November 1, 2023: Morning Headlines

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November 1, 2023: Morning Headlines

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Get up and get informed: Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A grand jury has indicted a man for vandalizing three synagogues and a Jewish volunteer ambulance in Manhattan. Also, New York City’s transportation department is considering covering a sunken section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway with greenspace.

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September 20, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. Some state lawmakers are pushing for a session in Albany to address migrant arrivals, but chances look slim. Meanwhile, New York City Council discussed a proposal to introduce a school-diversity monitor to tackle school segregation and the removal of public monuments honoring former slave owners. And in sports, the New York Liberty advanced in the playoffs by defeating the Washington Mystics 90-85. by NYC NOW
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September 19, 2023: Evening Roundup: Some New York City council members say budget cuts planned by Mayor Adams will be devastating and they're pleading with him to reconsider. Plus, a New Jersey mayor is among a dozen people suing the federal government, looking to end the use of a secret watchlist they say denies Muslims due process. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with reporters Bahar Ostadan and Charles Lane about the risks behind the rise in the NYPD’s number of drug arrests. by NYC NOW
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September 19, 2023: Midday News: New York City significantly missed its target processing times for food and cash benefit applications last fiscal year, achieving only 30% for cash assistance and 40% for SNAP against a 90% goal. Also, starting March 1st 2024, every business in New York City must use garbage cans with lids. Meanwhile, Newark will use an $8-million U.S. Forest Service grant to combat heat islands and plant more trees, also supporting community-based workforce programs to boost the local economy. Finally, over 1700 nurses are striking at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey, and after over a month, the parties recently convened their first face-to-face bargaining meeting; Renee Bacany of the representing union provides an update. by NYC NOW
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September 20, 2023: Midday News: Several New York lawmakers are suing Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams to stop the government from housing migrants in Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field. Meanwhile, the operator of a Bronx daycare center now faces federal drug charges in the death of a one-year-old boy exposed to fentanyl. Also with more than 100,000 migrants entering New York City's shelter system over the past year. WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh takes a look at just how unusual the so-called migrant crisis really is. Finally, this week's United Auto Workers strike caps a summer of increased activism from organized labor. With unions representing workers for Metro North and NJ Transit threatening strikes, the potential for walkouts could disrupt travel for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters in New York and New Jersey. Politico New Jersey transportation reporter Ry Rivard explains the protest. 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 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: 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 27, 2023: Midday News: Senator Bob Menendez has pleaded not guilty in federal court today to three counts related to bribery and corruption. Meanwhile Rex Heuermann, the man charged with the Gilgo Beach killings is back in court today two months after his initial arrest for a status hearing. Also, the Adams Administration wants to boost government resources available for the city's nightlife scene. Plus, for the last six years the MTA has allowed a small group of people in the Access-a-Ride program to take as many trips as they want, whenever they want, using an app-based taxi service for $2.75. But last month, the agency killed the program. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports on what happened next. 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 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 19, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Following a Bronx day care opioid tragedy that claimed a one-year-old's life, health officials disclose that fentanyl inspections aren't conducted at home-based centers. Also, Despite soaring homelessness, New York City public housing sees an increasing number of unoccupied apartments. Meanwhile, New Jersey officials commence construction of a pedestrian bridge in downtown Newark. 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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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 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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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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September 27, 2023: Evening Roundup by NYC NOW
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October 6, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams says his trip to Latin America isn't funded by taxpayers but WNYC's Elizabeth Kim reports that's not exactly the case. Meanwhile, the Bronx District Attorney says she's committed to making sure home day cares in the borough are safe. Also, WNYC’s parent company has laid off 20 employees and is ending two podcasts as it tries to plug a budget gap. by NYC NOW
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October 5, 2023: Midday News: Justice advocates say incarcerated people at Rikers Island are increasingly "isolated" and "idle" after millions in recent program cuts. Also, movie actor Julia Ormond is suing former producer Harvey Weinstein for sexual assault after an incident in 1995. Plus, 60-year-old Salvatore Vassallo of Jersey Shore was sentenced to 18 months for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot. Recently, after New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled the “Live Performance Industry Council” emphasizing the city’s commitment to the arts, WNYC pulled together Anna Glass, Executive Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem; Casey York, President of The Off-Broadway League and Managing Director of Ars Nova; and Jake Rosenthal, Co-Founder and CMO of Elsewhere, to discuss the industry’s comeback with Sean Carlson at The Green Space. 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 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 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 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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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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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 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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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 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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October 11, 2023 : Evening Roundup: New York City officials unveiled its first monument to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire that killed nearly 150 workers in Greenwich Village. Plus, a new exhibit at the New York Public Library features photos from subways of the 1970s. Also, WNYC’s David Furst and Catalina Gonella discuss the back and forth drama ahead of the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. And finally, we’re nodding to Breast Cancer Awareness month by sharing wisdom from people in the New York region who've been impacted by the disease. by NYC NOW
