Trump falsely claims Tylenol causes Autism, Waymo cars begin training their cars in New York City, and the United Nations summit continues with protests outside. Host/Producer: Andrew McDonald, Editor: Tess Novotny, Reporter: Jay Doherty, Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg, Reporter: Sienna Reinders, Reporter: Frank Spicuzza Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

The 80th UN General Assembly kicked off today with speeches from world leaders, including the UN Secretary General and President Trump. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg tells us more about the eventful first day and what is yet to come.

Governor Kathy Hochul implemented a bell-to-bell ban on student cell phones in all New York public schools this fall. Three weeks into the school year, the mandate has some teachers rejoicing and some students resistant. WFUV’s Joseph Vizza reports.

Host/Producer: Lainey Nguyen

Editor: Tess Novotny

Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg

Reporter: Joseph Vizza

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Governor Kathy Hochul visited a school in Brooklyn today in honor of the first day of school and the kick-off of her new phone ban. WFUV’s Nora Malone has more.

WFUV’s Andrew McDonald sat down with Dr. Theodore Hamm, Professor and Chair of Journalism and New Media Studies at St. Joseph’s University, about his New Book, Run Zohran Run, about Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's path to winning the democratic nomination for mayor of New York City.

Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau

Editor: Tess Novotny

Reporter: Nora Malone

Reporter: Andrew McDonald

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Governor Hochul announced sweeping action against illegal vape shops today. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg has more on the largest vape enforcement action in the state’s history.

New York City is looking to teach residents how to protect themselves in emergencies. The city’s Emergency Management agency is rolling out events to learn more about potential disasters and how to be ready for them. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau reports.

Conflict zones threaten not only soldiers and civilians but also journalists. WFUV’s Jay Doherty spoke with Reporters Without Borders about the mounting threats to press freedom, and what’s at stake for those committed to telling the world’s most urgent stories.

The first day of school is coming up for many kids in New York, and Governor Hochul has reminded parents to review new distraction free policies. Smartphone use is no longer allowed throughout the day in New York Public Schools. This includes during class time, lunch, and study hall periods.

President Trump said he’s awarding former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This came after the former mayor was seriously injured in a car crash over the weekend. Giuliani led New York in the aftermath of 9/11 but more recently he was disbarred for lying multiple times about Trump’s 2020 election loss.

Data shows New York kindergarteners have some of the highest vaccination rates in the country. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg has more on vaccines across the US.

Host/Producer: Lainey Nguyen

Editor: Tess Novotny

Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg

Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

New York City is supporting a lawsuit that challenges how the federal government arrests noncitizens. WFUV’s Brenda Plascencia has more.

Even though the weather is nice, it's not a great week for going to the beach. Hurricane Erin is expected to bring dangerous coastal conditions to New York and New Jersey shores. Parts of Brooklyn and Queens have a high rip current risk in effect through Wednesday night.

New York State has approved a nearly $2 billion contract to extend the Second Avenue Subway into East Harlem. WFUV’s Andrew McDonald reports on what the Governor had to say.

Host/Producer Lainey Nguyen

Editor Tess Novotny

Reporter Andrew McDonald

Reporter Brenda Plascencia

Theme Music Joe Bergsieker

Hurricane Erin is expected to create dangerous rip currents along the East Coast. Officials are urging people to stay out of the water.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and other top European leaders are at the White House today. They're talking with President Trump about how to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.

New York is approaching one year since rolling out its citywide composting program. The program requires residents and property managers to separate food scraps from their other waste. WFUV's Joseph Vizza reports on their growing frustrations during the program's first summer.

Host/Producer Brenda Plascencia

Editor Lainey Nguyen

Reporter Andrew McDonald

Reporter Joseph Vizza

Theme Music Joe Bergsieker

New York is offering free fishing on the Hudson this month. WFUV’s Andrew McDonald Reports. In music news, Deep Sea Divers had a live session at the station. WFUV’s Livia Regina tells us more.

Host and Producer: Alexandra Pfau

Reporter: Livia Regina

Reporter: Andrew McDonald

Editor: Tess Novotny

The New York City Council is set to pass two bills protecting healthcare rights for transgender people. The city council held hearings for both bills today.

Nurses across New York City are preparing for the end of their union contracts this year. Today, union members of the New York State Nurses Association discussed their plans for new contracts. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan has more.

In today’s music news, WFUV’s Livia Regina shares some of Deep Sea Diver’s FUV Live Session. Plus, a duets album from Chrissie Hynde and new live recordings from Radiohead.

Host/Producer Alexandra Pfau

Editor Tess Novotny

Reporter Brenda Plascencia

Reporter Livia Regina

Reporter Adithi Vimalanathan

Theme Music Joe Bergsieker

A federal judge has ordered ICE to improve conditions for detainees in a New York City federal building. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau reports.

An organization that oversees Central Park has weighed in on the horse carriage debate. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau has more on the impact of a potential ban.

New Yorkers could soon have a unified network of bicycle and walking paths. WFUV’s Livia Regina reports on a new city plan.

Host/Producer Brenda Plascencia

Editor Tess Novotny

Reporter Alexandra Pfau

Reporter Livia Regina

Theme Music Joe Bergsieker