NYC NOW

Brittany Krigstein, WNYC reporter on-the-ground covering NYC’s blizzard impacts on transit, sidewalks, and emergency responses. Jessica Gould, WNYC education reporter tracking how AI like ChatGPT is reshaping classrooms. They describe storm scenes and city response. They also cover students’ everyday AI use, changing classroom practices, detection challenges, teacher training, and DOE guidance coming soon.

James Ramsay, a WNYC digital producer who tracks fashion and footwear, and Priya Desai, a sports reporter covering local and national teams. They talk Knicks playoff hopes, Team USA women’s hockey and two local gold-medal players. They also explore the dress shoe revival in New York, from loafers to dress sneakers and what shoes signal about city life.

Brigid Bergin, a WNYC reporter who covered Staten Island’s North Shore and the 11th District redistricting lawsuit, guides listeners through a high-stakes court fight. She explores proposals to link the North Shore with Lower Manhattan. Short scenes capture the North Shore’s density, diversity, local politics, community concerns, and the stakes for representation and future maps.

Karen Yee, WNYC reporter who probes city data and personal stories. Brittany Kriegstein, WNYC reporter covering public safety and social issues. They discuss recent cold-weather deaths across the city. They describe who was found outdoors versus at home. They explore confirmed hypothermia cases and surprising instances of housed people found outside.

Matthew Schnipper, Gothamist’s arts and culture editor, brings quick takes on NYC cultural moments. He chats about the city’s newfound tuna melt trend. He highlights local designers shining at the Super Bowl stage. He previews curling lessons and clubs popping up in Prospect Park.

A slow, clear look at how housing, transit, and rising costs reshape daily life in New York City. Short features on who gets pushed to the edge and which systems are fraying. Spotlights on neighborhood culture and the tough choices people face about staying or leaving.

Liam Quigley, an investigative reporter who covers NYC issues, breaks down the rise of unlicensed tow trucks and why regulation failed. He outlines how these operators find crashes, the policy shifts that helped them grow, and the real dangers they pose. Tips on spotting legal versus shady rigs are described in clear, short scenes.

Joe Hong, WNYC reporter who dug into store-by-store price swings, and Karen Yee, WNYC reporter who led a six-month citywide grocery price study. They trace supply chains to Hunts Point, explain why produce and meat prices jump, examine neighborhood and store-size effects on costs, and share practical shopping tactics for stretching your food budget.

Hannah Frishberg, WNYC arts and culture reporter who shares quirky and classic Valentine’s Day options around NYC. Erika Ettin, NYC dating coach and founder of A Little Nudge who breaks down city-specific dating dynamics. They discuss why dating in NYC feels different, borough-hopping hurdles, balancing apps with in-person events, practical do's for moving relationships forward, and a range of Valentine’s ideas for every vibe.

Ben Feuerherd, WNYC and Gothamist reporter who covers policing and local policy, gives a clear primer on the NYPD Strategic Response Group. He traces its origin as a counterterror unit and its shift into protest policing. He discusses controversies over weaponry, shortened training, and recent deployments at anti‑ICE demonstrations.