Mayor Mamdani is suing City Council for the officiating of the RESPECT Check Act without his signature. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders explains what the lawsuit contains.

The debt of the nation has passed $40 trillion. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda speaks on its rapid rise in recent years.

Telehealth makes their appearance at WFUV for an interview. WFUV’s Livia Regina has more on their session.

Host/Producer: Sienna Reinders

Editor: Lainey Nguyen

Reporter: Sienna Reinders

Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Reporter: Livia Regina

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

The New York City Council held a hearing about the rollout of the Mamdani Administration’s pied-à-terre tax. WFUV’s Livia Regina has more on how New Yorkers in City Hall are criticizing or supporting the tax.

Governor Kathy Hochul held a listening session with New Yorkers to look into the impacts of AI and develop policy recommendations. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders has more on the session.

Last week, the Puppet Fringe Festival was held on Delancey Street. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg takes us to the celebration and speaks to attendees on what the event means to them.

Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Editor: Lainey Nguyen

Editor: Nathan Ray

Reporter: Livia Regina

Reporter: Sienna Reinders

Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Meta, the owner of Instagram and Facebook, is being sued by four states who allege their social media apps were intentionally designed to be addicting to children. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen explains the historic lawsuit and what can happen next.

Lawmakers and activists are calling on New York Governor Kathy Hochul to restore funding to State Rape Crisis Programs. This follows a $5 million dollar funding cut by New York's Office of Victim Services. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda reports.

After more than a decade, Amtrak has repaired Track 2 of the East River Tunnel Tubes. WFUV’s Tahlia Pearson takes us to the thoroughfare’s reopening.

Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg

Editor: Nathan Ray

Reporter: Lainey Nguyen

Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Reporter: Tahlia Pearson

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced nearly 8.5 million dollars in grants will be awarded to support small businesses across the five boroughs. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg explains more on how the grants will be distributed.

Electricity bills in Connecticut may be going down soon. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda has more on Senator Richard Blumenthal potential act to tackle this.

New York Yankees legend Tommy John died on Saturday night, at age 83. WFUV’s Livia Regina has more on how the New York team is remembering the pitcher.

An annual game of musical chairs returns to Bryant Park this Thursday! WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen reported on the popular competition last year.

Host/Producer: Sienna Reinders

Editor: Nathan Ray/Lainey Nguyen

Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg

Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Reporter: Livia Regina

Reporter: Lainey Nguyen

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

2,000 families in New York City will now receive free childcare. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced today that the city will cover all out-of-pocket costs for families who already receive subsidized care through the Child Care Assistance Program and pay a sliding-scale fee. This is projected to cost the city $5.2 million in the first year.

New York City High schoolers now have a chance to see more broadway shows. Mayor Mamdani is giving out more than 2,000 broadway tickets through a lottery system. WFUV’s Giuliana Guarracino with more.

New York City has welcomed people from all over the world this summer. But for the next few days, they’ll be welcoming something else… puppets. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg brought us to the first day of New York’s Puppet Fringe Festival to explore how these handmade pieces are brought to life in more ways than one. The Puppet Fringe Festival features performances, art exhibitions and special events. It's on now through August 16.

This week in Music News, WFUV’s Livia Regina shared some of Friko’s interview with the station. Plus, a new album from Caroline Rose and new rules about AI on Spotify.

Host/Producer: Lainey Nguyen

Editor: Tess Novotny, Lainey Nguyen

Reporter: Nathan Ray

Reporter: Giuliana Guarracino

Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg

Reporter: Livia Regina

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Inflation across the nation has slowed down with gas prices going down by three percent, but prices are still higher than when the Iran War started in February.

A revived busway project is coming back to Tremont Avenue after its cancellation from the Adams Administration. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg has more and what the project has in store.

Unaccompanied minor children in New York will no longer have to legally represent themselves in court, following a donation from the Governor, New York City Mayor and Attorney General. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda has more.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a new sports and innovation challenge through the city's Summer Youth Employment Program. Tahlia Pearson has more on how the new initiative is preparing students for careers beyond the playing field.

Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Editor: Tess Novotny

Editor: Nathan Ray

Reporter: Lainey Nguyen

Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg

Reporter: Tahlia Pearson

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

New York’s recycling data is in the dumps, according to a new audit by the state comptroller. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen has more.

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Optimum to give Bronx businesses around $150,000 in grants. Tahlia Pearson has more on how the grant can help improve small businesses that would most benefit from the extra funds.

New York families are receiving food assistance to make sure no kid goes hungry in the summer time. Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted today that this summer, more than 1.8 million children have received food assistance through the summer EBT program.

The World Cup might have ended, but its spirit continues in New York City. WFUVs Mia Barth takes us to a park in the Bronx, where the community is channeling it into a work of art.

Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg

Editor: Nathan Ray

Reporter: Lainey Nguyen

Reporter: Tahlia Pearson

Reporter: Mia Barth

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Chambers Street is getting a renovation that’ll tackle excessive heat temperatures at the Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall / Chambers Street station. WFUV’s Tahlia Pearson has more on the city’s plan to store heat from the underground station and recycle it to local buildings nearby for the Winter.

Uptown in the South Bronx, Lincoln Hospital is getting a hearty update. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda explains the upgrade.

Only the Bronx and Brooklyn have official flags; Staten Island is trying to join those ranks. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg reports on the borough’s push to be officialized.

Host/Producer: Mia Barth

Editor: Nathan Ray

Reporter: Tahlia Pearson

Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

A recent poll by The Associated Press shows that Americans' lives were being impacted by the extreme heat. Giuliana Guarracino’s WFUV went out into the Bronx to ask residents how their lives have changed due to the heat, and the impact it is having on them.

Several New York families sued the city over last summer’s Legionnaires’ outbreak in Harlem. Attorney Ben Crump and the Reverend Al Sharpton announced four lawsuits today. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders has more.

This week in Music News, WFUV's Livia Regina shares some of St Paul and the Broken Bones' interview with the station. Plus, a live album from Bonnie Prince Billy and a new single from Kam Franklin.

Host/Producer: Sienna Reinders

Editor: Tess Novotny and Lainey Nguyen

Reporter: Giuliana Guarracino

Reporter: Sienna Reinders

Reporter: Livia Regina

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

This fall, 2000 2-year-olds will be enrolled in the city’s free 2-K Program. WFUV’s Mia Barth has more on New York City’s efforts to provide more affordable childcare.

In Connecticut, Governor Ned Lamont announced a virtual grocery card that allows those who lost their SNAP benefits to buy food. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders explains who’s eligible and how it’ll work.

At City Hall, Speaker Julie Menin spoke this morning for action against illegal sales of E-Bikes in New York City. WFUV’s Tahlia Pearson highlights safety concerns and advocates' calls to reduce deaths and injuries.

In Newark, New Jersey, another death was reported at Detention Center Delaney Hall. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen tells us about the situation and its call to close the detention center.

Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg

Editor: Nathan Ray

Reporter: Mia Barth

Reporter: Sienna Reinders

Reporter: Tahlia Pearson

Reporter: Lainey Nguyen

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker