Best Flying Vinyl Podcasts (2026)

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Glacially Musical 264 - Queensrÿche Brings Metal to a Post-Grunge World with "Promised Land" 1:49:40

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We conclude our series on Queensryche (and Nik is thrilled) with "Promised Land!" How did the band fare following two huge commercial hits, and make their way in the crowded Nirvana/Alt-Rock/"Black Album" Metallica new reality of mid-90s music? We make references to The Simpsons, Seymour Butts, The Predator, Foreigner, Se7en, KISS, Role Models, I L…

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Best of 2025: NYC’s Shark Summer 14:14

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Drones started spotting sharks off New York City beaches this summer, leading to multiple closures. We take a look back at Janae’s conversations with WNYC’s Liam Quigley and marine biologist Hans Walters about what the sightings really mean.By WNYC

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Best of 2025: Cheat on Everything 10:33

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A Columbia University student was suspended after creating an AI-powered job interview tool. Janae talks with WNYC’s Ryan Kailaith about why the app sparked such strong reactions and how common AI use has become on campuses.By WNYC

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Best of 2025: The End of Late Night Television 11:37

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A look back at CBS’s decision to end The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2026. Janae talks with New York Times comedy critic Jason Zinoman about what led to the cancellation, what it says about the state of late-night TV, and how changing audiences and media habits are reshaping comedy.By WNYC

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A Push for Second Chances in New York Prisons and a Taste of Hell’s Kitchen 9:39

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Criminal justice advocates are renewing a push for a Second Look law in New York, which would allow people serving long prison sentences to ask judges to reconsider their cases after decades behind bars. WNYC’s Ryan Kost reports on how the proposal could affect thousands of incarcerated New Yorkers. Plus, we head to Hell’s Kitchen, where food criti…

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Holiday Shows Light up the City and Sweet Potatoes Are in Season 7:02

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New York State is banning the sale of the herbal supplement kratom to anyone under 21 and will require warning labels on products, citing addiction and safety concerns. Meanwhile, mental health experts say the holidays can be especially hard for many New Yorkers coping with grief, stress, or disrupted routines. Plus, WNYC’s Hannah Frishberg looks a…

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Elevator Complaints and Holiday Viruses 9:05

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A Gothamist analysis finds elevator complaints have steadily increased since 2021, especially in the Bronx. Plus, how to stay healthy during the peak of the holiday season.By WNYC

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The State of Public Bathrooms and MetroCard Phaseout Concerns for Elderly New Yorkers 8:21

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New York City artists say they are pulling back from work centered on race, immigration, and gender identity after federal arts funding was rolled back. Meanwhile, the Port Authority is bracing for a busy holiday travel period with millions expected to pass through regional airports and crossings. Also, in Westchester County, prosecutors say office…

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2025’s Affordability Hacks for New Yorkers 10:52

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The Mamdani Administration announces an inauguration block party, Governor Kathy Hochul signs a bill to increase state prison oversight and a roundup of New Yorkers’ tips for staying in budget this year.By WNYC

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Glacially Musical 263 - Queensrÿche's Streamlined "Empire" Album Reviewed - Is it Their Best? 1:30:49

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We sally forth with more @QueensrycheOfficial albums - taking on the follow-up to "Operation: Mindcrime" with "Empire!" Did they make their best record? Did they influence @metallica to make the "Black Album?" Watch and see! We make references to Hockey Fights, @recordstoreday Black Friday, South Park, Nik tries to invoke his "legal team" - Human C…

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Who is Bishop Ron Hicks, and the Vinyl Find of a Lifetime 9:14

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Pope Leo XIV has named Joliet, Illinois Bishop Ron Hicks to replace Archbishop Timothy Dolan at the Archdiocese of New York. Plus, a long lost piece of music and its unlikely journey to an East Village record store.By WNYC

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Council Speaker Adams Leaves with Choice Words on Mayor Adams’ Leadership 10:43

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New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is looking back on Mayor Eric Adams' administration as an era of embarrassment and missed opportunities.By WNYC

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Mayor Adams’ Trash Legacy and NYC’s Annual Bird Count 10:21

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One of Mayor Eric Adams’ most lasting legacies might not be a drop in crime or the corruption scandals that plagued City Hall under his watch. It’s that he started to get mountains of trash bags off the sidewalks and into containers. Plus, bird lovers and scientists unite for the annual Christmas bird count.…

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Incident Reports Show ICE Enters City Shelters Without Judicial Warrants, and a Miscount of New York City Mayors 10:04

