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Morning Headlines: MTA to Revamp Fare Evasion Penalties, Hochul Pushes Prison Reforms, and NYC Shares New Year’s Eve Safety Tips Dec 31, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA is revamping penalties for fare evasion as part of new laws taking effect in January. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is enacting sweeping reforms to the state prison system. WNYC’s Charles Lane has more. Plus, it’s New Year’s Eve, and New York City’s Director of the Office of Nightlife is sharing safety tips for partygoers. WNYC’s Sean Carlson reports. 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: Federal Appeals Court Upholds $5M Judgment Against Trump, Police Search for Suspect in Bronx Baby Abandonment, NYPD Prepares for New Year’s Eve, and NYC Invests $3M in Latino Studies Curriculum Dec 30, 2024

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A federal appeals court has upheld a $5 million judgment against President-elect Donald Trump after finding him liable for sexually abusing advice columnist E. Jean Carroll at Bergdorf Goodman in the 1990s. Meanwhile, police are searching for the person who abandoned a baby girl in a tote bag Sunday on Reverend James A. Polite Avenue in the Bronx. Plus, Mayor Adams and the NYPD are preparing safety measures for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Finally, the NYC Council is investing $3 million over three years to develop a Latino Studies curriculum for public schools. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Lymaris Caraballo, an associate professor of English education at Teachers College at Columbia University, who’s helping design the curriculum, and Councilmember Rita Joseph, chair of the City Council’s Education Committee, about what this investment means. 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: Car Thefts Drop in NYC, Rainy New Year’s Eve Forecast, and NJ Affordability Concerns Dec 30, 2024

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Car thefts in New York City fell nearly 10% in 2024, reversing years of steady increases, according to NYPD data. The National Weather Service predicts rain across the region for New Year’s Eve. Meanwhile, New Jersey’s minimum wage is set to rise by 36 cents in 2025, but advocates say many residents still struggle to make ends meet. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Stephanie Hoopes of the United Way of Northern New Jersey about the ongoing affordability challenges. 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: NJ Affordable Housing Hopes Hinge on Federal Tax Credit, Marcy Correctional Abuse Allegations, and NBA Star Victor Wembanyama Plays Chess in NYC Dec 30, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A federal tax credit supporting affordable housing in New Jersey is set to expire on Tuesday, jeopardizing plans for tens of thousands of homes. Meanwhile, allegations of staff abuse at Marcy Correctional Facility are under review after a handcuffed man was allegedly beaten by staff. The man died a day later. And finally, NBA star Victor Wembanyama played chess with fans in Washington Square Park despite the rain on Saturday. 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: 1981 Conviction Under Scrutiny, Push to Ban Legacy Admissions, Plus Fav Stories of 2024: MTA to Upgrade NYC’s Oldest Stations and Ken Leung Profile Dec 27, 2024

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A Westchester County man convicted of a 1981 robbery could have his conviction vacated after prosecutors found flaws in the investigation. Meanwhile, supporters of a bill to ban legacy admissions at New York colleges are ramping up efforts for next year. Also, we’re revisiting the top stories out of the WNYC newsroom this week. Today, a lookback at the MTA’s announcement to upgrade two of its dreariest stations. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath spends a day with actor Ken Leung. 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: Code Blue Activated for Cold Weather, RSV Cases Spike, Hanukkah Latke Recipes, and NYC Jeweler’s Pieces at AMNH Dec 26, 2024

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New York City has activated a Code Blue as temperatures drop, opening shelters to anyone in need. Meanwhile, the city’s health department is also warning of a rise in RSV cases and urging vaccinations for vulnerable groups. Plus, WNYC’s Samantha Max highlights the best places for Hanukkah latkes. Finally, we revisit Janae Pierre’s feature on Pristine Jewelers, the go-to jeweler for hip-hop icons like Fat Joe and Cardi B, and their rise to cultural prominence. 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: What to do in NYC between Christmas and New Years, and a Coquito Recipe! Dec 25, 2024

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With some New Yorkers away for the holidays, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Ryan Kailath discuss things to do as the city clears out. Plus, a Brooklynite shares her family’s coquito recipe. 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: Weekend Subway Violence Raises Safety Concerns, F-Train Murder Suspect’s Immigration Status Sparks Debate, and Revisiting New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Fight Dec 24, 2024

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Several violent incidents on the subway, including two murders this past weekend, have heightened safety concerns. But experts say the system remains statistically safer than the streets. Meanwhile, federal immigration authorities say the man accused of setting a woman on fire on an F-train entered the U.S. illegally, reigniting debates over mental health services and sanctuary city policies. Finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and reporter Michael Hayes revisit his reporting on Millburn, New Jersey, and its resistance to building affordable housing. 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: Congestion Pricing Clears Major Hurdle, Hochul Vetoes Felon Jury Bill, NYC Considers Sanctuary City Changes, Buttermilk Channel to Close, and Kindergartners Take the Stage Dec 23, 2024

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A toll on drivers in Manhattan below 60th Street is closer to becoming reality after a federal judge rejected an injunction to block congestion pricing. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have allowed people with felony convictions to serve on juries. Plus, New York City may also revise its sanctuary city policies in the new year. Also, Brooklyn’s Buttermilk Channel is closing after 16 years, Finally, WNYC’s Jessica Gould takes us to Hell’s Kitchen, where kindergartners are exploring musical theater with a “Wicked” twist. 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: Mangione Pleads Not Guilty, Amtrak Delays Persist, Record crowds Expected at Port Authority, and Multiple Investigations Into Former NYPD Official Jeffrey Maddrey Underway Dec 23, 2024

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