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New York Giants fans don't have a lot to cheer about these days. But 17 years ago in 2008, the Giants unexpectedly won the Super Bowl, upsetting Tom Brady and the Patriots dynasty. Four years later, in 2012, they did it again. The Quarterback in both championships was Eli Manning, who as of this year is eligible for footballs Hall of Fame. But is h…

Whenever our friends at Eater New York join us on WNYC, we usually hear about a few vegetarian choices mixed in with all of the recommendations. But this time, we focus on places that specialize in those options. Eater just published their list of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in New York City. Editor Melissa McCart runs down some of he…

It's a busy start of the year in New York politics. The first full week of congestion pricing is underway. New York state's legislative session kicked off on Jan. 8. And the governor is getting ready to host her state-of-the-state speech on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Speaking with Weekend Edition host David Furst, WNYC's state government reporter Jon Campbe…

Some of Manhattan's streets already have noticeably less traffic. Is congestion pricing already working just days after the tolls were turned on? That and more in this week's On The Way roundup of transit news.

As speculation builds over whether First Baseman Pete Alonso will sign again with the New York Mets, the team's owner, billionaire Steve Cohen, is not just building a baseball team, he's building a brand. The team is historically more associated with hardscrabble doggedness than the glitz of the Yankees. But with the recent addition of star player …

The taste of a family recipe can bring back a flood of warm memories. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk set out to hear from New Yorkers across the city about the memories that come to mind from certain family recipes. We've asked you to share what comes to mind when you think about a certain dish. This week we hear from Sophia Pelaez, a resident …

As the new year begins and as the holiday season draws to a close, it's time to cut back on those fancy meals and get sensible about dining again. In response, our friends at Eater New York say, "nonsense!" Speaking with Weekend Edition host David Furst, editor Melissa McCart shares some tips for dining out in style in January. Eater just published…

Violence in the subway system is rare. But when it happens, it can make all of our commutes feel extra stressful. New York City’s public transit ended 2024 with a series of violent encounters, including a woman being set on fire, a man being stabbed to death and another man being pushed in front of an oncoming train. Police data show that transit c…

Congestion pricing is set to begin Sunday after midnight -- unless a federal judge in Newark throws another wrench in the long-delayed tolling program. That and more in this week's On The Way roundup of transit news.

Across New York City, every day, people are making impactful differences in their communities. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is highlighting some of these community champions. This morning, we meet Walter Perez. A New York based artist and dancer from Argentina. Perez is the founder and executive director of Friends of Argentine Tango, a nonpr…

It’s winter, and colder temperatures, shorter days and holiday cheer aren't the only hallmarks of this time of year. It’s also respiratory virus season. New York City’s acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse talked with WNYC's Tiffany Hanssen about the latest numbers and tips on how to stay healthy in the weeks ahead.…

The taste of a particular dish has the power to evoke flavorful memories. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is asking us to share stories about family recipes with special meaning. Today we talk to Kara DeGracia, a Queens resident whose special family recipe is Lumpia. The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. I'm 17, and I'm f…

For a certain set of New Yorkers, New Year’s Day involves wading into the icy Atlantic Ocean for an annual polar bear plunge. But for a small, dedicated group of local dippers, confronting the cold water is a daily ritual.

2025 is just around the corner and if you’re ringing in the new year in the city, we have some tips to stay safe and have a good time! Jeffery Garcia is the executive director of the office of nightlife or New York City’s “nightlife mayor." He talked with WNYC's Sean Carlson to provide his insights on how to stay safe on New Year’s Eve.…

In 2025, the minimum wage in New Jersey will go up by 36 cents to $15.49 an hour. In New York City, Long Island and Westchester, the minimum wage for most workers will rise to $16.50 an hour. Stephanie Hoopes is director of United for ALICE, founded by the non-profit United Way of Northern New Jersey. She joined WNYC host Michael Hill to discuss ho…

Food has a way of bringing back memories. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is asking folks in our area to share stories about family recipes that mean something special to them. We talked to Damira Inatullaeva, a Brooklyn resident, and the Uzbek instructor with The League of Kitchens. The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. …

In New York City, selling Christmas trees is big business. Every year, an army of "tree men" sell off little forests of evergreens right on the curb from their makeshift plywood shacks. They’ve done so for decades. And many of them travel down from the Northeast to work here for a month. But tree costs have shot up over the last few years. Reporter…

'Tis the season for food, family, friends and fun, too. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is asking New Yorkers to share stories behind their favorite family recipes and the memories they conjure up. Today we hear from Jeanette Chawki, a Staten Island resident and a cooking instructor with The League of Kitchens The following transcript has been l…

Every day in New York City, countless people work quietly behind the scenes to make their community stronger and support their neighbors in need. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is spotlighting some of them. We're calling them community champions. Prithipal Khahera is a volunteer at the Queens Community House's Older Adult Center in Forest Hills…

The “Wicked” movie has won over fans around the world, but one kindergarten class in Midtown has scored a level of access to the hit musical that would make the most die-hard followers green with envy. For 20 years, a who’s-who of Broadway has been visiting kindergartners in Bryan Andes’ class at P.S. 212. In October, Gregory Maguire, the author of…

Each year, thousands of visitors flood to Lincoln Center to see George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker" on stage. In the ballet, a little girl is gifted a wooden nutcracker on Christmas Eve and goes on a holiday adventure through her snowy, fantastical dreams with the doll, which turns into a prince. Among those in the crowd this year were David Zohar…

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently pardoned 33 people and shortened the prison sentences of three more. It was his first time exercising his clemency powers in his seven years in office. Amol Sinha, the executive director of ACLU of New Jersey, talks more about clemency in New Jersey with WNYC's Sean Carlson.…

Food has a way of bringing back memories. This holiday season WNYC'S Community Partnerships desk is asking resident in our area to share stories about recipes that are special to them. We talked with New York City resident Joe Irving. He works as a kitchen assistant at Hot Break Kitchen, a nonprofit dedicated to training women, immigrants, and peop…

Food has a way of connecting us to our past. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk set out to hear from New Yorkers across the city about the memories that come to mind from certain family recipes. This week we hear from Aiko Cascio, a resident of Manhattan, and cooking instructor with The League of Kitchens. The following transcript has been lightly …