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Here are your headlines for Thursday, January 1, 2026 The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines. Join the Barrie 360 team every weekday. For more information on these headlines and more, head over to Barrie360.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here are your headlines for Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines. Join the Barrie 360 team every weekday. For more information on these headlines and more, head over to Barrie360.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here are your headlines for Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines. Join the Barrie 360 team every weekday. For more information on these headlines and more, head over to Barrie360.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here are your headlines for Monday, December 29, 2025. The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines. Join the Barrie 360 team every weekday. For more information on these headlines and more, head over to Barrie360.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here are your headlines for Sunday, December 28, 2025. The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines. Join the Barrie 360 team every weekday. For more information on these headlines and more, head over to Barrie360.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here are your headlines for Saturday, December 27, 2025. The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines. Join the Barrie 360 team every weekday. For more information on these headlines and more, head over to Barrie360.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here are your headlines for Friday, December 26, 2025. The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines. Join the Barrie 360 team every weekday. For more information on these headlines and more, head over to Barrie360.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here are your headlines for Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines. Join the Barrie 360 team every weekday. For more information on these headlines and more, head over to Barrie360.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here are your headlines for Tuesday, December 23, 2025. The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines. Join the Barrie 360 team every weekday. For more information on these headlines and more, head over to Barrie360.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here are your headlines for Monday, December 22, 2025. The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines. Join the Barrie 360 team every weekday. For more information on these headlines and more, head over to Barrie360.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here are your headlines for Sunday, December 21, 2025. The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines. Join the Barrie 360 team every weekday. For more information on these headlines and more, head over to Barrie360.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here are your headlines for Saturday, December 20, 2025. The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines. Join the Barrie 360 team every weekday. For more information on these headlines and more, head over to Barrie360.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here are your headlines for Monday, December 15, 2025. The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines. Join the Barrie 360 team every weekday. For more information on these headlines and more, head over to Barrie360.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here are your headlines for Thursday, December 18, 2025. The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines. Join the Barrie 360 team every weekday. For more information on these headlines and more, head over to Barrie360.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here are your headlines for Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The Daily Kickstart is a daily podcast bringing you the news headlines that you need to know about. We cover it all, from local, provincial, National, and international headlines. Join the Barrie 360 team every weekday. For more information on these headlines and more, head over to Barrie360.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What would the reaction be if the Giants blowout the Commanders? What would the repercussions be? We talk more with someone who covers the team, Tashan Reed of the Washington Post gives us more insight. Lynnell & Vic predict their “Monday Morning Headline” for the Commanders/Giants game.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James says Albany's top federal prosecutor does not have the authority to investigate her, arguing that interim U.S. Attorney John Sarcone was never properly installed and that subpoenas he issued should be thrown out. Meanwhile, Citi Field will host a first of its kind Dominican and Puerto Rican winter league all star baseball game. Also, New York is partnering with appliance maker Copper to develop 10,000 new 120 volt induction stoves for public housing.
New York grocers say sales have dropped by as much as 25 percent as SNAP delays leave customers without funds, forcing stores to cut orders and mark down perishable goods. Meanwhile, the city's health commissioner is urging New Yorkers to get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines amid a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses. And the state is investigating how a third party vendor sent a false Bank of America alert to nearly 200,000 text subscribers.
Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed a bill that would block rent hikes for low-income tenants who use city housing vouchers, a policy his own administration introduced. Meanwhile, New York City street vendors will rally outside City Hall Wednesday with tacos, churros and samosas to push for legislation creating 10,000 new vending permits over the next five years. Plus, Bagelfest returns to Citi Field on Sunday with tastings, competitions and a new “growth lab” featuring up and coming bakers from across North America.
New York is moving ahead with distributing federal food assistance benefits despite the Trump administration's order for states to halt SNAP payments during the shutdown. Meanwhile, there will be no trash, recycling, or compost pickup in the city Tuesday for Veterans Day. Also, the basketball world is mourning Brooklyn native and Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, who has died at 88. And in sports , the Jets notch their second straight win while the Giants fall to Chicago.
