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A federal judge has temporarily barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from New York in retaliation for the city's congestion pricing program. Meanwhile, a TikTok show called “Roommate Court” is gaining popularity for its comedic takes on apartment disputes. Plus, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum will now offer free field trips to students across the Tri-state area.

On this episode of Spotlight Now, we're joined by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, for the latest out of Washington, D.C. Then we sit down with Carl Bonham, University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization executive director, for a check on Hawaii's economic outlook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police say a second man has been arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and torture of a 28-year-old man in Soho earlier this month. Meanwhile, forecasters say the New York region is in for several rainy days starting Wednesday and continuing through Saturday. Plus, some New Yorkers say Times Square feels more chaotic post-pandemic, even as data shows violent crime there is at a ten-year low.

A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration not to block or withhold funding for New York state as retaliation for the MTA's congestion pricing program. Plus, the panel that sets the rent for tenants in a million stabilized apartments held a rare "re-vote" on Tuesday. Also, electric bills for New Jersey residents are about to jump up around 20% next month. Meanwhile, bird lovers in Manhattan plan to turn Broadway malls into avian oases. And finally, the New York Botanical Garden's new exhibit pays tribute to Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh with botanical displays and large scale art.

Gov. Josh Green is signing into law a bill that creates a first-of-its-kind "green fee" to help Hawaii address the impacts of climate change. A man accused of shooting a woman after she refused to have sex with him appeared in court this morning on an attempted murder charge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we honor fallen service members on this Memorial Day, it's also a time for families to remember loved ones they've lost. We're live from Magic Island ahead of the annual Shinnyo Lantern Floating Ceremony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police respond to a possible attempted murder in Waipahu overnight. The military is eyeing the Johnston Atoll. Why environmentalists are already standing in opposition. Plus, a spike in shark sightings across the country. What to know before getting in the water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Justice Department is suing Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson over sanctuary policies it says obstruct immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Albany are at odds over a new payroll tax plan. Also, New York City parents are frustrated by the nonstop flood of WhatsApp messages from school group chats. Reporter Vito Emanuel explains. Plus,Plus, a food tour through St. Marks Place in the East Village highlights standout spots for cheesesteaks, San Diego style burritos, and regional Chinese noodles.Plus, a food tour through St. Marks Place in the East Village highlights standout spots for cheesesteaks, San Diego style burritos, and regional Chinese noodles.Plus, a food tour through St. Marks Place in the East Village highlights standout spots for cheesesteaks, San Diego style burritos, and regional Chinese noodles. Plus, food critic Robert Sietsema gives a tour of St. Marks Place in the East Village, highlighting standout spots for cheesesteaks, San Diego style burritos, and regional Chinese noodles.

Some breathtaking sights as crowds flock to Kilauea to catch the latest eruption episode. Stay tuned to learn what heights these lava fountains hit. Don't be fooled. Scammers are fooling local residents with a convincing con. What police say you should be on the lookout for. Paying tribute this Memorial Day with a jump from high above. We tag along on this local event which honors the legacy of our fallen veterans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Memorial Day, fallen service members are honored at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. And in Washington, D.C., a U.S. veteran from Honolulu pays tribute to his late son at the USAA Poppy Wall of Honor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live and Local News. Original Pantry cooks find a new home — and loyal customers — at East LA taco spot. Labubu love runs deep in Boyle Heights — and it's boosting business for local vendors; Labubu is causing pandemonium in stores. Hannah Kobayashi, Maui woman who disappeared after landing at LAX, speaks out. Hordes of food delivery drivers wreaking havoc on L.A. neighborhood.

Former Governor and mayoral hopeful Andrew Cuomo and Jeanine Pirro have a long, combative history. Now, The New York Times reports that Pirro, recently appointed to lead the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington D.C., is overseeing a criminal investigation into Cuomo's congressional testimony about his handling of COVID in nursing homes. WNYC's Samantha Max explores their political rivalry and what it could mean for the case.

A new twist in the case involving a Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife as Arielle Konig drops a request for a restraining order. Former victims of serial road rage suspect Nathaniel Radimak — and their high-profile attorney — react to his new charges in Hawaii. And what exactly is lurking in the hills above UH Manoa? What we're learning about an unfolding animal search.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown faces federal charges, the N.C. state auditor announced an investigation into a reported settlement between Charlotte and CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings, and Mecklenburg County celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Meck Dec.

