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NYC could see hottest July 4 since 2010 as dangerous heat approaches

The city is expanding cooling centers and urging New Yorkers to prepare for extreme temperatures.
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Supreme Court Opinions

Emily Bazelon offers legal analysis of the last cases argued this term.
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The Fantasy of America at 250

Plus, life sentences for zine-makers in Texas.
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America at 250: A View from Britain, with “The Rest Is History”

The historian-podcasters Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland explain why losing the thirteen colonies “annoyed” the British, but “it could have been a lot worse.”
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In Season: Happy red, white and blue-berry weekend

Strawberries, cherries and raspberries have already hit the markets. Blueberries and blackberries will peak soon.
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Mayor Mamdani seems to have a favorite phrase

Every public official has turns of phrase and verbal habits they fall back on. WNYC's Ryan Kost couldn't help noticing one of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's apparent favorites.
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First extreme heat wave hits NYC. Here's what you need to know.

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The Battle of Penn Station

Listen to "On The Way," WNYC's weekly segment on "All Things Considered" breaking down New York City's transportation news.
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Just gave birth or are about to? Share your story and questions about costs

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NYC Told Supportive Housing Landlords to Stop Evictions. They’re Still Happening.

New York City approves a $126 billion budget that scraps a planned NYPD expansion and broadens housing assistance through a new rental voucher program. Officials also prepare for a dangerous heat wave by opening cooling centers and extending pool hours. Plus, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on why supportive housing providers are still filing eviction cases months after the city told them to use eviction only as a last resort. -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org Photo Cred: Karen Yi, WNYC/Gothamist
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