August 17, 2023: Midday News
Hundreds of migrants are expected to arrive at the emergency shelter built at Creedmore Psychiatric Facility but neighbors are pushing back and police have arrested at least 13 protestors. Also,...
View ArticleAugust 18, 2023: Evening Roundup
New York City Mayor Eric Adams hopes to streamline the process for office to housing conversions. Plus, giant trash bins have arrived in Harlem. Will the new bins keep rats away or just take up space?...
View ArticleAugust 21, 2023: Evening Roundup
A massive tent facility is now open for migrants on Randall’s Island. Plus, the New York City Health Department is reminding parents to get their kids vaccinated ahead of the new school year. And...
View ArticleLocal Politics: Staw Donors & City/State Migrant Response
Katie Honan, senior reporter at The City and co-host of the podcast FAQ NYC, talks about the latest in news, including housing the influx of asylum seekers, plus she's joined by George Joseph, senior...
View ArticleLocal Politics; Montana Climate Ruling; BRICS Summit; Sibling Relationships
On today's show:Katie Honan, senior reporter at The City and co-host of the podcast FAQ NYC, talks about the latest in news about housing the influx of asylum seekers, plus George Joseph, senior...
View ArticleAugust 22, 2023: Evening Roundup
A new report finds that more than 13,000 rent-stabilized apartments sat vacant for multiple years in New York City. Plus, the federal government has offered to lease space for a temporary shelter at...
View ArticleAugust 24, 2023: Evening Roundup
Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on the White House to do more to help New York navigate the current migrant crisis. Plus, two years after his resignation, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to...
View ArticleAugust 28, 2023: Evening Roundup
According to a new report from New York City’s comptroller, thousands of special education students are still not getting the services they need, despite a dramatic increase in spending. Plus, the...
View ArticleThe Increase in Migrant Candy Sellers on the Subway
The crisis New York City is facing regarding the rise in its migrant population is well-reported. One aspect of the situation is an increase of migrants selling candy in the subway system, either on...
View ArticleGrowing Tensions Between the City, State and Feds Over NYC's Migrant Crisis
The Adams administration is still struggling to deal with the influx of migrants coming to the city. Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, and Jeff Coltin, Politico reporter and co-author of the...
View ArticleAugust 31, 2023:Evening Roundup
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is once again calling on the Biden administration to issue temporary work permits to migrants so they can begin legally working in the U.S. Plus, COVID-19 transmission is...
View ArticleSenator Gillibrand: Let Asylum Seekers Come And Work But Vet Their Claims...
On today's show:U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) discusses her actions around the big influx of asylum seekers in New York and other cities, the prospect of a government shutdown at the end of...
View ArticleNYC Goes Back to School
It's the first day of school for public school students in NYC. WNYC/Gothamist reporter Jessica Gould and Chalkbeat New York reporter Michael Elsen-Rooney talk about how the City is handling...
View ArticleBack to School in NYC; Changes to Trash Collection & Composting; What Happens...
On today's show:It's the first day of school for public school students in NYC. WNYC/Gothamist reporter Jessica Gould and Chalkbeat New York reporter Michael Elsen-Rooney talk about how the city is...
View ArticleSeptember 7, 2023 : Evening Roundup
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will proceed with a city contract with the company DOC GO despite objections from city comptroller Brad Lander. Plus, the city’s child welfare agency will pay a...
View ArticleNYC's Public Advocate on the Latest City News
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams discusses the latest headlines, including the city's response to the migrant crisis and more.
View ArticleBrian Lehrer Weekend: Jumaane Williams; Online Returns?; Best Stadium Food
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams (First) | What Happens to Our Online Returns (Starts at 28:30) | Come For the Mets,...
View ArticleWednesday Morning Politics; City Budget Cuts; Redistricting, Again?; Bronx...
Coming up on today's show:As the House returns to session, Rep. Kevin McCarthy has ordered an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Annie Karni, congressional correspondent for The New York Times,...
View ArticleThe Asylum Seekers' 'Maze'
Julia Preston, contributing writer for The Marshall Project, talks about why a possible work-permit solution isn't accessible to more asylum seekers, New York City officials' calls for a...
View ArticleAsk Governor Murphy: September Recap
WNYC reporter and editor Nancy Solomon, host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show, recaps her conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, where they talked about a dispute over...
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