Governor Kathy Hochul is urging SUNY students to volunteer at food pantries as the federal shutdown nears 40 days and threatens food aid for millions of New Yorkers. Meanwhile, ICE is recruiting NYPD officers through social media ads promising higher pay and up to $50,000 in bonuses. Also, more New York City buses will start using cameras Monday to ticket drivers who block lanes, part of the MTA's push for faster, safer service. Plus, in this week's transit segment, a closer look at Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani's bus plan and how controversy around the planned Gateway tunnels may have helped Mikie Sherrill win the New Jersey governor's race.
Nassau County Republicans are celebrating after County Executive Bruce Blakeman's 10 point reelection. Party Chair Joe Cairo says Cairo says Mamdani's success gave his suburban candidates something to run against. Meanwhile, nearly 3,000 former city workers fired over the COVID vaccine mandate could soon return to work. Mayor Adams says the city will open a reinstatement window for those employees. Plus, the city's Department of Records is holding a book sale Friday and Saturday from 10 to 4 at the Surrogate's Courthouse in Lower Manhattan.
Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has been elected New York City's 111th mayor, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani becomes the city's first Muslim mayor and its youngest in more than a century. Meanwhile, Cuomo says he's proud of his supporters and remains skeptical of Mamdani's agenda. In New Jersey, Democrat Mikie Sherrill has won the governor's race, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a closely watched contest. Plus, enrollment in New York City public schools has dropped again, down 2.4 percent from last year. Finally, WNYC's Nancy Solomon joins us to talk about Mikie Sherrill's victory in New Jersey.
Polls are now open across New York and New Jersey as voters head out on Election Day. Meanwhile, there are strict rules about what's allowed at polling sites and what voters can expect when they arrive. Plus, Timothy Hunter from NYC Votes joins us to talk about what to do if you encounter any issues while casting your ballot.
More than 735,000 New Yorkers voted early this year, over five times the turnout from 2021 as the city prepares for Election Day on Tuesday. Meanwhile, trash, recycling, and compost collection will be paused for Election Day in New York City. Plus, Saturday Night Live poked fun at the mayor's race, parodying the final debate between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa.
Food pantries across New York City are preparing for long lines as the Trump administration halts SNAP payments during the ongoing federal shutdown. Meanwhile, New York City's three mayoral candidates say they'd keep Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch in her job if elected. Plus, a last-minute deal has averted a yellow school bus shutdown, ensuring buses keep running for roughly 150,000 students, including many with disabilities and those living in shelters.
Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions, or entire segments-may not be included in the podcast(0:00-11:42) After getting ripped for not getting dressed up, Andrew is now a makeshift Pirate. Andrew questions John's love for the NBA Cup and John doesn't understand all the vitriol towards the NBA Cup. Andrew and John break down the Sixers group.(11:57-20:35) Andrew has a costume change to the pillow guy Mike Lindell and Connor Thomas delivers the Morning Headlines including a Radio Host in Pittsburgh paying up on a bet and a pants less cop showing up on a court video hearing (20:50-31:08) Andrew and John turn their attention to the rest of the Eagles season and project what they believe is sustainable and what needs to be fixed.(31:23-40:29) John and Andrew would like to see the drama go away for the 2nd half of the season and note how the Eagles say they ignore the outside noise, but what about the Inside Noise?For the latest updates, visit the show https://975thefanatic.com/kincadeandsalciunas/ on 975thefanatic.com. Follow 97.5 The Fanatic on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Watch our shows on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Philly's home for sportsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Brooklyn developer who donated campaign cash to Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 run is getting control of a city-owned lot in Coney Island for a new housing project. Meanwhile, the federal shutdown is delaying heating assistance for low income New Yorkers until at least mid November. And New York City street vendors are urging the City Council to lift caps on vending licenses, saying current limits leave many at risk of immigration crackdowns.
