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    NYC NOW
    Evening Roundup: Immigration Detainees Held in Brooklyn Federal Jail, Mother Seeks Answers in Daughter's Killing, Health Officials Warn About Vaping, and Mental Health Professionals Continue to Gain Trust of Homeless Clients

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 8:06


    Immigration authorities are now housing detainees at federal jail in Brooklyn. Plus, a mother looks for answers in her daughter's Brooklyn killing. And health officials in New York warn about the addictive nature of vaping. Finally, many mental health professionals still try to win the trust of homeless clients so that they'll accept hospital services voluntarily.

    NYC NOW
    Midday News: City School Attendance Drops in June, New Jersey Promotes Beach Smoking Ban, and Political Fallout After Mamdani's Upset

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 10:14


    Thursday is the final day of classes for New York City public school students, but attendance has dipped significantly. A WNYC analysis found that many schools saw lower attendance this June compared to previous years. Meanwhile, New Jersey is spotlighting its ban on beach smoking with a 20-foot inflatable cigarette display in Asbury Park. Plus, in this week's Politics Brief, WNYC's Jimmy Vielkind and Brigid Bergin break down the implications of Zohran Mamdani's presumptive win in the Democratic mayoral primary.

    NYC NOW
    Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Distances Himself From Consultant, New Jersey Bans Cigarettes From Beaches, and Pride March Starts This Weekend

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 2:49


    WNYC's Clayton Guse reports that the head of Public Appeal has been accused and charged with assault and strangling his girlfriend. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, officials are using a twenty-foot inflatable cigarette to alert the public that smoking is not allowed on public beaches. Finally, the LGBTQ community is preparing for the annual parade to celebrate Pride Week.

    The Brian Lehrer Show
    City Politics: Mamdani's Huge Night

    The Brian Lehrer Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 46:08


    On the day after the primary election, Gothamist and WNYC reporter Elizabeth Kim and Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University, co-host of the podcast FAQNYC and the author of How to Build a Democracy: From Fannie Lou Hamer and Barbara Jordan to Stacey Abrams (Cambridge University Press, 2024) offer analysis of Zohran Mamdani's likely win, his chances in the general election and the future paths Andrew Cuomo may take after this stunning upset.

    The Brian Lehrer Show
    NIMBY vs. YIMBY Housing Battles Continue

    The Brian Lehrer Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 16:44


    The Adams administration announced earlier this week that the plan for affordable senior housing at the Elizabeth Street Garden was dead. David Brand, housing reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, reports on how that happened, plus explains why some lawmakers and residents are skeptical of a proposed massive redevelopment - also including affordable housing - at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Red Hook.

    All Of It
    Buena Vista Social Club' Brings Broadway to WNYC

    All Of It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 51:39


    As part of New York Music Month and its Radio City series, we bring you a celebration of music via a live-onstage radio broadcast with the Tony-winning band from Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club. Music director and winner of the Tony for Best Orchestrations, Marco Paguia leads the band in this hourlong special in The Greene Space, with songs performed by actors Wesley Wray, Da'Von Moody, Mel Seme, Isa Antonetti and Sophia Ramos. Choreographers Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado also join to talk about their Tony-awarded work. This is a free event, available via livestream as well. The rest of the band at this event includes Renesito Avich, David Oquendo, Roman Diaz, Javier Diaz, and Pedro Giraudo.

    NYC NOW
    Morning Headlines: Mamdani Leads Mayoral Primary, Air Quality Alert Issued for NYC, and NJ's Largest Fair Pauses Until 2027

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 3:12


    Zohran Mamdani is commanding a significant lead in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary, as votes continue to be counted from yesterday's election. Meanwhile, state officials are warning that air quality will be compromised across New York on Wednesday due to elevated ozone Plus, in New Jersey, the State Fair Meadowlands will go dark for the next two summers. Organizers say the hiatus, prompted by World Cup events at MetLife Stadium, will allow them to “re-imagine” the fair before it returns in 2027.

    NYC NOW
    Evening Roundup: Mamdani Looks Ahead to General Election, New Affordable Housing in Coney Island, MTA Tweaks F and M Lines, a Battle Over Air Quality in Queens, and Statues that Commemorate Black Americans in New York City

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 8:57


    With a commanding lead in the Democratic Primary, Zohran Mamdani says he's now focusing his attention on New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Also, a slate of recently announced developments will create more than 700 affordable units in Coney Island. Plus, the MTA is making a small tweak to two lines that could bring big changes to riders. Meanwhile, residents in a small Queens neighborhood are in a battle over air quality. And finally, a new book dives into the stories behind thirty monuments and statues commemorating Black Americans around New York City.

