Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces a reform of the New York City Public Schools procurement system. Mamdani says the new system will aim to replace outdated technology and save over a hundred million dollars over the next two years.

In our Fordham Conversations series, WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda sits down with William Feehan, a former student of Fordham University who wrote a song about the impacts of 9/11 25 years after the attacks.

WFUV’s Sienna Reinders shares an interview with singer-songwriter Brian Fallon, as well as some New York City performances in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Editor: Nathan Ray

Reporter: Gabby Macre

Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Reporter: Sienna Reinders

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Mayor Mamdani released previously undisclosed documents that revealed the public was misled about the air quality in the months after the attacks of September 11th, 2001. WFUV’s Anne Jackson has more.

New Yorkers will now be required to put their trash in city-sanctioned bins if they live in a residential building with more than 9 units. WFUV’s Nora Malone explains the new law and purpose behind it.

And in other “trashy” news, WFUV’s Anne Jackson took a visit to Washington Heights to learn more about TrashTalkNYC, a clean-up initiative that’s creating community.

Host/Producer: Livia Regina

Editor: Nathan Ray

Reporter: Anne Jackson

Reporter: Nora Malone

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the New York City Council is increasing education on the event for young New Yorkers. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders has more.

The Bronx is getting affordable housing units for seniors.  83 apartments are now be available for elderly New Yorkers.

WFUV's Livia Regina shares some of Dove Ellis' interview with the station. Plus, a new lawsuit against AI music giant Suno and a live album and concert film from Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Editor: Tess Novotny

Reporter: Sienna Reinders

Reporter: Livia Regina

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an AI ban in city elementary and middle schools, as well as AI literacy classes for high-schoolers. WFUV’s Mia Barth has more.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced an expansion to her childcare programs for Pre-K students. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda explains the development and what it entails.

The FDNY released a health report on rescue and recovery workers 25 years after the attacks on September 11th. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen has more.

There are more than a hundred community gardens in New York City that have their gates open to the public. WFUV’s Livia Regina stopped by some of the gardens in the Bronx to learn about how they act as community spaces.

Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Editor: Lainey Nguyen

Editor: Nathan Ray

Reporter: Mia Barth

Reporter: Livia Regina

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani are urging the Trump Administration to give 40% of New York’s counterterrorism funding back to the state. WFUV’s Anne Jackson has more.

Social Media platform, TikTok, has been accused of withholding safety features from a portion of its young users. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn are demanding answers from the platform. WFUV’s Tahlia Pearson spoke with experts about the situation.

WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda spoke with Brian Saville, a Fordham University PhD student researching bees at public gardens in Manhattan and the Bronx.

Host/Producer: Nathan Ray

Editor: Nathan Ray

Reporter: Anne Jackson

Reporter: Tahlia Pearson

Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has signed a bill making outdoor dining year-round for New York City. Mamdani says that this will take away unnecessary costs of dismantling their outdoor setups and re-building them again, as well as bring New Yorkers together over food and good company all year round.

The New York City Health Department is conducting truck and aerial pesticide spraying in order to monitor the mosquito populations and control the West Nile Virus. They are also running public awareness campaigns on this issue to ensure everyone is aware and safe.

WFUV’s Mia Barth sits down with Bernie Wagenblast, the voice of the New York Subway, to discuss her career and story.

Host/Producer: Sienna Reinders

Editor: Nathan Ray

Reporter: Mia Barth

Reporter: Tahlia Pearson

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

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