MTA extends Q Line, World Cup Watch Parties in NYC, Midtown Prepares for NBA Finals, and Bronx Community Gardens Now Open

Building Collapse in Midtown, Gotham FC Field in Queens, Interview with Brian Saville

A building in Midtown was evacuated due to structural issues that could lead to a collapse. WFUV’s Livia Regina reports. Two time reigning Women's Soccer League champions, Gotham FC, will have a permanent home in Queens in 2028. WFUV’s Tahlia Pearson has more. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda spoke with Brian Saville (Sa-ville), a Fordham University P-H-D student researching bees at public gardens in Manhattan and the Bronx. Host/Producer: Nathan Ray Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Livia Regina Reporter: Tahlia Pearson Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

NYC Braces for Floods, Gov. Hochul Funds Police Tech, and Senegal World Cup Spotlight

Heavy rain could cause flooding in New York City and the surrounding area tonight. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the tri-state area, and flash flood warnings for parts of Brooklyn and Long Island. Governor Kathy Hochul said drivers should stay aware of water on the roads. Governor Kathy Hochul plans to invest $100 million in law enforcement technology across New York. WFUV’s Tahlia Pearson has more. Senegal fans flocked to Le Petit Senegal in West Harlem to support their team in the World Cup. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen went to the vibrant scene. Host/Producer: Sienna Reinders Editor: Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Tahlia Pearson Reporter: Lainey Nguyen Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

World Cup Round Up, StoryCorps Initiative

WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda and Sienna Reinders discuss this week’s World Cup results. Connect250 is a collaboration between NPR’s Morning Edition and StoryCorps in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders spoke with the founder of StoryCorps to find out what it’s all about. Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda, Sienna Reinders Editor: Tess Novotny, Nathan Ray Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda Reporter: Sienna Reinders Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

NYC Reaches a Budget Deal, Norway World Cup Spotlight, Interview with Justin Sanchez

Mayor Mamdani came to a handshake agreement with Council speaker Julie Menin this morning at City Hall on next year's fiscal budget. This will aid New York residents in affordable housing and transportation. Norway hasn’t played in the World Cup since 1998. But they just advanced to the Round of 16. WFUV’s Livia Regina heads to a historically Norwegian area in Brooklyn to see how Norwegian New Yorkers are celebrating their team. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda spoke with Justin Sanchez, a City Council Member representing District 17 in the South Bronx, who is also pursuing his law degree at Fordham, about how he’s incorporated the Fordham mission into his council work.

Free Swim Program Expands in NYC, Sen. Gillibrand Pushes for Lower Medicare Costs, and the Voice of the NYC Subway

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has pushed to cap medicare costs for seniors. She introduced legislation to create a $5,000 cap on out of pocket costs for medicare users. She said this legislation will protect low income users and shield seniors from rising costs. New York City expanded its free swim program. It teaches kids water safety, and is now almost doubled in size, going from 10 pools to 18. Giuliana Guarracino’s WFUV went to one of the city’s pools to learn more. Senator Richard Blumenthal is going after the energy provider, Eversource. Blumenthal said the company wants to increase rates for customers. This bill would cap executive employee bonuses in years where utility rates increased faster than rate of inflation. WFUV’s Mia Barth sat down with Bernie Wagenblast, the voice of the New York Subway, to talk about her career and story. Host/Producer: Mia Barth Editor: Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Giuliana Guarracino Reporter: Tahlia Pearson Reporter: Mia Barth Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker