In Most States, the Wages of Sin Are Financial
Let’s start with a little thought experiment. We all know that Prohibition in the 1920s was a colossal failure — legally, morally and economically. But what if, as the decade began, the nation had tried something else: keeping alcohol legal but taxing it at a rate so high that most people would have to pay an...
Mamdani weighs in on NY1’s Taser investigation
Mayor Zohran Mamdani weighed in on NY1’s exclusive investigation. "I believe any death deserves a thorough investigation," he said. The comments come after NY1's investigation into Taser use at the NYPD. NY1 uncovered the death of Adrian Cevallos, who died after being shot with a Taser in front of his home in 2024...
FCC Plans to Fine Four for Pirate Activity Around NYC
Four alleged radio pirates in the greater New York City area each face a possible $20,000 fine from the Federal Communications Commission. The FCC said Jean Boncoeur broadcast “Radio Gold Stars” on 90.5 MHz out of a residence in Spring Valley, N.Y. It said Etzer Toussaint operated “Radio...
Gov. Hochul demands 125th Street subway extension, shelves downtown 2nd Ave. subway plan
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants the MTA to extend the Q train to the west, putting on hold the longtime dream of a Second Avenue subway downtown. The governor seeks to push the line's terminal over to West Harlem. [ more › ]
Mamdani Demands Release of NYC Council Employee Detained by ICE
Mamdani called ICE's detention of a NYC Council employee with legal status "an assault on our democracy."
Macy’s Closing 14 Stores Across 12 States in 2026, Including NY
Macy’s is shutting 14 stores in 12 states, including New York. Liquidation sales start mid-January as the retailer focuses on stronger locations and digital growth.
Governor Moves to Ban Utility Shutoffs in Buildings Where Landlords Don’t Pay
The governor is trying to keep the lights, gas and water on in buildings where the landlord isn’t paying the bills. As part of the State of the State address she will deliver on Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Kathy Hochul will propose a statewide measure to prevent utilities from shutting off services to tenants in...
House in New York Condemned As Hundreds of Rats Found Inside
Officials report that the residence has been "completely overrun by hundreds of rats that were kept as pets.
New York snow bomb to return as temperatures plunge and maps turn haunting shade...
A chill is creeping into New York, hinting at further snowfall for much of the state and possibly New York City
Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update – January 12, 2026
News from around the nation. Nearly 15,000 nurses go on strike at major New York City hospitals; Indiana lawmakers push protections during surgery; Kentucky's pension system has improved but funding gaps persist; VA advocates say, 'renovictions' displace residents, harm affordability. Transcript. The Public News...
