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A Manhattan judge has dismissed two terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing the CEP of UnitedHealthcare last December in Midtown, citing insufficient evidence. Meanwhile, City Council members are criticizing the Adams administration for skipping a Monday hearing on how federal cuts to SNAP and Medicaid will affect New Yorkers. Plus, the Council is planning a public hearing next week on battery storage systems across the five boroughs, as some residents raise concerns about fire risks. Finally, WNYC's Ryan Kailath has a preview of the city's fall arts season.

New York City is bracing for the worst traffic of the year next week when world leaders arrive for the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, the Long Island Rail Road has avoided a strike for now after five unions voted to authorize one but requested federal intervention, delaying any walkout until at least May 2026. Plus, city health officials say they'll spray pesticides Tuesday night in Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods to curb mosquitoes and the risk of West Nile virus.

Debate over at the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands over a proposed donation of property in Ewa Beach. Why opponents didn't want the commission to accept it. A pilot project aimed at cracking down on loud mufflers and blaring sound systems has now begun. And the 22-year-old suspect charged with the assassination of Charlie Kirk will soon be appearing in a Utah courtroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Sanders BBQ Supply Makes NYT's Top Restaurant List — And Will Expand To Hyde Park: The popular Beverly spot that fuses regional barbecue styles will open Sanders BBQ Prime below […]

Long Island Rail Road workers won't strike this week after unions asked President Trump to step in and help broker a contract deal. Meanwhile, New Yorkers are planting daffodils and wildflowers across the city as part of a living 9/11 memorial. In sports, the Liberty beat Phoenix in overtime to open the WNBA playoffs, and the Rangers are remembering Hall of Fame goalie Eddie Giacomin, who died at 86. Plus, WNYC's Stephen Nessen reports on Brooklyn's “bike bus” helping kids ride safely to school.

Governor Kathy Hochul has endorsed Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, calling him a leader who shares her urgency on affordability and safety despite their differences. Meanwhile, the Legal Aid Society is urging city watchdogs to automatically investigate deaths in custody, citing five cases this year. Plus, PATH trains are running again between Harrison and Journal Square after a weekend suspension for track work, with more shutdowns scheduled in the coming weeks.

New York Attorney General Letitia James is proposing new regulations that would require social media users to prove their age with photo or video verification. It's part of an effort to curb the effect of addictive feeds on minors. Meanwhile, the MTA is expanding its bus lane camera program in Queens and the Bronx to keep lanes clear and improve service. Plus, despite Mayor Adams' cash incentives, landlords have not reopened any warehoused rent-stabilized apartments. WNYC's David Brand explains why the city is now doubling the payout in hopes of bringing units back on the market.

A former secretary accused of arranging illegal political donations officially enters her plea in court. President Trump's administration announced that the U.S. and China have reached a 'framework' of a deal for the popular app TikTok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calling for an end to gun violence in West Oahu. As the community mourns we hear from the family of another young life cut short. A former private school CEO settles a wrongful termination lawsuit. What was alleged and what we know about the settlement's terms. A ruling in the case against the Hawaii State Hospital for an arrest that resulted in the wrong man being committed. What the decision was in this high profile case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's an abundance of anger online and in person these days but one northern suburb is hoping to unite people around the cause of peace. Last week, leaders of Northbrook and the local Rotary Club dedicated a Peace Pole in front of Village Hall.

This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, September 15th, 2025. In today's newscast, WFHB News Correspondent Max Schneider speaks with IU Professor Benjamin Robinson – who the university placed sanctions on for allegedly violating Indiana's recently passed intellectual diversity law. Robinson speaks with WFHB live in the studio in light of our Fall Fund …

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: For 40 Years, Sulzer Regional Library Has Been A ‘Gem' And ‘Lifeline' For North Siders: The Lincoln Square cultural institution, which takes up a full city block, kicks off […]

A serious crash on Waialae Avenue sent a man to the hospital in critical condition. We'll tell you what we know so far. A massive tribute concert took place last night in Waikiki honoring legendary musician Fiji. We'll tell you how fans and artist came together to celebrate the Icon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new statewide smartphone ban is changing classroom culture. School bus delays are proving far worse than official data show. And immigration enforcement is stirring fear among some families. WNYC's Jessica Gould talks about how students, parents, and teachers are navigating the start of the school year in New York City.

