June 18, 2024: Evening Roundup

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June 18, 2024: Evening Roundup

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Gay male couples who work for the city could soon have coverage for IVF services. Plus, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with Bahar Ostadan about lawsuits filed by people who claim to have been sexually assaulted while detained in New York’s juvenile jails. And finally, WNYC’s Alec Hamilton takes us to South Salem, New York to howl with the wolves

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September, 14 2023: Evening Roundup: The latest COVID-19 vaccine will become available for New Yorkers this Friday. Plus, three men face hate crime charges linked to the vandalization of a pride flag display in Manhattan. And finally, another story from one of WNYC’s Radio Rookies, a program that puts microphones in the hands of young New Yorkers. by NYC NOW
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September 12, 2023: Midday News: Two migrants from a Clinton Hill shelter are healing after being struck by a car driven by restaurant owner Hamzeh Alwawi, who's now charged with attempted murder. Meanwhile, quarterback Aaron Rodgers faces a season hiatus after an MRI revealed a torn left tendon. Also, Google Translate isn’t just for regular people, it’s what every New York City agency employs to translate government websites into any of 130 languages. But as WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports, it’s not always accurate. Finally, Mayor Adams orders extensive budget cuts due to costs from the influx of over 100,000 migrants in New York City over the past year; these reductions will affect various city services. WNYC's Elizabeth Kim has the latest. 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 15, 2023: 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 signing off on a 5-year permit to allow Madison Square Garden to continue to operate. Meanwhile, a string of bodega stick-ups in eastern Queens has some local business owners on edge. by NYC NOW
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September 11, 2023: Evening Roundup: As New York remembers the 9-11 attacks, Mayor Eric Adams recounts visiting Ground Zero 22 years ago. Also, a recent study shows that Latino neighborhoods in New York City have a higher prevalence of lead water pipes. Finally, Williamsburg’s Caribbean Social Club, known as Toñitas, has long been a vital spot for New York’s Puerto Rican community. Journalists Marta Campabadal Graus and Leticia Vila-Sanjuán Zamora discuss its evolving role with the influx of new migrants. by NYC NOW
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September 13, 2023: Midday News: Amidst Mayor Adams' warning of 15% budget cuts due to migrant arrivals, the Biden administration stresses its support for New York City. Meanwhile, Sandra Lindsay, the first to receive a COVID vaccine, is now the inaugural recipient of the now updated Pfizer booster, her sixth COVID shot. In Corona Plaza, Queens, the community still grapples with the effects of a street vendor market's closure by NYC sanitation police. Lastly, Leonard Mack, nearly 50 years on, was exonerated in Westchester for a wrongful rape conviction, with The Innocence Project's crucial intervention. Amanda Wallwin, senior policy advocate for The Innocence Project speaks with WNYC's Sean Carlson about the case. 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 13, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new "underground market" for short-term rentals is spawning after New York City began to enforce restrictions on Airbnb and similar platforms a week ago. Also, Governor Hochul says she's sending 50 members of the National Guard to Long Island to prepare for potential impacts from Hurricane Lee. Finally, Jets fans are reacting to the news of Quarterback Aaron Rodgers season ending achilles injury. by NYC NOW
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September 12, 2023: Morning headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: After failing to reach a settlement with the police union, a federal judge is revisiting negotiations over the NYPD’s protest response. Also, an MTA supervisor has been fired for reportedly selling stolen items from a transit trailer. And, in his debut with the Jets, Aaron Rodgers suffered a severe ankle injury after just four snaps against the Buffalo Bills. by NYC NOW
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September 13, 2023: Evening Roundup: Democrat Sam Berger wins the race for a vacant Assembly seat in Queens. Plus, a Bitcoin mining facility inside a Finger Lakes power plant continues to operate after it lost an environmental permit for violating climate law. And finally, a story from one of WNYC’s Radio Rookies, a program that puts microphones in the hands of young New Yorkers. 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 15, 2023: Evening Roundup: “Dreamers” in New York and across the country face uncertainty as a federal judge rules DACA illegal. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams faces criticism for delays in assisting migrants with asylum applications, potentially affecting their legal status and work permits. Finally, WNYC’s Radio Rookies program equips young New Yorkers with microphones, allowing them to share stories about their lives and communities, such as 17-year-old Fanta Kaba’s investigation into a plan to privatize public housing management in the South Bronx. by NYC NOW
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September 12, 2023: Evening Roundup: New Jersey wants to preserve hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland, but it’ll take about 54 years for officials to meet that goal. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with David Meyers, deputy editor of Streetsblog, about a new report that finds a law prohibiting vehicle idling is rarely enforced. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Precious Fondren discuss Fashion Week 2023. by NYC NOW
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October 4, 2023: Evening Roundup: A New Jersey watchdog agency is criticizing two state-owned veterans homes over their initial response to COVID-19. Plus, some parents and teachers are raising concerns about a new curriculum for students at New York City schools. And, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Jake Bolster about his reporting on the city’s new curbside composting program. 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 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 15, 2023: Midday News: New York City is sending first responders to New Hampshire as Hurricane Lee approaches. Meanwhile, the Manhattan DA accuses former city buildings commissioner Eric Ulrich of wrongdoing in clearing a shelter in Rockaway Park. Also, starting tonight, Jewish communities worldwide celebrate Rosh Hashanah, marking the Hebrew new year. Finally, an investigative report by Bianca Fortis and Laura Beil, in collaboration with ProPublica, New York Magazine, and podcast studio Wondery, sheds light on Dr. Robert Hadden’s pattern of sexual abuse, the brave fight for justice by his victims, and the limited accountability faced by Columbia University during his 25-year tenure. by NYC NOW
