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

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

NJ Transit Fares Increase and Colombian New Yorkers Celebrate World Cup

New Jersey bus, train, and rail fares are increasing by 3-percent. The new prices will go into effect on July first. More information can be found on njtransit.com. Attorney General Letitia James announced a deed theft arrest in New York City. WFUV’s Giuliana Guarracino reports. Jackson Heights in Queens is one of many melting pots in New York City. More than 160 languages are spoken there according to NYC. gov. The blocks surrounding 82nd St. are known as “Little Colombia.” WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda went there to see how fans are celebrating Colombia in the World Cup. Host/Producer: Sienna Reinders Editor: Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Giuliana Guaracino Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigota Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

World Cup Fever in Harlem, World Cup Week 2, Hochul Pushes Back On ICE

In a press conference, Kathy Hochul announced pushback against the Trump Administration’s lawsuit against the state due to restrictions on ICE. WFUV’s Anne Jackson explains the ordeal and what officials are going to do about it. The second week of the World Cup has concluded, and WFUV’s Livia Regina and Sam Giangrande highlight what has happened and who’s in contention to advance to the knockout stage or be eliminated. In Harlem, WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen went to Accra Express, a Ghanaian restaurant, to learn how they’re celebrating the World Cup through the power of food. Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda Editor: Tess Novotny & Nathan Ray Reporter: Anne Jackson Reporter: Livia Regina Reporter: Sam Giangrande Reporter: Lainey Nguyen Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker