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Morning Headlines: Albany Targets Reckless Drivers, NJ Town Reduces Housing Mandate, and Advocates Sue Over Immigrant Registry Apr 01, 2025

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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 a deadly crash in Brooklyn and would apply to drivers with 11 points in two years or six speed camera violations in one. Meanwhile, Roxbury, New Jersey has reached a deal to lower its affordable housing mandate after raising concerns about building on a former explosives site. Plus, immigrant advocates are suing to block the Trump administration’s new rule requiring undocumented immigrants to register with the federal government. 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: 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 Mar 31, 2025

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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 filing deadline in the mayoral race is this Thursday and Mayor Adams’s defense lawyer is asking the judge for a “prompt resolution in the case.” Also, a progressive mayoral candidate shares some of the strategies left-leaning democrats will need to win the mayor’s race. And finally, we wrap up Women’s History Month with a profile of a local musician and their journey through the music industry. 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 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 Mar 31, 2025

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Queens Democratic Party Chair and Congressman Gregory Meeks is endorsing Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor. Meanwhile, State Senator John Liu is backing Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plan for a casino near Citi Field and pushing a bill to reclassify land to make it happen. Also, students are weighing in on a proposed state ban on smartphone use during the school day. Plus, to close out Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the women engineers who make our radio happen. 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 Region Braces for Severe Storms, City Council Considers Tenant Displacement Protections, and Yankees Start Season with Record-Breaking Offense Mar 31, 2025

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The city is preparing for strong storms and high winds, with inspections planned at construction sites and safety guidance for property owners. Meanwhile, the City Council is considering legislation to better protect tenants who are displaced by disasters or major building repairs. And the Yankees are making headlines with a historic offensive start to the season, including nine home runs in a single game and the debut of attention-grabbing “torpedo” bats. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NYC Now Explains: Why Gov. Hochul Kept Mayor Adams In Power Mar 29, 2025

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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 Mar 28, 2025

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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 off next month but many restaurants won’t be participating. And finally, some locals fear a plan to build a casino and entertainment complex on Coney Island puts much of its history and the neighborhood's quirky charm at risk. 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: Legal Battle Around Mahmoud Khalil Continues, New Jersey Fights Public Health Cuts, and a Poetry Month Challenge Mar 28, 2025

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Lawyers for detained Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil return to court as the Trump administration pushes to deport him. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy vows legal action as the White House moves to cut $350 million in federal public health funding. Plus, with April around the corner, WNYC kicks off its National Poetry Month challenge. Morning Edition producers Verónica Del Valle and Amanda Rozon explain how listeners can take part. 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: 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 Mar 28, 2025

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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is asking 3D printer manufacturers to prevent users from making untraceable “ghost guns.” Meanwhile, a new documentary called The Arrivals highlights the work of volunteers welcoming migrants at the Port Authority Bus Terminal. In Queens, Donovan’s Pub in Woodside has been named the borough’s best bar. Plus, Governor Hochul is touting a $160 million plan to add a dedicated bus lane on the BQE to improve transit access to LaGuardia Airport. WNYC’s transit team also checks in on the MTA’s latest crime stats and congestion pricing revenue. 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: 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 Mar 27, 2025

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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 some sexual abuse victims to sue the state but some lawmakers are trying to change that. Also, next month the sanitation department will issue tickets to New York City building owners who don’t separate their compost from the rest of their trash. And finally, an exhibit at the New York Hall of Science celebrates America’s female astronauts. 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: Brownsville Precinct Will Turn into Housing, A Quirky Auction in Chinatown, and a Firefighter Speak Out on Mental Health Amid Rising Wildfires Mar 27, 2025

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An abandoned NYPD precinct in Brownsville will be converted into affordable housing after a deal between the city and developers. Meanwhile, authors Otessa Moshfegh and Eddie Huang are auctioning off personal items — including a fake Birkin bag and a used toothbrush — at Chinatown’s Golden Unicorn restaurant. Plus, as wildfires become more frequent in New York and New Jersey, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Friends of Firefighters founder Nancy Carbone, counselor Kia Carbone, and FDNY firefighter Michael Schreiber about the toll on firefighter mental health. 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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