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Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on a subway train last year, has been found not guilty. A judge had already dismissed the top charge against Penny late last week. A Manhattan jury found him not guilty of criminally negligent homicide earlier today. Penny's trial elicited many opinions and emotions: some thoug…

WNYC was the first local outlet to report that Pearl Harbor had been attacked.

The taste of a particular dish has the power to evoke flavorful memories. As we gather with family and friends over food this holiday season, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is asking us to share stories about recipes with special meaning. We talked to Demi Guo as part of a collaboration with the Queens Memory Project. Guo lives in Queens. The t…

We're number 49! New York City tops the list of big cities in the United States by population but ranks second-to-last for its voter turnout rate in the most recent presidential election — beating only El Paso, Texas. A new report out of the University of California San Diego compared presidential and mayoral election turnout in the 50 biggest citi…

New York City’s mayor doesn’t have much power over the state-run MTA. But the office does control the city’s streets — which gives the top dog in City Hall the ability to improve the agency’s sluggish bus service.

Mayor Eric Adams is walking back recent comments he made about due process not applying to undocumented immigrants. At his news conference earlier in the week, Adams incorrectly claimed "the Constitution is for Americans" when probed on his position regarding due process rights for migrants. Speaking to WNYC's Michael Hill Friday morning, Adams cor…

Over 80,000 homes could be built across New York City over the next 15 years thanks to a major housing plan the city council passed today. Councilmember Rafael Salamanca is the chair of the city council’s land use committee. He talked with WNYC's Sean Carlson more about the "City of Yes" housing plan.…

A year after the writers’ and actors’ strikes that stalled the film and television industry, production activity in New York City remains stuck in low gear, according to city data and interviews with more than a dozen local actors, writers, executives and crew members. “It’s been totally dead,” said Max Casella, a series regular on “The Sopranos,” …

The New York City area is full of people making a difference in their neighborhoods. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is highlighting some of them. We're calling them community champions. You know, the volunteer, the senior center. The nonprofit founder helping young moms or the grandmother who rallies the block for spring cleanups. Today we meet…

Fast, bright and copious, the Geminids meteors are one of the best cosmic light shows of the year — and they’ll be flashing across the night sky this month. Traveling more than 78,000 mph, the Geminids peak on Dec. 13-14 with up to 120 colorful shooting stars per hour.

It's the season of festive meals and family feasts. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is asking you to share stories behind favorite family recipes and the memories they hold for you. We talked to Zach Rothman-Hicks as part of a collaboration with the Queens Memory Project. Rothman-Hicks lives in Queens. The transcript of Zach Rothman-Hicks' story…

It's Giving Tuesday! While it's never a bad time to give back, some of us feel especially compelled to donate our time or money during the holiday season. Sapreet Saluja is the Executive Director of the volunteer network New York Cares. She joined WNYC host Michael Hill to offer tips on how to help out.…

For the past year, thousands of tiny duck figurines have invaded the neighborhood of Chelsea. They come in a variety of colors — blue, green, white or pink. Some even glow in the dark. Other figurines aren’t even ducks, but instead frogs, sharks, unicorns or even an ultra-rare axolotl salamander. The teensy toys are about the size of nickels and ea…

In an almost-monthly series called "Ask the Gov," Gov. Kathy Hochul responds to questions from the public. Her office collects them through an online form, which asks people to submit their first name, age and location along with their inquiry. Then Hochul flips through and answers them straight to the camera. But what about the questions shehasn’t…

Much of New York City's outdoor dining infrastructure is out. Right after Thanksgiving, the last of the dwindling outdoor dining sheds in the city were disassembled and put away, either for the winter or forever. Things were different not too long ago. Some 12-thousand sheds blanketed the Big Apple at the program's height. However, under the new ou…

A Manhattan elementary school transformed by an influx of new migrant families has created a new Thanksgiving tradition that aims to bring everyone together over turkey, stuffing, Dominican-style roast pork and pierogis.

'Tis the season for food, family and friends. WNYC's community partnerships desk is asking New Yorkers to share stories behind their favorite family recipes and the memories they bring to life. We talked to Kelly Jean Fitzsimmons as part of a collaboration with the Queen's Memory Project. Fitzsimmons lives in Astoria, Queens. The transcript of Kell…

It’s Thanksgiving this week. Members of Congress are back home in their districts for the holidays. Pat Ryan represents New York’s 18th Congressional district. It includes Orange County, as well as most of Ulster and Dutchess Counties. Representative Ryan talked with WNYC's David Furst about the 2024 election results and how the State and Local Tax…

Thanksgiving dinners can get a little heated with relatives whose politics are different from yours. But some New Yorkers face a different challenge … dealing with loved ones who badmouth New York City. So rude! Nick Leighton is the co-host of the weekly podcast “Were You Raised By Wolves?” He talked with WNYC's David Furst about how New Yorkers ca…

It's the season of food filled gatherings with family and friends. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is asking New Yorkers to share the stories and memories behind their favorite family recipes. We talked to Jessica Sucher as part of a collaboration with the Queen's Memory Project. Sucher lives in Brooklyn. The transcript of Jessica Sucher' story …

This holiday season many New Yorkers are considering what they’ll be bringing to family dinner or Friendsgiving. For some, cannolis are a big hit. An even bigger hit if they come from the iconic Coney Island spot: Gargiulo’s Restaurant. WNYC’s Janae Pierre recently spent a day in the kitchen with the restaurant’s third generation chef.…

As family and friends get ready to gather for the holidays, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is inviting locals to share the stories behind their favorite foods. Angelica Vargas lives in New Jersey. She's a cooking instructor with the League of Kitchens. The transcript of Angelica Vargas' story has been lightly edited for clarity I'm from Monterr…

The city sanitation department’s rollout of curbside composting program is facing a rotten problem: Most New Yorkers are still throwing organics in the trash, and landlords of many large buildings haven’t bothered to set up bins allowing tenants to participate. The city expanded the service to the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island last month, a ye…

Councilmember Justin Brannan, head of the Council's finance committee, criticized the mayor for raising unfounded fears over migrant spending. He also says the mayor is not spending the city's newfound money wisely.