Midday News: Port Authority Hikes Tolls, MTA Urges Reconsideration of Construction Plan Veto, NYC Nightlife Safety Tips, and New Bill Could Expand Short-Term Rentals

The Port Authority is raising tolls on its bridges and tunnels Sunday, increasing costs for most drivers crossing between New Jersey and New York by 6...

Morning Headlines: MTA to Revamp Fare Evasion Penalties, Hochul Pushes Prison Reforms, and NYC Shares New Year’s Eve Safety Tips

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA is revamping penalties for fare evasion as part of new laws tak...

Evening Roundup: Federal Appeals Court Upholds $5M Judgment Against Trump, Police Search for Suspect in Bronx Baby Abandonment, NYPD Prepares for New Year’s Eve, and NYC Invests $3M in Latino Studies Curriculum

A federal appeals court has upheld a $5 million judgment against President-elect Donald Trump after finding him liable for sexually abusing advice col...

Midday News: Car Thefts Drop in NYC, Rainy New Year’s Eve Forecast, and NJ Affordability Concerns

Car thefts in New York City fell nearly 10% in 2024, reversing years of steady increases, according to NYPD data. The National Weather Service predict...

Morning Headlines: NJ Affordable Housing Hopes Hinge on Federal Tax Credit, Marcy Correctional Abuse Allegations, and NBA Star Victor Wembanyama Plays Chess in NYC

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A federal tax credit supporting affordable housing in New Jersey is set...

Midday News: 1981 Conviction Under Scrutiny, Push to Ban Legacy Admissions, Plus Fav Stories of 2024: MTA to Upgrade NYC’s Oldest Stations and Ken Leung Profile

A Westchester County man convicted of a 1981 robbery could have his conviction vacated after prosecutors found flaws in the investigation. Meanwhile,...

Midday News: Code Blue Activated for Cold Weather, RSV Cases Spike, Hanukkah Latke Recipes, and NYC Jeweler’s Pieces at AMNH

New York City has activated a Code Blue as temperatures drop, opening shelters to anyone in need. Meanwhile, the city’s health department is also warn...

Midday News: What to do in NYC between Christmas and New Years, and a Coquito Recipe!

With some New Yorkers away for the holidays, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Ryan Kailath discuss things to do as the city clears out. Plus, a Brooklynite sha...

Midday News: Weekend Subway Violence Raises Safety Concerns, F-Train Murder Suspect’s Immigration Status Sparks Debate, and Revisiting New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Fight

Several violent incidents on the subway, including two murders this past weekend, have heightened safety concerns. But experts say the system remains...

Evening Roundup: Congestion Pricing Clears Major Hurdle, Hochul Vetoes Felon Jury Bill, NYC Considers Sanctuary City Changes, Buttermilk Channel to Close, and Kindergartners Take the Stage

A toll on drivers in Manhattan below 60th Street is closer to becoming reality after a federal judge rejected an injunction to block congestion pricin...

Midday News: Mangione Pleads Not Guilty, Amtrak Delays Persist, Record crowds Expected at Port Authority, and Multiple Investigations Into Former NYPD Official Jeffrey Maddrey Underway

Morning Headlines: Man Arrested in Fatal Subway Fire, Renters Struggle With Security Deposits, and 9/11 Health Program Faces Funding Crisis

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD credits surveillance images for the swift arrest of a man accu...

Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams’ Year End Press Conference, Amazon Workers Strike in Queens, The Dangers of Lead Pipes, and Navigating Holiday Traffic

New York City Mayor Adams delivered his annual year end press conference to reflect on his accomplishments in 2024. Plus, Amazon workers at seven faci...

Midday News: The Entourage Surrounding Luigi Mangione, A Small Taste of Winter, and Street Safety in 2024

Mayor Adams is defending the large entourage of law enforcement that accompanied accused CEO shooter Luigi Mangione into Manhattan. Plus, we could see...

Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams’ Former Top Aide Indicted, Congestion Pricing Politics, and a Former Governor Plans To Sue

Mayor Adams’ former chief adviser is facing charges of bribery and money laundering. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing New Jersey to drop its law...

Evening Roundup: Ingrid Lewis-Martin Indicted on Bribery and Conspiracy Charges and NJ Transit Names New Leader

WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Brigid Bergin discuss the indictment of Mayor Adams’ former top aide, Ingrid Lewis-Martin. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst and Clayto...

Midday News: Mayor Adams’ Closest Advisor Surrenders to Prosecutors, Suspect Luigi Mangione Returns to New York, and the Use of ‘Courtesy Cards’ in New Jersey

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Mayor Adams’ closest adviser, has surrendered to Manhattan prosecutors, according to multiple news reports. Plus, the man accused...

Morning Headlines: Mangione Extradition Hearing, Police Commissioner Tisch's First Major Policy Initiative, and Mayor Adams' Housing Plan

Governor Hochul is working with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to ensure a smooth extradition of CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione. Plus, NYPD Com...

Evening Roundup: Luigi Mangione Indicted, Control of Paterson Police Department, NYC Council Considers Cooling Season Bill, and a Family Recipe

A grand jury has indicted Luigi Mangione on terrorism and murder charges in the shooting death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Plus, a New Jersey court r...

Midday News: Cold Temps Prompt Code Blue, NYC’s Most-Checked Out Books of 2024, and Delays for Emergency Transfers in NYCHA

A Code Blue takes effect Wednesday night as temperatures dip in New York City and parts of New Jersey. Meanwhile, New York City libraries have announc...