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We spoke with the stars, writers and directors of Tony nominated Broadway productions! Check out our favorite conversations as the June 10th awards ceremony approaches!
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Major news events throughout the world continue to be largely ignored until they reach tragic proportions. Underreported, a weekly feature on The Leonard Lopate Show, tackles these issues and gives an in-depth look into stories that are often relegated to the back pages.
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Long Island woman suing Cold Stone over pistachio ice cream with no nuts
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Here’s a scoop from Long Island: A federal judge has ruled that a woman can sue an ice cream company after she found that her pistachio ice cream had no pistachios in it. Jenna Marie Duncan of Farmingdale said that when she ordered ice cream from the Cold Stone Creamery in Levittown, her taste buds were tricked. Now, a lawsuit she filed could bring…
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NYC congestion pricing is dead, yet again
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Gov. Kathy Hochul is the latest powerful New York politician to balk at imposing congestion pricing on drivers. That and more in this week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news.
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Looking for a ‘Man in Finance’? These are your odds.
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What are the odds of finding a man in finance, 6’5”, with blue eyes and a trust fund? It’s a popular question in some internet circles after the now-ubiquitous “Man in Finance” meme from New Yorker Megan Boni went supernova viral. The 19-second video now has 40 million views and counting — plus countless stitches, star remixes, a London flash mob a…
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Looking for a ‘Man in Finance’? The stats might be against you.
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What are the odds of finding a man in finance, 6’5”, with blue eyes and a trust fund? It’s a popular question in some internet circles after the now-ubiquitous “Man in Finance” meme from New Yorker Megan Boni went supernova viral. The 19-second video now has 40 million views and counting — plus countless stitches, star remixes, a London flash mob a…
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It runs in the family: At ABT, 2 rising stars follow in their parents’ steps
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When the American Ballet Theatre begins its summer season on June 18, many eyes will be on Chloe Misseldine and Jake Roxander. The dancers, both 22, have had meteoric rises to center stage. Critics have called them “stunning” and “dazzling.” “You didn’t notice them as people with promise, but as dancers who were already fully formed," said dance cr…
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Biden plans restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. What does this mean for New York City?
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President Joe Biden has unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. Policy experts say it's likely to affect life here in New York City and other communities hosting large numbers of migrants. WNYC's Arya Sundaram joined Morning Edition host Michael Hill to talk about what to expe…
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Former NYC Traffic Commissioner Sam Schwartz on future of congestion pricing
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Governor Hochul is indefinitely pausing the New York City congestion pricing plan...just weeks before the tolls were set to be turned on. The plan to toll drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street was supposed to fund billions of dollars in subway upgrades and other transit projects, while reducing pollution and gridlock. Former city Traffic …
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New housing designed to support young moms in foster care opens in the Bronx
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A New York City foster care provider is trying a novel approach to help the young moms in its care: housing them under one roof in apartments equipped with washer-dryer machines and where they can access support staff 24 hours a day.The New York Foundling recently opened a brand new building complex on a quiet residential street in the Bronx that w…
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NYC Deputy Mayor Williams-Isom on Biden's executive order on the U.S.-Mexico border
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Mayor Eric Adams applauded President Joe Biden’s decision to slow the influx of new migrants by temporarily closing the border, but he brushed off questions about whether he was even invited to Tuesday’s announcement. The signing, which was attended by Gov. Kathy Hochul, put into sharp focus the fractured relationship between the two Democrats sinc…
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Some of the world's best cricket players are in New York. Here’s what you need to know.
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The International Cricket Council Men’s Twenty20 World Cup (ICC T20 for short) kicked off on Saturday, with teams from 20 countries competing for the world champion title. And Monday, the first of nine games will be played in New York, starting with the Sri Lanka versus South Africa match at 10:30 a.m. The ICC T20 Men’s World Cup takes place every …
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"Having joy in who you are," LGBTQ+ New Yorkers on Pride
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WNYC is marking Pride Month by highlighting the voices of LGBTQ+ New Yorkers. Our Community Partnerships Desk recently spent some time at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center in Crown Heights to have conversations with people about what it means to navigate today's world as LGBTQ+ individuals and delve into the significance of Pride in their lives. …
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'If you don't vote, don't complain': Talking voting and elections at the laundromat
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As part of election coverage, WNYC is using laundromats across the New York metro area as hubs for civic engagement. We call the project 'Suds & Civics.' WNYC's Community Partnerships desk is visiting 8 laundromats across the New York metro area once per month as part of the initiative. George Bodarky, who leads WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk, …
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'We want to win': NY Democrats, Republicans square off on softball field
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There's only a couple days left in New York state's 2024 legislative session — a tense time when lawmakers and lobbyists learn whether their bills survive. But in Albany, the partisan battles aren't limited to halls of the Capitol. Last week, the state Assembly's Democrats squared off against Republicans in a charity softball game that raised more …
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Some of the world's best cricket players are in New York. Here’s what you need to know.
