October 9, 2023: Headlines

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October 9, 2023: Headlines

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When it comes to the issues facing New York, Governor Kathy Hochul says it’s personal. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst and Giulia Heyward discuss a new dating service called “We Met In Real Life” for another installment of our series “I Tried It.”

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September 20, 2023: Evening Roundup: President Joe Biden is in New York City this week, but he hasn’t met with Mayor Eric Adams. The mayor says he thinks his rhetoric may rub some people the wrong way. Plus, thousands of New Yorkers are waiting more than a month to get food stamps. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Sabrina DeQuesnay, manager of the Bell Audio Journalism Project, and one of this year’s cohorts. by NYC NOW
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September 21, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York has introduced laws that could expand voting rights, pending court review. Meanwhile, the Rutgers University Senate debates a vote of no confidence in President Jonathan Holloway. Additionally, a memo received by WNYC suggests an NYPD counterterrorism unit might face a 75% reduction in its ranks. by NYC NOW
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October 2, 2023: Midday News: After Tropical Storm Ophelia flooded the subway, the MTA CEO Janno Lieber says the entire system is vulnerable in the era of climate change. Meanwhile, residents in "The Hole," a Brooklyn-Queens border neighborhood, call for city action on persistent flooding issues. Also, the New York Mets are searching for a new manager. Finally, as cold weather approaches, NYC renters prepare for radiator noise and potential heating issues, WNYC’s housing reporter David Brand has the latest. by NYC NOW
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September 27, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Adams administration is appealing a judge’s order to vacate a Staten Island emergency migrant shelter. Meanwhile, a New York judge accuses former President Trump of long-standing fraud in his real estate ventures. Also, a 25-year-old withdraws from a plea deal moments before his federal court appearance for allegedly robbing a Brooklyn pastor on live-stream. In sports, the New York Liberty level their playoff series with the Connecticut Sun, 1-1. by NYC NOW
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September 22, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Brooklyn's House Democratic Leader, Hakeem Jeffries, criticizes Republican leadership for the potential government shutdown deadlock on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, twelve individuals, aged 16 to 22, face indictment over a string of violent events in the Bronx. Also, New Yorkers can now access an updated COVID vaccine at select pharmacies and clinics, with more set to offer it soon. by NYC NOW
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October 2, 2023: Evening Roundup: New York Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on the federal government to change the way it reimburses states for climate disasters. Plus, federal student loan borrowers will start making payments again this month after a three-year pause. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talked with New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon about a potential scramble for U.S. Senator Bob Menendez’s senate seat. by NYC NOW
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September 25, 2023: Evening Roundup: U.S Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey is rejecting calls to resign. Now, one New Jersey lawmaker is challenging him in next year's Democratic primary. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with education reporter Jessica Gould about a family’s struggle to navigate services for students with dyslexia. by NYC NOW
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September 28, 2023: Midday News: Governor Hochul has signed a new set of human trafficking bills into law during a visit to Flushing Queens. Meanwhile, David Jakubonis, the 44-year-old man who attacked former Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin at a campaign event last year, has agreed to a plea deal. Finally, starting next week New York City will begin expanding its curbside composting program to Brooklyn, joining Queens, with the Bronx, Staten Island and Manhattan to follow next year. Jessica Tisch, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation joins us to talk about what this means for Brooklyn and the rest of the city. by NYC NOW
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September 21, 2023: Midday News: The MTA confirms there will be no bus or subway service increase when congestion pricing begins in Manhattan next year. Meanwhile, some residents in upper Manhattan are upset over newly installed dumpsters, saying they're ugly. Lastly, nearly half a million Venezuelan migrants, including tens of thousands in New York City, are set to become eligible for U.S. working papers, following a recent announcement by the Department of Homeland Security. WNYC's Economics & Equity editor Josefa Velásquez has more. by NYC NOW
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September 21, 2023: Evening Roundup: New York City parents breathe easier as the school bus drivers' union announces an agreement with major providers. Meanwhile, the Education Department plans to buy filters for contentious classroom air purifiers. Additionally, artworks by Egon Schiele, previously owned by Holocaust victim Fritz Grünbaum, have been restored to his descendants after a prolonged legal battle. Plus, a group of female professors at Vassar College allege gender-based pay discrimination, highlighting a broader issue in academia. Jacques Abou-Rizk, editor-in-chief of Vassar College’s student newspaper, provides further insights. by NYC NOW
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September 25, 2023: Midday News: City lawmakers convene today over threats to events hosted by drag performers after a false bomb thread forced an evacuation from a drag queen story hour in Brooklyn. Meanwhile, remnants of tropical storm Ophelia might bring several days of rain to the NYC area. Plus, a free bus pilot program launches in all boroughs for the next six months, with WNYC’s Stephen Nessen puts it to the test. Finally, It’s been two years since remnants of Hurricane Ida hit New York City, with officials vowing to shield those in illegal basement homes. As hurricane season continues, WNYC’s Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky updates us on the city’s efforts. by NYC NOW