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Federal immigration officers entered private areas of New York City shelters without presenting judicial warrants at least five times this year, according to official incident reports. Plus, an official document from 1674 confirms that Zohran Mamdani should be sworn in as the 112th mayor of New York City, not the 111th.…

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Casino Approvals and Christmas Tree Prices 9:49

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The New York State Gaming Commission has officially approved three full-scale commercial casino licenses for sites in Queens and the Bronx. Plus, how much are New Yorkers paying for Christmas trees these days?By WNYC

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The Glacially Cult Crossover #8 - Potpourri Edition 1:37:23

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The gang does a chaser episode where we discuss the pros and cons of Record Store Day / RSD Black Friday! Livestream Price Menu! Answer your questions - Still freeGeneral support $3Buy us a Coffee $6Music business consulting call $75Support us https://cash.app/$ghostcultmaghttps://ko-fi.com/F2F1F2PLPhttps://paypal.me/ghostcultmagCheck out the Ghost…

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NYC Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Wants to Keep Her Job, But Will Mayor-elect Mamdani Keep Her? 9:06

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Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos is making her case to keep the top job overseeing the nation’s largest school system. Meanwhile, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he’s still interviewing candidates to be part of his new administration at City Hall next month.By WNYC

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New Jersey’s Lame Duck Session and Study Shows Congestion Pricing Decreases Air Pollution 7:39

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Outgoing New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has a lengthy to-do list before he leaves office next month. Plus, a new study shows that congestion pricing has significantly decreased air pollution in New York City and the surrounding region.By WNYC

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New York’s GOP Gubernatorial Race and Financial Issues at The New School 8:32

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will face Representative Elise Stefanik for the GOP’s ballot line for next year’s gubernatorial election. Plus, a storied leftist university faces a $48 million deficit amid planned layoffs.By WNYC

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The History of Gracie Mansion’s Reluctant Tenants and Albany Police Dispatch Social Workers for Mental Health Crises 12:01

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced that he and his wife Rama will be moving into Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the New York City mayor. He cited security concerns as motivation for the decision. Plus, a police department in upstate New York is sending social service case workers to some 911 calls.…

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Mamdani Moves Into Gracie Mansion, and New Yorkers Repurpose MetroCards 10:22

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he and his wife will move into Gracie Mansion after his January inauguration, leaving their rent-stabilized Astoria apartment for security reasons. Meanwhile, the F and M lines have swapped East River tunnels, causing significant delays on the F line after a switch failure at 53rd Street. Mamdani is also issuing a ne…

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5 Things with Brian Lehrer 10:47

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Janae talks with WNYC’s Brian Lehrer about 5 things going on in New York City news.By WNYC

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Glacially Musical 261 - Queensrÿche's Ambitous New Direction on "Operation: Mindcrime" (Reviewed) 1:40:30

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Nik is back so the boys are back in to-o-o-ownnn! We continue with Queensryche and their wild third album, "Operation: Mindcrime!" Did they succeed at making at "Pink Floyd-type" album for metalheads? You decide! We make references to Office Space, Phantom Menace, Revenge of The Sith, A New Hope, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Type O Negative, You C…

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NY State Senator Calls for Standards on Foreclosure Auction Sales, and Immigrants Face Tougher Citizenship Exam 9:31

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Sen. Zellnor Myrie has introduced legislation that will impose consistent standards on foreclosure auction sales after an investigation by WNYC and New York Focus. Plus, immigrants who want to become a U.S. citizen will face a higher hurdle next year: a harder citizenship exam.By WNYC

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Big Banks Accused of ‘Systematic Fraud’ in New York Foreclosure Auctions 23:13

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An investigation by WNYC and New York Focus found lenders are using a disputed method of calculating debts in thousands of foreclosures and taking money from hundreds of former homeowners.By WNYC

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The City Decides on Casinos and the Fate of an Upper West Side Church 9:56

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A New York state government committee recommended Monday that three downstate casino projects — one in the Bronx and two in Queens — be awarded casino gaming licenses. Plus, the future of a historic, crumbling church building on the Upper West Side will be determined next week.By WNYC

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Lifting the ‘Right on Red’ Ban in Staten Island, and Councilmember Julie Menin Declares Victory as Speaker 9:22

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A Staten Island lawmaker wants drivers in his borough exempted from New York City’s right-on-red ban. Meanwhile, New York City Councilmember Julie Menin says she’s secured enough votes to be the Council’s next Speaker.By WNYC

