The Metro Industrial Areas Foundation, or IAF, is a collection of mosques, churches, non profits, and community organizations that aim to make community change. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau explains their latest initiative, called Bronx First, and its focus on housing, mental health and public safety in the borough.

A neighborhood in the Upper East Side is getting its first city run early childhood care center. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is trying to remedy the lack of accessible childcare centers in the area.

In Music News, WFUV’s Livia Regina shares some of Kathleen Edwards's interview with the station about her new album, Billionaire. Plus, Bruce Springsteen is going on a ‘No Kings’ tour and Glen Hansard is releasing a live album.

Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg

Editor: Lainey Nguyen

Reporter: Alexandra Pfau

Reporter: Livia Regina

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

New York City is the only place in the state that assigns 24 hour shifts for home health workers, but that could change. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg and Mia Barth report from a rally held in support of the No More 24 bill heading to city council.

A major infrastructure project for the tri-state area’s rail system is moving forward again after a legal battle with the federal government. WFUV’s Andrew McDonald has more.

With the ease of digital streaming platforms, owning DVDs and VHS tapes has gone out of fashion. WFUV’s Joseph Vizza visits NightOwl Video, a Brooklyn shop keeping physical media traditions alive.

Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg

Editor: Tess Novotny/Ben Oppenheimer

Reporter: Andrew McDonald

Reporter: Mia Barth

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Mayor Mamdani unveiled a $127 billion budget today, and warned the city may raise property taxes by 9.5% to close a multi-billion dollar gap, if Albany rejects new taxes on wealthy New Yorkers. Governor Hochul, who must approve any tax changes, says a city property tax hike is not necessary. Mamdani’s proposed budget also scraps former Mayor Eric Adams’ police hiring expansion.

Emblem Health collaborated with Bronx Borough President and New York State Labor Department to host a job fair and looked for healthcare workers, associates, IT people, drivers, and more. An attendee of the event said he was thankful to have the chance to expand his horizons. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda reporting.

As a part of WFUV's Strike a Chord public service campaign, Lainey Nguyen interviewed Jazz Generation co-founder Rob Duguay about the value of teaching children jazz music. Jazz Generation is a nonprofit that seeks to make jazz more accessible through youth jazz lessons and hosting concerts around New York City. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen reporting.

Host/Producer: Jay Doherty

Editor: Tess Novotny

Editor: Ben Oppenheimer

Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Reporter: Lainey Nguyen

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

The Trump Administration took down the Pride flag at New York’s Stonewall Monument in Greenwich Village. Local lawmakers and activists rallied to put the flag back today. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda has more on what protesters say about the flag’s cultural significance.

The Trump administration said the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis is ending. WFUVs Sienna Reinders has more on the state’s response.

After a month-long strike, more than 10,000 New York City nurses are returning to work. But more than 4,000 are still striking. More details on the tentative deal.

WFUV's Livia Regina shares part of an interview with Jesse Welles about his new studio and field recordings. Plus, details about the agency losing clients because of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg

Editor: Lainey Nguyen

Reporter: Livia Regina

Reporter: Sienna Reinders

Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

City leaders joined New York Governor Hochul today as she announced her plan to build more affordable housing. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg explains what the governor is trying to accomplish with her “Let Them Build” agenda.

On Tuesday morning, the New York City Council held a hearing to discuss the city’s response to some of the coldest temperatures New York City has faced in a decade. This resulted in the deaths of 18 people, according to reports. WFUV’s Jordan Donegan tells us more.

Fordham Political Review is the largest student-run publication at Fordham University dedicated to thoughtful bi-partisan analysis and commentary on politics, policy, current events, and more. WFUV's Alexandra Pfau sat down with Nadia Garriga, a writer at the publication, to talk about a controversial new proposal for the Cross Bronx Expressway.

Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau

Editor: Robin Shannon/Ben Oppenheimer

Reporter: Jordan Donegan

Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Nurses striking at Mount Sinai and Montefiore hospitals have reached tentative agreements on new contracts, potentially ending a nearly month-long walkout.

New York NAACP says communities of color in New York are being disproportionately affected by toxic plastic. The organization is calling for new legislation to curb plastic packaging.

The Bronx celebrated World Hijab Day with a fashion show at Bronx Boro Hall. It highlighted the resilience and cultural pride of Muslim women. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda reports.

A state-of-the-art community center is now open in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. After 13 years, the ​Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center cut the ribbon to open its doors​ today.

A Manhattan florist hosted a love letter pop up. WFUV City Scape host Sienna Reinders attended the gallery, and tells us what she saw.

Host/Producer: Jay Doherty

Editor: Robin Shannon

Reporter: Sienna Reinders

Reporter: Robin Shannon

Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

The cold isn’t letting up anytime soon. New Yorkers can expect more frigid temperatures this weekend.

Activists gathered in front of the National Football League headquarters in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday. They delivered a petition protesting potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence at Sunday’s Super Bowl. However, NFL officials said there is no planned ICE presence at the big game. WFUV’s Jordan Donegan reports.

Despite the cold, the New York Botanical Garden is in full bloom with its annual orchid exhibit. WFUV’s Mia Barth reports.

In Music News this week, WFUV’s Livia Regina shares some of Jeff Tweedy's interview with the station. Plus, Paul Simon is going on tour, and there’s new songs from Hayley Williams.

Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg

Editor: Lainey Nguyen

Reporter: Mia Barth

Reporter: Jordan Donegan

Reporter: Livia Regina

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Senate Democrats are threatening a partial government shutdown. WFUVs Sienna Reinders tells us why.

Since the cold is sticking around, New York City’s Department of Sanitation is melting snow with machines known as “giant hot tubs.” WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg and Mia Barth went to Lower Manhattan to see these machines in action for the first time in nearly four years.

One New York City nonprofit says they want more rights for street vendors. The Urban Justice Center hosted a rally as the City Council voted to override former Mayor Eric Adams’ veto on the Street Vendor Reform Package.

In Music News, WFUV’s Livia Regina shares some of Neko Case's interview with the station. Plus, a collaborative album for charity and Harry Styles tickets.

Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg

Editor: Lainey Nguyen

Reporter: Sienna Reinders

Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg

Reporter: Mia Barth

Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Reporter: Livia Regina

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Mayor Mamdani appointed three Commissioners to his administration this morning. WFUV’s Livia Regina reports.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats will move to impeach Kristi Noem if she is not fired.

The US is sending an ICE unit to the Winter Olympics. This has sparked international backlash.

Today, picketers stood outside of the New York Center for Architecture to protest the creation of a new Brooklyn jail complex. Inside the center, architects presented their design for this new jail. WFUV’s Jordan Donegan tells us more.

Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau

Editor: Tess Novotny/Ben Oppenheimer

Reporter: Jordan Donegan

Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg

Reporter: Alexandra Pfau

Reporter: Livia Regina

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

The Trump administration has ramped up immigration enforcement in his second term. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, activity has sparked a lot of questions about legality and individual rights. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau spoke with an immigration lawyer to clarify what rights people have when interacting with ICE agents.

ICE agents are being told they can forcibly enter people’s homes without a judicial warrant. WFUVs Lainey Nguyen told us about the DHS memo that gives them this authority.

New York mayor Zohran Mamdani announced two new clinics are open in Brooklyn and Queens. The clinics at NYC Health and Hospitals in Queens and Woodhull in Brooklyn are geared towards 16-25 year olds.

What's What music host Livia Regina shared some of Hannah Jadagu's interview with the station. Plus, new album announcements from Mitski and Courtney Barnett.

Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg

Editor: Lainey Nguyen

Reporter: Alexandra Pfau

Reporter: Livia Regina

Reporter: Sienna Reinders

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker