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NYC NOW is a feed of the most up-to-date local news from across New York City and the region. It’s all the news you need to know right now to make New York work for you.

  1. 11M AGO

    What's Next for New York City Nightlife?

    New York City is the city that never sleeps, and its nightlife shapes the city’s culture, economy, and politics. In this episode, we speak with Ariel Palitz, the city’s first director of the Office of Nightlife, about building the office, the systemic challenges nightlife faces, and what the city can do to build more creative and inclusive spaces for life at night.

    13 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Mayor Mamdani’s Name Dropping Strategy, Staten Island’s Award Winning Bathroom, and the Comedy Grind

    In this episode, WNYC’s arts and culture editor Matthew Schnipper discusses some of the stories his desk is covering at the moment, including how Mayor Zohran Mamdani uses pop culture name dropping to connect with different audiences, why a Staten Island public restroom just won a major architecture award, and what it actually takes to get stage time at the Comedy Cellar.

    19 min

  3. 5D AGO

    Newsflash, the Rent Is Still Too Damn High. And Other Things New York Renters Need to Know in 2026

    Housing is the issue that shapes how long people can stay in New York and whether they feel secure once they do. With a new mayor taking office and major housing decisions unfolding in courts, boardrooms, and city agencies, we take a step back to explain what is actually driving affordability right now. Tenant rights attorney and city planning commissioner Leah Goodridge breaks down how the system works, why rent stabilization is under attack, what “affordable housing” really means, and what renters should be watching next as housing policy enters a pivotal moment.

    35 min

  4. JAN 12

    Congestion Pricing One Year Later: Was It as Bad as Everyone Said?

    A year after congestion pricing took effect in Manhattan, the political uproar has largely faded even as the tolls remain in place. Traffic is down, transit use is up, and the dire warnings that once surrounded the program have quieted. WNYC transportation reporter Stephen Nessen looks back at how New Yorkers have adjusted, why backlash softened over time, and how the city’s experience fits into a global pattern seen in places like Stockholm and London.

    20 min

  5. JAN 5

    NYC Now Is Taking a Short Break

    NYC Now is taking the week off to reset and plan what’s next. We’ll be back with new episodes soon. In the meantime, listeners can catch up on past episodes, explore Gothamist, and send story ideas or feedback to nycnow@wnyc.org.

    1 min

  6. JAN 1

    Best of 2025: What Makes a Strip Club?

    In November, Bodega Paradise, an X rated bar in East Harlem, had its liquor license revoked and was forced to shut down. WNYC producer Iru Ekpunobi walks us through what happened, based on reporting by Charles Lane, and explains how New York City defines adult entertainment and enforces those rules.

    11 min

  7. 12/31/2025

    Best of 2025: NYC’s Shark Summer

    Drones started spotting sharks off New York City beaches this summer, leading to multiple closures. We take a look back at Janae’s conversations with WNYC’s Liam Quigley and marine biologist Hans Walters about what the sightings really mean.

    14 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    Best of 2025: Cheat on Everything

    A Columbia University student was suspended after creating an AI-powered job interview tool. Janae talks with WNYC’s Ryan Kailaith about why the app sparked such strong reactions and how common AI use has become on campuses.

    11 min
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NYC NOW is a feed of the most up-to-date local news from across New York City and the region. It’s all the news you need to know right now to make New York work for you.

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  • Channel
    WNYC
  • Creator
    WNYC
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © WNYC
  • Show Website
    NYC NOW

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