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Roughly 3,000 city workers might be fired for defying the vaccination mandate. That figure could grow.
Friday, February 11, 2022
Thousands of New York City municipal workers will lose their jobs by the end of the day Friday if they are not fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
New York is rescinding its COVID mask mandate, but not in schools
Wednesday, February 09, 2022
Governor Kathy Hochul says she will let the state's mask-or-vaccine mandate for businesses lapse, but she's not ready to rescind the school mask mandate.
Some 2021 Oscar nominations feature New York City as a co-star
Tuesday, February 08, 2022
There are some historic firsts, a few surprise nominees, and a couple of snubs — but one recurring theme: New York, New York.
Weekly Music Roundup: Mitski, Los Bitchos, Yungchen Lhamo
Monday, February 07, 2022
New Sounds
Mitski returns, British band Wet Leg debuts, and RIP to India’s Lata Mangeshkar. Also, cumbia appreciation from Los Bitchos and Calexico, and the latest by Tibetan singer Yungchen Lhamo.
Weekly Music Roundup: Method Man, Combo Chimbita, Hania Rani
Monday, January 31, 2022
New Sounds
This week, new songs from Method Man and Combo Chimbita, and a blues collaboration 60 years in the making from Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder. Plus, Polish pianist Hania Rani's surprise EP.
A Personal Story And A Pledge to Lower Taxes: NJ Governor Reboots
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Murphy says his second term will be aimed at making New Jersey more affordable.
Weekly Music Roundup: Rev. Shawn Amos, Rokia Koné, Emily Wells
Monday, January 17, 2022
New Sounds
This week: Elvis Costello, The Reverend Shawn Amos, and dance music from Mali by Rokia Koné, Colombia via Combo Chimbita, and the 80s in music by Mitski. Plus, composer Emily Wells.
The Schomburg Center’s Black Comic Book Festival Celebrates 10 Years
Friday, January 14, 2022
The convention will be held virtually for the second year in a row due to the pandemic.
And The Winners Of Brian Lehrer's 2021 'Best Photo On Your Phone' Contest Are...
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Brian Lehrer announces the top three photos from this year's contest.
Hochul Sees "Glimmer Of Hope" In Slight Decrease In Infections — Here's What The Data Show
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
WNYC's Health and Science Data Reporter, Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky, discusses declining COVID-19 infection numbers in New York City and what the data can actually tell us.
Weekly Music Roundup: The Weeknd, Brittany Davis, and Black Country, New Road
Monday, January 10, 2022
New Sounds
This week, a premiere from Brittany Davis, The Weeknd’s End-Times Radio Station, and a Celebration of New Orleans Hip Hop and Jazz. Plus, new music from Black Country, New Road.
Weekly Music Roundup: Kate Ellis and Laura Cannell, Daniel Bachman
Monday, January 03, 2022
New Sounds
Cellist Kate Ellis and violinist Laura Cannell offer a seasonal gift from Glasgow; a rare, old salsa tune gets a modern remix; and Virginia guitarist Daniel Bachman's comforting blues.
MTA Reduces Service Amid Worker Shortage Due to Omicron Surge
Thursday, December 30, 2021
With New York setting daily coronavirus case records, many businesses and public agencies are facing a shortage of workers. That includes the MTA.
New “Smart Bins” Show City’s Slow Progress On Composting Goals
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
The pilot program has sparked confusion from some New Yorkers and earned mixed reviews from sustainability experts.
A "Mild-To-Moderate" Case Of The Omicron Variant Can Still Be Serious
Monday, December 27, 2021
Despite hopes, New York City could still be weeks away from seeing the peak of the omicron surge.
Weekly Music Roundup: Mary J. Blige, Joni Mitchell, Džambo Aguševi Orchestra
Monday, December 27, 2021
New Sounds
Video Christmas gifts from Joni Mitchell and Mary J Blige; and festive dance music, Balkan-style. Plus, Ed Sheeran a cappella, and radical Jewish music meets Afrobeat in Zion80.
Weekly Music Roundup: Pom Pom Squad, Mireya Ramos, Big Thief
Monday, December 20, 2021
New Sounds
Week of Dec. 20: This week, Pom Pom Squad covers a popular 90s tune; Mireya Ramos sends mariachi-reggae from New Zealand; and a hip hop tribute to Quentin Tarantino.
NYS Health Commissioner Says Winter COVID-19 Surge Is Well Underway
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett says don't go to holiday parties unless masking or vaccinations are required.
Weekly Music Roundup: Alicia Keys, Tyondai Braxton, Piel
Monday, December 13, 2021
New Sounds
Alicia Keys releases a new album, twice; Leon Bridges and Khruangbin are together again; and a posthumous film/score by Jóhann Jóhannsson. Plus, avant-dance music by Tyondai Braxton.
Weekly Music Roundup: Arca, Quinquis, Silvana Estrada
Monday, December 06, 2021
New Sounds
This week, Arca “queering the void,” Tom Morello still raging, and a Nina Simone cover. Plus, French singer Quinquis, singer Aoife O’Donovan, and Mexican folk singer Silvana Estrada.