    NYC NOW
    Midday News: Mamdani Confident After Primary Lead, City Heat Advisory Extended, and an Analysis of the Democratic Primary Results

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 8:12


    The presumed victor in the Democratic primary race for New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, says he expects the momentum of support behind him will carry through to November's general election. Meanwhile, the summer swelter continues in New York City with a heat advisory in effect until 7 Wednesday evening. Plus, WNYC's Jon Campbell breaks down the results of the Democratic primary election.

    The Brian Lehrer Show
    Primary Day Informal, Unofficial, Thoroughly Unscientific Exit Poll Take Two

    The Brian Lehrer Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 14:27


    Listeners call in to share who they ranked in the primary election, including in races besides just the mayoral, and Brigid Bergin, WNYC's senior political correspondent,  shares her most recent reporting on the election, including the latest on what we know about early voting numbers.

    The Brian Lehrer Show
    Primary Day Informal, Unofficial, Thoroughly Unscientific Exit Poll

    The Brian Lehrer Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 45:59


    Listeners call in to share who they ranked in the mayoral primary election, and Brigid Bergin, WNYC's senior political correspondent, shares her most recent reporting on the election, including the various campaigns' "get out the vote" efforts. 

    All Of It
    chlothegod Performs Live

    All Of It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 16:47


    [REBROADCAST FROM April 28, 2025] KEXP calls chlothegod “vivacious” and “genre-defying.” Her new EP I Feel Different Every Day (Deluxe) blends alt-rock, R&B, and raw emotion into a bold, cathartic sound. Chlo performed in WNYC's Studio Five, and talked about her work.

    NYC NOW
    Evening Roundup: Primary Day in New York City, Mayoral Candidates' Promise of Housing Affordability, New York State's Unemployment Rates and Staying Cool During a Heatwave

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 7:35


    New Yorkers are casting ballots for their choice for Mayor, Public Advocate, City Council and other citywide offices. Plus, one of the issues that's top of mind for candidates in the mayor's race is housing affordability. Also, unemployment is increasing nationwide, but in New York State it's going the other way. And finally, what New Yorkers should watch out for in the city's first heat wave of the year.

    NYC NOW
    Midday News: Primary Day Turns Up the Heat at the Polls, NYC Warns of Heat Stroke, Con Ed Reduces Voltage in Brooklyn, and Family of Queens Teen Killed by NYPD Files Lawsuit

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 8:01


    New Yorkers are casting ballots in today's primary election, with candidates making their final appeals as record temperatures grip the city. Meanwhile, city officials are warning residents to watch for signs of heat stroke as the extreme heat continues. Also, Con Edison is reducing voltage by 8% in parts of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bushwick, Greenpoint, and Williamsburg and asking residents to limit energy use while crews make repairs.Plus, the family of Win Rozario, a Queens teen fatally shot by police during a mental health crisis, is suing the NYPD, the city, and the officers involved.

    NYC NOW
    Morning Headlines: It's Primary Day in NYC, and Mayor Adams Drops Elizabeth Street Garden Housing Plan

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 3:12


    It's Primary Day in New York City, with voters casting ballots for mayor, public advocate, city council and more. WNYC's Brittany Kriegstein is reporting from Brooklyn Borough Hall. Meanwhile, the Adams administration is reversing course on a controversial plan to build affordable senior housing on the Elizabeth Street Garden site. First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro says the city will pursue alternative locations instead.

    The Brian Lehrer Show
    Early Voting Numbers Roll In

    The Brian Lehrer Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 34:53


    Brigid Bergin, WNYC's senior political correspondent shares her reporting on the early voting numbers so far, plus listeners call in to react to the mayoral candidate interviews from the first hour of the show.

    NYC NOW
    Evening Roundup: NYC's Democratic Primary Election, Latest Front in the War on Rats, Congestion Pricing Tolls Bring Highest Revenue Yet, and Formerly-Incarcerated New Yorkers Become Bike Mechanics

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 8:05


    Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers have already voted ahead of Tuesday's Democratic Primary Election. Plus, the MTA says it collected $61 million from drivers through its congestion pricing program in May. Also, Mayor Adams announces a new strategy in the city's war on rats. And finally, a nonprofit-run workforce development program is helping to give people with criminal records a second chance as bike mechanics.

