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  1. 4d ago

    200,000th Pothole Filled, UN Security Updates, and Andrew Sa at WFUV

    New York City is tightening security for State officials with the United Nations General Assembly coming up this week. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announce street closures, gridlocks, and more. The 200,000th pothole in New York City has officially been closed in Bushwick. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda reports on the announcement. In music news, WFUV’s Sienna Reinders shares Andrew Sa’s interview with the station, Oasis goes back on tour, and Bruce Springsteen has 2 new albums in the works. Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda Editor: Tess Novotny Editor: Robin Shannon Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda Reporter: Sienna Reinders Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

  2. 5d ago

    Surge in Sports Betting in New York, Screen-time Advisories for NYC Students, More City Public Bathrooms, Regents No Longer Needed To Get High School Diploma

    The City Council is advising the Department of Education to expand limits on screentime for students in city schools. WFUV’s Gabby Macre explains the limit and the reasoning for it. According to the NY State Comptroller, there has been an 8.5% increase in calls to the problem gambling hotline since 2020. WFUV’s Mia Barth has more on the surge. More public bathrooms are going to be available across NYC. WFUV’s Mia Barth speaks on the expansion. Regents exams will no longer be required to graduate from NY high schools. WFUV’s Livia Regina spoke with high school graduates about the policy change. Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda Editors: Nathan Ray, Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Mia Barth Reporter: Gabby Macre Reporter: Livia Regina Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

  3. 6d ago

    Hochul announces an Energy Affordability Plan, Disinfection of Cooling Towers in The Bronx, “Vision Zero Reimagined” to Reduce Traffic Deaths and Injuries, Fordham Students Reuse Meal Swipes To Reduce Food Insecurity

    The New York State Government continues to help support the cost of household energy bills. Governor Hochul announced an energy affordability plan. WFUV’s Anne Jackson explains. New York City is disinfecting ten cooling towers in the Bronx that might contain legionnaires’ disease after testing positive. WFUV’s Tahlia Pearson has more on what the city is doing to prevent the spread of the bacteria. The Mayor's Office released new plans to reduce traffic deaths and severe injuries. At Fordham University, thousands of unused meal swipes expire every week. But a group of students has figured out how to turn that waste into meals for Bronx residents facing food insecurity. WFUV’s Andrew McDonald has more. Host/Producer: Livia Regina Editor: Robin Shannon Editor: Sienna Reinders Reporter: Anne Jackson Reporter: Nora Malone Reporter: Tahlia Pearson Reporter: Andrew McDonald Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

  4. Sep 14

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Attorney General Letitia James file lawsuit against Trump immigration policy, Governor Kathy Hochul announces energy rebate checks, and the 14th annual Momo Crawl takes place in Queens.

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a public charge regarding the use of public benefits. WFUV’s Mia Barth with more. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that around 8 million New York households will receive energy rebate checks. She says the rebate is intended to reduce the financial strain on New Yorkers amid increasing energy prices. WFUV’s Tahlia Pearson listened in on Hochul's press conference. Visitors gathered in Queens for the 14th annual Momo Crawl. The celebration of the Tibetan dumpling was filled with dancing, music, and the crowning of this year’s fan favorite momo. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda attended the event. Host/Producer: Sienna Reinders Editor: Nathan Ray Reporter: Mia Barth Reporter: Tahlia Pearson Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

  5. Sep 10

    Mamdani Announces Reform of a New York City Public Schools System, a 9/11 Tribute Song 25 years After the Attacks, and an Interview with Brian Fallon in Music News

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces a reform of the New York City Public Schools procurement system. Mamdani says the new system will aim to replace outdated technology and save over a hundred million dollars over the next two years. In our Fordham Conversations series, WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda sits down with William Feehan, a former student of Fordham University who wrote a song about the impacts of 9/11 25 years after the attacks. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders shares an interview with singer-songwriter Brian Fallon, as well as some New York City performances in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda Editor: Nathan Ray Reporter: Gabby Macre Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda Reporter: Sienna Reinders Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

  6. Sep 8

    Post-9/11 Air Quality Revealed after 25 Years, New Trash Bins Mandate and TrashTalkNYC Creates Community through Clean-Ups

    Mayor Mamdani released previously undisclosed documents that revealed the public was misled about the air quality in the months after the attacks of September 11th, 2001. WFUV’s Anne Jackson has more. New Yorkers will now be required to put their trash in city-sanctioned bins if they live in a residential building with more than 9 units. WFUV’s Nora Malone explains the new law and purpose behind it. And in other “trashy” news, WFUV’s Anne Jackson took a visit to Washington Heights to learn more about TrashTalkNYC, a clean-up initiative that’s creating community. Host/Producer: Livia Regina Editor: Nathan Ray Reporter: Anne Jackson Reporter: Nora Malone Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

  7. Sep 3

    9/11 Education for Young New Yorkers, 83 Affordable Housing Units for Seniors in the Bronx, and an Interview with Dove Ellis

    Ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the New York City Council is increasing education on the event for young New Yorkers. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders has more. The Bronx is getting affordable housing units for seniors.  83 apartments are now be available for elderly New Yorkers. WFUV's Livia Regina shares some of Dove Ellis' interview with the station. Plus, a new lawsuit against AI music giant Suno and a live album and concert film from Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Sienna Reinders Reporter: Livia Regina Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

  8. Sep 2

    Mamdani Announces an AI Ban For Schools, Governor Hochul Expands Pre-K Childcare Programs, FDNY Release a Health Report on 9/11 Impacts, Community Gardens in The Bronx

    Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an AI ban in city elementary and middle schools, as well as AI literacy classes for high-schoolers. WFUV’s Mia Barth has more. Governor Kathy Hochul announced an expansion to her childcare programs for Pre-K students. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda explains the development and what it entails. The FDNY released a health report on rescue and recovery workers 25 years after the attacks on September 11th. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen has more. There are more than a hundred community gardens in New York City that have their gates open to the public. WFUV’s Livia Regina stopped by some of the gardens in the Bronx to learn about how they act as community spaces. Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda Editor: Lainey Nguyen Editor: Nathan Ray Reporter: Mia Barth Reporter: Livia Regina Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

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New York City arts, culture and politics from next-gen reporters at WFUV News.

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    2025 - 2026
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