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NYC NOW

WNYC
New York City
Zohran Mamdani
NYPD
SNAP
Andrew Cuomo
WNYC
Affordable Housing
New York
New Jersey
Trump Administration
Kathy Hochul
Election Day
Governor Kathy Hochul
ICE
Grocery Prices
Congestion Pricing
MTA
Donald Trump
Eric Adams
Curtis Sliwa

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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October 1st marks the start of heat season in New York City, when landlords are legally required to keep buildings warm... but getting a landlord to actually fix a heat problem can be its own battle. Tenants' rights attorney Leah Goodridge walks us t... more

New York City has seen a string of deadly Legionnaires outbreaks. Daniel Thomas reflects on losing his father, retired New York State Supreme Court Justice Charles Thomas, after he contracted the disease during this summer’s Upper East Side outbreak.... more

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WNYC and Gothamist culture reporter Sonia Rao joins Matthew Schnipper to discuss the Harry Styles pop up that drew huge crowds to the East Village and a confrontation that ended with cookbook store owner Bonnie Slotnick being arrested. They also look... more

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As the New York Liberty head into the WNBA playoffs for a sixth straight year, the franchise is also marking its 30th season. WNYC's Morning Edition producer Amanda Rozon takes us to Liberty Legends Weekend in Brooklyn, where original team members li... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Thomas
Son of a Justice who died after Legionnaires' disease
Family of Charles Thomas
Episode: Grief, Fear and Memory Loss: The Lasting Toll of Legionnaires’ Disease in New York
Nunzio Quinto
Survivor who experienced memory loss after Legionnaires' disease
Former electrician
Episode: Grief, Fear and Memory Loss: The Lasting Toll of Legionnaires’ Disease in New York
Ian Brandis Avant
Harlem outbreak survivor who works at VA
James J. Peters VA, Bronx
Episode: Grief, Fear and Memory Loss: The Lasting Toll of Legionnaires’ Disease in New York
Immanuel Wilkins
Saxophonist, composer
Blue Note Records / Village Vanguard engagement
Episode: Harry Styles Pop Up Clash Ends in a Bookseller’s Arrest, Plus Immanuel Wilkins Returns to the Village Vanguard
Millie Fulford
Season ticket holder since 1997, longtime Liberty fan
Liberty fan, family connection to the team
Episode: The New York Liberty Were Always Cool. Now They’re One of the Hottest Tickets in Town
Teresa Weatherspoon
Liberty legend, former player
New York Liberty
Episode: The New York Liberty Were Always Cool. Now They’re One of the Hottest Tickets in Town
Crystal Robinson
Member of the original Liberty roster
New York Liberty
Episode: The New York Liberty Were Always Cool. Now They’re One of the Hottest Tickets in Town
Danny Kavadlo
Brooklyn native, lifelong calisthenics enthusiast and professional trainer
Independent trainer
Episode: A Calisthenics Lesson From New York's Playground Fitness Scene
Gregory Cowan
Delivery driver who shared his park workout experience
None stated
Episode: A Calisthenics Lesson From New York's Playground Fitness Scene

Host

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

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 158 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 Statesa month 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 States6 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 States6 months ago
  • Bring back the daily 10 min format!

    Bring back the daily 10 min format!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cloud & Wind
    United States8 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 States8 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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#100
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#235
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#171
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#12
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#25
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#30
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Duck Stops Here: The Long Fight Over Foie Gras in New York
Q: Tell us what foie gras is and how we got here in the first place.
Foie gras is the fatty liver of ducks and geese produced by force-feeding; the episode traces the practice from its ancient origins through modern gavage on Hudson Valley farms and explains the legal and political battle surrounding New York City's 2019 ban.
Fifteen Years Later, Revisiting the Promise and Limits of Occupy Wall Street
Q: What did labor's entry into the Occupy movement mean for its legitimacy and momentum?
Labor's involvement validated the movement to many observers, provided organizational depth, and helped sustain the protest, giving workers a platform and a broader base of support.
Fifteen Years Later, Revisiting the Promise and Limits of Occupy Wall Street
Q: Stephen, when you first started covering Occupy, what did you think you were looking at?
Stephen Nessen describes the movement as exciting and rapidly growing, with encampments forming and people spreading across the park, indicating it was more than a temporary protest and worth on-the-ground reporting.
A Calisthenics Lesson From New York's Playground Fitness Scene
Q: How did you first get drawn into park-based calisthenics, and what did you hope to learn from this session?
I wanted a simple, affordable way to stay fit as I get older and to see if three core movements could anchor a sustainable routine, with the trainer showing how to start safe and build from there.
After 9/11, Two New Yorkers Told WNYC How They Felt. We Found Them 25 Years Later
Q: How did you actually track the two interviewees down?
Sam describes digging through archives and using connections and social media to locate Janelle and Nahima, then reconnecting with former colleagues to arrange new conversations.

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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. Daniel Thomas
2. Nunzio Quinto
3. Ian Brandis Avant
4. Immanuel Wilkins
5. Millie Fulford
6. Teresa Weatherspoon
7. Crystal Robinson
8. Danny Kavadlo

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