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Glacially Musical 260 - The First Steps of Queensrÿche (Debut EP and First Two Albums) Reviewed 1:13:39

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Nik was out sick, so the other two Turkey's Don and Keefy kicked off our new series on Queensryche! After Jimi Hendrix and Heart and before Seattle grunge changed the world, The Rÿche put the city on the map with their NWOBHM-inspired music! Check out our last series the Layne Staley-years of Alice in Chains: • Alice In Chains 🌧️ For Rock and Metal…

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The History of Socialism in New York City 8:31

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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he is installing surveillance along the Long Island and Queens border after Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City mayor. Meanwhile in New Jersey, two sisters died in a Thanksgiving Day house fire while helping their father escape. Also, New York City is asking volunteers to help review archival recor…

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Craving Tacos on Thanksgiving? 9:39

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Time is running out for the city to stay on schedule with its plan to demolish part of a public housing complex in Chelsea. Meanwhile, Downtown Manhattan has gone from “taco wasteland” to ‘taco revolution,” that’s according to food critic Robert Sietsema. He talks with WNYC’s David Furst and makes the argument that great tacos are now very much on …

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Evening Roundup: How to Confront ICE Officers, and the Perfect Film to Watch this Thanksgiving 10:57

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New Yorkers across the boroughs are preparing for an expected crackdown by U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the city. Plus, the Criterion Channel is streaming a collection of family reunion movies this month including the indie classic “Pieces of April.”By WNYC

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Evening Roundup: How Students Are Handling New York’s School Cell Phone Ban, and New Jersey Considers a Ban of its Own 10:55

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Months into the first school year since New York banned smartphones in school, students are talking to each other more than they used to. Meanwhile, Gov. Phil Murphy wants New Jersey to pass similar legislation to ban cell phones in schools across the Garden State.By WNYC

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Judge Tosses Attorney General Letitia James’ Case, and Formerly Homeless Tenants Receive Eviction Notices 11:48

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A federal judge has agreed to throw out a criminal mortgage fraud case against New York Attorney General Letitia James. Plus, a majority of tenants at a supportive housing unit in Far Rockaway have been sent to eviction court within the past two years.By WNYC

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NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Meets With President Trump, And the Artist Behind His Famous Font 9:26

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Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani met with President Trump at the White House, where both described common ground on affordability and public safety. Meanwhile, New Jersey has set dates for the special election to fill governor elect Mikie Sherrill’s vacant House seat. Also, Penn Station’s future is back in the spotlight as federal planners court private …

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The Glacially Cult Crossover #7 - David Gilmour "The Luck and Strange Concerts" Review 1:52:30

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Nik, Don and Keefy take on the new @davidgilmour ( @pinkfloyd ) live album "The Luck And Strange Concerts" live album boxed set! Is it worth the hype and the money? We will tell you the answer! Nik to proper English translation:Gilly Dilly = new David Gilmour live albumRodger Dodger = new Roger Waters live album Livestream Price Menu! Answer your q…

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Mamdani to Meet Trump Friday, Citywide Life Expectancy Hits 83 Years, and School Bus Companies Get Contract Extension 10:43

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani plans to meet with President Trump Friday in Washington DC following months of tension. Plus, Mayor Adams' office says New York City has reached its life expectancy goal of 83 years. And finally, a New York City education panel voted to give some of the largest school-bus companies a three-year contract extension. The ext…

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NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch Accepts Mamdani’s Job Offer 6:43

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NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch accepts Mayor-elect Mamdani’s job offer in his new administration. The fight over the future of Elizabeth Street Garden is heading to court, and Coney Island polar bear plunge registration opens.By WNYC

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New York City Speeds Up Sexual Abuse Investigations in Its Jails 6:04

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New York City’s Department of Transportation is installing public cabinets to charge e-bike batteries. The chair of the MTA says most riders are now using OMNY tap-to-pay. And new data says prison sexual abuse is being investigated fasterBy WNYC

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How Young Voters Boosted the Mamdani Campaign and How They Persuaded Their Families to Vote for Him Too 10:54

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Young voters across New York City hit the polls in record numbers to elect Zohran Mamdani as the new mayor. But they didn’t lead him to victory alone.By WNYC

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Glacially Musical 258 - The Final Alice In Chains Chapter with Layne Staley - "MTV Unplugged" 1:18:42

