Start Season with Record-Breaking Offense
The city is preparing for strong storms and high winds, with inspections planned at construction sites and safety guidance for property owners. Meanw…
1 year ago
Morning Headlines: City Braces for Severe Storms, Council Considers Tenant Displacement Protections, and Yankees Start Season with Record-Breaking Offense
The city is preparing for strong storms and high winds, with inspections planned at construction sites and safety guidance for property owners. Meanw…
1 year ago
NYC Now Explains: Why Gov. Hochul Kept Mayor Adams In Power
In this episode, host Janae Pierre and WNYC Albany reporter Jon Campbell explore the complicated relationship between Mayor Eric Adams and Governor K…
1 year ago
Evening Roundup: Gillibrand Condemns Trump’s Plan to Close Social Security Offices, NYC’s Outdoor Dining Program and the Fight Against a Casino Developer on Coney Island
In White Plains, the federal government is ending its lease on a social security office, calling it a cost-saving measure. Plus, outdoor dining kicks…
1 year ago
Midday News: Legal Battle Around Mahmoud Khalil Continues, New Jersey Fights Public Health Cuts, and a Poetry Month Challenge
Lawyers for detained Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil return to court as the Trump administration pushes to deport him. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, Gov…
1 year ago
Morning Headlines: DA Bragg Urges 3D Printer Makers to Block Ghost Guns, New Migrant Documentary Debuts, Queens Bar Wins Top Honors, and New Bus Lane to LaGuardia
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is asking 3D printer manufacturers to prevent users from making untraceable “ghost guns.” Meanwhile, a new do…
1 year ago
Evening Roundup: Threats to NYC’s Education Budget, Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Help Sexual Assault Survivors, City to Fine Compost Slackers and Imaging Women in the Space Age
A change by Gov. Hochul would take hundreds of millions of dollars away from city schools every year. Plus, a recent court ruling makes it harder for…
1 year ago