    NYC NOW
    Midday News: Heat Wave to Continue Into This Week, City Preserves Elizabeth Street Garden, and Final Push Before Primary Day

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 11:09


    New York City is entering its first heat wave of the summer season, with temperatures expected to remain dangerously high through the week. Meanwhile, the Adams administration is dropping its plan to build housing on the Elizabeth Street Garden, preserving the green space and seeking alternative development sites. Plus, with Primary Day tomorrow, candidates for mayor, comptroller, and public advocate are making their final appeals to voters after record early turnout. WNYC's Brian Lehrer and senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin have the latest.

    NYC NOW
    Morning Headlines: City Braces for Extreme Heat on Primary Day, Gov. Hochul Orders State Agencies on Alert After Iran Strikes, and Overnight Roadwork Begins on the FDR Drive

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 3:15


    New York City is under an extreme heat warning as Primary Day approaches Tuesday, with temperatures expected to top 100 degrees. Officials are urging residents to stay indoors and check on neighbors. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered state agencies to stay on high alert after U.S. airstrikes on Iran over the weekend. Plus, major overnight road work begins on the FDR Drive uptown Tuesday night, lasting through mid-August.

    NYC NOW
    Community-Led Efforts Help Drive Down Gun Violence in East Harlem NYCHA Complexes

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 12:08


    While gun violence has risen in public housing across much of New York City this year, East Harlem is bucking the trend. Shootings in the neighborhood's NYCHA complexes have dropped 30% since 2023, compared to just 7% citywide. WNYC's Brittany Kriegstein reports on the coalition of police, nonprofits, and community members working together to keep violence down, and why that progress remains fragile.

    NYC NOW
    Midday News: Gov. Hochul Urges Early Voting Ahead of Heat Wave, NYPD Probes Threats Against Mamdani, and Mayoral Candidates Detail Public Safety Plans

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 7:12


    Governor Hochul is urging voters to head to the polls this weekend before dangerous heat hits early next week. Meanwhile, police are investigating threats made against mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. And with the mayoral primary just days away, WNYC's Brittany Kriegstein spoke with all nine leading Democratic candidates about how they would approach crime and public safety.

    NYC NOW
    Evening Roundup: Judge Orders the Release of Activist Mahmoud Khalil, NYC's Early Voting Turnout, City Parks Could Get New Water Fountains, and Some Seniors Fear Relocation Amid a Housing Redevelopment in Chelsea

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 8:43


    A federal judge says he'll order that activist Mahmoud Khalil be released from immigration detention. Plus, New Yorkers are voting early at a rate that experts say may signal a transformative shift in the electorate. Also, a bill has passed in the New York City Council that would require the parks department to install at least 50 new outdoor drinking fountains over the next decade. And finally, NYCHA and a pair of developers are awaiting final approval from the federal government. After that, residents of a senior apartment building will have 90 days to move.

    NYC NOW
    Morning Headlines: Lawsuit Alleges Prison Officers Violated Bodycam Policy in Beating Death of Inmate, Mayor Adams Opposes Ballot Reform Bill, and Stargazing Festival in Brooklyn

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 3:12


    A new lawsuit alleges correction officers at Mid-State Correctional Facility beat Harlem resident Messiah Nantwi to death while he was handcuffed, and failed to activate required body cameras. Meanwhile, mayors across New York, including Eric Adams, are pushing back on a bill passed by state lawmakers that limits their ability to block ballot measures. Finally, the Spring Starfest in Brooklyn invites New Yorkers to view distant galaxies through expert-operated telescopes.

    The Brian Lehrer Show
    Ask Governor Murphy: June 2025 Recap

    The Brian Lehrer Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 24:19


    Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show, recaps her conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, including the results of the gubernatorial primary election, and the latest new on an immigrant detention center in Newark at the center of a fight between New Jersey Democrats and President Donald Trump.

