NYC NOW is a news podcast from WNYC about New York City, New York state, and the surrounding areas. Each weekday, there are three broadcasts, "Morning Headlines," "Midday News," and "Evening Roundup."

Each episode of the morning podcast is around three minutes long. These updates give New Yorkers the information they need to start their days. This includes weather reports and information about public transit. There are also concise versions of a few top stories. For example, host Michael Hill reports on food contamination at Rikers, work permits for migrants, and bus services in New Jersey.

"Midday News" is usually about seven minutes. These podcast episodes include weather and transit updates. They also have more robust news reporting. Hill interviews reporter Eliza Shapiro about the childcare cost crisis in one update. Shapiro says that some people are paying more for childcare than for rent. She and Hill discuss the need to increase wages for lower- and middle-class residents.

"Evening Roundup" episodes are between nine and eleven minutes. Along with the content from the earlier updates, these include more intimate storytelling. In one podcast episode, Janae Pierre introduces a segment from another WNYC show. Radio Rookies allows New York's teens and young adults to tell their stories. Sixteen-year-old Saldon Tenzin explains how she found pride in her culture. Before, she watched The Disney Channel and wanted to assimilate into American culture. Then, a Tibetan friend her age helped her embrace the traditional clothes she once tried to hide.

There are also longer podcast episodes for detailed reporting. These "In-Depth" segments are closer to 30 minutes long. In one, education reporter Jessica Gould interviews a child about his dyslexia. She asks why he doesn't like to read in front of others. He describes his intense fear and frustration. As Gould notes, many New York public school students are trying to manage this issue. Few students whose families are without resources can get the help they need.

Listeners may find NYC NOW a more convenient alternative to reading The New York Times or the New York Daily News.