The man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk is now in custody, as his widow speaks publicly for the first time since his death. Honolulu police investigate an early-morning theft at a Waipio bike shop. A rally calls on the community to help defend Kamehameha Schools' admissions policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a shooting suspect faces a judge, more than a hundred people gathered in Nanakuli waving signs and calling for action against gun violence. As West Maui's demand for water exceeds the supply who's now forced to cut back? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on the Blue Line is getting national attention and a response from the White House. That comes as city elections take place. The results are in, and we'll catch you up. Last week, CMS announced good news for testing, but this week brings more sobering news: nationwide declines in 12th grade math and reading scores. In short, they are abysmal. Plus, Charlotte FC goes for history.

A state Supreme court judge ruled that former federal prosecutor Jim Walden's name must stay on the ballot even though he ended his bid for mayor. Meanwhile, prosecutors say the man accused of killing a Queens couple in their home confessed to the crime . Plus, the New York Liberty are preparing for their first round playoff matchup against the Phoenix Mercury. Finally, fall is around the corner and that means grape season. GrowNYC's Amelia Tarpey shares why grapes are in peak season at city farmstands.

The City Council has approved legislation requiring New York to publish detailed information on every supportive housing unit, after reports showed more than 5,000 of the city's 40,000 units sat empty as recently as June. Meanwhile, the American Museum of Natural History will resume its popular children's sleepovers in October for the first time since 2020. Plus, Prospect Park will host the Second United Lenape Nations Pow Wow this weekend, organized with the Eenda Lunaapeewahkiing Collective. Brent Stonefish, cofounder of the group, joins us to talk about the event and its celebration of Lenape life and culture.

The MTA is bracing for a possible Long Island Rail Road strike next week as five unions representing nearly half the workforce vote on whether to walk out. Meanwhile, the City Council has passed legislation requiring the city to track and report thousands of supportive housing units that remain vacant despite record demand in shelters. Also, Clifton Park resident Joseph Macken has gone viral after completing a 20-year project: a 50-by-30-foot scale model of New York City built from balsa wood and Styrofoam. Plus, in this week's transportation segment, we break down what's at stake in the LIRR contract talks and the state comptroller's new audit of subway service.

A suspect is now in custody for the shooting of Charlie Kirk. What we've learned about the 22-year-old and a possible motive. A young man from Hawaii Island is in the battle of his life against a rare disease. Why his family is running into issues with his treatment. Preserving the USS Arizona Memorial. We'll take you along for a look at the work being done to protect this important piece of history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 30 hours of searching, Utah authorities say they've arrested the man who fatally shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk. A Maui Police Officer has been placed on administrative duty after he posted comments seemingly celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination on social media. Plus, how a Hawaii high school's reunion is helping a small town in the Pacific Northwest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparks calls for an end to political violence. Tributes across the country and here at home 24 years after the September 11 terror attacks. Plus, exclusive video of another game room raid in urban Honolulu.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: SW Side In ‘Trouble' If Warehouse Park Doesn't Replace Ford City Mall, Ald. Says As Some Neighbors Oppose Plan: Bridge Industrial is the only company that has approached Ald. Derrick Curtis […]

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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, Adam Hollier joins Donna and Sam to discuss his decision to end his congressional race and instead join the race for Michigan Secretary of State. During the conversation Adam positions himself as uniquely qualified to protect Michigan's electoral system against potential threats, highlighting his commitment to ensuring that votes will be counted fairly. Together they dive into Detroit's evolving political landscape through multiple lenses, including the possibility of Detroiters electing a woman as mayor for the first time. Adam also reveals his stance on the money out of politics movement and why he's accepting donations from organizations like AIPAC during an ongoing genocide. For more episodes of the Black Detroit Democracy Podcast, click here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

East Harlem leaders want to repurpose a long-forgotten rail station to link the incoming Second Avenue subway to the neighborhood's Metro North stop. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has floated federal control of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and WNYC's Hannah Frishberg reports on how local officials and first responders are reacting. Plus, GrowNYC will host a free Fermentation Fest at the Union Square Greenmarket on Friday, with fermentation expert Sandor Katz and Norwich Meadows Farm co-owner Zaid Kurdieh joining us to preview the event.