    Here & Now
    Trump's former surgeon general on RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel purge

    Here & Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 25:29


    Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently fired all members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's independent vaccine panel, prompting criticism from health experts. One of those experts is Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in the first Trump administration. And, New York City's mayoral race is coming down to the wire, with progressive state representative Zohran Mamdani closing in on former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's lead. WNYC reporter Brigid Bergin explains what the race says about the state of the Democratic Party. Then, honoring Juneteenth in Charleston from the past to the present. Chad Stewart, curator of history at the Charleston Museum, explains Charleston, South Carolina's role in the transatlantic slave trade and the role slave tags played in it. And singer Mumu Fresh shares the joy and celebration of Juneteenth through music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

    NYC NOW
    Midday News: Mamdani Criticized for Not Denouncing Protest Slogan, New Details on City Student Detained by ICE, a No Swimming Policy at Manhattan's Newest Beach, and Preparing for NYC's First Heat Wave of the Year

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 8:56


    Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash for not denouncing the slogan “globalize the intifada,” which critics say promotes violence against Jews. Meanwhile, new details have emerged about Derlis Chusin Toaquiza, a 19-year-old Queens high school student detained by ICE at an immigration court hearing. His legal team says he has no criminal record and was preparing for exams and school activities. Also, an environmental group is pushing for a new policy that'll allow visitors to swim at the city's newest beach, if the water is good. And finally, New York City officials are urging residents to prepare for the first serious heat wave forecasted to move in early next week.

    On the Media
    Bob Menendez's Disastrous Romance

    On the Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 23:48


    In this week's midweek podcast, we share the next installment of WNYC's Dead End: The Rise and Fall of 'Gold Bar' Bob Menendez. Yesterday, the former senator began an 11-year prison sentence. In this episode, Nancy Solomon takes a look at a relationship that spanned a key chapter in Bob Menendez's political downfall. Nadine Arslanian was a stay at home mom in Englewood cliffs, New Jersey. Within weeks of meeting the Senator, she was arranging off-the-books meetings with Egyptian generals. And what started as a rebound romance turned into the centerpiece of an international bribery case. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

    The Brian Lehrer Show
    City Politics: The Mayoral Race Heats Up

    The Brian Lehrer Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 41:12


    With less than a week before primary day, WNYC and Gothamist reporter Elizabeth Kim discusses the latest news from the mayoral campaign trail, including Comptroller Brad Lander's arrest by ICE, Assemblymember Mamdani's decision to hire additional security and what early voters are saying at their poll sites.

    NYC NOW
    Evening Roundup: Rezoning Plan for Midtown Moves to City Council for Vote, New York State's Consumer Protection Bills, and Mamdani's Campaign Targets Muslim and South Asian New Yorkers

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 7:41


    A major rezoning of Midtown Manhattan is moving forward after the City Planning Commission approved it. Plus, legislators watered down consumer protection bills before leaving Albany for the year. And finally, progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani's campaign has been aggressively courting Muslim and South Asian New Yorkers.

    NYC NOW
    Morning Headlines: DOJ to Review Long Island Mascot Case, Early Voting Open on Juneteenth, and Hot Start to Summer

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 3:23


    The U.S. Department of Justice is set to review a dispute over Massapequa's Native American mascot after the Department of Education ruled that New York State's ban on indigenous team names violates federal civil rights policy. Meanwhile, early voting in New York City's primaries remains open on Juneteenth, with polls running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. And the city is in for a heat wave starting this weekend, with temperatures expected to soar into the 90s by Saturday.

    NYC NOW
    Midday News: City Braces for First Heatwave of the Season, No Trash Pickup on Juneteenth, and Hidden Dining Gems in Times Square

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 8:14


    The New York City Office of Emergency Management is urging residents to prepare for the first major heatwave of the season, expected next week. Meanwhile, the Department of Sanitation says there will be no trash, compost, or recycling pickup on Thursday in observance of Juneteenth. Plus, food writer Robert Sietsema takes us to overlooked dining spots in the heart of one of the city's busiest areas: Times Square.

    NYC NOW
    Midday News: Sanders Backs Mamdani for Mayor, ICE Raids Impact Long Island Workers, and Hoboken Considers AI Rent Ban

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 8:02


    U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor and Justin Brannan for comptroller, while former Governor Andrew Cuomo has won support from Hasidic sects in Borough Park. Also, on Long Island, immigration raids appear to be driving away some day laborers who gather at Home Depot stores looking for work. Plus, the Hoboken City Council is weighing a ban on AI rent-setting tools, following similar action in Jersey City.

    NYC NOW
    Evening Roundup: NYC Comptroller and Mayoral Candidate Detained by ICE, NY Court Reconsiders Religious Exemptions to Abortion Coverage Mandate, and Why NYC Democratic Mayoral Candidates are Vying for Southeast Queens

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 12:02


    Video posted to social media shows Mayoral candidate and New York City comptroller Brad Lander being detained by someone who appears to be a masked law enforcement official. Plus, the Supreme Court is opening a new window for religious groups in New York to challenge longstanding state regulations that require employers to cover the cost of abortions. And finally, a look into the voting power of residents in Southeast Queens.

