Elizabeth Shwe

If there’s one thing New Yorkers can bond over, it’s rat sightings across the city. Former Mayor Eric Adams oversaw reforms that he called a “trash revolution," which mainly involved ...

Governor Hochul is running for reelection this year in part on what she calls an “affordability agenda.” The Governor has been crisscrossing New York State pitching a series of plans ...

The group formerly known as Hot Girls 4 Zohran is rebranding. 

Today is Groundhog Day! That’s the tradition where a groundhog predicts the arrival of spring based on whether he sees his shadow.But there’s one town in New Jersey that couldn't cele...

New Yorkers can expect below freezing temperatures for at least another week and maybe even more snow over the weekend. So how can you stay warm and what can you do if the heat in you...

Dr. Catrina Cropano is the medical director of the Mount Sinai West Emergency Department. She talked with WNYC's Sean Carlson to discuss the dangers of extreme winter storms, and how ...

Despite yesterday’s snowstorm, New York City public school students didn’t exactly get a snow day. Classes were still on, but just remotely. We wanted to check in on how remote school...

A new mayor also means new city agency leaders, and we’ve been talking with several of them recently about what their priorities are during this new administration.The new commissione...

If you live on Staten Island or in Southern Brooklyn, there are questions about the future of who is going to represent you in Washington.That’s because a judge is ordering a commissi...

The Schools Chancellor is one of the highest profile appointments to any new administration and of interest to almost a million New York City public school kids and their parents and ...

When Mayor Mamdani is on the stump, there’s a New York City mayor from the past he like to reference from time to time: former three term Mayor Fiorella La Guardia.La Guardia led the ...

It’s a new term for the New York City Council, and this year, that also means a new Council Speaker, who is responsible for setting the priorities of the legislative body. Council Spe...

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor inside an old abandoned subway station at City Hall at midnight on January 1st. That subway station was closed exactly 81 years ago on New Yea...

You may be familiar with warning labels on things you can buy like tobacco, alcohol, and certain sugary or salty foods. And if you live in New York, get ready for warning labels on so...

The MTA is phasing out the MetroCard. The familiar swipe card is being replaced by the OMNY tap system. You won’t be able to buy a new MetroCard after December 31st.So what to do with...

President Donald Trump has sent federal troops to cities like Chicago, Washington D.C and Los Angeles and has spoken about sending troops to New York City. Local lawmakers are trying ...

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch will remain in her position under incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She’s acknowledging that there are differences between her and the mayor-elect, but sh...

The Studio Museum in Harlem just underwent a major, seven year, $160-million dollar renovation. The museum is located right on 125th Street, just a block from the neighborhood institu...

Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayor’s race was historic for several reasons. For one, he was able to get many young New Yorkers to cast votes. He also will be the city...

It's getting colder and less sunny out there after daylights savings. And for some New Yorkers, that means their seasonal affective disorder is back.Dr. Molly Sherb, a clinical psycho...