Episodios

  • Lawmakers Condemn Oct. 7 Attack on its 2nd Anniversary, Americans Respond to Gov. Shutdown, New York Rolls out Voter Education Ahead of Election, and An Education Program is Dealing With Funding Cuts

    Lawmakers Condemn Oct. 7 Attack on its 2nd Anniversary, Americans Respond to Gov. Shutdown, New York Rolls out Voter Education Ahead of Election, and An Education Program is Dealing With Funding Cuts
    Oct 7 2025
    As today marks two years since the start of the war in Gaza, New York lawmakers are condemning Hamas’ attacks on Israel and calling for change. A new poll looks into what some Americans think about the government shutdown. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg sat down with the CEO and Founder of HarrisX, who conducted the poll along with Harvard University. With the New York mayoral election less than one month away, the city said they want to make sure New Yorkers know how to vote. WFUV’s Nick Verone has more. Head Start is a national early childhood education program that’s been called vital to breaking intergenerational cycles of poverty. But recently, New York City lost a federal grant worth more than seventy million dollars. So what does that mean for children and families? WFUV’s Jay Doherty spoke with Gregory Brender and Tara Gardner from the Day Care Council of New York to learn more. Host/Producer: Lainey Nguyen Editor: Robin Shannon Reporter: Jay Doherty Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Nick Verone
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  • Hochul Condemns Domestic Violence, Pro-Palestinian Protests in Midtown, Cannabis Shops to Reopen After State Error and a Gen Z Entrepreneur Refurbishes and Donates Computers.

    Hochul Condemns Domestic Violence, Pro-Palestinian Protests in Midtown, Cannabis Shops to Reopen After State Error and a Gen Z Entrepreneur Refurbishes and Donates Computers.
    Oct 6 2025
    October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New York and Governor Hochul said she’s committed to addressing domestic violence in the state. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg tells us what Governor Hochul plans to do. A group of pro-Palestinian activists protested in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday. They were calling for the release of nearly 500 people that were taken into custody by Israel in international waters while on a humanitarian aid mission. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau reports. The New York State Cannabis Board met today to discuss applications and update citizens on an error made during the summer. WFUVs Nora Malone has more. WFUV news is spotlighting local members of Gen Z who are forging unique career paths and making a difference along the way. Dylan Zajac is a 22 year old entrepreneur who refurbishes used computers and donates them to people in need through his organization, Computers 4 People. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen visited Zajac’s workspace in Hoboken, NJ to hear more about the work he does. Host/Producer: Jay Doherty Editor: Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Nora Malone Reporter: Alexandra Pfau Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
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    8 m
  • Our Favorite Features from this Week

    Our Favorite Features from this Week
    Oct 4 2025
    This Fall, WFUV News is spotlighting Gen Z New Yorkers who are forging unique career paths and making a difference along the way. Maia Villaba works at the Children's Museum of Manhattan planning hands-on activities for kids ages 0 through 6. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg has more. It’s the start of October, and a bookstore dedicated to horror and dark literature has opened in New York City just in time for spooky season. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders takes us there. Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Sienna Reinders Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
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    11 m
  • Local Officials Oppose Fund Withholding, Journalists Rally in Protest and a New Rolling Stones Album on the Way

    Local Officials Oppose Fund Withholding, Journalists Rally in Protest and a New Rolling Stones Album on the Way
    Oct 2 2025
    Local officials are speaking out against the Trump administration's announcement of withholding federal funding from New York City. WFUVs Nora Malone has more. In New York City, journalists and advocates gathered outside Foley Square near city hall yesterday to protest what they say is a rising wave of attacks on press freedom, both at home and abroad. Up next in Music News, WFUV’s Livia Regina shares information on Lola Young’s tour cancellation and an upcoming Rolling Stones album. Host/Producer: Andrew McDonald Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Nora Malone Reporter: Livia Regina Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
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  • How the Government Shutdown will Impact New Yorkers, New Rent Hikes, and a Horror Themed Bookstore

    How the Government Shutdown will Impact New Yorkers, New Rent Hikes, and a Horror Themed Bookstore
    Oct 1 2025
    The United States government officially shut down at midnight today after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach a budget agreement in the Senate. New York Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the shutdown this morning in a press conference. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders reports. Rent hikes are in effect starting today for 2.4 million rent stabilized tenants across the city. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg tells us how these hikes could impact residents living in these units. Today, the Trump Administration announced they are freezing 18 billion dollars of federal funds that were dedicated to public works projects in New York City. WFUV’s Frank Spicuzza tells us more. A bookstore dedicated to horror and dark literature has opened in New York City just in time for spooky season. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders takes us there. Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Sienna Reinders Reporter: Frank Spicuzza Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
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    10 m
  • Rent Stabilized Price Hikes, Opioid Settlement Money in New York, and Only Four Casino Proposals Remain

    Rent Stabilized Price Hikes, Opioid Settlement Money in New York, and Only Four Casino Proposals Remain
    Sep 30 2025
    New York City Rent stabilized apartments are getting a price hike. Starting tomorrow, renters will have a 3% increase on one-year leases and a 4.5% rise on two-year leases. This applies to about 1 million apartments across the city. New York City is looking to secure millions of dollars in a settlement from Purdue Pharma, the makers of Oxycontin, to tackle the ongoing opioid crisis. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg tells us more about what it means for the city. As New York state opens the door to full-scale casinos in the five boroughs, millionaires, celebrities, and political insiders are staking their bets in what’s seen as a high stakes gamble for the city’s future. Host/Producer: Lainey Nguyen Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Joseph Vizza Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
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  • Eric Adams Drops Out of Mayoral Race, Federal Shutdown Looms Large, and a Convo With a MoMA Fellow

    Eric Adams Drops Out of Mayoral Race, Federal Shutdown Looms Large, and a Convo With a MoMA Fellow
    Sep 29 2025
    Eric Adams has officially ended his campaign for reelection. WFUV's Nora Malone reports on the surprise announcement this weekend and how the other candidates are reacting to the news. The Federal Government is nearing a shutdown if lawmakers don’t come to an agreement by Tuesday night. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg has the latest. The annual ‘State of Our Schools’ Address took place today at the Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics in East Harlem. WFUV's Nora Malone reports. WFUV's Xenia Gonikberg spoke to Henry Wahlenmayer about his job as a Curatorial Fellow at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. This is part of a new series on Gen Z New Yorkers and their interesting jobs. Host/Producer: Jay Doherty Editor: Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Nora Malone Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
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    7 m
  • A Mayoral Candidate is Accused of Bribery, A Rally for Better Busing and An Interview with a WFUV Alum

    A Mayoral Candidate is Accused of Bribery, A Rally for Better Busing and An Interview with a WFUV Alum
    Sep 25 2025
    The New York City mayor’s race took a dramatic turn this week, after Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa accused former Governor Andrew Cuomo and his allies of trying to bribe him out of the contest. WFUV’s Andrew McDonald has more. On Monday, a group of parents, students and city council members rallied at City Hall to advocate for better busing in New York City Public schools. WFUVs Nora Malone has the story. NPR’s Scott Detrow is a radio journalist and host who got his start at WFUV. He’s covered the White House, the Pope, the war in Ukraine, and more. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau spoke with him about his impactful career in public radio. Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Nora Malone Reporter: Andrew McDonald Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
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