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Governor Hochul is indefinitely pausing the New York City congestion pricing plan...just weeks before the tolls were set to be turned on. The plan to toll drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street was supposed to fund billions of dollars in subway upgrades and other transit projects, while reducing pollution and gridlock. Former city Traffic …

A New York City foster care provider is trying a novel approach to help the young moms in its care: housing them under one roof in apartments equipped with washer-dryer machines and where they can access support staff 24 hours a day.The New York Foundling recently opened a brand new building complex on a quiet residential street in the Bronx that w…

Mayor Eric Adams applauded President Joe Biden’s decision to slow the influx of new migrants by temporarily closing the border, but he brushed off questions about whether he was even invited to Tuesday’s announcement. The signing, which was attended by Gov. Kathy Hochul, put into sharp focus the fractured relationship between the two Democrats sinc…

The International Cricket Council Men’s Twenty20 World Cup (ICC T20 for short) kicked off on Saturday, with teams from 20 countries competing for the world champion title. And Monday, the first of nine games will be played in New York, starting with the Sri Lanka versus South Africa match at 10:30 a.m. The ICC T20 Men’s World Cup takes place every …

WNYC is marking Pride Month by highlighting the voices of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers. Our Community Partnerships Desk recently spent some time at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center in Crown Heights to have conversations with people about what it means to navigate today's world as LGBTQ+ individuals and delve into the significance of Pride in their lives. …

As part of election coverage, WNYC is using laundromats across the New York metro area as hubs for civic engagement. We call the project 'Suds & Civics.' WNYC's Community Partnerships desk is visiting 8 laundromats across the New York metro area once per month as part of the initiative. George Bodarky, who leads WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk, …

There's only a couple days left in New York state's 2024 legislative session — a tense time when lawmakers and lobbyists learn whether their bills survive. But in Albany, the partisan battles aren't limited to halls of the Capitol. Last week, the state Assembly's Democrats squared off against Republicans in a charity softball game that raised more …

The International Cricket Council Men’s Twenty20 World Cup (ICC T20 for short) kicked off on Saturday, with teams from 20 countries competing for the world champion title. And Monday, the first of nine games will be played in New York, starting with the Sri Lanka versus South Africa match at 10:30 a.m. The ICC T20 Men’s World Cup takes place every …

As the November election draws near, WNYC is focusing on what people in our region have to say about the issues and going to the polls. We’re using laundromats across the New York metro area as hubs for civic engagement. WNYC's Community Partnerships editor, George Bodarky, is leading our 'Suds and Civics' effort. He joined Morning Edition from Bub…

It's hard to believe, but the November election is only about 150 days away. WNYC is focusing on voters and where they stand on the issues, using laundromats across the New York metro area as hubs for civic engagement. We call the project 'Suds and Civics.' George Bodarky, who leads the WNYC newsroom's Community Partnerships desk, spoke with Mornin…

As the weather gets warmer, you'll see more and more New Yorkers on bikes — and in Central Park, you may even see cyclists in blue T-shirts and jerseys riding tandem bikes. They’re part of a local nonprofit organization called InTandem Cycling, founded by Artie Elefant in 2013. Elefant was an avid cyclist who lost his vision due to retinitis pigmen…

A Donald Trump supporter seeking to become New Jersey's next U.S. senator is leaning on her MAGA credentials in New Jersey, a state that resoundingly rejected the ex-president in both the 2016 and 2020 elections. And she’s vying for the GOP nomination against a more moderate candidate who could be much better positioned to appeal to the state’s 2.4…

Top MTA officials are wringing their hands over fare evasion, mulling new strategies to make sure people pay for public transit. But over at JFK Airport, the Port Authority has a different approach: leaving some gates to the AirTrain wide open for fare beaters.

Mounds of garbage bags full of mouth-watering trash are complicating New York City’s efforts to control its rat population. But in one section of central Brooklyn, a 31-pound killer is offering up her rat control services at no cost.Meet Luna, a 7-year-old schnauzer mix and Crown Heights’ secret weapon in the war on rats.“She's very cuddly,” said h…

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has documented the sharp drop of seagrass, which scientists call submerged aquatic vegetation, since 1997. Similar surveys have found decreases in the Long Island Sound and along the Jersey Shore. The long tendrils of underwater greenery are a vital food source for birds and serve as prote…

For years, weather-related events have taken a substantial toll on New York City's infrastructure, especially during hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — or NOAA — has forecast a much more active than usual season this year. Daniel Zarrilli is special advisor for climate and sustainability at Columbia University. …

The Democratic primary is usually a cakewalk for Rep. Bill Pascrell, who has been in Congress for more than 25 years. But this year, he faces a rare competitive race in his Passaic County district — with a challenger seizing on Pascrell’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza, and without the help of a New Jersey ballot system that gives establishment c…

State Sen. Jessica Ramos, after months of hinted-at opposition to a proposed casino and entertainment complex in her Queens district, on Tuesday made her rejection of the project official. “After three town halls, a poll, a survey, and I can't tell you how many conversations I've had around the district, I've concluded that the vast majority of our…

Bus and subway fare evasion continues to be a growing problem for the MTA. The transit agency has attempted to address the issue in recent years, but its data indicates the rate of straphangers skipping fares has more than doubled since the pandemic. And more than half of bus riders aren’t paying for their ride. At a MTA board meeting last week, ch…

For the past month, Bianca Giaever, an artist and filmmaker, has been roaming New York City, wearing a firetruck red jumpsuit and an enormous sandwich board that reads “FREE HELP.” Giaever is actually offering what’s advertised. If you need help, she will help you — for free. Her business card, which she hands out freely, often to people who approa…

New York City’s streets and sidewalks could look very different starting on Aug. 3. That’s the deadline for restaurants to either apply for the city’s new outdoor dining program or take down their roadway dining structures, which occupy parking spaces or other parts of the street. After four years of free, loosely regulated outdoor dining, the new …

An organization dedicated to throwing birthday parties for children living in homeless shelters held its first celebration in New York City this week since the pandemic halted their operations four years ago, delighting kids with cake, gifts and games, and a superhero-inspired bash. “There's always a smile on their face when they see it because the…

Bronx residents who want to watch a movie in theaters now only have one place in the borough to do that. After more than 30 years in business, the Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas in the South Bronx is closing May 28th. WNYC’s Amanda Rozon reports that for many residents, that’s not just inconvenient — it’s devastating.…

This Memorial Day weekend, many of us have plans for grilling and heading out to the beach. But WNYC's Rosemary Misdary says we should add another item to the list - safe sun-gazing. Speaking with Weekend Edition host David Furst, she says the sun is very "active" right now. She cautions that before you do anything, it's essential that you use the …