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NYC Now helps New Yorkers understand the city through original reporting and sharp analysis from WNYC and Gothamist. The show digs into the news, culture, and conversations shaping life in New York, three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, hosted by Janae Pierre.
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Sep 17, 2024 • 10min
September 17, 2024: Evening Roundup
Prosecutors are planning to criminally charge the man police shot inside a Brooklyn subway station over the weekend. Plus, WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh reports on the reaction from residents in Brownsville days after the police shooting at the neighborhood station. Also, two recent police shootings highlight an ongoing problem for the NYPD and their tasers. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Matt Katz discuss the latest corruption scandal in city government after a grand jury indicted two former FDNY chiefs.

Sep 17, 2024 • 9min
September 17, 2024: Midday News
Police are searching for a man who allegedly took a knife from the scene of a shooting Sunday at the Sutter Avenue subway station in Brooklyn. The shooting, which occurred during a pursuit of a suspected fare evader, injured four people, including an NYPD officer and two bystanders. Meanwhile, the FDNY is cooperating with federal prosecutors after a grand jury indicted two former fire chiefs for allegedly accepting bribes to expedite fire alarm system approvals. Finally, WNYC reporters Bahar Ostadan and Brittany Kriegstein provide new details on the shooting at the Sutter Avenue subway station.

Sep 17, 2024 • 3min
September 17, 2024: Morning Headlines
Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Federal authorities arrested Sean “Diddy” Combs late Monday in New York on a sealed criminal indictment following a series of recent sexual assault accusations from multiple women. Meanwhile, two people remain in critical condition after a chaotic police shooting at the Sutter Avenue subway station in Brooklyn on Sunday. Police opened fire during a fare evasion pursuit, hitting the suspect, two bystanders, and an officer. Plus, a new survey shows the majority of New York City public school teachers support a citywide ban on cellphones in schools.

Sep 16, 2024 • 12min
September 16, 2024: Evening Roundup
New York City's housing agency is funding more affordable apartments than ever but demand is still far outpacing supply. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Bahar Ostadan discuss an NYPD shooting at a Brooklyn subway station that left four people injured. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks with reporters Jacly Jeffrey-Wilensky and David Brand about their new reporting which finds some former vacation rentals have become homes for long-term tenants.

Sep 16, 2024 • 7min
September 16, 2024: Midday News
A federal indictment unsealed Monday charges former FDNY chiefs Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco with accepting $190,000 in bribes in exchange for fast-track building inspections. Meanwhile, a trio of progressive groups are endorsing a casino plan for Hudson Yards put forward by the gaming company Wynn. Plus, the 25th annual New York Latino Film Festival opens Tuesday night, showcasing over 100 films from around the world in Manhattan through Sunday. For a preview, WNYC's Janae Pierre speaks with festival founder Calixto Chinchilla.

Sep 16, 2024 • 3min
September 16, 2024: Morning Headlines
Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: NYPD officers opened fire at a Brooklyn subway station on Sunday while trying to arrest a fare evader, injuring four people, including one officer. Meanwhile, drivers blocking bus lanes and double parking will begin receiving automatic tickets on 20 more routes this month, starting with 10 routes on Monday. Plus, the city’s Department of Transportation has completed a major safety overhaul of the Washington Bridge, improving travel between Manhattan and the Bronx

Sep 13, 2024 • 8min
September 13, 2024: Evening Roundup
Queens State Senator Jessica Ramos has entered the primary race against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Meanwhile, officials are warning of significant traffic on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway this upcoming weekend. Also, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban has officially resigned after his brother’s nightlife consulting business came under federal investigation. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Deputy City Council Speaker Diana Ayala for her perspective. Plus, the Queens Night Market returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, and the annual African-American Day Parade takes over the streets of Harlem on Sunday.

Sep 13, 2024 • 8min
September 13, 2024: Midday News
Despite a decrease in incarcerated people and fewer corrections staff in New York City, the Independent Budget Office says overtime is driving the Department of Corrections high spending. Meanwhile, a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City is on hold after advocates raised concerns over last-minute changes that would still penalize pedestrians. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Tom Donilon as interim NYPD Commissioner following Edward Caban’s resignation, which came one week after his phones were seized in a federal investigation. WNYC’s public safety reporter Matt Katz has the latest.

Sep 13, 2024 • 12min
September 13, 2024: Morning Headlines
Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Eric Adams will appoint former FBI official Tom Donilon as interim commissioner of the NYPD after Commissioner Edward Caban resigned Thursday. Meanwhile, the mayor's attorney is requesting more time to respond to a campaign finance audit due to an ongoing federal investigation. Also, New Jersey and federal prosecutors are asking a judge to end some oversight of the state's women’s prison. Plus, New York Public Radio, which operates WNYC, is cutting more than 26 positions through a mix of layoffs and voluntary departures. Finally, on this week’s transportation segment, On The Way, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and Ramsey Kalifeh discuss the state’s response to a lawsuit pushing for congestion pricing, former President Donald Trump’s vow to cancel the program, efforts to cap Citi Bike costs for members, and a new jaywalking bill.

Sep 12, 2024 • 9min
September 12, 2024: Evening Roundup
Mayor Adams is tapping former FBI official, Tom Donlon, as interim commissioner of the NYPD amid multiple investigations into his inner circle that have now reached into the police department. Plus, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to have a minor medical procedure Friday to remove a common skin cancer. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with public safety reporter, Samantha Max, about officials’ reluctance to investigate the hundreds of sexual assault claims of women who say they were sexually assaulted at Rikers Island jails.


