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It's getting colder and less sunny out there after daylights savings. And for some New Yorkers, that means their seasonal affective disorder is back. Dr. Molly Sherb, a clinical psychologist at Mount Sinai, talked with WNYC's Janae Pierre more about what New Yorkers can do to cope with seasonal depression.…

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DOC NYC brings more than 200 documentary films to Manhattan venues

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America's largest documentary festival is back in the city this week. DOC NYC launches its 16th edition on Wednesday, with more than 200 documentaries showing in Manhattan. Thom Powers is Director of Special Projects for DOC NYC and longtime host of WNYC's Documentary of the Week. He joins Weekend Edition host David Furst for a preview.…

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Mamdani's musical message

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If you were paying attention to the victory speech by New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, you might've caught the music at the end, which was taken from a Bollywood blockbuster. It was more than a musical moment. For those in the know, the Hindi-language song had a message. WNYC's Arun Venugopal joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to expla…

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This Week in Politics: Mikie Sherrill rides an affordability message and a Jersey blue wave into office

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Voters in New Jersey had their say on Tuesday. In a governor's race that some polls said was running neck and neck in the days leading up to Election Day, Democrat Mikie Sherrill won a resounding victory over Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli. In addition, Democrats picked up seats in a state legislature where they already had control of both h…

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Does Cuomo's defeat mark the end of an era in NY politics?

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Political observers said Andrew Cuomo's decisive loss in the mayor's race signals challenges for moderates in the Empire State.

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Transportation was at the center of 2025 elections in NYC, NJ

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When President Trump announced he’d try to halt funding for the new Gateway train tunnels under the Hudson River last month, he billed it as retaliation against Democrats for the federal government shutdown. Instead, the move became a political albatross that hurt New Jersey’s Republican gubernatorial candidate. In Tuesday’s New Jersey’s governor’s…

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In Season: making your dollar stretch at the market

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With the government shut down and SNAP benefits in limbo, food security is top of mind for a lot of New Yorkers. Amelia Tarpey is a program and publicity manger for GrowNYC Greenmarkets. She said anyone who has money left on their EBT cards can stretch those dollars at city Greenmarkets. Recipients get $2 for every $2 spent at Greenmarkets, up to $…

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Bangladeshi New Yorkers celebrate Mamdani's election night win

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In a crowded basement of a community center in Kensington, Brooklyn, a group of Bangladeshi New Yorkers are elated to find out that Zohran Mamdani has just been elected mayor. As Mamdani gives his speech, he calls out their neighborhood by name. City data shows Bangladeshis are one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the five boroughs. And thei…

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Inside Zohran Mamdani's election night victory party

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WNYC's Elizabeth Kim recaps a long, historic night at the Brooklyn Paramount.

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The internet is in love with a Chinatown passport photographer, again.

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Eliz Digital owner Chunika Kesh is not on social media, so she missed the latest wave of attention for passport photos that X and TikTok users say stand out — no frills, genuine and captivating. What she didn’t miss was the sudden rush of people coming in for passport photos.

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How would NJ's gubernatorial candidates tackle educational and public transit?

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Whoever is elected will immediately have a lot on their plate, including two major issues: transit and education. New Jersey Transit has had plenty of troubles from chronic delays and cancellations, to a workers strike. Colleen Wilson covers transportation for The Bergen Record. She joined WNYC Morning Edition host Michael Hill to discuss, among ot…

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Food insecurity was already rising. Now the future is even more uncertain.

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The Trump administration has until Monday to tell two federal judges whether it will comply with court orders that it continue to fund SNAP, the nation's biggest food aid program. This uncertainty comes as food insecurity is top of mind for thousands of New Yorkers and New Jerseyans. As many as 3 million New Yorkers and 800,000 New Jerseyans depend…

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Bronx's lone Republican on City Council hopes to ride red wave to re-election

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A heated City Council race in the Northeast Bronx will test whether a district that elected a Republican after decades of Democratic control has fundamentally shifted to the right.

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This Week in Politics: Final stretch for the NJ governor's race

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Early voters in New Jersey have been heading to the polls. They're casting ballots in the closely watched race for governor between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Cittarelli. Voters are also weighing in on a number of local elections, including all 80 seats in the state General Assembly. 3 days before Election Day, Kristoffer Shields, …

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In Season (Halloween edition): Kohlrabi

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Kohlrabi and black radishes might not the most popular veggies at the market, but they're a quick way to make your dishes look more interesting. Amelia Tarpey is a program and publicity manger for GrowNYC Greenmarkets. She said Greenmarkets are currently selling kohlrabi for around $3 to $5 a bundle. The price for black radishes will vary depending…

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MTA chair slams Mamdani's signature free bus plan

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A special live broadcast of On The Way from Industry City leads with MTA Chair Janno Lieber's eyebrow-raising comments about Mamdani's free bus plan.

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What early voting turnout tells us about the NYC mayor's race

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A special broadcast of the Politics Brief from Industry City in Brooklyn features analysis of early voting turnout, how gentrification has become an issue in the mayoral contest and more.

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Why some Black New Yorkers see gentrification on the ballot in NYC mayor’s race

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Some Black voters in the city are confronting a new political calculus in this year’s mayoral race.

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In NYC catacombs, Death of Classical brings music to life

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Death of Classical has been putting on concerts in unexpected corners of New York since 2015. The nonprofit has expanded dramatically in the decade since, offering rare — and perhaps even singular — experiences.

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High and Mighty and tucked away: Brass band is a staple of this Chinatown speakeasy

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Much has changed since 2014, but one oft-overlooked constant is Brooklyn-based High and Mighty Brass Band’s Tuesday night gig at Chinatown speakeasy Apotheke.

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Early Voting begins in the New York City Mayor Race

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Early voting for the next New York City mayor continues, a week out from the traditional Election Day next Tuesday. There was significant turnout of early voters over the weekend. Jarret Berg is the co-founder of Vote Early NY, a non profit group created by voting rights advocates to educate and inform the public about New York’s voting laws. He jo…

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ICE raid on Canal Street is latest law enforcement operation targeting counterfeit industry

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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid targeting vendors of counterfeit merchandise in Chinatown is the latest law enforcement operation aimed at an underground economy that has persisted in Lower Manhattan for centuries.

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Mayor Adams pitches a BQE fix months before he leaves City Hall

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Mayor Adams finally wants to fix the BQE, a worker dies at the largest public works project in the country and more in this week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news.

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