The Government Shutdown Might End Soon, Mamdani Announces City Hall Staff, and How One Organization is Helping New Yorkers Compost.

The government shutdown might be ending. The Senate passed a funding bill last night, meaning the nation’s longest shutdown ever is one step closer to a resolution. WFUV’s Nora Malone reports. Thousands of flights across the country have been canceled due to the government shutdown. LGA, JFK and EWR are all affected. WFUV’s Nora Malone reports. Today, New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani reveals his first picks to lead his administration. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg reports. WFUV's Lainey Nguyen sits down with Earth Matter co-founder Charlie Bayrer to hear more about how the organization promotes environmental justice. This is part of our Strike a Chord public service campaign. Host/Producer: Andrew McDonald Editor: Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Nora Malone Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker