NYC NOW

Janae Pierre
wnycdigital@gmail.com

Booking Overview

NYC Now is a sharp, locally focused show from WNYC and Gothamist that helps New Yorkers make sense of the city’s news, culture, and civic debates. With a host-led lens and frequent reporter experts, it’s a strong platform for issues that matter to NYC residents—especially education, arts, and major local policy/industry shifts.

Metrics

Episodes: 2000

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 111.0k subscribers

Instagram: 103.0k followers

30s Ad: 37 - 43, 60s Ad: 44 - 49

Contact Information

wnycdigital@gmail.com

Contact Form

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Host

Janae Pierre - Janae Pierre is the host of NYC Now, helping New Yorkers understand the city through original reporting and analysis from WNYC and Gothamist. She leads episodes by guiding conversations with WNYC/G...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Journalists and local subject-matter experts connected to WNYC/Gothamist reporting; often editors/reporters who cover NYC education, arts/culture, and civic policy.
Required Achievements:  
Editorial leadership or beat reporting at WNYC/Gothamist, Published coverage on NYC policy, education, and cultural institutions, Recognized expertise in local issues and public affairs

Recent Guest Discussions

Matthew Schnipper - Indoor Arts And Culture Picks For Memorial Day Weekend; Museum And Exhibit Recommendations

Arun Venugopal - Resorts World Queens Casino Expansion And Hiring; Workforce Ambitions And Compensation

Jessica Gould - NYC Reads Literacy Initiative; Science Of Reading Debate (phonics, Worksheets Vs. Reading Stamina, Love Of Reading)

Recent Topics

New York, Education, Arts, Culture, Public Policy, Local Government, Media, Housing, Inequality, Civic Life

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
NYC NOW
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Rethinking Public Safety in New York City

May 25, 2026

What does it actually mean to feel safe in New York City? WNYC and Gothamist health reporter reporter Caroline Lewis joins us to talk about her conversation with the city’s first Community Safety Commissioner, Ayesha Delaney-Brumsey, and the new office now tasked with tackling issues like mental health crises, gun violence. Plus, WNYC and Gothamist reporter Liam Quigley Liam Quigley returns with new reporting on the city’s underground tow truck economy, including a Queens operator openly prom...

Rainy Memorial Day Weekend? Here’s What to Do in NYC

May 22, 2026

Rain may be in the forecast for Memorial Day weekend, but New York City still has plenty to offer. WNYC arts and culture editor Matthew Schnipper joins us to share indoor arts and culture picks for the long weekend, from story time at The Metropolitan Museum of Art to free exhibits at MoMA PS1. Plus, we talk about New Yorkers fishing in city waters, a new immersive Radiohead experience, and the summer lineup for BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival, including our guesses for a mysterious Aaliyah...

New York City Finally Has a 'Real' Casino and It's Hiring

May 20, 2026

Resorts World in Queens just got live table games, making it the first full casino in New York City's five boroughs. WNYC reporter Arun Venugopal speaks with us about the ambitions of the New Yorkers who are working the tables, many of whom are earning upwards of $90,000 a year with benefits. Photo: Arun Venugopal/Gothamist -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

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