New York City arts. culture and politics from next-gen reporters at WFUV News.

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New York City arts. culture and politics from next-gen reporters at WFUV News.
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July 23, 2026
NJ Grocery Regulations, World Cup Mural, Interview with Young the Giant
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced new regulations banning surveillance pricing at grocery stores, and blocking stores from using electronic price tags. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda and Sienna Reinders have more. The World Cup might have ended, but its spirit continues in New York City. WFUV's Mia Barth takes us to a park in the Bronx, where the community is channeling the World Cup spirit into a work of art. **EDIT 7/27/26. The reporting in this episode erroneously refers to Manhoor Shiek using she/her pronouns. Manhoor uses they/them pronouns. WFUV’s Livia Regina shares some of Young the Giant’s interview with the station about their new album. Plus, two tribute albums to Neil Young and a new record from Sylvan Esso. Host/Producer: Sienna Reinders Editors: Tess Novotny and Nathan Ray Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda Reporter: Sienna Reinders Reporter: Mia Barth Reporter: Livia Regina Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

July 22, 2026
EDC Staff Changes, New Yorkers Mourn Service Member From Queens, and U.S. Authority Over the Israeli Prime Minister
The New York City Economic Development Corporation announced a new president and Board Chair. WFUV’s Anne Jackson reports. New Yorkers mourn the death of a service member from Queens who is believed to have been killed in the Iran War. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen has more. Could the federal government arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said they should. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders spoke to a Fordham political science professor about whether the U.S. could arrest Netanyahu. Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Anne Jackson Reporter: Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Sienna Reinders Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

July 21, 2026
Staten Island Pushes for Road Repairs, SNAP Requirements Expand, and an Interview with Justin Sanchez
Staten Island residents push for more road paving repairs. WFUV’s Anne Jackson has more. Requirements to qualify for SNAP were expanded by the Trump administration, and New Yorkers are now seeing the impacts. New city data shows 22,000 New Yorkers lost their SNAP Benefits last month. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen has more on the new impacts. Fordham Conversations is a series that spotlights voices from Fordham University and the work of students, professional staff, and alumni. For our series, 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. Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg Editor: Nathan Ray Reporter: Anne Jackson Reporter: Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
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