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Nik, Keefy , and Don close the door on our Alice In Chains series with their "MTV Unplugged!" We discuss both the live broadcast, and the later version on the full album. Also a wrap on the last Layne years, and his sad passing in 2002. How does AIC Unplugged stack up to others like Nirvana, and STP? Check out our last series on the first 15 years …

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Evening Roundup: Elected Officials Demand Disciplinary Trial for NYPD Officer in Off Duty Killing, Mayor Adams Tries to SpoilMamdani’s Plans, and “Fan-Man” Arrested For Flying Through Brooklyn 9:08

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Elected officials are asking for a trial in the killing of an unarmed man and a bill to ban horse drawn carriages is voted down. Meanwhile, the Studio Museum in Harlem reopens on November 15th., Also, New York City Mayor Eric Adams tries to influence Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s Policy, and a Brooklyn man is arrested for flying in a fan-powered plane.…

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Morning Headlines: NY Attorney General James Challenges Albany Prosecutor’s Authority, Caribbean All Star Baseball Game Set for Citi Field, and NYCHA Backs New Electric Stove Pilot 3:05

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New York Attorney General Letitia James says Albany’s top federal prosecutor does not have the authority to investigate her, arguing that interim U.S. Attorney John Sarcone was never properly installed and that subpoenas he issued should be thrown out. Meanwhile, Citi Field will host a first of its kind Dominican and Puerto Rican winter league all …

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Evening Roundup: Case Against NJ Congressmember Advances, Viral Scale Model of NYC Gets Official Exhibit, and Elizabeth Street Garden is Becoming a City Park 5:20

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The federal case against New Jersey Congressmember Lamonica McIver will proceed and a viral scale model of New York City is getting an official exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Street Garden is becoming a city park.By WNYC

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Midday News: NYPD Officers Injured in Ice Encounter and Starbucks Workers Go On Strike 2:19

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Two NYPD officers were injured in Washington Heights during an encounter with immigration agents and unionized Starbucks workers go on strike to disrupt Red Cup Day.By WNYC

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Morning Headlines: SNAP Delays Hit New York Grocers, Health Officials Warn of Rising Viruses, and State Investigates False Text Alert 2:57

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New York grocers say sales have dropped by as much as 25 percent as SNAP delays leave customers without funds, forcing stores to cut orders and mark down perishable goods. Meanwhile, the city’s health commissioner is urging New Yorkers to get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines amid a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses. And the state is investigating how …

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Evening Roundup: NYPD Watchdog Chair Resigns, Tips for Seasonal Depression, and Students from Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s High School React to His Win. 8:31

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The Chair of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, which acts as an NYPD watchdog has submitted his resignation and a Queens Councilmember sounds an alarm on EBT theft. Meanwhile, tips for seasonal depression, and finally, Bronx Science students react to alum Mayor-elect Mamdani’s win.By WNYC

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Morning Headlines: Mayor Eric Adams Vetoes Bill that Blocks Rent Hikes, Street Vendors Rally for More Permits, and Bagelfest Returns 3:00

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Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed a bill that would block rent hikes for low-income tenants who use city housing vouchers, a policy his own administration introduced. Meanwhile, New York City street vendors will rally outside City Hall Wednesday with tacos, churros and samosas to push for legislation creating 10,000 new vending permits over the next five…

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Midday News: Supreme Court Weighs SNAP Aid, FAA Expands Flight Cuts, and a Bronx Fish Market Turns Into a Party 4:56

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The Supreme Court is expected to decide today whether the Trump administration must comply with lower court orders to resume full SNAP payments as delayed food aid begins reaching residents across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Meanwhile, the FAA is expanding flight reductions to six percent nationwide amid a shortage of air traffic control…

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Evening Roundup: Zohran Mamdani Appoints Top Deputies, Elizabeth Street Garden in Limbo and The Meaning Behind the Mayor Elect’s Music 7:28

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New York City Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani has named his top deputies, including former de Blasio official Dean Fuleihan as first deputy mayor and longtime aide Elle Bisgaard Church as chief of staff. Meanwhile, the fate of Little Italy’s Elizabeth Street Garden remains uncertain as Mamdani signals plans to revive an affordable housing project there.…

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Midday News: Trump Appeals SNAP Ruling to Supreme Court, Senate Moves Toward Ending Shutdown, and MTA Expands Bus Lane Enforcement 3:50

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The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to block lower court rulings requiring full food aid payments during the government shutdown, as some tri-state residents begin receiving November SNAP benefits. Meanwhile, the Senate has taken its first step toward ending the shutdown after a divided procedural vote on compromise funding legisla…