{"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":1455,"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":"2026-07-27T20:19:25.857089+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038"},"episode":{"title":"The Dog Who Calms a Capitol | New York City News","slug":"the-dog-who-calms-a-capitol-new-york-city-news","published_at":"2026-07-25T15:08:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038/the-dog-who-calms-a-capitol-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/5c6d2e95c39d7f07","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/76de27e3-ccaf-4a28-9b4e-8ae8dc06ae75.mp3","summary":"In the high-stakes world of New York State politics, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie finds unexpected calm in his goldendoodle, Paisley—a furry fixture at the Capitol who’s become his emotional anchor. Colleagues say Paisley’s goofy charm and affectionate presence ground Heastie amid the chaos of managing 100+ legislators, offering a much-needed dose of reality and joy. Her presence even subtly influences policy, helping advance animal welfare bills as advocates like Linda Rosenthal see her as a symbol of compassion. Heastie, who adopted Paisley in 2024 after meeting her in Arizona, credits her with bringing pure, unfiltered happiness—and while he’s unsure if she’s mellowed him, he’s certain she’s made his job, and his life, brighter. 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. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5c6d2e95c39d7f07","meta_description":"In the high-stakes world of New York State politics, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie finds unexpected calm in his goldendoodle, Paisley—a furry fixture at t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":113,"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/the-dog-who-calms-a-capitol-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/the-dog-who-calms-a-capitol-new-york-city-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}