Attorney General Letitia James is suing the Trump administration to force it to continue food stamp payments despite the ongoing federal shutdown. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Albany are weighing a proposal to require graphic warning labels in city gun shops. Plus, a new report finds major disparities in affordable housing construction across New York City, with two Bronx districts producing more units than nearly 30 others combined.
Governor Kathy Hochul says she's exploring whether schools can send extra meals home to students if the federal shutdown disrupts food stamp benefits. Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani's plan to freeze rents for stabilized tenants could face obstacles from the current administration. And new city data shows drug overdose deaths fell nearly 30 percent last year, with declines in every borough.
Federal housing funds could be at risk due to the government shutdown. Meanwhile, NY Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty to federal mortgage fraud charges. Finally, the City Council holds a hearing on how the Housing Authority is handling mold and leaks in NYC housing.
Attorney General Letitia James heads to court in Virginia this morning to face charges brought by the Trump administration. Meanwhile, the Port Authority plans a weekend emergency drill at the Harrison PATH station. Also, the FDNY is using artificial intelligence to spot brush fires faster. Plus, in this week's transit segment, Mayor Eric Adams races to approve a Brooklyn Queens Expressway overhaul before leaving office.
New York City's mayoral candidates sparred over whether freezing rents for stabilized apartments is realistic policy during last night's debate, with Andrew Cuomo arguing it would hurt landlords' ability to cover costs. Meanwhile, a new report from the state comptroller shows Wall Street profits jumped to $30 billion in the first half of the year, putting the industry on track for one of its strongest years ever. And Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have required all 911 ambulances in New York City to have at least two certified responders, drawing criticism from the union representing EMTs and paramedics.
Federal immigration agents detained several people in a dramatic morning raid on Canal Street in Chinatown, sparking confusion among vendors and bystanders. Meanwhile, WNYC co-hosts the final New York City mayoral debate Wednesday night, as Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and independent candidate Andrew Cuomo look to close the gap against Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. And upstate New Yorker Christopher Moynihan, who was pardoned by President Trump for his role in the January 6th insurrection, has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
A fight over New York City school bus contracts is intensifying with a coalition of bus companies threatening to halt service next month unless their contracts are extended. Meanwhile, mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani is confronting questions about his age as his campaign weighs revealing key appointments before Election Day. And in New Jersey, Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli is calling for more rooftop solar panels even as his top supporter, President Trump, rolls back federal incentives for renewable energy.
With just over two months left in office, Mayor Eric Adams is urging federal officials to fast-track the long delayed reconstruction of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway's triple cantilever in Brooklyn Heights. Meanwhile, former Congressman George Santos says his 84 days in prison were “humbling” as he defends President Trump's decision to commute his sentence. And the Metropolitan Museum of Art's rooftop has closed until 2030 to make way for a new contemporary art wing.
Attorney General Letitia James says she's ready to defend herself against fraud charges filed by President Trump's Justice Department. Meanwhile, domestic violence complaints in New York City have jumped 18 percent since 2019, with advocates warning that arrests alone aren't solving the problem. Also, the City Council is weighing the future of Hart Island, the city's public cemetery, where officials say burial space could run out in less than two decades. Plus, on this week's transit segment, WNYC's transportation team breaks down what President Trump's decision to cut funding for the Gateway Tunnel project could mean for rail service between New York and New Jersey.
New York City's three mayoral candidates, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa, will take the stage tonight for their first general election debate. Meanwhile, the NYPD's gang database has shrunk by nearly 40 percent in three years, but a new oversight report finds thousands of people were kept in the system longer than allowed because of programming errors. Plus, at Belmont Park, crews have hoisted the final steel beam, marking a major step in the Long Island racetrack's full rebuild.
