Mayor Mamdani Rolls Out a Pied-à-Terre Tax, Governor Hochul Hosts Listening Session with New Yorkers about AI Policy, Puppet Show Takes Over episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 9 MIN

Mayor Mamdani Rolls Out a Pied-à-Terre Tax, Governor Hochul Hosts Listening Session with New Yorkers about AI Policy, Puppet Show Takes Over

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The New York City Council held a hearing about the rollout of the Mamdani Administration’s pied-à-terre tax. WFUV’s Livia Regina has more on how New Yorkers in City Hall are criticizing or supporting the tax. Governor Kathy Hochul held a listening session with New Yorkers to look into the impacts of AI and develop policy recommendations. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders has more on the session. Last week, the Puppet Fringe Festival was held on Delancey Street. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg takes us to the celebration and speaks to attendees on what the event means to them. Host/Producer: Sonia Weliwitigoda Editor: Lainey Nguyen Editor: Nathan Ray Reporter: Livia Regina Reporter: Sienna Reinders Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

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