Charles Lane

Investigative journalist and author

New York City, USA

About Charles

Charles Lane is an investigative journalist and author who has written for various publications, including The New Yorker and The New York Times. He has covered topics such as politics, corruption, and social justice. Lane has also written several books on these subjects. He is based in New York City.

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Recent Appearances

Best of 2025: What Makes a Strip Club?

NYC NOW•Jan 1, 2026•10:33•guest

Midday News: Gov. Hochul Visits Brooklyn School Amid Start of Statewide School Smartphone Ban, Brooklyn Library Hosts Fair for Older Adults, and Two Recent Deaths Add to NYPD Custody Toll

NYC NOW•Sep 4, 2025•9:25•host

Charles Lane

About Charles

Associated Podcasts

NYC NOW

Moments with Marianne

Connect

Recent Appearances

Best of 2025: What Makes a Strip Club?

Midday News: Gov. Hochul Visits Brooklyn School Amid Start of Statewide School Smartphone Ban, Brooklyn Library Hosts Fair for Older Adults, and Two Recent Deaths Add to NYPD Custody Toll

Key Topics

Midday News: NYPD Fires Officer Over Shooting, Inwood Vigil for Dominican Nightclub Collapse, and Mental Health Bed Shortage Leaves Dozens Stuck at Rikers

Evening Roundup: Manhattan Judge Rejects City’s Lawsuit Against Big Oil, Pizzeria Di Fara to Sell Frozen Pies, Jetblue Adding New Flights, and NYPD Updates Car Chase Policy

Morning Headlines: MTA to Revamp Fare Evasion Penalties, Hochul Pushes Prison Reforms, and NYC Shares New Year’s Eve Safety Tips

Midday News: Mayor Adams Denied Public Matching Funds, Charges Dropped Against MTA Driver, Fire at Midtown Holiday Market, and Chokehold Case Fallout

Midday News: UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot in Midtown, Jury in Daniel Penny Trial Reviews Video Evidence, NY State Senator Eyes DNC Leadership

Midday News: Stolen Phones, SI Ferry Concessions, and December Meteor Showers

August 30, 2024: Morning Headlines

July 15, 2024: Morning Headlines

July 2, 2024: Midday News

January 23, 2024: Morning Headlines

December 20, 2023 : Midday News

December 7, 2023 : Evening Roundup

September 19, 2023: Evening Roundup

August 17, 2023: Midday News

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