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Child Care Costs Take Center Stage in the New York City Mayoral Race Oct 25, 2025

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Child care in New York City can cost families as much as $30,000 a year, rivaling rent and pushing some parents to leave the city. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin talks with families in Brooklyn’s Ditmas Park about how affordability is shaping the mayoral race. 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: New York Gov. Hochul Moves to Fund Planned Parenthood, E-Bike Speed Limit Takes Effect, and the Erie Canal Turns 200 Oct 24, 2025

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul says New York will use millions in state funds to keep Planned Parenthood clinics open to Medicaid patients after federal cuts. Meanwhile, starting this Friday, e-bike and scooter riders in New York City will have to follow a new 15 mile per hour speed limit. Plus, New Yorkers celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal. Finally, pear season is in full swing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AG James Pleads Not Guilty, Ballot Measure Could Shift NYC Elections, and a New Museum in LES Oct 24, 2025

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Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty in Virginia today to federal charges brought by the Trump administration, setting up a high stakes political and legal fight between two longtime adversaries. Meanwhile, New York City voters will decide whether to move local elections to even-numbered years to coincide with presidential races and boost turnout. Also, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports on a new museum on the Lower East Side celebrating a century old technology first unveiled in New York City. 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: AG James Faces Court, PATH Drill, and the Mayor’s Final Push on the BQE Oct 24, 2025

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Attorney General Letitia James heads to court in Virginia this morning to face charges brought by the Trump administration. Meanwhile, the Port Authority plans a weekend emergency drill at the Harrison PATH station. Also, the FDNY is using artificial intelligence to spot brush fires faster. Plus, in this week’s transit segment, Mayor Eric Adams races to approve a Brooklyn Queens Expressway overhaul before leaving office. 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: Mayor Adams Endorses Cuomo as Successor, and Sugar Warnings on Fast Food Menus Oct 23, 2025

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Mayor Eric Adams, who called Andrew Cuomo a quote "snake and a liar" last month, now says he'll campaign with Cuomo in his bid for mayor. And finally, new sugar warnings are popping up on menus at chain restaurants across the five boroughs. 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: New York City Leaders Condemn ICE Raid, Broadway Strike Averted, and Recap of Final NYC Mayoral Debate Oct 23, 2025

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New York City Council leaders are condemning the Trump administration after federal agents detained several Canal Street vendors earlier this week. The Broadway musicians’ union has reached a tentative deal to avert a strike. and with early voting set to begin Saturday, the three candidates for mayor faced off in their final debate Wednesday night. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim joins us for a recap. 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: NYC Mayoral Candidates Clash Over Rent Freeze, Wall Street Profits Surge, and Hochul Vetoes EMS Staffing Bill Oct 23, 2025

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New York City’s mayoral candidates sparred over whether freezing rents for stabilized apartments is realistic policy during last night’s debate, with Andrew Cuomo arguing it would hurt landlords’ ability to cover costs. Meanwhile, a new report from the state comptroller shows Wall Street profits jumped to $30 billion in the first half of the year, putting the industry on track for one of its strongest years ever. And Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have required all 911 ambulances in New York City to have at least two certified responders, drawing criticism from the union representing EMTs and paramedics. 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: Evening Roundup: ICE Raid Sparks Chaos in Chinatown, and City Unveils a Plan for “The Hole” Oct 22, 2025

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Federal immigration agents stormed Canal Street in Chinatown Tuesday, detaining several men and setting off spontaneous protests from bystanders. Homeland Security officials say the raid targeted counterfeit goods but the incident is reigniting debate over federal immigration enforcement in New York City. WNYC’s Karen Yi reports. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams says there’s finally a plan to fix “The Hole” a long neglected neighborhood straddling Brooklyn and Queens that’s been plagued for decades by flooding and poor infrastructure. WNYC’s Liam Quigley has the latest. 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: Queens Mother Charged in Penn Station Abandonment, and Final New York City Mayoral Debate on WNYC Oct 22, 2025

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A Queens woman has been charged with abandoning her baby at Penn Station. Meanwhile, In the Bronx, the borough’s iconic Christmas House will stay dark again this holiday season. Also, a new poll shows the New Jersey governor’s race tightening between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli. And tonight at 7 live on WNYC, the three candidates for New York City mayor , Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa, face off in their final debate before Election Day. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin joins us to preview the debate. 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: ICE Raid Stuns Chinatown, Final NYC Mayoral Debate, and Trump Pardon Recipient Arrested for Threatening Hakeem Jeffries Oct 22, 2025

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Federal immigration agents detained several people in a dramatic morning raid on Canal Street in Chinatown, sparking confusion among vendors and bystanders. Meanwhile, WNYC co-hosts the final New York City mayoral debate Wednesday night, as Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and independent candidate Andrew Cuomo look to close the gap against Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. And upstate New Yorker Christopher Moynihan, who was pardoned by President Trump for his role in the January 6th insurrection, has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. 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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