This Thursday marks 24 years since the September 11th attacks, with Vice President JD Vance scheduled at the Memorial Plaza ceremony and President Trump attending services at the Pentagon before appearing at Yankee Stadium that night. Meanwhile, subway crime dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade this summer, with felony assaults down 21 percent from last year. Plus, the city Health Department will spray parts of Staten Island's North Shore Thursday night to reduce mosquitos and combat the risk of West Nile virus.

Nadine Menendez, wife of former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, has been sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for colluding in her husband's corruption schemes. Meanwhile, New York City is launching the Civic Corps, a new AmeriCorps-style program that pays residents to work in community service roles. Plus, WNYC checks in with high school students on how they're coping after the first week of New York's statewide cellphone ban. Finally, Federal agents arrested dozens of people at a food processing plant in Central New York last week. WNYC's Jimmy Vielkind reports on how the raid became a critical moment in the immigration debate.

In the face of a lawsuit, a Maui water supplier wants out. The latest on Maui Land and Pineapple's search for a buyer. Big crowds will descend upon Waikiki this weekend for the Fiji Tribute concert at the Shell. The preparations being made to make sure it goes smoothly. The Kapiolani Radiothon for Kids kicks off today to help some of Hawaii's sickest kids and their families. Casey Lund will be live there this morning to tell us how you can help from home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The deadly shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk is sending shockwaves across the country. A 79-year-old Oahu woman is asking a judge to keep her out of jail after a hit-and-run crash involving a boy on a scooter. And this weekend's Fiji tribute concert is expected to draw 30,000 people to Waikiki. How the city and event promoters are preparing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, September 11th, 2025. In today's feature report, WFHB Correspondent Katrine Bruner has a feature on the Spotted Lanternfly. More in today's feature report. That’s Brea from Exodus Refugee Immigration. The Indiana attorney general is demanding Exodus cooperate with an investigation into complaints from ICE that Exodus is …

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: As North Park Homeless Encampment Cleared, Residents Say They Have Nowhere To Go: “We're just gonna move to the next park. It's just going to keep happening again and again unless they […]

In a world where speaking out can result in being silenced forever, journalism itself is under attack. Hours before this conversation was taped, commentator and podcaster Charlie Kirk was gunned down at an event at Utah Valley University — a stark reminder that public voices, whether political or journalistic, face real and rising danger. Against that backdrop, Dr. Peter Laufer, world-traveling journalist, author and editor of the new book “Don't Shoot the Journalists: Migrating to Stay Alive,” joined E&P Reports to explore what's at stake when reporters are exiled, threatened or even killed — and what our society loses when truth-tellers are taken off the stage.   Access more at this episode's landing page, at: https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/after-the-kirk-shooting-peter-laufer-warns-journalism-is-more-dangerous-than-ever,257691  

This week, Donna and Orlando sat down with David Daley, investigative journalist and author of Anti-Democratic: Inside the Far Right's 50-Year Plot to Control American Elections.In 1981, a young lawyer, fresh out of Harvard law school, joined the Reagan administration's Department of Justice, taking up a cause that had been fomenting in Republican circles for over a decade by that point. From his perch inside the Reagan DOJ, this lawyer would attempt to bring down one of the defining pieces of 20th century legislation—the Voting Rights Act. His name was John Roberts.Now lauded investigative reporter David Daley reveals the urgent story of this fifty-year Republican plot to end the Voting Rights Act and encourage minority rule in their party's favor. From the bowels of Reagan's DOJ to the walls of the conservative Federalist Society to the moneyed Republican resources bankrolling restrictive voting laws today, Daley reveals a hidden history as sweeping as it is troubling. To learn more about Anti-Democratic: Inside the Far Right's 50-Year Plot to Control American Elections, click here. FOR HOT TAKES:DETROIT GETS $19.8M FROM KNIGHT FOUNDATION TO BOOST ART, TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNITY PROJECTSCITY OF DETROIT SLAMS ROGERS FOR CALLING ON TRUMP TO SEND TROOPS Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

New York City voters will weigh in on housing this fall after the Board of Elections approved three ballot questions aimed at speeding up development. Meanwhile, FIFA has opened its ticket lottery for the 2026 World Cup, which includes eight matches at MetLife Stadium and the final. Plus, a new Siena poll shows Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani leading the mayor's race, and Fordham professor Christina Greer joins us to discuss the opposition he faces.