    NYC NOW
    Morning Headlines: City to Require Air Conditioning in New Shelters, Bee Swarms Spotted, and Dense Fog Advisory Issued

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 3:05


    The Department of Homeless Services is now requiring all new homeless shelters to provide air conditioning, as nearly 40% of existing sites still lack it. Meanwhile, bee swarms are being spotted across the five boroughs. Experts say the insects are mostly harmless and on the move to form new colonies. Plus, the National Weather Service is warning of patchy dense fog this morning across parts of Southern Connecticut, the Lower Hudson Valley, and interior Northeast New Jersey

    The Brian Lehrer Show
    The Mayoral Candidates Debate About Housing

    The Brian Lehrer Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 27:23


    David Brand, housing reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, offers analysis of the housing plans the mayoral candidates discussed in last week's Spectrum News NY1 debate.

    NYC NOW
    Evening Roundup: Regulating Artificial Intelligence in New York, What New Records Reveal About Sweeps of Homeless Encampments, and Efforts in New Jersey to Contain Future Storm Damage.

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 9:01


    The tech industry is pushing back against an effort to regulate artificial intelligence in New York. Plus, New York City workers who conduct sweeps of homeless encampments are supposed to offer to store people's personal belongings. But new records obtained by WNYC show that rarely happens. Finally, how a multi-millionaire dollar environmental effort in New Jersey is aimed at preventing damage from future storms.

    NYC NOW
    Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Praises Protesters after Local "No Kings" March, Two Detainees Recaptured After NJ Immigration Facility Escape, NY Lawmakers Pass AI Accountability Bill, and Flags to be Lowered for Slain Minnesota Lawmaker

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 3:20


    Mayor Eric Adams is commending both demonstrators and officers after thousands marched in Manhattan Saturday to protest President Trump on his birthday. Meanwhile, two of four detainees who escaped from a Newark immigration detention center last week have been recaptured, according to the FBI. State lawmakers have passed a bill requiring major AI developers to reduce risks of harm, with penalties for violations. And flags across New York are flying at half-staff today to honor Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, who were killed in a politically motivated shooting.

    NYC NOW
    Midday News: NYPD Expands Quality-of-Life Teams, FAA Caps Flights at Newark, and Early Voting Is Underway in NYC Mayoral Primary

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 11:33


    The NYPD is expanding its quality-of-life “Q-teams” across the city this summer to handle non-emergency complaints like outdoor drug use and illegal parking. Meanwhile, the FAA is capping flights at Newark Liberty Airport to 34 per hour through late October to ease delays. Plus, early voting is now underway in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. WNYC's Brian Lehrer and senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin bring us the latest.

    Max & Murphy
    Analyzing the Second Democratic Mayoral Debate, with Harry Siegel

    Max & Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 53:27


    Harry Siegel — co-host of the FAQ NYC podcast, an editor at The City, and a columnist at The Daily News and Vital City — joined the show to analyze the second televised Democratic mayoral primary debate. Just after the debate among 7 "leading candidates" that aired on NY1 TV and WNYC radio, Siegel joined host Ben Max to discuss how the candidates performed, the most interesting moments, and how the debate fits into the state of the primary with under two weeks until primary day, June 24. (Ep 508)

    NYC NOW
    A Shifting Landscape for LGBTQ+ Rights as Pride Season Gets Underway in New York

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 8:50


    In this episode, we look at how LGBTQ+ New Yorkers are pushing for greater protections and visibility as they face a more hostile political environment. Plus, a guide to this year's Pride celebrations across the city.

    The Brian Lehrer Show
    NYC Mayoral Primary Debate: Analysis and Your Reactions

    The Brian Lehrer Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 27:47


    Elizabeth Kim, WNYC and Gothamist reporter, and Brigid Bergin, WNYC and Gothamist senior political correspondent, offer analysis of the mayoral primary debate, which was co-moderated by Brian Lehrer.

    Off Topic/On Politics
    NY1 debate night: The race for City Hall hits a fiery final stretch

    Off Topic/On Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 29:45


    With early voting about to begin and the Democratic mayoral primary heating up, NY1 hosted the final debate in the race and it didn't disappoint. The heated debate, moderated by NY1's Errol Louis, Katie Honan of THE CITY and WNYC's Brian Lehrer saw seven candidates take the stage, but the spotlight was on former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, who are currently polling first and second respectively. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza, and political director Bob Hardt break down the biggest moments, standout performances, and what it all means heading into Election Day. Leave a message  (212) 379-3440  or email yourstoryny1@charter.com.

