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City Council approves Mayor Adams $5 billion "City of Yes" housing plan
Over 80,000 homes could be built across New York City over the next 15 years thanks to a major housing plan the City Council passed.
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Could a new mayor fix NYC's terrible bus service?
New York City’s mayor doesn’t have much power over the state-run MTA. But the office does control the city’s streets. -
Navigating the Immigration System Under Trump
The Brian Lehrer Show
There will likely be changes to the immigration system under Donald Trump, who has pledged to initiate a mass deportation campaign.
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December astronomy forecast calls for ‘beast of meteor showers’
Fast, bright and copious, the Geminids meteors are one of the best cosmic light shows of the year — and they’ll be flashing across the night sky this month.Traveling more than 78,000 ... -
Shop Listener 2024: Online Stores
The Brian Lehrer Show
Shop Listener is back for the 2024 holiday season. Listeners call in to shout out their online shops ahead of the holidays, for a Brian Lehrer Show listener-sourced gift guide. -
Civil Rights and the Trump DOJ
The Brian Lehrer Show
Ellen Blain, former chief of Civil Rights for the Southern District of New York, talks about the impact the next Trump administration could have on civil rights law. -
Who is leaving tiny ducks around Chelsea? We quacked the case.
For the past year, thousands of tiny duck figurines have invaded the neighborhood of Chelsea.They come in a variety of colors — blue, green, white or pink. Some even glow in the dark.... -
The constituent questions Gov. Hochul didn't answer
In an almost-monthly series called "Ask the Gov," Gov. Kathy Hochul responds to questions from the public. Her office collects them through an online form, which asks people to submi...
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Let’s talk democracy at the laundromat!
Soap gets laundry done. Conversation gets democracy going. This election year, WNYC is turning some laundromats in the New York metro area into hubs of civic dialogue. - Edit Bucket
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Ask Governor Murphy
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy takes questions from WNYC’s Nancy Solomon, other guest journalists and listeners for an hour every month during this live show, a co-production with WBGO and WHYY. Ask Governor Murphy airs the second Wednesday of most months at 7 p.m., dependent on schedule availability.
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One of the Country's Earliest African-American Radio Programs on WNYC 1929-1930
The NAACP scores a regular Wednesday slot for talks on a broad spectrum of issues. -
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Lilian Supove Blake
When most women in Radio were doing home-ec shows, she was WNYC's News and Special Events Director. -
Take A Dive into the WNYC Archives
As part of WNYC's centennial celebration, each week we'll share key moments from the from the vast WNYC and NYC Municipal archives.
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The Met's American Wing Turns 100
All Of It
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing celebrates its centennial this year, with a special installation beginning November 8. -
100 Pieces of Art with Thelma Golden
All Of It
In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. -
A Post-Apocalyptic Play Set in a Warehouse Parking Lot
All Of It
A new Off-Broadway play set in the not-so-distant future follows a group of warehouse workers traveling from job to job to avoid the encroaching coastlines. -
Slow Burn Revisits the Rise of Fox News
All Of It
Today, Fox News has become one of the top cable news networks, however, this was not the case 25 years ago. In the 10th season of Slate's Slow Burn podcast, host Josh Levin revisits t...
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Get Lit with All Of It | 'Long Island Compromise' by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
In November, we will be reading Taffy Brodesser-Akner's new novel, Long Island Compromise. It tells the story of the wealthy Fletcher family who are coping with the aftermath of a kidnapping.
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New York Public Radio Centennial Gala with Host Seth Meyers
New York Public Radio hosts its annual Gala honoring its work and the generosity of those who support it. This year’s event celebrates a century of public service journalism and ushers WNYC into its next 100 years. Comedian Seth Meyers hosts.
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New York Public Radio Centennial Gala After Party with Host New York Nico
An amplified after-party follows New York Public Radio's annual Gala with open bar, classic NYC treats and live entertainment. Filmmaker New York Nico hosts.
