Today, the New York City Council discussed curbing youth social media usage with a series of bills. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg explains how they could impact young people.

New York State legislators have extended their budget deadline due to ongoing disagreements. One of the main disputes surrounds Governor Hochul’s proposal to backtrack some of the state’s commitments towards becoming more eco-friendly. Hochul says inflation and other factors are making it harder to act on climate change. But environmental and legal experts disagree. WFUV’s Jordan Donegan tells us why.

New Yorkers can make New York City greener by planting a tree for free. It’s part of an initiative by a local non-profit to increase New York City’s tree population and the benefits they provide. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders tells us how it works.

Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau

Editor: Tess Novotny

Reporter: Jordan Donegan

Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg

Reporter: Sienna Reinders

New York State is ramping up preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Governor Kathy Hochul announcing new plans to support watch parties and small businesses during the Cup, which is set to take place in June and July,

Lawmakers and community advocates say New York State budget delays are putting incarcerated individuals in danger. WFUV’S Sonia Weliwitigoda reports on the bills they want passe

Tensions between the White House and the Vatican are once again in the spotlight, as President Trump and Pope Leo XIV exchange words over war, immigration, and the moral role of global leadership. WFUV’s Jay Doherty spoke with David Gibson, religion writer and director of Fordham’s Center on Religion and Culture, to better understand this moment.

Host/Producer: Jay Doherty

Editor: Robin Shannon

Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Reporter: Jay Doherty

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says she wants to stop President Trump from putting his face and name on government property. She’s introduced a bill that would bar using a sitting president’s name, image, likeness, or signature to decorate or designate federal property or currency.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still advocating for a plan to raise taxes on the rich. Mamdani and leading economists held a forum discussing inequality they say is driven by a failure to tax people with extreme wealth. WFUV’s Mia Barth reports.

New Yorkers might have to start sorting their own mail and taking out their own trash. That’s because doormen, superintendents and other residential workers have voted to authorize a strike starting Monday if their demands are not met.

Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg

Editor: Lainey Nguyen

Reporter: Mia Barth

Reporter: Lainey Nguyen

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

NYC Mayor Mamdani is following through with opening city-run grocery stores that will have essentials that will be cheaper than traditional grocery stores in the city.

A hearing was held to discuss the voting difficulties for detainees on Rikers Island. WFUV’s Jordan tells us more.

At the Bronx River Foodway, New Yorkers can learn how to forage and harvest edible plants. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen reports.

Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg

Editor: Tess Novotny

Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg

Reporter: Jordan Donegan

Reporter: Lainey Nguyen

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

It has been over 100 days since Mayor Zorhan Mamdani took office. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda went to the commemoration in Queens and tells us about the new policies the Mayor plans for the rest of his term.

The Stonewall National Monument can fly its pride flag again. It’s because of a court case that was decided today. The decision gives the National Parks Service seven days to permanently return the flag to Stonewall.

The U.S. military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and putting a fragile week-old cease-fire at risk. WFUV’s Jay Doherty spoke with Matthew Huber, a geography professor at Syracuse University, to better understand what’s at stake.

Host/Producer: Jay Doherty

Editor: Robin Shannon

Reporter: Jay Doherty

Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg

Reporter: Sienna Reinders

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Many working families struggle to pick up their children after traditional daycare ends at 3:00 p.m. That's why Mayor Mamdani announced that preschool programs for 2-year-olds will operate all day and all year. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda reports on the new plan.

Over a million New Yorkers will soon have faster and safer commutes. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders tells us more about a bus lane redesign on Flatbush Avenue.

Tomorrow marks 100 days of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s term. And some New Yorkers are keeping track of his campaign promises. WFUV's Xenia Gonikberg spoke to Anthony Esguerra, Angeli Julani, and Charmaine Crisostomo about Mamdani Tracker, their volunteer-run website that catalogs his term thus far. Check out mamdanitracker.nyc to learn more.

What’s What Music Host Livia Regina shares some of Dermot Kennedy's interview with the station about his new album. Plus, a new Strokes album is coming soon and a Radiohead art installation will be in New York.

Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg

Editor: Tess Novotny

Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda

Reporter: Sienna Reinders

Reporter: Livia Regina

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Home care workers announced a second hunger strike to push Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Speaker Julie Menin to ban 24-hour work days. WFUV’s Mia Barth has more.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has called the senate to vote on a war powers act to check President Trump’s power over military operations in Iran. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen brings us more details.

The delivery food app, Hungry Panda, has to repay restaurants for overcharging on fees. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg tells us how restaurants will be impacted.

Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg

Editor: Lainey Nguyen

Reporter: Mia Barth

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

A new therapeutic housing unit is open for incarcerated individuals, which brings the Mamdani administration one step closer to closing Rikers prison. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg has more.

The Deliverista Hub was created for Delivery Drivers in New York to be able to rest during their shifts. WFUV’s Jordan Donegan reports.

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for a bipartisan investigation into one of the missile strikes on Iran. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau explains.

Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau

Editor: Tess Novotny

Reporter: Jordan Donegan

Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

State leaders are late to finalize the budget for the next fiscal year as negotiations continue. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg tells us more.

Outdoor dining is officially back as spring weather hits New York. WFUV’s Mia Barth takes us to Arthur Ave in the Bronx to talk with diners about how they are feeling.

WFUV’s Livia Regina interviews psych-rock band SKORTS to give a glimpse into how NYC bands survive in a changing music industry and challenging economic times.

Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg

Editor: Tess Novotny

Reporter: Mia Barth

Reporter: Livia Regina

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Thousands of people attended the Tax the Rich rally this weekend to push the governor to prioritize the needs of working-class New Yorkers. WFUV’s Jordan Donegan tells us what she saw at the rally.

Local activists and officials are pushing Mayor Mamdani to fulfill his promise to save the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center from demolition. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg tells us more about the fight to save the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center from being demolished.

There is a MetroCard art exhibit in Grand Central through October. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders went to check it out and learn about how the now-retired MetroCard reflects New York’s history.

Host/Producer: Livia Regina

Editor: Tess Novotny/Robin Shannon

Reporter: Jordan Donegan

Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg

Reporter: Sienna Reinders

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker