{"podcast":{"title":"New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038","podcast_index_feed_id":7435038,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-new-york-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-new-york-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":645,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, New York City News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening across NYC with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, culture, public safety, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking headlines to neighborhood-level developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across the five boroughs. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, major city trends, and essential headlines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, New York City News Today is built for listeners who want reliable NYC news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T00:23:26.600791+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038"},"episode":{"title":"Chronic Absence Crisis in NYC Schools | New York City News","slug":"chronic-absence-crisis-in-nyc-schools-new-york-city-news","published_at":"2026-09-18T18:43:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038/chronic-absence-crisis-in-nyc-schools-new-york-city-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/9036016b5e9d1eef","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/a9b86d09-6217-4ce8-9f28-3e861326905f.mp3","summary":"One in three NYC students are chronically absent—missing at least 10% of the school year—and that’s a crisis with real consequences for learning and life outcomes. The city’s Education Department is rolling out bold new strategies: mentorship, mental health support, after-school programs, and mandatory attendance specialists to tackle root causes like anxiety, depression, homelessness, and transportation barriers. While absences dipped since the pandemic’s peak, they’re still alarmingly high—especially for kids with disabilities or facing poverty. Experts warn this isn’t just about school—it’s tied to deep socioeconomic issues. The long-term goal? Build schools that feel safe, supportive, and motivating enough to pull students back in and keep them engaged for life. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/09/18/chronic-absenteeism-nyc-schools-education-homelessness-disabilities/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9036016b5e9d1eef Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.","meta_description":"One in three NYC students are chronically absent—missing at least 10% of the school year—and that’s a crisis with real consequences for learning and life…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":100,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038/episodes/chronic-absence-crisis-in-nyc-schools-new-york-city-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038/chronic-absence-crisis-in-nyc-schools-new-york-city-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}