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The International Cricket Council Men’s Twenty20 World Cup (ICC T20 for short) kicked off on Saturday, with teams from 20 countries competing for the world champion title. And Monday, the first of nine games will be played in New York, starting with the Sri Lanka versus South Africa match at 10:30 a.m. The ICC T20 Men’s World Cup takes place every …
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Tackling voter apathy: What we heard at one N.J. laundromat about political participation
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As the November election draws near, WNYC is focusing on what people in our region have to say about the issues and going to the polls. We’re using laundromats across the New York metro area as hubs for civic engagement. WNYC's Community Partnerships editor, George Bodarky, is leading our 'Suds and Civics' effort. He joined Morning Edition from Bub…
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The political cycle: We talk voting and elections at N.J. laundromat
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It's hard to believe, but the November election is only about 150 days away. WNYC is focusing on voters and where they stand on the issues, using laundromats across the New York metro area as hubs for civic engagement. We call the project 'Suds and Civics.' George Bodarky, who leads the WNYC newsroom's Community Partnerships desk, spoke with Mornin…
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A New York City nonprofit helps blind riders take bike rides. I rolled with them.
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As the weather gets warmer, you'll see more and more New Yorkers on bikes — and in Central Park, you may even see cyclists in blue T-shirts and jerseys riding tandem bikes. They’re part of a local nonprofit organization called InTandem Cycling, founded by Artie Elefant in 2013. Elefant was an avid cyclist who lost his vision due to retinitis pigmen…
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MAGA and moderate Republicans seek the GOP nod for Senate in NJ
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A Donald Trump supporter seeking to become New Jersey's next U.S. senator is leaning on her MAGA credentials in New Jersey, a state that resoundingly rejected the ex-president in both the 2016 and 2020 elections. And she’s vying for the GOP nomination against a more moderate candidate who could be much better positioned to appeal to the state’s 2.4…
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As MTA fights fare beating, the turnstiles are wide open at one station
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Top MTA officials are wringing their hands over fare evasion, mulling new strategies to make sure people pay for public transit. But over at JFK Airport, the Port Authority has a different approach: leaving some gates to the AirTrain wide open for fare beaters.
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Meet Crown Heights’ secret weapon in NYC’s war on rats
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Mounds of garbage bags full of mouth-watering trash are complicating New York City’s efforts to control its rat population. But in one section of central Brooklyn, a 31-pound killer is offering up her rat control services at no cost.Meet Luna, a 7-year-old schnauzer mix and Crown Heights’ secret weapon in the war on rats.“She's very cuddly,” said h…
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New York’s underwater forests are disappearing due to pollution, extreme weather
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has documented the sharp drop of seagrass, which scientists call submerged aquatic vegetation, since 1997. Similar surveys have found decreases in the Long Island Sound and along the Jersey Shore. The long tendrils of underwater greenery are a vital food source for birds and serve as prote…
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Is New York City's infrastructure ready for a more active hurricane season this year?
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For years, weather-related events have taken a substantial toll on New York City's infrastructure, especially during hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — or NOAA — has forecast a much more active than usual season this year. Daniel Zarrilli is special advisor for climate and sustainability at Columbia University. …
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In NJ-9 primary, incumbent Pascrell's stance on Gaza an opening for challenger Khairullah
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The Democratic primary is usually a cakewalk for Rep. Bill Pascrell, who has been in Congress for more than 25 years. But this year, he faces a rare competitive race in his Passaic County district — with a challenger seizing on Pascrell’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza, and without the help of a New Jersey ballot system that gives establishment c…
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Key Queens lawmaker says she will formally oppose Citi Field-area casino
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State Sen. Jessica Ramos, after months of hinted-at opposition to a proposed casino and entertainment complex in her Queens district, on Tuesday made her rejection of the project official. “After three town halls, a poll, a survey, and I can't tell you how many conversations I've had around the district, I've concluded that the vast majority of our…
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