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May 1, 2024: Midday News

May 1, 2024: Midday News

FromNYC NOW


May 1, 2024: Midday News

FromNYC NOW

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
May 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

New York City officials say nearly 300 people are facing charges in the campus protests at City College and Columbia University. Mayor Eric Adams Mayor places some blame on professional agitators. In other news, over 150 former juvenile jail inmates are suing, claiming they were sexually abused by staff members. Also, a new survey reveals that one in five food delivery-app workers in New York City report being injured on the job. Plus, New York City plans to build new skate parks in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Finally, NYPD officers took control of Columbia University’s campus on Tuesday night to end a standoff with pro-Palestinian protestors. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Bahar Ostadan, who was at Columbia late Tuesday night.
Released:
May 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

NYC NOW is a feed of the most up-to-date local news from across New York City and the region. With three updates a day, every weekday, you'll get breaking news, top headlines, and in-depth coverage. It’s all the news you need to know right now to make New York work for you.