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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · 7d

Is your radiator doing something weird? Are lanternflies piling up on your windowsill? Are leaves piling up on your fire escape? @wnyc.org's Ask A Super is back to answer your questions about NYC living. 🛠️🪟🍂 @michael-hill.bsky.social @verodlv.bsky.social www.wnyc.org/story/ask-a-...

Ask a Super: Heat season, leaves, and pests — oh my! | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

New York City living comes with its own set of challenges, especially if you're a renter.WNYC’s Morning Edition is back with another installment of “Ask a Super,” answering your quest...

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · 8d

Five weeks out from the elections @benmax.bsky.social breaks down the latest on the NYC mayoral election, and Madison Fernandez of Politico NJ talks about the race for governor in the Garden State with @michael-hill.bsky.social. Only on Moring Edition on @wnyc.org.

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · 9d

thank you for your fearlessness when I make it cringe @michael-hill.bsky.social and @missjanaepierre.bsky.social

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · 9d

In which two different Morning Edition hosts both graciously agree to read corny avocado puns (they were really the pits).🥑Great reporting and a great conversation from Karen Yi and @joehong.bsky.social, on @wnyc.org

Gothamist @gothamist.com · 9d

Why an avocado can cost 25 cents or $3 — and what it says about grocery shopping in NYC https://gothamist.com/news/why-an-avocado-can-cost-25-cents-or-3-and-what-it-says-about-grocery-shopping-in-nyc

Why an avocado can cost 25 cents or $3 — and what it says about grocery shopping in NYC

Dan Spoerel, a buyer for Pan Hellenic Food of NY holds an avocado he bought from Mexico. New Yorkers can add avocado to practically anything, our salads or burrito bowls — for a fee. [ more › ]

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · 9d

hi @laserbeams.bsky.social! We love hearing from you! Thanks for the reminder to be on here more. I was just talking about it with @micahloewinger.bsky.social, it can be hard to find engagement these days but that's extra true if I don't post. :)

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · 14d

My employer 💙💙💙

Micah Loewinger @micahloewinger.bsky.social · 14d

My employer New York Public Radio just announced that it is offering @onthemedia.bsky.social, @radiolab.bsky.social, and other programs to at-risk public radio stations for free! More info: current.org/2025/09/wnyc...

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · 20d

Good morning from this nerd

Goofy orange and black cat lying tummy-up on an orange and black floor

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Gravy Crockett @bostonjerry.bsky.social · 22d

Without question, one of the greatest sandwiches in all of existence. #SandwichSky

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · 26d

Fall is in the air, and beginning to be apparent at local farmers' markets. This week on "In Season" on @wnyc.org Amelia Tarpey of @grownyc.bsky.social says now is a good time to get excited for grape season. With @michael-hill.bsky.social and @amandarozon.bsky.social www.wnyc.org/story/in-sea...

In Season: Grapes | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

Fall is just around the corner. You can feel it in the air, and you can see it at your local market. Amelia Tarpey is a program and publicity manger for GrowNYC Greenmarkets. This wee...

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · 26d

We're glad to have had the opportunity to speak with Brent Stonefish, co-founder of the Éenda-Lŭnaapeewáhkiing Collective, about the pow wow this weekend in Prospect Park. With @michael-hill.bsky.social on @wnyc.org 📻
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Prospect Park to host the Second United Lenape/Lŭnaapeew Nations Pow Wow | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

This weekend, Brooklyn's Prospect Park is hosting a celebration of Lenape life and culture with the Second United Lenape/Lŭnaapeew Nations Pow Wow.Brent Stonefish is a co-founder of t...

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · Aug 19

The spelling of 'awkward' absolutely is.

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Jul 11

"New York people get behind New York people. That's the one thing I love about this city." This story from Catalina Gonella about NYC watch parties for #LoveIslandUSA and why New Yorkers love Amaya is perfection. ❤️ 🏝️
Coming up on @wnyc.org this hour. 93.9 FM, wnyc.org or on the app!

a heart in the sand with the words love island on it

ALT: a heart in the sand with the words love island on it

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Jul 11

A “Work Zone Ahead” sign, but the first letter has been altered to a “D” so it reads “Dork Zone Ahead”

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Jul 8

A controversial plan pushed by Mayor Adams would change how NYC conducts future elections. Coming up, @jccoltin.bsky.social joins @michael-hill.bsky.social to talk about it on @wnyc.org's Morning Edition.
Don't miss it! 93.9 FM 📻, wnyc.org 💻 or on the app📱🎧

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WNYC is America's most listened-to public radio station and the producer of award-winning programs and podcasts like Radiolab, On the Media, and The Brian Lehrer Show.