Several families are without homes after an auto body shop explosion and six-alarm fire Tuesday night in Hillside, New Jersey. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul's office says state run New York airports will not air a Homeland Security video from Secretary Kristi Noem that blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown. Newark Airport won't air it either, according to the Port Authority. Plus, Governor Hochul says she remains committed to expanding universal childcare in New York, speaking at the Variety Boys and Girls Club in Astoria alongside Assemblymember and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
New York City's next mayor could decide whether to dramatically raise the minimum wage. Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani wants to double it to $30 an hour, while independent candidate Andrew Cuomo proposes $20. Policy experts are divided on how the increases would affect workers and businesses. Meanwhile, overcrowding is worsening in the city's juvenile detention centers, with some teens reportedly sleeping in classrooms and common areas. And the City Council is holding hearings this week on the future of Hart Island, New York's public cemetery, which could reach capacity by 2030
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted on a federal fraud charge, accused of lying on loan papers about a Virginia property she owns. The indictment follows President Trump's calls for the Justice Department to pursue his political opponents. Meanwhile, mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is weighing both sides of the debate over banning Central Park's horse-drawn carriages. Also, PATH will suspend service between Harrison and Journal Square this weekend for track work, with shuttle buses running in both directions. And in this week's transit segment, we look at a string of tragic incidents, a woman killed by riders on a large e bike, two girls who died subway surfing, and a man beaten to death at a Brooklyn station.
Elected officials from New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles held a strategy call as they prepare for possible National Guard and federal law enforcement deployments ordered by President Trump. Meanwhile, a state appeals court has ruled Nassau County cannot enforce its ban on transgender female athletes at county run facilities. Also, mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo says he'd rebuild the Rikers Island jail complex instead of closing it. And the Yankees' season ends with a 5–2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 4 of the ALDS.
Edwin Cruz Gomez, of Uniondale, Queens is charged with murder and attempted murder after prosecutors say he intentionally drove his SUV into a family, killing a sixteen year old girl. Meanwhile, Election Day is just a few weeks away and while voters will choose a new mayor in New York City and a governor in New Jersey, many will also be electing judges. But as WNYC's Samantha Max reports, it can be hard to find information about judicial candidates. Also, the Yankees live to play another day after rallying from a six to one deficit to beat the Toronto Blue Jays nine to six, forcing Game 4 tonight in the Bronx.
MTA Chair Janno Lieber is accusing Amtrak of delaying a major rail expansion that would add four Metro North stations in the East Bronx and bring service to Penn Station for the first time. Meanwhile, police say a 60-year-old woman was killed after two men riding the same e-bike crashed into her near the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Also, the Rangers, Islanders, and Devils are all set to open their new hockey seasons this week.
Police say officers shot and killed a 28 year old man during a response to a domestic violence call in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. The NYPD says the incident is under investigation. Meanwhile, Bronx community groups are raising concerns about a proposed elevated service road alongside the Cross Bronx Expressway. And at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, hundreds of New Yorkers, along with cats, dogs, a camel, a horse, and even an owl, gathered for the annual Blessing of the Animals celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a program that would provide direct cash payments to expectant mothers earning less than $44,000 a year in an effort to reduce child poverty. Meanwhile, large plumes of smoke over an Astoria baseball field earlier this week were traced to fireworks and flares set off by fans of a Moroccan soccer team during a North American meetup. And the Yankees are advancing in the MLB playoffs after shutting out the Boston Red Sox 4–0 in the decisive Wild Card game, with rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler delivering a dominant performance.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch is warning that looming federal counterterrorism funding cuts could jeopardize historic safety gains in the subway system. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul says the state will not cover costs to keep federal attractions like the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island open during a potential government shutdown, instead urging New Yorkers to blame Republicans in Washington. Plus, New Jersey has issued a statewide drought watch after months of below average rainfall and declining reservoir levels.
An ongoing showdown in Washington over health insurance subsidies could affect how much New Yorkers pay for coverage next year. Meanwhile, the proposal to build a casino and entertainment complex in Willets Point, Queens is moving forward after a community advisory committee unanimously voted to advance it to a final round of scrutiny. Plus, House Democrats say the National Archives' Inspector General is investigating the release of New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill's Navy service records to her opponent in the governor's race.