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April 3, 2024: Morning Headlines
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Apr 3, 2024
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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 the mayor should retain control of the city school system with no additional strings attached. Meanwhile, the New York state budget was due April 1st, but legislative leaders insist negotiations are heading in the right direction. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports from Albany. Also, the Global Citizen Festival is coming back to Central Park’s Great Lawn this September. Plus, to commemorate National Poetry Month, WNYC continues its annual tradition of sharing poetry from across the 5 boroughs. Meet 19-year-old Fatima Ahmad, from Brooklyn, 2024 New York City Poet Laureate.
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Apr 3, 2024
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