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NYC NOW

WNYC
New York City
Zohran Mamdani
NYPD
SNAP
WNYC
New York
Affordable Housing
New Jersey
ICE
Trump Administration
Election Day
Child Care
Grocery Prices
Congestion Pricing
MTA
Kathy Hochul
Governor Kathy Hochul
Manhattan
SNAP (supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Andrew Cuomo

NYC Now helps New Yorkers understand the city through original reporting and sharp analysis from WNYC and Gothamist. The show digs into the news, culture, and conversations shaping life in New York, three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, hosted by Janae Pierre.

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WNYC and Gothamist reporter Hannah Frishberg joins us with some of the best ways to celebrate Halloween across New York City. From the Great PUPkin dog costume contest and haunted attractions to a Lower East Side bookstore crawl and some truly unusua... more

Some Upstate New York residents say their utility bills have more than doubled in the past year, and the cost of keeping the lights on has become one of the biggest issues in this year’s race for governor. As governor, Kathy Hochul has offered rebate... more

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New York City is moving closer to ending its horse carriage industry. With the City Council preparing to vote on a bill that would ban carriage rides starting in June 2028, WNYC and Gothamist reporter Liam Quigley visits a Hell’s Kitchen stable to he... more

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WNYC and Gothamist arts and culture editor Matthew Schnipper joins us to talk about Kelly Clarkson’s dispute with Brooklyn Heights shop Art of Play, a photographer trying to document every neighborhood in the city and what really makes someone a New ... more

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Recent Guests

Liam Quigley
WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering the proposed horse carriage ban
WNYC
Episode: The Last Ride? New York City Moves Closer to Ending Horse Carriages
Matthew Schnipper
Arts and culture editor at WNYC and Gothamist
Gothamist
Episode: Kelly Clarkson’s Brooklyn Shop Drama and the Great “Real New Yorker” Debate
Jimmy Vielkind
WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering Micron's planned Syracuse-area complex
Gothamist
Episode: New York State of Unaffordability Part 2: Who’s Bringing Jobs to Upstate New York?
Ramsey Khalifeh
WNYC and Gothamist reporter
WNYC
Episode: The Cost of Stopping: Why Some NYC Yellow Cab Drivers Work Through Illness
Ben Feuerherd
Reporter covering the story for WNYC and Gothamist
WNYC / Gothamist
Episode: ICE Shooting Raises Questions About Federal Immigration Enforcement in New York City
Taylor Loreman
Owner of Clubhouse Daycare Center
Clubhouse Daycare Center, Essex County, NY
Episode: New York State of Unaffordability Part 1: Why Childcare Is a Flashpoint in This Year's Governor Race
Demia Harris Madden
Commissioner of the New York Office of Children and Family Services
New York OCFS
Episode: New York State of Unaffordability Part 1: Why Childcare Is a Flashpoint in This Year's Governor Race
David Brand
WNYC and Gothamist housing reporter
WNYC / Gothamist
Episode: NYC Housing Clashes and Brooklyn Children’s Museum Noise Complaints, Explained
Walter Wuthmann
WNYC and Gothamist reporter
WNYC / Gothamist
Episode: NYC Housing Clashes and Brooklyn Children’s Museum Noise Complaints, Explained

Host

Janae Pierre
Host of NYC Now, WNYC and Gothamist (as described in context)

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • Fav

    I love this podcast ! My youngest should be moving to nyc and we travel there often from Texas - love listening to all the great stories and I tell all my

    NYC friends on events that are happening in this fab city

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mlhalhldh
    United States2 months ago
  • Downgrade

    I miss old format. I loved getting the news first thing in the morning. I understand budget cuts are why we’re stuck with the new format but almost all the “news” is fluff pieces and way too pro-Mamdani.

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    1
    Smarterchild319x
    United States7 months ago
  • What has whappened to NYC Now?

    I'm sad about the funding crisis but does that mean the podcast had to devolve into a juvenile gossip fest?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RAKGB
    United States7 months ago
  • Bring back the daily 10 min format!

    Bring back the daily 10 min format!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cloud & Wind
    United States9 months ago
  • Really disappointed with the new format

    The short, three times daily episodes were really what set this program apart and the way the episodes punctuated my workday is what kept me listening. With the new format, which feels less focused on the daily headlines, I find myself skipping most days. I’m really sad to lose what was one of the parts of my daily routine I most looked forward to and had recommended to others. The reporting quality is still great, but I don’t think I’ll be a frequent listener now.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    darty guy
    United States9 months ago

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Format changes have sparked mixed reactions but content quality remains solid.
Listeners appreciate concise, city-focused coverage and reputable guest voices.
Politically insightful and NYC-aware, with strong reporting from the field.

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#105
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#203
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#46
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#46
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#46
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#62
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cooking Affordable NYC Inspired Meals with Chef Ham El-Waylly | NYC Now
Q: How do you think about balancing affordability when it comes to the recipes in your book?
He focused on ordinary grocery-store ingredients and turning them into satisfying dishes, including a pot roast made with affordable chuck roast.
Cooking Affordable NYC Inspired Meals with Chef Ham El-Waylly | NYC Now
Q: How did Southern food and Creole cuisine become such a big part of your life?
El-Waylly said it was his first experience with American food, and similarities in ingredients and long-cooked greens connected it to the food he grew up eating.
The Cost of Stopping: Why Some NYC Yellow Cab Drivers Work Through Illness
Q: Why is it so tough for yellow cab drivers to get rides?
Khalifeh says the arrival of Uber brought many more cars onto the streets and reduced the value of taxi medallions. Riders increasingly use Uber and Lyft, reducing demand for yellow cabs.
The Cost of Stopping: Why Some NYC Yellow Cab Drivers Work Through Illness
Q: What can you tell me about the other drivers who died this summer?
Khalifeh describes three other drivers who died while working: Khalifa Siwa, who had diabetes and had suffered a stroke; Richard Cooley-Bally, who died in his cab in July; and Jagjit Singh, who was found dead in his cab in September.
New York State of Unaffordability Part 2: Who’s Bringing Jobs to Upstate New York?
Q: Does any of this actually solve the affordability problem here in New York?
Vielkind says it is not yet known. Kate is still waiting for a Micron job, and Unaia Chapman questions whether the investment will benefit ordinary local workers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NYC NOW

What is NYC NOW about and what kind of topics does it cover?

NYC Now delivers crisp, city-focused reporting on New York life, blending hard-news coverage with culture and public policy discussions. Episodes commonly center on local politics, housing, health, and education, often featuring on-the-ground reporting, data context, and interviews with journalists, policymakers, and community leaders. The show stands out for its rapid cadence (three short daily episodes on key weekdays) and its willingness to pair serious city governance topics with colorful NYC life notes, street scene anecdotes, and cultural events across boroughs.

Listeners are likely drawn to timely, factual updates about local government, public services, and neighborhood dynamics, with a preference for accessible analysis and firsth... more

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Recent guests on NYC NOW include:

1. Liam Quigley
2. Matthew Schnipper
3. Jimmy Vielkind
4. Ramsey Khalifeh
5. Ben Feuerherd
6. Taylor Loreman
7. Demia Harris Madden
8. David Brand

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