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Morning Headlines: Congestion Pricing Begins, NJ Faces Affordable Housing Deadline, Winter Weather Alert, and Three Kings Day Parade Jan 06, 2025

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Congestion pricing is now in effect for drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street. Meanwhile, New Jersey town officials face a January 31 deadline to finalize state-mandated affordable housing plans for the next decade. Also, New York City is under a winter weather alert with light snow expected through Monday evening. Pus, East Harlem celebrates Three Kings Day this Monday with a parade featuring music, dancers, puppets, and live camels starting at 11 a.m. on Fifth Avenue and 104th Street. 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 Orleans Attack Echoes 2017 Attack in NYC, Optimum Drops MSG Networks, New Jersey’s Approach to Rising Sea Levels and Weekend Stargazing Jan 03, 2025

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In the wake of New Orleans, a look at how New York City has worked to prevent similar terrorist attacks. Plus, there’s a standoff between a major local cable provider and the TV home of the New York Knicks and Rangers. Also, New Jersey is developing new rules that would require homes to be built five feet off the ground in flood zones. And finally, a look at your astronomy forecast this weekend. 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: Break-In at Gracie Mansion, Applications for E-Bike Charging Stations Open, Cold Snap Coming, and Health Tips for the Winter Season Jan 03, 2025

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Police have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a break-in at Gracie Mansion on New Year’s Day. Starting February 1, NYC property owners and tenants can apply for e-bike charging stations to be installed on sidewalks outside their buildings. The National Weather Service is forecasting a windy week with dropping temperatures and possibly some snow. Plus, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with acting NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse about how to stay healthy during the winter season. 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 Public Hospital Strike Looms, NJ Judge Rejects Affordable Housing Delay, Members-Only Clubs for Dogs, and Potential Roadblock on Eve of Congestion Pricing Jan 03, 2025

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Doctors at four public hospitals plan to strike over stalled contract talks. Meanwhile, a New Jersey judge has rejected 26 towns’ bid to delay affordable housing mandates. Plus, New York City’s latest trend: private clubs for dogs, complete with trainers, organic food, and playgrounds. Finally, on this week’s segment of On the Way, WNYC reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss the looming launch of congestion pricing and the legal uncertainties that could still halt it. They also examine recent subway crimes and their broader implications, plus answer a listener’s question about why PATH trains and stations are cleaner than NYC’s subway system. 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: NYC’s Economic Forecast, the Affordable Housing Fight in New Jersey, Climate Superfund for New York State and Walking Tips for New Yorkers Jan 02, 2025

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New York City's economy has been growing but that could change with Republicans in control of the House, Senate and White House. Plus, a judge in New Jersey ruled that 26 towns have to comply with the Garden State's affordable housing requirements. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with environmental lawyer Michael Gerrard about a new law that will charge fossil fuel companies fees to help New York fight the effects of climate change. And finally, WNYC's Samantha Max shares some walking tips for New Yorkers who are in a rush and visitors who are blissfully blocking the sidewalk. 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 Probes Allegations Against Maddrey, Police Chief Calls Queens Shooting “Senseless,” Tenants Struggle to Reclaim Security Deposits Jan 02, 2025

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NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says the NYPD's Internal Affairs Bureau is working with law enforcement authorities to investigate allegations against former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey. Meanwhile, NYPD Chief of Patrol Philip Rivera calls a mass shooting in Queens a “senseless” act of violence as investigations continue. Plus, WNYC’s David Brand reports on the difficulties NYC tenants face when suing landlords to recover security deposits or resolve disputes in small claims court. 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: NYPD Investigates Subway Stabbings, Mayoral Primary Countdown Begins, and Queens Mass Shooting Sends 10 to Hospital Jan 02, 2025

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is investigating after two men were stabbed in separate incidents on the subway Wednesday. Meanwhile, New York City’s mayoral primary is six months away. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim explains how voters can start evaluating candidates now.Plus, police are investigating a late-night mass shooting outside a private event space in Queens that left 10 people hospitalized. Authorities have yet to make any arrests in 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.

Midday News: New Year, New Laws, Construction Safety Warnings, and “Imminent Danger” Developments Jan 01, 2025

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Evening Roundup: Subway Fire Victim Identified, New 2025 Laws, Katz’s Accessibility Settlement, Daily Ocean Plunges, and a Family Recipe Dec 31, 2024

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Police say they have identified the subway fire victim as 57-year-old Debrina Kawam of Toms River, New Jersey. Investigators say Sebastian Zapeta set her on fire while she was sleeping on a train on Dec. 22. He was indicted last week. Meanwhile, a number of new laws will take effect in New York State as 2025 begins, including fare evasion penalties, a minimum wage hike, and paid time off for prenatal visits. Also, Katz’s Delicatessen has agreed to accessibility upgrades after settling a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department over violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Plus, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports on a group of New Yorkers taking daily icy plunges in the Atlantic Ocean. Finally, WNYC highlights Cara DeGracia of Queens, who shares her love for lumpia, a Filipino family favorite. 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: Port Authority Hikes Tolls, MTA Urges Reconsideration of Construction Plan Veto, NYC Nightlife Safety Tips, and New Bill Could Expand Short-Term Rentals Dec 31, 2024

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The Port Authority is raising tolls on its bridges and tunnels Sunday, increasing costs for most drivers crossing between New Jersey and New York by 68 cents. It’s the same day the MTA’s congestion pricing begins, charging drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. Meanwhile, MTA leaders are urging state lawmakers to reconsider their Christmas Eve veto of the transit agency’s next construction plan. Plus, as New Year’s Eve approaches, Jeffery Garcia, executive director of the Office of Nightlife, shares insights on the city’s nightlife and tips for staying safe during celebrations. Finally, a new bill in the City Council could expand short-term rentals in the five boroughs by allowing owners of one- and two-family homes to list units for tourists and temporary tenants, as long as they are present during stays. 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.

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