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This week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news examines new lawsuits challenging Gov. Hochul's last-minute pause of congestion pricing. Also, the latest on Mayor Eric Adams' high-tech effort to boost subway safety.

Local residents say rampant drug use over the last year has made the woods too dangerous. Used syringes and discarded drug paraphernalia line the trails.

NYU researchers are counting ants, slugs and earthworms in New York City parks as part of a study to determine whether there’s a correlation between biodiversity and wealth of the surrounding neighborhood.

The 1 train might be a local — but it’s often an express ride to a sweaty commute on hot summer days. Gothamist brought a thermometer onto a train car with a broken air conditioner this week and recorded a temperature of 95 degrees.

Election-year politics have taken a few dramatic turns in recent weeks, starting with the attempt on former President Donald Trump's life, followed by President Biden's decision to end his re-election campaign. WNYC's 'Suds & Civics' project is visiting laundromats across the New York metro area to hear what’s on people’s minds ahead of the Novembe…

With Vice President Kamala Harris's sudden ascent to the top of the Democratic ticket, many voters want to know more about the record and policy positions of the history-making presumptive nominee. Audrey Cooper, WNYC's editor-in-chief, worked at "The San Francisco Chronicle" for 15 years and covered Harris's rise through local and state politics. …

As the population of children living in New York City shelters reaches unprecedented highs, with enough homeless kids to fill Yankee Stadium, a longtime summer camp is offering these young New Yorkers a chance to temporarily leave behind the trauma of congregate living — to just be kids. Split Here Camp Homeward Bound, now in its 40th year, will we…

The death of 22-year-old Malaysia Goodson at the Seventh Avenue station in January 2019 prompted public outcry for more accessibility in the subway system.

On the second floor of the Kingsbridge Heights Community Center in the Bronx, a group of recent high school graduates sat in a circle and shared how they act when they feel comfortable. One said when she feels safe, she can let go. Another told the group she can say whatever she wants and it won’t be awkward. A third said she could be “more myself.…

The metropolitan region has experienced more extreme heat this summer than usual, and climate experts say it'll only get worse. But trees — or nature's air conditioning — can help keep us cool. Tami Lin-Moges is the Interim New York Cities Director for at The Nature Conservancy which convened and is a leading member of the Forest for All NYC coalit…

The reopening of Papaya King has opened a theater anew in the ongoing war with Gray's Papaya. New Yorkers must choose a side.

WNYC has been celebrating its annual Public Song Project for the second year in a row. The project invites musicians to contribute song covers, as well as musical adaptations of books, poetry and films. All Of It producer Simon Close joins WNYC Morning Edition host Michael Hill to announce this year's winners and share their winning creations. The …

Metal detectors, a lawsuit over alleged cuts to bus service and the resignation of the CEO overseeing the largest public works project in the country are featured in this week's On The Way roundup of transit news.

Ten years ago today, video of an NYPD officer choking Eric Garner on a Staten Island sidewalk went viral, sparking a nationwide movement against police brutality and promises of reform by city and state politicians. Since then, the video evidence that was somewhat novel in the Garner case has become commonplace. The city’s police watchdog agency no…

This week WNYC is taking a look at police accountability in the 10 years since the police killing of Eric Garner on Staten Island. Our public safety reporter, Matt Katz, interviewed Maya Wiley… the former chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board. This is their conversation.

The route would run along a mix of new and existing tracks from Penn Station to Ronkonkoma, then along a new connection to the tunnel beneath the Sound. In Connecticut, the line would use existing Amtrak rails from Milford up to Hartford. From there, it would require the construction of new tracks between Hartford and Providence — as well as upgrad…

Mayor Eric Adams’ refusal to implement a set of laws meant to expand access to key rental assistance subsidies is putting some New Yorkers at risk of homelessness and threatening to strain the city’s jam-packed shelter system, tenants and their advocates say.Four tenants on the brink of homelessness are attempting to join an ongoing class-action la…

Eric Garner’s dying declaration, “I can’t breathe,” was repeated 11 times on a Staten Island sidewalk. His utterances were muffled by an NYPD officer’s chokehold around his neck.But the words, immortalized in an onlooker’s cell phone video, continue to echo across New York City and the globe as the 10-year anniversary of his killing approaches.Chan…

“The population of oysters [in NYC] is functionally extinct. There are some pockets here and there, but overall there's no larval source,” said Meredith Comi, coastal resilience and restoration practitioner for the Urban Coast Institute at Monmouth University. “We have to do everything from scratch.”…

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The Summer Olympics get underway later this month and while sports fans all around the world are looking forward to the competition, we at WNYC are most excited about the athletes from our area heading to Paris. Sports reporter Priya Desai joins Weekend Edition host David Furst for an early preview. She's been tracking some of the Olympians from Ne…

A jury is deliberating the federal corruption case against New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez. Closing statements wrapped up late this week. Menendez is charged with bribery and corruption, along with his wife and two businessmen. A third businessman who was charged, pleaded guilty and testified during the trial. The senator's wife, Nadine, will stand…

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The city's aging infrastructure leads this week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news. Also, new data reveals which is deadlier in 2025: guns or vehicles?