The New Jersey Department of Health issued an executive order effectively allowing New Jerseyans six months or older to get a COVID shot. Plus, two million New Yorkers insured through Healthfirst could lose coverage this fall for a major hospital network. And finally, while hundreds spend hours in line for tickets to Shakespeare in the Park, they're entertained by Garald Farnham playing the lute.

The Port Authority says PATH service between Harrison and Journal Square will be suspended this weekend for repairs. Meanwhile, police are searching for Jamel McGriff, who is wanted in connection with the deaths of Frank and Maureen Olton in Queens after their Bellerose home was set on fire. Plus, Hoboken is under a boil water advisory after two water main breaks. Also, Greenpoint residents are raising concerns about odors from an asphalt recycling plant in Long Island City.

We're following breaking news that conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event at a Utah college. We're also following breaking news out of Colorado, where at least two students were wounded in a shooting at a high school in the Denver metro area today. And City leaders and promoters of this Saturday's Fiji Tribute concert in Waikiki just wrapped up a press conference detailing how they plan to handle an expected crowd of 30,000 people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's no longer a hurricane but Kiko is still bringing high surf to the islands. Guy Hagi and Casey Lund have team coverage. Three months after a near fatal crash on Oahu's North Shore, surfer Dakota Briley is showing signs of recovery. Hear his family's message to the teen who hit him. Locked out of Facebook? A Hawaii photographer is suspended from the platform. What she's accused of and why it's happening more often. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Josh Green announced Tuesday on Spotlight Now that he plans to sign an executive order within a week regulating e-bike safety across the islands. This comes during a sharp rise in traffic deaths, along with e-bike and motorcycle crashes. Green also discusses specific requests he has for the federal government in exchange for military land leases. Lastly, Green responds to a recent threat of litigation against Kamehameha Schools about its admission policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surfers drive across the island for something they've waited years for. A 19-year-old man accused in a deadly shooting in Nanakuli faces a judge as police take another suspect into custody. And President trump works to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein's birthday book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, September 10th, 2025. In today's newscast, we revisit a report from the No Kings protest that took place in June of this year. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, WFHB Correspondent Elyse Perry will join us live in the studio …

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: Jason Kelce's Epic Chicago Visit: Nisei Lounge, Old Fashioned Donuts, Jake Melnick's: The former Eagles star sported an Old Fashioned Donuts T-shirt live on air and gushed about “the best apple […]

Some two million New Yorkers could lose access to NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals and doctors starting in November. Meanwhile, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch is pushing back against President Trump's threats to send National Guard troops to New York. Plus, a City Council study finds nearly half of businesses are violating a law requiring stores to close doors while air conditioning is on and to post signs about reporting violations.

The United Nations is in town and will bring lots of traffic to Manhattan, as usual.. Plus, New York's top court is weighing a change to local elections. Also, New York State Attorney General Letitia James is going toe to toe with the Texas attorney general to defend the Empire State's shield law for abortion providers. And finally, a Harlem man recently found out the apartment he's been living in for more than 20 years was supposed to be rent stabilized.

The owner of an Aina Haina home destroyed by fire is apparently back living inside. Why this is causing community concern for his safety as well as his neighbors. Hawaii takes center stage in defense innovation. We'll show you how advanced manufacturing is shaping our future. Casey is live at Honolulu Tech Week. That's what Apple is promising for their biggest announcement of the year this morning. When you could get a look at the newest iPhone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A high surf warning remains in effect for east-facing shores statewide as now Tropical Storm Kiko pass north above the islands. One of the 19-year old suspects in a deadly shootout over the weekend in Nanakuli appeared in court today. A 28-year-old man was killed when he broadsided a vehicle on his motorcycle near Mokuleia Beach Park yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Kiko keeps weakening as it continues to track North of the islands. Right now, it's a category 1 storm but will likely be downgraded to a tropical storm within the next 2 days. Ocean safety leaders are bracing for warning-level surf statewide. And new details emerge in the gruesome killing of a Halawa woman as prosecutors charge her husband with murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. In today's newscast, WFHB Correspondent Katrine Bruner spoke with the City's Urban Forester about the risk Spotted Lanternfly insects pose and what Bloomington is doing now to limit their impact. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, Lil …