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NYC NOW is a feed of the most up-to-date local news from across New York City and the region. With three updates a day, every weekday, you'll get breaking news, top headlines, and in-depth coverage. It’s all the news you need to know right now to make New York work for you.

  1. 10H AGO

    Evening Roundup: Inflation Refund Checks for Some New Yorkers, Fighting Domestic Terrorism in NY, Former NYC Mayor de Blasio Agrees to Pay Fine for Misusing Public Funds, Remediation Manager to Take Over Rikers and NY’s Fight Over Food Regulations

    More than eight million households across New York State will receive inflation refund checks this fall. Plus, three years after a racist mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket, New York State is taking steps to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Also, former New York City Mayor De Blasio will pay the city $320,000 to settle an outstanding fine for improperly bringing his police detail during his failed presidential bid in 2019. Meanwhile, the Rikers Island jail complex is getting an outside official to run many of the day-to-day operations. And finally, state lawmakers are taking a fresh look at food regulations.

    8 min

  2. 14H AGO

    Midday News: Federal Judge Orders City Jails Overseen by Remediation Manager, Knicks Try to End 25 Year Playoff Drought, and Newark Airport Staffing Crisis

    A federal judge has ordered a “remediation manager” to oversee New York City jails until conditions improve. In sports, the Knicks are back in Boston, hoping to secure a spot in the conference finals. Plus, at Newark Liberty Airport, staffing shortages and equipment issues continue to disrupt operations. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with foreigner FAA senior executive Michael McCormick to learn more. (edited)

    8 min

  3. 20H AGO

    Morning Headlines: NY, NJ Attorneys General Sue Over Withheld Disaster Funds, NYPD Fatally Shoots Man in Brooklyn, City Launches Office to Fight Antisemitism, and Knicks Look to Advance

    The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are suing the Department of Homeland Security, claiming the federal government is withholding disaster relief funds from states that don’t comply with certain immigration enforcement policies. Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, police say a man was fatally shot by NYPD officers after allegedly confronting them with a knife during a domestic violence call. Also, Mayor Adams has announced a new Office to Combat Antisemitism, citing a rise in hate incidents. Plus, the Knicks are in Boston tonight with a 3-1 series lead, hoping to clinch a spot in the conference finals.

    3 min

  4. 1D AGO

    Evening Roundup: Atlantic Avenue Could Get Major Upgrades Under Rezoning Plan, Newark Airport’s Short-term Fix, Possible NJ Transit Strike May Impact Concert Goers, NJ Dems Running for Governor Debate Immigration and Magic in Brooklyn

    A big upgrade could be in the works for a 20-block stretch of Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue. Plus, the U.S. Transportation Secretary has a plan to fix the decades-old equipment that's plagued air travel at Newark Airport in recent weeks. Also, a potential strike by NJ Transit engineers is already disrupting the plans of concert-goers this week. Meanwhile, democratic candidates vying to be New Jersey’s governor sparred over the Trump administration’s immigration policies. And finally, a local magician turned an empty Brooklyn storefront into a speakeasy magic venue

    10 min

  5. 1D AGO

    Midday news: Voting for Reps on Community Education Councils, Rikers Island Jail Under New Scrutiny, and an Interview with the Outgoing NYC Parks Commissioner

    Public school parents can vote for representatives on their community education councils until midnight Tuesday. Plus, a federal judge is placing the jails on Rikers Island under the control of an impendent receiver. The NY Jets will play in London next season. And finally, an exit interview with the outgoing NYC Parks Commissioner.

    10 min

  6. 1D AGO

    Morning News: Lawmaker Pushes for Return of Parking Violation Stickers, ,Reparations Commission Gets Extension, and Knicks One Win from Conference Finals

    City Councilmember Gale Brewer is calling for the return of green stickers that shame drivers who flout alternate side parking rules, pointing to persistent issues in her Upper West Side district. Meanwhile, New York’s state reparations commission now has until 2027 to release its recommendations. And the Knicks are one win away from the conference finals after beating the Celtics 121-113 in Game 4.

    3 min

  7. 2D AGO

    Evening Roundup: Diddy Trial Starts, Old Brooklyn Office Building Could Become Affordable Housing, Adams Denied Public Matching Funds AGAIN, What’s at Stake for Defunded NYC Researchers and a Times Square Statue Sparks Internet Hate

    A jury has begun hearing opening statements in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial in New York. Plus, a soaring skyscraper in downtown Brooklyn may replace an office building considered one of the borough's biggest eyesores. And, a campaign finance watchdog is withholding public matching funds from Mayor Adams' re-election campaign. Also, hundreds of federal grants to New York-based researchers have been canceled under the Trump administration. And finally, a new 12-foot tall bronze statue of a Black woman in Times Square has people talking.

    10 min

  8. 2D AGO

    Midday news: Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James Dies, Cuomo Fined for Campaign Violation, and Dems Prep for NJ Governor’s Race

    Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James has died at 89. Meanwhile, the NYC Campaign Finance Board fined Andrew Cuomo’s campaign more than $600,000 for allegedly coordinating with a PAC. The board also approved $1.5 million in matching funds. Also, in the NBA playoffs, the Knicks host Game 4 against the Boston Celtics Monday night at MSG. Plus, WNYC and NJ Spotlight News will host a forum with the Democratic candidates for New Jersey governor. Anchor Briana Vannozzi joins us with a preview.

    7 min
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    NYC NOW is a feed of the most up-to-date local news from across New York City and the region. With three updates a day, every weekday, you'll get breaking news, top headlines, and in-depth coverage. It’s all the news you need to know right now to make New York work for you.

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      WNYC
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      600
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