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It's been a rough start for the Yankees in the 2024 World Series. They lost again in Los Angeles on Saturday night to Dodgers. That means the Yankees are down two games to none. Now, the series shifts to the Bronx. Sports reporter Priya Desai joins Weekend Edition host David Furst for a preview - and takes a moment to reflect on the New York Libert…

If you're eager to cast your ballot in the upcoming election, you're in luck. Early voting begins Saturday, Oct. 26 at select polling sites across New York and New Jersey. For months now, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk has been fanning out to laundromats across the New York metro area. At each stop, they've been speaking with voters to better u…

Features vintage recordings by Artie Shaw, Kay Starr and George Hall. Ronnaldo celebrates Halloween so be prepared to be frightened beyond belief. (Not really. But you can expect some great music.) Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is conside…

The ongoing national debate over immigration policy and New York City’s struggle to provide shelter for tens of thousands of newly arrived migrants have had a dramatic influence on a small handful of key congressional races on Long Island and in the Hudson Valley — including Democrat Laura Gillen’s bid to unseat Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito i…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s rapid rise to national prominence — forged by her willingness to take on the Democratic establishment — has made her a key leader of the party's left flank, with a legion of highly engaged supporters. But she’s long been an easy foil for Republicans, who believe her unapologetically progressive stances alienate moderates …

Your employer may grant you paid sick leave for yourself or a family member, but what about your pets? City Councilmember Shaun Abreu represents the 7th Council District in Uptown Manhattan. He introduced a bill this week that would allow New Yorkers to use their paid sick leave to take their pets to the vet or care for them when they’re sick. If p…

The congestion pricing toll readers aren't collecting fares, but they are collecting data on Manhattan drivers. That and more in this week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news.

ake a look beyond all the trees and bushes and flowers in Central Park, past the iconic Boathouse, and you might just spot something you’ve never seen before. An island... in the middle of another island. That is, an island inside Central Park Lake, on the island of Manhattan, surrounded by rivers, a creek, the Long Island Sound and the Atlantic Oc…

New York City’s subway system is turning 120 years old on Sunday, and the New York Transit Museum in Downtown Brooklyn has a new exhibit called “The Subway Is…” in honor of the system’s birthday. New York Transit Museum curator Jodi Shapiro talked with WNYC's Sean Carlson about the subway’s history and the museum's exhibit.…

Some advocates are worried New York City may be scaling back the ambition of a landmark climate law. Local Law 97 went into effect this year. It sets aggressive emissions restrictions on buildings, which account for nearly 70% of the city’s carbon pollution. Stricter limits go into effect in 2030. Now, new rules from the Department of Buildings all…

The Brooklyn Community Board 1 meeting was a sleepy affair, almost entirely populated by members of the board, city officials and police officers who were all on hand to discuss the state of the city’s migrant influx, which has long been described as a “crisis.” But the extent to which residents of the district — which comprises Williamsburg and Gr…

Daniel Penny is going on trial this month on charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, nearly a year-and-a-half after the former Marine put fellow passenger Jordan Neely — who struggled with mental health issues and homelessness for much of his life — in a fatal chokehold on a crowded F train. Penny has pleaded not guilty to the ch…

A $300 million initiative that combined job training with anti-violence campaigns was shut down earlier this year because New York City officials say they don't know how many people participated or found work thanks to the program.

The New York Liberty played in the very first WNBA game back in 1997. They went to the finals often back then, and still do. But, they've never won the championship — until now; the Libs are celebrating their first ever championship. Erica L. Ayala — founder of Black Rosie Media and host of the New York Liberty podcast Gotta Get Up — joined WNYC's …

It continues to be a wild autumn for New York City's sports teams, with the New York Liberty, the Mets and the Yankees making deep playoff runs. Checking on the latest results, the Liberty lost last night so the WNBA finals comes back to Brooklyn Sunday for a deciding game five. With their backs against the wall, the Mets kept their season and hope…

New York City’s health commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is stepping down today, a few months earlier than his original plan to leave in December. He has been health commissioner since March 2022 and led the city through part of the COVID pandemic and other public health emergencies like an outbreak of monkeypox. He talks with WNYC's Sean Carlson about…

This week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news includes a rundown of where the presidential candidates stand on public transit and a new vision for the Cross Bronx Expressway.

Features vintage music by Harry James, Jimmie Lunceford and Jan Savitt. We also listen to some outrageous ad spots by Camel Cigarettes from the late 1930's. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat. Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * The music featured in this podcast is considered Public Domain. Artists are credited w…

New York City is considering a major overhaul to portions of the Cross Bronx Expressway. The highway's construction during the mid-20th century has been widely criticized for worsening traffic and health conditions in the borough. Now, the city is offering local residents a chance to weigh in on what it should look like. Department of Transportatio…

Fall is upon us. In New York City, that means cooler temperatures, changing leaves, a proliferation of pumpkins, and -- in some neighborhoods -- fire escapes and balconies are suddenly being converted into sukkah shelters. The Jewish holiday Sukkot started October 16th and continues through October 23rd. Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Rel…

The Park Slope Food Co-op is a Brooklyn grocery store owned by community members, each of whom have to work shifts in exchange for being able to shop there. It's one of the oldest and largest food coops in the country. But Joe Holtz, one of the founders of Park Slope Food Co-op and its longtime general manager, is retiring after 50 years of working…

New York City's streets will be flooded by comic book lovers starting on Oct. 17th, when Comic Con kicks off. The medium fuels so much of modern pop culture, and in the 5 boroughs, that also includes education. New York City Public Schools has quietly become one of the largest comics distributors in the country, publishing graphic novels that fit i…

In this episode we examine and listen to Disc #775 of the V-Disc Collection. This V-Disc features vintage recordings by Buddy Rich and Ella Fitzgerald. (E039) * The musical performances and recordings featured in this podcast are in the Public Domain. Artists are credited within the podcast.Swing City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Both the Yankees and the Mets are in Major League Baseball's final four. If both teams win their series, the cross-town rivals could go head-to-head in a Subway World Series for the first time since 2000. Kavitha Davidson, a sportswriter and the host of the podcast Sportly, joined WNYC host Michael Hill to break down what each team needs to do to m…

Horror stories about New York City’s school bus system are an annual rite of back-to-school season. That’s particularly true for students with disabilities who ride city buses to specialized programs across the five boroughs and beyond. Now, school bus contracts are set to expire at the end of this academic year. And parents worry even bigger disru…

Our fall of playoff fun and tension continues in the New York City area. The Mets and Yankees took care of business this week and are gearing up for their league championship series. Meanwhile, in the WNBA finals, the New York Liberty are facing their first big challenge this postseason. Sports writer Priya Desai joins Weekend Edition host David Fu…