Greenspace, Congestion Pricing, and a photographer who locks eyes with grief

The City Council questioned the Department of Corrections in a hearing today. They were trying to find out how exactly the department plans to use city funds to raise the quality of life for incarcerated New Yorkers. Ally Pfau reports. Mayor Eric Adams announced today that New York City will be putting $30 million dollars into a new initiative to turn vacant lots into greenspace. Congestion Pricing is out of the woods — for now. A federal judge said NYC’s tolling program can continue while the Trump Administration’s efforts to end the initiative rages on. Adithi Vimalanathan reports. Larry Racioppo, a longtime NYC photographer, has published a new book about oft-overlooked memorials around the boroughs. Avery Loftis and Adithi Vimalanathan report. “What's What” explores current events, culture, news and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area, and stretches out for a wider view — including features, interviews and music news exclusively from WFUV. New episodes air every weekday after 4pm. News Host and Producer: Andrew McDonald Editor: Robin Shannon Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker Get updates delivered to your inbox every Friday: Subscribe to What's What Weekly from WFUV News.