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New York ordered to redraw congressional maps, which could decide control of US House
Thursday, July 13, 2023
The state’s top court is now expected to take up the case, which could have enormous implications for who controls the House of Representatives.
Adams administration faults state air quality forecasts at heated NYC Council hearing
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
At a New York City Council hearing on Wednesday, municipal agency heads were grilled about what they knew and when they acted during the wildfire smoke crisis in
What can the rapid reopening of I-95 in Philadelphia teach us about the BQE rebuild?
Monday, July 10, 2023
Interstate 95 reopened in Philly less than two weeks after a deadly collapse, thanks to the construction of an interim roadway. Can a similar plan work on a crumbling stretch of the BQE?
NYC Council finance chair on new city budget
Friday, June 30, 2023
Bay Ridge Council Member and Finance Committee Chair Justin Brannan on New York City's new $107 billion budget.
Weekly Music Roundup: Big Freedia, Elisapie, and Wye Oak
Monday, June 26, 2023
New Sounds
This week, a NOLA party with Big Freedia, celebrations of Indigenous culture from Elisapie and Saltwater Hank, and new singles from Palace and Wye Oak.
NY lawmakers passed nearly 900 bills. Now it’s Gov. Hochul’s turn to act.
Friday, June 23, 2023
The state Legislature approved more than 600 bills in the month of June alone. Now the real negotiations begin.
Councilmember pushes bill to improve quality of life for NYC sex workers
Friday, June 23, 2023
New York City has been changing its approach towards sex workers for years. Now, new legislation hopes to make life easier for New Yorkers participating in it.
Pushed by Council, Mayor Adams agrees to help shelter residents apply for housing
Friday, June 16, 2023
Advocates have criticized the mayor for dragging his feet on eliminating a critical barrier to those seeking to leave city shelters.
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell resigns after year and a half on the job
Monday, June 12, 2023
The commissioner did not provide any explanation for her departure or information about what she’ll do next.
Weekly Music Roundup: PJ Harvey, Shamir, and Bokante
Monday, June 12, 2023
New Sounds
This week, an enigmatic song from PJ Harvey, a blast of pop from Shamir, and the global fusion of Bokanté. Plus, warm, homespun songs from This Is The Kit.
Where to get great Puerto Rican food in the Bronx, from mofongo to famous lechón
Friday, June 09, 2023
Chef Farideh Sadeghin and Bronx native and skateboarder Pedro Muñoz explore Puerto Rican restaurants in the Bronx, home to the city's largest population of Puerto Ricans.
A West Coast perspective on New York's recent air quality crisis
Friday, June 09, 2023
Air quality emergencies in New York might become a more frequent occurrence due to global climate change.
NYC health advisory extended for ‘unhealthy’ air
Thursday, June 08, 2023
Friday will mark the fourth day in a row the city will be blanketed in unhealthy air due to wildfires raging to the north in Canada.
NJ Gov. Murphy, in state covered by smoke, says more needs to be done about climate change
Wednesday, June 07, 2023
This afternoon, the Air Quality Index in every New Jersey county reached “unhealthy” or “very unhealthy” levels due to Canadian wildfire smoke trickling south.
What New Yorkers can do about unhealthy air from Canadian wildfires
Tuesday, June 06, 2023
For a second straight week, Canadian wildfires are bringing dangerous smoke across the New York region. NYU Professor Jack Caravanos explains what listeners can do to keep safe.
Weekly Music Roundup: Silvana Estrada, Ben Harper, and Mari Kalkun
Monday, June 05, 2023
New Sounds
This week, the play of light and dark in songs by Silvana Estrada, Lanterns On The Lake, and Ben Harper. And a dark debut from soccer legend Eric Cantona.
Weekly Music Roundup: Anjimile, Sylvan Esso, and Jeremy Dutcher
Monday, May 29, 2023
New Sounds
This week, returns for songwriter Anjimile and Canadian singer/pianist Jeremy Dutcher; a tribute to Low by Sylvan Esso; and emotive dance music from Bayonne.
Many Open Seats, Few Contested Races in New Jersey Legislative Elections
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Every seat in the New Jersey State Legislature is up for election. But few primary races are competitive.
Weekly Music Roundup: Paul Simon's Psalms, Anohni, and June McDoom
Monday, May 22, 2023
New Sounds
This week, Paul Simon’s psalms, Anohni’s prayer for understanding, and Gershwin’s inadvertent surfing safari. Plus songs by June McDoom and Dudu Tassa & Jonny Greenwood.
How to fight loneliness: NYC mental health experts weigh in
Saturday, May 20, 2023
The fact that we live in the biggest city in the U.S. doesn't mean we're not lonely. In fact it may make the problem worse.
