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New York voters pass Prop 1, enshrine abortion rights into state constitution
Wednesday, November 06, 2024
While abortion is already legal in New York, the amendment makes it harder to restrict it in the future.
Here’s your guide to the November 2024 election in New York
Thursday, October 31, 2024
This is your guide to ballot initiatives, tight congressional races, and where/how/when to vote.
Listen Live at 9 p.m.: The first 2024 presidential debate
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Join us for live special coverage and analysis of this year's first debate between President Biden and former President Trump.
A Moment of Hope in an NYC Hospital
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Healthcare workers are offering a moment of hope at Lenox Hill Hospital by playing a familiar tune over the P.A. system.
Tax Assessors Say The Trump Organization Paid Bribes For Lower Taxes
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
The Trump Organization used middlemen to pay New York City tax assessors to lower its property tax assessments in the 1980s and 1990s, according to new reporting from Trump, Inc.
This Week In Politics: A South Jersey Power Broker Goes Public
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Democratic boss George Norcross is set to testify before the State Senate on allegations that he crafted a tax program to benefit himself and his family.
DOC NYC Festival Celebrates Its 10th Year With A Full Docket Of Documentaries
Tuesday, November 05, 2019
A profile of a sex therapist, stories of students who must choose between tuition and food, and a film about Brooklyn's Arab community lead this year's festival.
New York's Trash Pick-Up is Getting an Overhaul
Thursday, October 31, 2019
The New York City Council has voted on a new system to streamline the handling of commercial waste.
Film Festivals Bring New, Emerging Cinema to New York City
Friday, October 18, 2019
New York City is hosting a variety of specialized film festivals this weekend showcasing movies from around the world.
Suicide Attempts Are Rising Among Black Teens
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
A new study found suicide attempts rising among black teenagers over the past 30 years.
This Election Day, New Yorkers Could Change Future Voting Rules
Thursday, October 10, 2019
This election day, New Yorkers can vote on questions that could change the city charter — including rules that affect future elections.
Due to Climate Change, New Jersey Is One of Nation's Top Hot Spots
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The Garden State has the third highest rate of warming in the country. It's already having dire consequences.
Jail Conditions Scrutinized After Jeffrey Epstein's Death
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
After alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in a federal detention center in Manhattan, the Metropolitan Correctional Center is under increased scrutiny.
The Criminal Justice System Is Bad For You, Says NYC
Friday, August 09, 2019
NYC's health commissioner says even brief contact with the criminal justice system can have lasting health consequences.
New York City Council Member from El Paso Shaken by Mass Shooting
Monday, August 05, 2019
Councilman Carlos Menchaca was born and raised in the border city and still has family there.
Changing the Rules of New York City: A Guide to the 2019 Charter Review
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
A slew of proposals could dramatically change the way the city operates. Let's dig in.
Five Years Since Garner's Death, Has the NYPD Changed?
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
No police officers have been charged in the 2014 death of Eric Garner. But NYPD leadership says many of its strategies for policing has evolved.
A Very Special Pride March
Monday, July 01, 2019
Marches and events marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising.
How Far Have LGBTQ Rights Come Since Stonewall?
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Kathy Tu and Tobin Low of WNYC's podcast "Nancy" weigh in on what their listeners are worried about.
Activists Rallying After a Transgender Woman Died on Riker's Island
Monday, June 10, 2019
New York City's Department of Correction said 27-year-old Layleen Polanco was found unconscious in her cell on Friday afternoon. No evidence of violence or foul play was reported.
