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Evening Roundup: Gov. Hochul on Tariff Impact, Hochul Defends Doctor in Abortion Case, Miniature City for Sale, Beyoncé Tour Stops in NJ, and NYC Fire Victims Face Delays Feb 03, 2025

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Governor Kathy Hochul warns that President Trump’s new tariffs on Canadian imports will raise costs for New Yorkers and disrupt trade between local businesses and their Canadian partners. Meanwhile, the governor says she will not cooperate with Louisiana authorities in the case of a Hudson Valley doctor facing criminal abortion charges. Also, installation artist Matt Bua is selling his unique 26-acre property in Catskill, which includes woodlands, a brook, and a handmade 30-building miniature city. Plus, Beyoncé has announced her Cowboy Carter tour dates, with four performances at MetLife Stadium. Finally, as winter fires leave hundreds of New Yorkers displaced, many face months or years of waiting for repairs. WNYC’s David Brand reports. 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 Flu Cases Surge, Sen. Gillibrand Warns of Federal Funding Freeze, Expanded Ferry Service from NJ to Wall Street, ‘Tin Cup Day’ is Coming Up, and Updates on Queens Nightclub Shooting Feb 03, 2025

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Flu cases in New York City are on the rise, with over 23,000 cases reported as of late January. Meanwhile, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says President Trump’s federal funding freeze could gut essential state programs. Also, expanded ferry service from Central Jersey to Wall Street begins Monday, adding a new New York Waterway route from South Amboy to Pier 11. Plus, local leaders are heading to Albany for ‘Tin Cup Day,’ when municipal officials request funding before state lawmakers. WNYC’s Jon Campbell has the latest. Finally, police have yet to make any arrests in a New Year’s Day mass shooting outside a Queens nightclub that left 10 teenagers injured. WNYC’s Charles Lane reports. 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: Sen. Schumer Warns Trump Tariffs Will Raise Prices, Lawmakers Weigh In on MTA Funding Plan, Brooklyn Diocese Faces Abuse Lawsuits, and Taxi Drivers Seek Bathroom Parking Exemptions Feb 03, 2025

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Senator Chuck Schumer is criticizing President Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, warning they will raise consumer prices in the U.S. Meanwhile, state budget hearings in Albany will address how to cover billions in funding gaps for the MTA’s proposed $65 billion transit upgrade plan. Also, four people are suing the Brooklyn Diocese, alleging they were abused as children by priests between the 1960s and 1980s. Plus, a taxi drivers’ advocacy group is urging the city to issue special parking placards, allowing drivers to stop illegally for short bathroom breaks without getting ticketed. 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: How Prosecutors Share Info about Legal Cases in NYS, A Look at Safe Havens in NYC, and a New Exhibit Explores the Legacy of Slavery in Brooklyn Jan 31, 2025

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There’s a push among some district attorneys to change the laws that decide how prosecutors share information about legal cases. Plus, WNYC’s Caroline Lewis visits a safe haven shelter in Harlem. Finally, a new exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library's Center for Brooklyn explores how slavery shaped the history of the borough. 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 Targets Quality of Life Issues on the Subway, Public Hospitals Tackle Misinformation, and the Future of the Kingsbridge Armory Jan 31, 2025

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The NYPD is announcing two quality of life initiatives on the subways. Plus, New York City's public hospital system is confronting misinformation on social media. Finally, we look at an effort to reimagine the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx. 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 Adams Returns Amid Resignation Rumors, Bronx Migrant Arrest Details, NYC Hospital Misinformation, and MTA’s Latest Transit Data Jan 31, 2025

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams made his first public appearance in three days Thursday, dismissing rumors that he might resign over his ongoing criminal case. Meanwhile, new details have emerged about federal agents’ high-profile arrest of a Venezuelan migrant in the Bronx. Also, NYC Health + Hospitals is pushing back against false social media claims that Elmhurst Hospital is reporting undocumented patients to law enforcement. Finally, in this week’s “On The Way” segment, WNYC reporters Ramsey Khalifeh, Stephen Nessen, and Jon Campbell break down the latest MTA transit data, President Trump’s meeting with Governor Kathy Hochul over congestion pricing, how the MTA figures into the latest state Capitol plan in terms of funding, and reports of declining fare evasion rates. 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: Rising Gas Heating Costs, NY Lawmakers Push Fire Damage Repair Bill, Blue Man Group to Leave NYC, and Politics Brief on Trump’s Impact on Local Leaders Jan 30, 2025

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A new analysis shows gas heating costs are rising across New York State, with another Con Edison rate hike coming soon. Meanwhile, New York State lawmakers are considering a bill that would speed up fire damage repairs by requiring landlords to cover the cost of relocating displaced tenants. Also, after 33 years and more than 17,000 performances, the Blue Man Group is ending its run in New York City. Plus, in this week’s Politics Brief, WNYC reporters Brigid Bergin and Jon Campbell break down how local leaders are responding to the early days of President Trump’s return to office. 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: NY Education Commissioner Says Schools Want a Say in Phone Ban, Brooklyn Is the Mulch-iest Borough, Hoboken PATH Station Closes, and Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years Jan 30, 2025

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State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa says local school districts should have a say in enforcing New York’s proposed “bell to bell” ban on student cell phone use. Meanwhile, Brooklyn led all boroughs in NYC Parks’ annual MulchFest, where thousands of holiday trees are chipped into mulch for city parks. Also, Hoboken’s PATH station will close Thursday night for 25 days. Plus, former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon talks through the case. 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 Arrests Target Criminals and Non-Criminals in NYC, Public School Attendance Drops, Congressman Zeldin Confirmed as EPA Chief, and MTA Releases New Congestion Pricing Data Jan 30, 2025

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Federal law enforcement officers arrested both criminals and non-criminals in high-profile immigration raids earlier this week in New York City. Meanwhile, New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos says public school attendance has dropped three to five percent since President Trump’s inauguration, compared to last year. Also, Long Island Congressman Lee Zeldin has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to lead President Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency. Plus, MTA officials are sharing new data in hopes of easing backlash from drivers upset over the agency’s new $9 congestion pricing tolls. 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: Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez gets 11 year Sentence, Opioid Settlement Money Reaches More NYC Groups, Self Defense Post Penny Trial and a Community Champion Jan 29, 2025

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A federal judge has sentenced former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez to 11 years in prison. Plus, more community groups will get access to money from legal settlements with opioid manufacturers. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Samantha Max discuss whether Daniel Penny’s acquittal will make New Yorkers more likely to defend themselves. And finally, we meet a community champion who’s organization focuses on supporting and uplifting Haitian immigrant youth. 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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