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June marks the official beginning of summer -- with the solstice coming up on June 20, the longest day of the year. So the sun is setting later in the day, but the weather is perfect for staying up late and staring at the evening sky from beaches, parks, piers and rooftops. 

To help us get ready, WNYC's Rosemary Misdary joins Weekend Edition host David Furst for the monthly astronomy report.

The Knicks are back in Indiana.

They’re still down in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Three games to two, to be exact. And they’re still one loss away from elimination. But the Knicks got some of their swagger back Thursday night when they soundly defeated the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden.

Sports reporter Priya Desai previews game 6 along with Weekend Edition host, David Furst.

For migrant families coming to New York City, finding community can be challenging. Radio Rookies reporter, Giuliana Vallejo, knows that reality firsthand. Her family immigrated to the U.S. from Ecuador when she was four years old, and as she got older, she sought out community in different places. Today, Giuliana tells the story of a soccer program in the city that tries to bring migrant families together and create a sense of belonging.

Radio Rookies is supported in part by Epstein Teicher Philanthropies, the Margaret Neubart Foundation, and The Pinkerton Foundation

Some Asian American officials say the contributions of Chinese laborers are often overlooked, including those who built parts of the Long Island Rail Road in the 1800s. Now, some local leaders hope marking May 10th as “Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day” will help honor that history. WNYC's Elizabeth Shwe reports.

The latest on the race for New York City mayor leads this week's Politics Brief. 

The latest on the congestion pricing lawsuit pitting the MTA against the federal government and the Port Authority breaks ground on a new bus terminal. That and more in this week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news. 

We’re about a month away from summer, and while many of us enjoy our share of hot fun in the summertime, the heat can also pose some risks.  

New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald talked with WNYC's Sean Carlson about what you should look out for as we head into the warmer seasons. They also spoke about a new tool the Health Department is rolling out for this summer that may help.  

New York City has a host of local elections coming up this year for mayor, city council and other local positions. But how many voters will turn out to the polls? 

New York State passed the Even Year Election Law in 2023 to increase participation. It moves some local elections to the same year as state and federal elections. However. moving elections in New York City requires a separate constitutional amendment. Ben Weinberg, Director of public policy at the good-governance group Citizens Union, joined WNYC host Michael Hill to talk about the link between election scheduling and participation.

New Yorkers and community leaders from Upper Manhattan are remembering Charles Rangel who represented the area in Congress for decades, and died this week at age 94.  

Rep. Adriano Espaillat succeeded Rangel in the House of Representatives and currently represents much of Harlem, all of Washington Heights, Inwood and some of the Bronx. He talked with WNYC's Sean Carlson about Rangel's legacy.