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Morning Headlines: NY Attorney General James Challenges Albany Prosecutor’s Authority, Caribbean All Star Baseball Game Set for Citi Field, and NYCHA Backs New Electric Stove Pilot Nov 14, 2025

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New York Attorney General Letitia James says Albany’s top federal prosecutor does not have the authority to investigate her, arguing that interim U.S. Attorney John Sarcone was never properly installed and that subpoenas he issued should be thrown out. Meanwhile, Citi Field will host a first of its kind Dominican and Puerto Rican winter league all star baseball game. Also, New York is partnering with appliance maker Copper to develop 10,000 new 120 volt induction stoves for public housing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evening Roundup: Case Against NJ Congressmember Advances, Viral Scale Model of NYC Gets Official Exhibit, and Elizabeth Street Garden is Becoming a City Park Nov 13, 2025

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The federal case against New Jersey Congressmember Lamonica McIver will proceed and a viral scale model of New York City is getting an official exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Street Garden is becoming a city park. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Midday News: NYPD Officers Injured in Ice Encounter and Starbucks Workers Go On Strike Nov 13, 2025

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Two NYPD officers were injured in Washington Heights during an encounter with immigration agents and unionized Starbucks workers go on strike to disrupt Red Cup Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morning Headlines: SNAP Delays Hit New York Grocers, Health Officials Warn of Rising Viruses, and State Investigates False Text Alert Nov 13, 2025

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New York grocers say sales have dropped by as much as 25 percent as SNAP delays leave customers without funds, forcing stores to cut orders and mark down perishable goods. Meanwhile, the city’s health commissioner is urging New Yorkers to get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines amid a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses. And the state is investigating how a third party vendor sent a false Bank of America alert to nearly 200,000 text subscribers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evening Roundup: NYPD Watchdog Chair Resigns, Tips for Seasonal Depression, and Students from Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s High School React to His Win. Nov 13, 2025

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The Chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, which acts as an NYPD watchdog has submitted his resignation and a Queens Councilmember sounds an alarm on EBT theft. Meanwhile, tips for seasonal depression, and finally, Bronx Science students react to alum Mayor-elect Mamdani’s win. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morning Headlines: Mayor Eric Adams Vetoes Bill that Blocks Rent Hikes, Street Vendors Rally for More Permits, and Bagelfest Returns Nov 12, 2025

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Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed a bill that would block rent hikes for low-income tenants who use city housing vouchers, a policy his own administration introduced. Meanwhile, New York City street vendors will rally outside City Hall Wednesday with tacos, churros and samosas to push for legislation creating 10,000 new vending permits over the next five years. Plus, Bagelfest returns to Citi Field on Sunday with tastings, competitions and a new “growth lab” featuring up and coming bakers from across North America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Midday News: Supreme Court Weighs SNAP Aid, FAA Expands Flight Cuts, and a Bronx Fish Market Turns Into a Party Nov 11, 2025

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The Supreme Court is expected to decide today whether the Trump administration must comply with lower court orders to resume full SNAP payments as delayed food aid begins reaching residents across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Meanwhile, the FAA is expanding flight reductions to six percent nationwide amid a shortage of air traffic controllers caused by the ongoing government shutdown. Also, in New York City, Fifth Avenue is closing this afternoon for the Veterans Day Parade marking 250 years of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. Plus, WNYC’s Hannah Frishberg reports from the Bronx’s Fulton Fish Market, where the sprawling cold-storage space has been transformed into one of the city’s most unexpected party venues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evening Roundup: Zohran Mamdani Appoints Top Deputies, Elizabeth Street Garden in Limbo and The Meaning Behind the Mayor Elect’s Music Nov 10, 2025

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New York City Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani has named his top deputies, including former de Blasio official Dean Fuleihan as first deputy mayor and longtime aide Elle Bisgaard Church as chief of staff. Meanwhile, the fate of Little Italy’s Elizabeth Street Garden remains uncertain as Mamdani signals plans to revive an affordable housing project there. Plus, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal looks at how moments from Mamdani’s victory speech, including his choice of a Bollywood anthem, reflect his South Asian heritage and message of unapologetic identity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Midday News: Trump Appeals SNAP Ruling to Supreme Court, Senate Moves Toward Ending Shutdown, and MTA Expands Bus Lane Enforcement Nov 10, 2025

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The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to block lower court rulings requiring full food aid payments during the government shutdown, as some tri-state residents begin receiving November SNAP benefits. Meanwhile, the Senate has taken its first step toward ending the shutdown after a divided procedural vote on compromise funding legislation. Also, the MTA is expanding automated bus lane enforcement to four more routes in Brooklyn and the Bronx, with warnings beginning Monday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morning Headlines: New York Defies Federal Order on SNAP, No Trash Pickup for Veterans Day, and Remembering Lenny Wilkens Nov 10, 2025

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New York is moving ahead with distributing federal food assistance benefits despite the Trump administration’s order for states to halt SNAP payments during the shutdown. Meanwhile, there will be no trash, recycling, or compost pickup in the city Tuesday for Veterans Day. Also, the basketball world is mourning Brooklyn native and Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, who has died at 88. And in sports , the Jets notch their second straight win while the Giants fall to Chicago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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