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September 29, 2023: Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams urges New Yorkers to shelter in place due to ongoing impacts from Tropical Storm Ophelia. Also, tobacco-related cancers are declining in New York State. Meanwhile, NYC's "open streets" program has transformed a Brooklyn road into a worship space, as WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh reports. Finally, the Writers Guild of America ends its 5-month strike, signaling a slow recovery for the film and TV industry, according to WNYC’s Precious Fondren. by NYC NOW
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October 12, 2023 : Evening Roundup: Federal prosecutors have filed new charges against New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst and Elizabeth Kim talk about Mayor Eric Adams’ accessibility to reporters and the public. by NYC NOW
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September 26, 2023: Midday News: New Jersey Senator Corey Booker urges indicted Senator Robert Menendez to step down. Meanwhile, a NJ think-tank suggests that the state could address NJ Transit’s $1 billion deficit by maintaining a corporate tax surcharge. Also, the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia are expected to dissipate by evening, as per the National Weather Service. Finally, with the rise in remote work, the dynamics of New York City neighborhoods like Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn are evolving. Gone are the days of consistently packed subway cars during rush hour. But how has this shift impacted communities, especially when many now work from home? Jeffrey Lefrancois, chair of a Manhattan Community Board covering Hell’s Kitchen, Chelsea, and Clinton, and Gib Veconi, chair of Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council, join us for a discussion on these changing neighborhood dynamics. by NYC NOW
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September 27, 2023: Evening Roundup by NYC NOW
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October 9, 2023: Headlines: When it comes to the issues facing New York, Governor Kathy Hochul says it’s personal. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst and Giulia Heyward discuss a new dating service called “We Met In Real Life” for another installment of our series “I Tried It.” by NYC NOW
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September 22, 2023: Evening Roundup: Several migrants may be kicked out of New York City shelters as soon as this weekend under city policy. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talked with City Council Republican Minority Leader Joe Borelli of Staten Island. And finally, we continue our celebration of the 50 year anniversary of hip hop. by NYC NOW
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September 28, 2023: Evening: The operator of the Brooklyn construction company found responsible for a deadly wall collapse in 2018 will serve 2 to 4 years in prison. Also, what would a U.S. government shutdown mean for New Yorkers? WNYC's Giulia Heyward reports. Plus, New Jersey is one of the top producers of blueberries, asparagus, and other crops in the U.S., mostly because it's fueled by thousands of farm workers. WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on the increased health threats these workers face by NYC NOW
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September 22, 2023: Midday News: Two adults are dead, and at least five students are critically injured, after a bus carrying Long Island high school students crashed yesterday afternoon. Meanwhile, with summer coming to a close, the MTA is looking for new, low-emission solutions to keep subway platforms cool during sweltering weather. Plus, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York has charged U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife with accepting bribes in exchange for political favors to New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government. WNYC’s Brian Leher and David Furst caught up with New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon to explain the charges. Two adults are dead, and at least five students are critically injured, after a bus carrying Long Island high school students crashed yesterday afternoon. Meanwhile, with summer coming to a close, the MTA is looking for new, low-emission solutions to keep subway platforms cool during sweltering weather. Plus, the by NYC NOW
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October 3, 2023: Evening Roundup: Brooklyn’s Woodhull Hospital will remain closed for several days as it undergoes repairs from Tropical Storm Ophelia. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams takes a trip to Latin America. Also, WNYC’s Sophia Chang reports on a new trash system that's the first of its kind in the entire country. And finally, with the writer’s by NYC NOW
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October 19, 2023: Midday News: City jails officials say a plan to move detainees with serious health conditions off Rikers Island and into state-of-the-art hospital units has been delayed by several years. Also, Mayor Eric Adams is lifting a cap on electric taxis that's been in place for two years. Meanwhile, the New York Liberty lost to Las Vegas Aces yesterday, who become back-to-back champions. Finally, a century-old building on the Upper East Side is getting some much taller neighbors. Construction is well underway on a pair of high-rise buildings that envelope the five-story walk-up. WNYC Housing reporter David Brand talked with a tenant about what it’s like living in a construction site. by NYC NOW
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September 26, 2023: Evening Roundup: Ten members of the NYPD accounted for more than $68 million in misconduct payouts within the last decade. Plus, New York City's shelters for families with children will soon hire mental health providers. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Deputy Commissioner Anne Patterson of the Office to End Domestic and Gender Based Violence, about the impact of street harassment and what should be done to stop it. by NYC NOW
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September 25, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks says there's ample room for the surge of migrant students. Meanwhile, New Jersey begins public hearings tomorrow on its history of slavery. In sports, The New York Liberty fall to the Connecticut Sun in the first of a best-of-5 series, 78-63. by NYC NOW