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October 2, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams says a plume of wildfire smoke may reach New York City this morning, potentially putting some people at risk. Meanwhile, a group of New York City landlords create a new insurance initiative to help save money for building repairs. Also, the city's compost program officially expands to Brooklyn today. Plus, the New York Liberty are headed to the WNBA finals. 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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June 21, 2024: Evening Roundup: A federal judge in Manhattan is rejecting nearly all the legal arguments against the MTA’s congestion pricing program and upholding the federal Highway Administration's approval of the tolls. Of course, the ruling doesn’t affect Governor Kathy Hochul's indefinite pause on the plan. In other news, Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg is asking a judge to extend major parts of a gag order against Donald Trump citing dozens of death threats against him and other officials from the mid-April trial that led to Trump's 34 convictions for falsifying business records. Also, New York City has released a new plan to repair a decrepit section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. WNYC's Stephen Nessen reports. Plus, the WNYC newsroom shares some of their favorite summer activities. by NYC NOW
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June 21, 2024: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Manhattan families will soon have priority for competitive seats at a few of the borough’s top high schools. In other news, a plurality of New York State voters support Governor Hochul's pause on Manhattan congestion pricing tolls. But WNYC's Jon Campbell reports, they don't support her overall. Meanwhile, with New York City's next budget due in just over a week, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams says negotiations focus on restoring Mayor Adams' November cuts. Finally, on this week’s segment of On The Way, WNYC reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss the impact of Governor Hochul’s decision to halt congestion pricing, including a stop-work order on the Second Avenue subway station, insights from a recent Siena poll, and a listener question on why trains sometimes slow down. by NYC NOW
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June 20, 2024: Midday News: A handful of New Jersey schools are rescheduling high school graduations due to the heat wave. In other news, Jenny Dubnau of the Western Queens Community Land Trust says her organization hopes to turn a city-owned building in Long Island City, once slated for Amazon's headquarters, into a community space. Meanwhile, residents and politicians in Summit, New Jersey, have been debating what to do with downtown land occupied by a soon-to-be relocated firehouse. But officials now plan to sell the property to the highest bidder for upscale apartments. WNYC’s Mike Hayes reports not everyone is happy about the plan. Plus, summer is the season for block parties, barbecues, and music blasting on some New York City streets. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Samantha Max to discuss ways to navigate the noise. by NYC NOW
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June 20, 2024: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A criminal indictment this week against New Jersey political boss George Norcross includes charges against his personal lawyer, William Tambussi. WNYC's Nancy Solomon reports on why Tambussi is a special case. Meanwhile, as registered Democrats and Republicans cast their primary ballots after a lengthy redistricting process, experts at a New York law school conference are evaluating how to improve it next time. by NYC NOW
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February 26, 2024: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: In the New Jersey Senate race, Congress member Andy Kim has won the endorsements of the first three Democratic county committees that hold a secret ballot vote. Meanwhile, New York City's housing agency says the number of vacant rent-stabilized apartments plummeted last year amid a deep shortage of affordable units. Plus, the NYCLU is preparing to sue Columbia University for its decision last fall to temporarily suspend two pro-Palestinian student groups. Finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse about the appropriate situations for using emergency brakes on the train, a new lawsuit against the MTA for underpaying cleaners during the pandemic, and answers some listener questions. by NYC NOW
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February 15, 2024: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York City Council is considering legislation to reduce pollution and traffic from cruise ships docking in New York City. Meanwhile, Congress on Wednesday defeated a long-shot bid to temporarily double the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions for most married couples. Plus, a Queens man, who admitted to smuggling three Burmese pythons in his pants through the U.S.-Canadian border crossing, has been sentenced to a year of probation and fined $5,000. by NYC NOW
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November 14, 2023: Midday News: Police are investigating an apparent triple stabbing after three people were found dead this morning in Saint Albans, Queens. Meanwhile, Democrats are challenging New York’s congressional map in the state’s top court, with a hearing set for Wednesday. Also, the Essex County Holiday Lights Spectacular is scheduled to start November 17th at Turtle Back Zoo, West Orange, New Jersey. Finally, a NJ Advance Media three-part investigation, featuring newly-released radio transmissions and reports, delves into the major Port Newark cargo ship fire that killed two firefighters over four months ago; WNYC’s Michael Hill is joined by investigative reporter for NJ Advance Media Ted Sherman to discuss the series. by NYC NOW
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45 Class Action Lawsuit Against the Mormon Church: On October 31, 2023, a lawsuit was filed against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Daniel Chappel, Masen Christensen and John Oaks. U. S. News summarized it this way: "They claim the three of them combined have donated about $350,000... by Analyzing Mormonism
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March 29, 2024: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Adams Administration has made boosting literacy its top educational priority. However, new data obtained by WNYC show that reading proficiency remains low, as reported by Jessica Gould. Meanwhile, city officials plan to expand curfews in April at three migrant shelters for single adults located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens—one in each borough. Plus, New York City will welcome more than a hundred electric vehicle fast chargers by 2026, part of the state’s $1 billion investment in electrifying transportation to meet its climate act goals. Finally, in this week’s segment of On The Way, transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss the MTA’s final approval of congestion pricing and Mayor Eric Adams’ Thursday announcement of new metal detectors in subway stations. by NYC NOW
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December 4, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Police are investigating after a man killed four family members, including two children, at their Queens home in Far Rockaway early Sunday. Also, a New Jersey mother is advocating for better protections for victims of AI-generated images. For her, the cause is personal. WNYC's Tiffany Hanssen reports. Meanwhile, New York City is considering 6 new bills, one of which would require the Department of Transportation to give a 15-days heads up to council members and community boards before removing a parking space. by NYC NOW
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November 6, 2023: Evening Roundup: Teenagers at New York City's juvenile jails are being forced to sleep on hallway floors and in classrooms due to overcrowding. Also, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz says that after a 7-month investigation, 3 men have been indicted for illegally trafficking guns into the city. Plus, New York State is creating a statewide registry to make it easier for parents and those who are expecting to find doulas. Finally, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin tells us what we need to know heading into the New York elections tomorrow. by NYC NOW
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