    NYC NOW
    Evening Roundup: Mamdani and Lander Endorse Each Other in NYC's Mayor's Race, Authorities Arrest Owners of Collapsed Dominican Republic Nightclub and the Laken Riley Law at Play in New York

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 9:03


    Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani and Comptroller Brad Lander are teaming up in the ranked choice election. Also, the attorney general for the Dominican Republic says local power broker Antonio Espaillat and his sister were irresponsible and negligent by failing to stop the club roof from collapsing in April. And finally, an arrest in upstate New York highlights the consequences when local police cooperate with federal immigration agents.

    NYC NOW
    Midday News: Cuomo Questions Mamdani's Experience, NJ Lawmakers Push to Expand Community Solar Program, and Final Democratic Primary Debate Recap

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 10:22


    Former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani exchanged sharp attacks during the final Democratic mayoral debate Thursday night. Cuomo questioned Mamdani's experience, while Mamdani challenged Cuomo's record. Meanwhile, New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a bill to expand the state's community solar program, boosting capacity to power over 500,000 homes. Finally, WNYC's Brigid Bergin breaks down key moments from the final Democratic primary debate for New York City mayor.

    NYC NOW
    Morning Headlines: Mamdani Condemns Flier Targeting His Record on Israel, Report Finds Rising Homelessness Among Non-Asylum Seekers, Bronx Father Denies Killing Toddler, and Mayoral Candidates Talk Transit

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 11:32


    Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani condemned a flier circulated by a super PAC supporting Andrew Cuomo during Thursday's mayoral debate. The flier criticizes Mamdani's record on Israel. Meanwhile, a new report from the Coalition for the Homeless finds nearly 73,000 non-asylum-seeking New Yorkers slept in shelters last year — a 12 percent increase from the year before. Also, the father of a missing Bronx toddler is pleading not guilty to murder, manslaughter, and menacing charges. Finally, in this week's transit segment: Mamdani calls for free city buses, Cuomo weighs in on MTA funding, and we explore why the A train serves three parts of Queens.

    NYC NOW
    Midday News: Dozens Arrested While Protesting Military Parts Sent to Israel, Bronx Casino Plan Advances, and NYC Leaders React to Trump's Immigration Enforcement

    NYC NOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 9:32


    Police arrested dozens of people Wednesday who were protesting logistics giant Maersk for its role in delivering U.S. fighter jets to Israel. Meanwhile, the New York City Council has advanced plans for a casino at the former Trump Golf Course in the Bronx, bringing the project closer to state approval. And in this week's politics segment, we look at New York leaders' reactions to President Trump's immigration policies, Zohran Mamdani's proposed wealth tax, and a major endorsement for Andrew Cuomo.

    On the Media
    How Gold Bar Bob Menendez Got His Start

    On the Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 15:35


    Bob Menendez will become the first Senator to go to prison in more than 40 years when he reports to federal penitentiary next week.  Most of you will,  no doubt,  be aware of the broad strokes of his corruption and bribery case. You know, the gold bars and cash found in his suburban ranch house. But our home station, WNYC, has produced a podcast that tries to go deeper than much of the media coverage. So we're bringing you the first episode of Dead End: The Rise and Fall of Gold Bar Bob Menendez— hosted and reported by Nancy Solomon. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

    The Brian Lehrer Show
    New Jersey's Gubernatorial Primary Results

    The Brian Lehrer Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 44:40


    Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show, offers analysis of the Democratic and Republican winners of the NJ gubernatorial primary election, and talks about her new podcast, "Dead End: The Rise & Fall of Gold Bar Bob Menendez," on former Sen. Bob Menendez, who is scheduled to go to prison next week after he was found guilty of corruption.

    The Brian Lehrer Show
    End of Session in Albany

    The Brian Lehrer Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 33:28


    Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about what lawmakers are up to as the end of the legislative session in Albany approaches, including the "Medical Aid in Dying" bill which passed the Assembly and is up for a vote in the State Senate today, plus other news from Albany.

    The Brian Lehrer Show
    New Jersey's Gubernatorial Primary Key Issues

    The Brian Lehrer Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 38:24


    Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show, breaks down the key issues as New Jersey voters head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their votes for the gubernatorial primaries.