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September 29, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA is preparing for a severe storm bringing heavy rains as it rolls into the metro area today. On Monday, a panel will review scenarios for how much drivers should pay under the MTA's congestion pricing program. A New York State judge's ruling paves the way for an almost $18-dollar minimum wage for people who deliver food for the apps like GrubHub and Uber. by NYC NOW
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September 26, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams is proposing rules that would pave the way for new "single-room occupancy" housing dorm-style apartments with shared kitchens and bathrooms. Meanwhile, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is rebuffing calls to resign after he was indicted on federal bribery charges. Also, a third person has been arrested in the Bronx day care where a one-year-old died and three other young children were hospitalized from opioid exposure this month. by NYC NOW
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October 5, 2023 : Evening Roundup: Representative George Santos’ former campaign treasurer is expected to plead guilty in federal court. Plus, a former NYPD officer accused of punching someone over a dozen times pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in court this week. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Lilo Stainton, healthcare reporter for NJ Spotlight News, about New Jersey’s plan to protect gender-affirming medical care for trans people. by NYC NOW
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October 4, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The Adams administration is pushing forward with legal actions to suspend New York City’s right to shelter rules as an influx of migrants continues to strain the city’s shelter system. Meanwhile, the city’s Public Schools Chancellor David Banks is reviewing the education department's actions during last Friday's storm. Plus, the MTA is kicking off a campaign to remind commuters of proper etiquette on buses and trains. by NYC NOW
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September 28, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Members of the New York City council say they're fed up with chronic delays in processing food stamps and cash assistance applications. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls the charges against Senator Bob Mennedez upsetting. Plus, data from New York City's Office of Special Enforcement shows that the legal registration process for landlords and tenants using short term rental platforms like AirBnb can be tricky. by NYC NOW
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In Depth: One Student’s Years-long Struggle to get Proper Instruction for Dyslexia in NYC: New York City Mayor Eric Adams has made teaching public school children to read – and particularly children with dyslexia – his signature educational initiative. But for decades, city schools have been relying on disproven reading methods. Teachers have been advised not to tell families when they suspect students may be dyslexic. And families that do receive a diagnosis that their children are dyslexic are often forced to hire pricey attorneys and sue the school district in order to send their children to private schools. Experts estimate 5% to 20% of students may have some degree of the language-based learning disability. But the nation’s largest school system has historically been unable to identify students with dyslexia or offer the support they need. For the last seven months, WNYC’s education reporter Jessica Gould has followed Matthew and his grandmother Trenace Green as they learned h by NYC NOW
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October 11, 2023: Midday News: Rep. George Santos is facing new federal fraud charges. Plus, a pedestrian-friendly makeover of Manhattan's iconic Fifth Avenue is being celebrated as a boon for business. Also, the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway will be mostly closed this weekend for repairs. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Robert Sietsema, senior critic at Eater New York, about a new online map of where to find the best pho in the city. by NYC NOW
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June 24, 2024: Midday News: A Texas man faces federal penalties after the TSA says he tried to pass through security at JFK Airport with a loaded gun on Friday. In other news, New York City’s heat emergency plan is now deactivated, but officials continue to monitor for health and safety impacts from the recent heat wave. Plus, Tuesday is primary election day in New York. Voters will weigh in on a number of races, including congressional and state legislative contests. As the general election in November approaches, WNYC is using laundromats across the New York metro area as hubs of civic engagement to understand what matters to people as they prepare to head to the polls. WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with George Bodarky, head of our Community Partnerships Desk, to share insights from the latest edition of “Suds and Civics.” And finally, as part of Pride Month, WNYC is highlighting LGBTQ+ voices in New York City. Meet Sam Grasland of Manhattan. by NYC NOW
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June 24, 2024: Evening Roundup: A new survey shows that over 8-in-10 migrant street vendors in New York City say they can't find other work due to a lack of child care. In other news, critics of solitary confinement may see an end to the practice in New York state after a group of prisoners won a class action lawsuit last week. WNYC’s Matt Katz reports. Also, New York State’s insurance regulator is notifying all insurers licensed in the state of a new law banning discrimination based on tenant income. Finally, as part of WNYC’s Radio Rookies program, 17-year-old TaoHeng Chen reflects on the impact of gambling in his community. by NYC NOW
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June 24, 2024: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Comptroller Brad Lander argues congestion pricing is legally mandated to begin despite Governor Kathy Hochul's indefinite pause on the plan. In other news, Gov. Hochul says New York has the country's toughest protections for children on social media after signing a new bill into law. Plus, New York City shop owners are urging state and federal lawmakers to fund bodega security after police say a man was fatally stabbed inside a bodega in Jamaica, Queens, Saturday night. by NYC NOW
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