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New Sounds is unlike any radio show you've ever heard: a whirlwind tour of new and unusual music from all corners of the globe. New Sounds combs recent recordings for one of the most informative and compelling hours on radio, and aims to make the world smaller. For over 25 years, host John Schaefer has been finding the melody in the rainforest and the rhythm in an orchestra of tin cans. Defying rigid categorization and genre pigeonholing, New Sounds offers new ways to hear the ancient langua ...
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In late March, a federal judge ruled that New Jersey's unusual county line ballot system was likely unconstitutional, and couldn't be used in this June's Democratic primary. The 'county line' is the way 19 of 21 county political organizations in the state, displayed their preferred candidates on the very ballot voters see in voting booths. But now …
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30 years ago, the Knicks and Rangers treated New York City to an unforgettable spring. The 1994 Knicks pushed the Houston Rockets to a 7 game NBA championship series. And the Rangers won their only Stanley Cup since 1940. This spring has been giving us some flashbacks. Both teams have moved on to the second rounds of their respective playoffs. And …
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This week, Mayor Adams signed a bill into law that requires body armor and safety training for all fire department EMS workers and paramedics. But not all EMS workers think it will solve problems facing their workforce. Anthony Almojera is a lieutenant paramedic with the FDNY EMS, and vice-president of AFSCME DC37 Local 3621, the union that represe…
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The flitting fiery orange and black wings of the monarch butterfly, which once signaled the coming of spring, have become an increasingly rare sight. The majestic insect's populations on the East Coast dwindled roughly 90% from 1996 to 2013, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife estimates. Since then, their numbers have declined even further. But a n…
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One year after homeless New Yorker Jordan Neely was choked to death on the New York City subway by a fellow rider, homeless advocates are pushing to reinvigorate a long-dormant bill that could make targeting homeless people a hate crime.The Homeless Protection Act would make homeless individuals a protected class in New York, awarding them the same…
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Warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual assault. Jennifer Levine thought she knew what to expect when she arrived at Rikers Island in 2002. She was homeless at the time and had been cycling in and out of jail. Levine anticipated the crowded holding cell filled with other women. She knew officers would order her into the showers, order h…
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Have you ever been to a space that feels like a home away from home? Maybe it's the coffee shop around the corner, or the dog park where everyone knows your and your pup's name. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is highlighting some of these treasures across the five boroughs. In this segment, we pay a visit to a space in Brooklyn devoted to showc…
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Colette Baird was counting down the 90 or so days until her eviction, with no idea where she would go next or how she’d afford it on her modest disability checks. Her landlord told her he was turning her first-floor unit in the Longwood section of the Bronx over to his daughter and wanted her out. In September 2023, the landlord won a court-ordered…
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Thursday, April 25 was take your children to work day, and we took full advantage of the extra help at WNYC. We asked our workers-for-the-day to help us come up with a list of cool things to do in New York City and the region. Weekend Edition host David Furst brings us their list.저자 WNYC Radio
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An unusually competitive Democratic primary race for Congress is taking place in Hudson County, New Jersey — as incumbent Rep. Rob Menendez, who easily won his seat two years ago, tries to distinguish himself from his embattled father, Sen. Bob Menendez. Hoboken Mayor Rhavi Bhalla is challenging the younger Menendez in the primary.…
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There's a dire shortage of medical trauma centers in Queens. With a population of more than 2 million people, the borough has three centers serving adults. But Manhattan, with a population of just more than 1.5 million, has 4 centers. And in Far Rockaway, the southern most part of Queens, the closest facility is almost 10 miles away! All that is ac…
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New Yorkers don’t have “opinions” about sidewalk etiquette. They have opinions about scooped bagels, or “in line” vs. “on line,” or the 421a tax break. When you ask New Yorkers about sidewalk behavior, they give you holy commandments. E-bikes on sidewalks? Hell no. Strollers? Banished to Westchester. Dogs? Also to Westchester. A family of tourists …
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On a recent afternoon, sneakered tourists streamed out of the various hotels located along a quiet stretch of Jamaica, Queens. The Radisson, a Hampton Inn, a Residence Inn by Marriott, and erstwhile JFK Hilton, just a stone's throw from JFK Airport, represent the future of affordable housing in the city, as well as what is perhaps a missed opportun…
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Every day in New York City and the region, a whole lot of stuff finds its way into landfills, from leftovers of yesterday's meals to scraps of fabric in fashion designer studios, even vibrant flowers that remain unsold at the corner store. But various organizations are working to re-shape the city's relationship with waste. This Earth Day, WNYC's C…
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Have you ever been to a space that instantly puts you at ease, away from the daily grind of life? Maybe that's a pocket park or quaint coffee shop in your neighborhood. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is highlighting some of these treasures across the five boroughs. In this segment, we visit a Queen's bookshop that exclusively sells BIPOC litera…
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New York appears to have a final budget. The state legislature spent the back half of this week voting on a $237 billion spending plan. But they struggled to finalize the last budget bills, so lawmakers are back in the Capitol Saturday to finish up. WNYC's Albany reporter, Jon Campbell joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to discuss what's in the…
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