Budget Plan to Fund Ice, Groundbreaking for Bronx Affordable Housing, and New Book Reimagines Central Park

AI Data Center Suspensions, Pre-K Special Education Expansions, New Affordable Housing Units, Bryant Park Movie Nights

Governor Kathy Hochul signed the nation's first executive order to temporarily suspend the expansion of large AI data centers. WFUV News, Tahlia Pearson, has more on how this order will help New Yorkers with taxes. Pre-K classrooms in New York City will receive special education programs that were previously only available to grades K through twelve. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda has more on the announcement. Just off of 2nd Ave on a quiet side street in the East Village, sits an NYPD parking lot that will soon be turned into 131 affordable housing units. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen spoke with New Yorkers to see how they feel about the project and affordable housing in NYC. Bryant Park’s summer movie nights kicked off last night. Seats on the lawn are first-come, first-serve. WFUV’s Livia Regina took us to the race to get a spot. Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg Editor: Nathan Ray Reporter: Tahlia Pearson Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda Reporter: Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Livia Regina Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Gov. Hochul Pushes Back on ICE, NYC Adds Tech Teams, and the Central Park Guitar Man

Governor Kathy Hochul sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security to push back on ICE. WFUV’s Giuliana Guarracino with more on what New Yorkers think about it. New York City aims to launch five new tech teams to make city services faster and easier to use. WFUV’S Tahlia Pearson has more on the city’s new plan to speed up government aid. For more than 30 years, David Ippolito has performed a mix of folk covers and original songs in Central Park. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders takes us there to listen to him play, and hear about the impact he’s had on people’s lives. Host/Producer: Mia Barth Editor: Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Giuliana Guarracino Reporter: Tahlia Pearson Reporter: Sienna Reinders Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Legionnaires Outbreak, Public Safety Expansion Announcement, Fleet Week Spotlight

The legionnaire’s disease cluster on the upper east side has grown to 36 cases. NYCDOH has said people that have visited the area recently and are experiencing flu-like symptoms should contact a healthcare provider immediately. WFUV’s Mia Barth explains more. Governor Kathy Hochul said she’s expanding emergency communications systems, public safety call-taking, and dispatching. Reportedly, 110 million dollars in state funding will go towards these improvements. WFUV’s Giuliana Guarracino has more. This week, Ratboys had an interview in the station about their latest album; Alabama Shakes releases a new album and Harry Styles breaks a record. Sail250 held its Fleet Week celebrations for America’s 250th birthday, with over 40 international ships docked at Pier 90. WFUV’s Mia Barth shows us the exhibit along with an interview with one of the captains present. Host/Producer: Mia Barth Editor: Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Giuliana Guarracino Reporter: Livia Regina Reporter: Mia Barth Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Faster Buses for New Yorkers, World Cup Round of 16 Wrap-Up, Trash Talk Builds Community

Mayor Mamdani announced faster buses across the five boroughs, along with improving the rider experience by adding more benches, accessibility stops and keeping the bus lanes clean. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda has more. The Round of 16 of the World Cup wrapped up and WFUV’s Sam Giangrande and Livia Regina give us who’s favored to win heading into the Quarterfinals. TrashTalkNYC, a nonprofit organization, is building community through cleaning up neighborhoods. WFUV’s Anne Jackson spoke with its founder and fellow volunteers.

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