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Evening Roundup: New Yorkers Turn Out for Election Day, and Why New York State Wants to Shut Down the Company Behind NYC’s Mayor’s Race Odds Nov 04, 2025

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Early election numbers show more people voted in New York City than in total for many previous year elections. Meanwhile, state regulators say Kalshi has been operating an illegal betting operation but the company says it’s not a betting platform. 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: Election Day Begins in New York and New Jersey, and What to Know at the Polls Nov 04, 2025

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Polls are now open across New York and New Jersey as voters head out on Election Day. Meanwhile, there are strict rules about what’s allowed at polling sites and what voters can expect when they arrive. Plus, Timothy Hunter from NYC Votes joins us to talk about what to do if you encounter any issues while casting your ballot. 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: Election Day Eve, Trump Administration to Partially Pay SNAP Benefits, and NYPD Commissioner Tisch’s Record Nov 03, 2025

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Voters are gearing up to hit the polls this Tuesday as New Yorkers decide who’s best to lead the largest city in America. Meanwhile, the Trump administration says it will only partially pay SNAP benefits this month due to the ongoing government shutdown. And finally, why all three mayoral candidates want to keep NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch as head of the department. 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: Early Voting Wraps in NYC , SNAP Delays Continue, and NYC’s Mayoral Race Enters Final Stretch Nov 03, 2025

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Polls are closed today after a nine-day stretch of early voting. Five times as many voters cast ballots this year compared to four years ago. Polls reopen tomorrow at 6 a.m. Meanwhile, the federal government shutdown is delaying food assistance for residents who rely on SNAP benefits. Officials in New Jersey say the impact may soon be felt across the state. Plus, Election Day is tomorrow and New Yorkers will elect a new mayor. Democrat Zohran Mamdani is running against independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim joins us live from City Hall to talk about the final stretch of the race. 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: Over 700,000 New Yorkers Vote Early, Trash Collection Pause, and SNL Spoofs NYC Mayoral Race Nov 03, 2025

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More than 735,000 New Yorkers voted early this year, over five times the turnout from 2021 as the city prepares for Election Day on Tuesday. Meanwhile, trash, recycling, and compost collection will be paused for Election Day in New York City. Plus, Saturday Night Live poked fun at the mayor’s race, parodying the final debate between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Black Voters, Gentrification, and the Race for NYC Mayor Nov 01, 2025

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With Election Day just days away, we unpack how gentrification, race, and identity are shaping the mayoral contest. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports that some Black New Yorkers are weighing the city’s changing politics and what real representation means for their communities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Five Things with Brian Lehrer: How This Election Runs on Hope, Fear and a Few Strange Alliances Oct 31, 2025

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With Election Day coming up Tuesday in New York and New Jersey, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer and Janae Pierre break down five key moments shaping the local races, from the hope versus fear dynamic guiding voters to unexpected alliances over affordable housing, a Trump era strategy unfolding in Passaic County, Curtis Sliwa’s surprising choices, and what grown up campaigns could learn from middle school elections. 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: NYC Boosts Food Aid Ahead of SNAP Cutoff, NYPD Misses Bodycam Deadlines, and Harlem Group Tackles Racial Trauma Oct 31, 2025

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Mayor Eric Adams is directing $15 million to community kitchens and food pantries ahead of Saturday’s cutoff for SNAP benefits, as the Trump administration halts November payments during the ongoing government shutdown. Meanwhile, City Comptroller Brad Lander says the NYPD is falling short on deadlines to release footage of police encounters. And in Harlem, the Harlem Family Institute is working to train psychoanalysts who understand how the lasting trauma of slavery continues to shape Black communities today, part of a broader conversation sparked by author Lee Hawkins at the Schomburg Center. 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: Food Pantries Brace With SNAP Halt Set to Begin, Mayoral Candidates Back NYPD Commissioner, and City Averts School Bus Shutdown Oct 31, 2025

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Food pantries across New York City are preparing for long lines as the Trump administration halts SNAP payments during the ongoing federal shutdown. Meanwhile, New York City’s three mayoral candidates say they’d keep Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch in her job if elected. Plus, a last-minute deal has averted a yellow school bus shutdown, ensuring buses keep running for roughly 150,000 students, including many with disabilities and those living in shelters. 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: What SNAP Cuts Could Mean for New Yorkers Oct 30, 2025

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Some major disruptions are coming to the nation’s food stamp program, and the results could be devastating not just for SNAP recipients but grocers too. Food retailers say more than half their sales rely on SNAP. Without those funds, they have to cut back on staff and products. 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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