New York City's Rent Guidelines Board will hold a re-vote next week after internal disagreements over proposed rent hikes for stabilized two-year leases. Meanwhile, The White House says Andy Byford AKA “Train Daddy”, who ran the city's subways and buses from 2018 until early 2020, has been tapped by President Trump to lead the redevelopment of Penn Station. Also, the city will deploy drones with life-saving equipment and speakers to assist lifeguards at public beaches this summer. Plus, mayoral candidate Adrienne Adams delivered an emotional speech marking the anniversary of her father's death and linked it to former Governor Andrew Cuomo's handling of the pandemic. Finally, residents at Rochdale Village, a co-op complex in Southeast Queens, are bracing for steep increases in monthly maintenance fees to cover repairs, mortgage debt, and an unpaid water bill.

Detained Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil, has held his infant son for the first time after a judge blocked the Trump administration's effort to keep them separated. Meanwhile, Jersey City lawmakers are banning landlords from using AI software to set rents. Plus, AmeriCorps funding cuts by the Trump administration threaten childcare programs in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

The Associated Press is reporting that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is under federal investigation for allegedly lying to Congress about his administration's pandemic response. Meanwhile, Memorial Day weekend travel is expected to cause major delays on roads and at airports across the region. Also, the Knicks will try to even their series against the Indiana Pacers tonight at Madison Square Garden in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Plus, this week's transit updates include Amtrak construction on the first of its two East River tunnels, a proposed 34th Street busway, and Mayor Adams' $400 million plan to redesign part of Fifth Avenue.

The family of a young woman who was brutally attacked in Wahiawa lawyers up. Their message to the public as police provide an update on the suspects. Still recovering from a beating in prison, serial road rage suspect Nathaniel Radimak enters his plea on assault charges. And Hawaii wins a court order stopping the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: After Uber Caught Overcharging Chicago Riders, City And State Push To Regulate Rideshares: Block Club reported that Uber was overcharging the city's downtown congestion fee. A city […]

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode A. Nzere Kwabena, Executive Director of LGBT Detroit joined Donna and Sam to discuss homophobia in the local Democratic party following homophobic comments made and supported by prominent members of the party. Together they explore how religious views impact political representation, mental and physical challenges affecting LGBTQ+ Detroiters, and the importance of politicians showing up for the community rather than merely claiming support.For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Mayor Adams is directing the NYPD to increase security in certain areas after the killing of the two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington D.C. Plus, a church in Toms River, New Jersey will soon find out whether its proposal to build a homeless shelter can proceed, even as it's under threat of becoming a pickleball court. Also, a profile of first deputy mayor Randy Mastro, the second most powerful person in City Hall. And finally, Amtrak is getting ready to launch a major reconstruction of two of its East River train tunnels.

According to new police data, subway crime in New York City is at historic lows. However, felony assaults on trains are up 20 percent. Meanwhile, a new exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx pays tribute to Vincent Van Gogh. Plus, forest fire season is underway in New Jersey. Major wildfires in both the north and south of the state over the past year have put large areas at risk. Eric Weber, assistant division fire warden for the state Forest Fire Service, joins us to talk about how to reduce that risk.

Columbia University faculty and students are reflecting on another turbulent year on campus as commencement wraps. Meanwhile, New Jersey Representative LaMonica McIver appeared in court Wednesday on charges she assaulted federal officers.. Plus a new poll finds most residents say housing in the state is too expensive. Plus, a new Rutgers University poll shows that more than half of New Jerseyans think housing is too expensive in the Garden State.

Sickening video this morning of a violent bullying incident in Central Oahu. The impassioned response from the community, and a suspect's mother pleas for forgiveness. A "life and death situation." A West Oahu lawmaker is telling local utility companies to step up to mitigate wildfire risk. What he says needs to be done. Planning a summer getaway? We look into whether you should be prepared for some sticker shock in this age of inflation concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waukegan piping plovers Blaze and Pepper now have four eggs on a private beach.