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Jul 4

A great blue heron in silhouette in front of a lake covered with green algae, surrounded by trees

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Jul 2

Green chalk words that say I heart Prospect Park” on black cement with yellow leaves scattered across it.

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Jun 13

We have a winner! We asked you to choose NYC's most iconic bagel, via a ranked choice ballot. Thousands of votes later, @nycvotes.bsky.social came on @wnyc.org today to tabulate the winner with @michael-hill.bsky.social. www.wnyc.org/story/bagel-...

Bagel Election 2025: And the winner is... | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

You voted on NYC's most iconic bagel, and now we have a winner: Egg bagel is New York City's most iconic bagel (at least of the candidates who ran). Congratulations, egg bagel!

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Jun 13

We have a winner! We asked you to choose NYC's most iconic bagel, via a ranked choice ballot. Thousands of votes later, @nycvotes.bsky.social came on @wnyc.org today to tabulate the winner with @michael-hill.bsky.social. www.wnyc.org/story/bagel-...

Bagel Election 2025: And the winner is... | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

You voted on NYC's most iconic bagel, and now we have a winner: Egg bagel is New York City's most iconic bagel (at least of the candidates who ran). Congratulations, egg bagel!

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Jun 12

What do you need to know about making your NYC apartment work for you this summer?

Morning Edition host Michael Hill is teaming up with building super Ron Pioquinto to answer those questions.

Submit your inquiry here. There’s a chance we'll read it on air: forms.gle/Xpad5FrQPvGc...

Text reads “New York is a city of renters, and for those renters, it’s sometimes brutal out there. Morning Edition wants to know what pressing questions you have for building supers about how your apartment works for you during the summer months.”

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Jun 10

Voting ends tomorrow!

Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Jun 9

The primary for NYC mayor will be NYC's 2nd citywide ranked choice voting election. So @wnyc.org's Morning Edition is here with a little practice run.

🥯🗳️🥯🗳️BAGELECTION 2025 🥯🗳️🥯🗳️

Vote for NYC's most iconic bagel now through Wednesday:
www.wnyc.org/story/we-wan... @gothamist.com @wnyc.org

We want YOU to vote for NYC's most iconic bagel! | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

The democratic primary for New York City mayor is June 24th. This will be the city's second citywide ranked-choice-voting election. If you’re still having trouble understanding exactl...

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Jun 10

Mercy for the kind people who have to tabulate the results!

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Noel Hidalgo 🗽❤️🚲 @noneck.org · Jun 10

this election window is tooo short!!! 😂

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Jun 10

Voting ends tomorrow!

Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Jun 9

The primary for NYC mayor will be NYC's 2nd citywide ranked choice voting election. So @wnyc.org's Morning Edition is here with a little practice run.

🥯🗳️🥯🗳️BAGELECTION 2025 🥯🗳️🥯🗳️

Vote for NYC's most iconic bagel now through Wednesday:
www.wnyc.org/story/we-wan... @gothamist.com @wnyc.org

We want YOU to vote for NYC's most iconic bagel! | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

The democratic primary for New York City mayor is June 24th. This will be the city's second citywide ranked-choice-voting election. If you’re still having trouble understanding exactl...

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Jun 9

The primary for NYC mayor will be NYC's 2nd citywide ranked choice voting election. So @wnyc.org's Morning Edition is here with a little practice run.

🥯🗳️🥯🗳️BAGELECTION 2025 🥯🗳️🥯🗳️

Vote for NYC's most iconic bagel now through Wednesday:
www.wnyc.org/story/we-wan... @gothamist.com @wnyc.org

We want YOU to vote for NYC's most iconic bagel! | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

The democratic primary for New York City mayor is June 24th. This will be the city's second citywide ranked-choice-voting election. If you’re still having trouble understanding exactl...

www.wnyc.org

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Alec Hamilton @alecchamilton.bsky.social · Jun 9

The primary for NYC mayor will be NYC's 2nd citywide ranked choice voting election. So @wnyc.org's Morning Edition is here with a little practice run.

🥯🗳️🥯🗳️BAGELECTION 2025 🥯🗳️🥯🗳️

Vote for NYC's most iconic bagel now through Wednesday:
www.wnyc.org/story/we-wan... @gothamist.com @wnyc.org

We want YOU to vote for NYC's most iconic bagel! | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

The democratic primary for New York City mayor is June 24th. This will be the city's second citywide ranked-choice-voting election. If you’re still having trouble understanding exactl...

www.wnyc.org

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