Stephanie Lulay, Executive Editor and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Northwest Side Getting Its 1st Trader Joe’s In Jefferson Park: The City Council approved a zoning change Wednesday which clears the way for the popular grocery store to replace a former CVS. […]

The Department of Justice is opening a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, health officials in New Jersey say that concert-goers who attended Shakira's concert at MetLife Stadium last Thursday may have been exposed to measles. And the first-ever dog park on a NYCHA property is now open — at the Castle Hill Houses in the Bronx.

Lawmakers in Jersey City will vote Wednesday on whether to ban rent algorithm software like RealPage to set rental rates. Meanwhile, the cost to reserve a seat on NYC Ferry trips to the Rockaways is going up. Also, it's commencement day at Columbia University, following a tense year on campus. Plus, Fleet Week is officially underway in New York City.

The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul apologizes for New York State's role in abuses at a Native American boarding school in western New York. Also, NJ Transit riders with tickets that expired during the recent engineers strike can now use them through Saturday. Plus, the city has released a new plan to address racial and economic disparities in diabetes care. We speak with Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse.

This morning we continue to follow the latest Hawaiian Airlines bomb threat developments. Casey Lund is live at the airport with more. Coral damaged by a luxury yacht two years ago has finally been reattached to the ocean floor off of west Maui. We'll tell you just how many pieces were able to be rehabilitated. The latest from Washington in a high-stakes meeting into Hawaii's one-sided kidney trade. What Congresswoman Jill Tokuda is asking for that would benefit local patients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heated exchanges on Capitol Hill between Gov. Josh Green and Republican members of a senate subcommittee. And the latest on two separate bomb threats interfered with Honolulu flights two days in a row. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Will City Council Sign Off On ‘Snap Curfews' — Allowing Cops To Make Up Curfews On The Spot?: The move aims to combat large gatherings of unsupervised teens— but critics say […]

This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with Jonathan Barlow to discuss his vision for Detroit's future. This episode is the sixth in a series of interviews with candidates in the race to become Detroit's 76th mayor.Jonathan Barlow is a Detroit Public Schools graduate, attendee of Wayne State University, CEO, and lifelong advocate for youth, families, and entrepreneurs. He has spent over 20 years fighting for Detroit's future, helping homeowners during the foreclosure crisis, building businesses that create jobs, and working with city leaders to drive economic growth.Jonathan is running for mayor because he believes Detroit deserves leadership that works for all of us - not just the few. His vision is to bring good-paying jobs, affordable housing, modernized city services, and innovative technology solutions that will propel Detroit forward.To learn more about Jonathan Barlow and his vision for Detroit, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

The Trump administration is allowing construction to resume on a major wind farm off Long Island. Meanwhile, a new poll shows Representative Elise Stefanik as the clear frontrunner for the Republican nomination for New York governor, Also, a New Jersey congresswoman faces federal charges after an incident outside an immigration detention center in Newark. Also, NYCHA opens its first-ever dog park in the Bronx. And in Upper Manhattan, a rent-stabilized apartment that's housed four generations of one family is now at the center of a legal fight.

New York City's Department of Investigation says workers' comp claims by correction officers cost the city more than $340 million last fiscal year. Meanwhile, Wynn is pulling out of its bid to build a casino in Hudson Yards as a major housing project in the neighborhood moves forward. Federal officials are also investigating a close call between two planes at LaGuardia Airport. Plus, Fleet Week kicks off tomorrow with the annual Parade of Ships, following a deadly crash involving a Mexican navy ship over the weekend.

In a reversal, the Trump administration will allow a major wind project off Long Island to resume construction. Meanwhile, with five weeks until the Democratic mayoral primary, Zohran Mamdani becomes the first candidate to campaign using a ranked-choice strategy. Plus, starting next fall, smartphones will be banned in New York public schools. The policy, passed as part of the state budget, aims to address growing concerns about distraction and social media's impact on students. WNYC's Jessica Gould has the details.

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Pope Leo's Childhood Church Could Become A City Landmark: St. Mary of the Assumption has fallen into disrepair, but landmark status would protect its exterior. The move could also help […]

In this episode of the Paywall Podcast, brought to you by Leaky Paywall, Pete and Tyler explore the journey of KB Independent, a nonprofit news outlet in Florida, as it transitions from a donation-only model to a hybrid approach incorporating free registrations, memberships, and paid subscriptions. They delve into innovative strategies like introducing friction through limited free access to encourage paid memberships, the significance of building an email list for direct marketing, and how offering a mix of free and exclusive content can drive audience engagement. (00:00) - Tempo: 120.0

The ad industry is seeing major shifts, with Microsoft stepping back from Xandr amidst the rise of AI and the complexities of CTV advertising at the forefronts. Meanwhile, the value of local advertising is in question, as it struggles to keep up with the evolution of digital platforms and measurement.

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network in collaboration with Detroit One Million presents: The Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Sam Robinson!Together, Donna and Sam illuminate the complexities of Detroit's unique political landscape and give residents a resource for navigating civic engagement and election season.On this episode they discuss the upcoming 2025 election and how it's bound to change the landscape of Detroit. They take a look at the mayoral, Congressional District 13, and city council races and how identity politics intersects with substantive policy positions. Overall, the question remains which candidates will represent neighborhood interests, serve as effective checks on executive power, and govern with integrity.For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

NJ Transit says it needs time to bring trains back online after reaching a tentative deal with its engineers and ending a strike. Train service is expected to resume Tuesday. Meanwhile, a dangerous section of Jacob Riis Beach will remain closed this summer after several recent drownings. Plus, the deadline to register for New Jersey's gubernatorial primary is Tuesday, though most voters don't know the election is coming. To learn more, WNYC's Michael Hill spoke with Jesse Burns, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of New Jersey.

We get an update on what caused a Mexican Navy ship to strike the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday night. Plus, police are looking for suspects in three separate shootings across the city. Also, William F. Tate IV will be named the 22nd president of Rutgers University. Meanwhile, New York City wants to make it easier for non-profits to own homeless shelters. And finally, subway service to the Rockaways returns after a four-month shutdown.

New Jersey Transit trains will resume service Tuesday morning after the agency reached a tentative agreement with its locomotive engineers union, ending a multi-day strike. Meanwhile, a nonprofit program aimed at preventing youth homelessness by offering one-time, low-barrier cash payments is showing early signs of success. And in Queens, the Department of Transportation has converted a traffic lane on the Queensboro Bridge into a dedicated pedestrian path.

Hokulea has set sail again. She left Oahu this morning after a delay over the weekend due to rough ocean conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hokulea and her sister, Hikianalia are setting sail this morning. We're live from Sand Island with Casey Lund, as the crew resumes its historic Moananuiakea voyage. A new tool for the Trump administration as it targets illegal immigrants across the U.S. and the data they now have access to. Are you a local business in need of some new restaurant equipment and furniture? Howard's going to tell you about an auction underway from the old Dave and Buster's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Hansen, host and executive producer of the Block Club Chicago Podcast, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Jon has details on: $50 Million, Adults-Only Magic Theater Coming To Former Lawry's Prime Rib Downtown: The Hand & The Eye is slated for a spring 2026 opening. It will have 37 magic […]

Matthew Prince buys Town Lift Plaza; sets sights on Park City Mountain ownership, Ballerina Farm lifestyle arrives in Midway with new store, Park City Engineer John Robertson details upcoming road projects and Parking Manager Johnny Wasden explains the new Bonanza Flat paid parking program, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims discuss The Circle of Excellence Awards and Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Dana Jones talks about upcoming projects and renovations.

The New York Liberty kick off the 2025 season with high expectations and some early hurdles. Host Janae Pierre checks in with sports reporter Jackie Powell on how the defending champs are adjusting to injuries, reshaping their offense, and preparing for another title run.

The fallout continues over a reported settlement with CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings. The CMS board speaks out after ICE detains a man near Charlotte East Language Academy. Allison Riggs is officially sworn in to her state Supreme Court seat, and the PGA Championship comes to Charlotte this weekend.

It can be hard to talk about or admit that you're experiencing challenges with your mental health, especially moms who take on so much. Fellow mom Noe Sagapolutele started Wa'a Collective for locals and Native Hawaiians to have access to therapists that they can relate to. She explains why it is so important to prioritize mental health care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.