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September 14, 2023: Midday News: Hamzeh Alwawi, the Clinton Hill restaurant owner accused of plowing his car into two men outside a migrant shelter, says he was trying to protect himself. Meanwhile, a New Yorker upset that the city has been housing homeless migrants on his block is delivering an unwelcoming recorded message through a loudspeaker for his new neighbors. Finally, despite childcare costs in New York City already being high, if not unaffordable for many families, a lot of childcare workers still struggle to get by on low wages. New York Times metro reporter Eliza Shapiro co-wrote a recent story about the crisis families and care providers are experiencing and speaks with Michael Hill about her findings. by NYC NOW
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September 18, 2023: Evening Roundup: New York City Comptroller Brad Lander still has serious concerns about DocGo, a medical services provider tasked with helping migrants. Plus, Mount Sinai announced it's shutting down Beth Israel Hospital, citing years of financial turmoil. And finally, WNYC’s Jon Campbell looks into a few troubling incidents at the Brooklyn Mirage. by NYC NOW
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September 18, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Neighbors of a Bronx daycare, where a 1-year-old boy tragically died from exposure to opioids on Friday, express concerns about the growing problem of fentanyl in the neighborhood. Meanwhile, researchers from Climate Central report that global warming has made it five times as likely for the region to experience 90-degree temperatures in September. Additionally, Help-wanted advertisements in New York State will have to disclose how much jobs pay under a new salary transparency law. by NYC NOW
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September 18, 2023: Midday News: Police arrested protesters at the Federal Reserve in lower Manhattan today following a demonstration originating from Zuccotti Park against fossil fuel investments. Meanwhile, hourly parking meter rates across the city will rise starting next month. Also, with increasing COVID rates and the new school year underway, the New York City Department of Education has removed its school COVID case map; Amy Zimmer from ChalkBeat provides insight. Lastly, as hip-hop celebrates its 50th year, WNYC and Gothamist highlight women like Peaches Rodriguez, a breakdancer turned comedian. 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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October 6, 2023: Evening Roundup: New York City Mayor Eric Adams is on a trip to Latin America sharing his concerns about the city welcoming too many migrants. Plus, WNYC’s David Brand and Karen Yi report on evictions at Tysens Park Apartments on Staten Island. And finally, WNYC’s Arya Sundaram visits Chinatown’s East Broadway Mall where merchants hope to survive the mall’s rebirth. by NYC NOW
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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 14, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A shocking discovery at Rikers Island as a food inspector finds live insects in 540 cases of food. Meanwhile, amid the ongoing migrant crisis, some New York officials consider local solutions like a city-based work permit program. Also, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy expresses concern about private bus companies shutting down commuter service in October. 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 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 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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June 26, 2024: Midday News: The MTA board is set to vote Wednesday on a resolution to comply with Governor Kathy Hochul’s indefinite pause on congestion pricing, with hopes to resurrect it later. Meanwhile, the NYPD has ended its search for two teenage boys who were swept into the ocean while swimming after hours at Jacob Riis Park in Queens. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst speaks with senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin to break down the New York primary results from Tuesday. Finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath visits Seven Brothers deli in Oceanside, New York, to learn more about their viral pickle sandwich. by NYC NOW
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June 25, 2024: Midday News: Nassau County lawmakers approved a measure on Monday upholding a local ban on trans athletes participating in girls' and women's sports leagues. County Executive Bruce Blakeman says this will likely end up in court. Meanwhile, New York City is giving away 10,000 tickets for the Fourth of July Macy's fireworks show on a first-come, first-serve basis. Plus, this Tuesday is Primary Day. Registered Democrats and Republicans can cast ballots for U.S. Congress, the state legislature, and judges. WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin with some last-minute tips before you head to the polls. Finally, as part of Pride Month, WNYC is highlighting LGBTQ+ voices in New York City. Meet Danielle Eunice Young. 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 12, 2024: Midday News: The federal government has given the final go-ahead to release the remaining $7 billion for the Gateway Project to build a tunnel under the Hudson River. In other news, Major League Eating says Joey "Jaws" Chestnut, the 16-time winner of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, won’t be competing this year after signing an exclusive deal with a rival brand. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to delay the MTA’s congestion pricing plan, which tolls drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street, has left many people stunned. But so did her explanation for her sudden change of heart. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim has more. Plus, New York City is surrounded by 520 miles of coastline, but less than 1 percent is designated for public recreation. Some New Yorkers want to make our local waterways safe for swimming, but that's a tall order. WNYC's Rosemary Misdary reports. by NYC NOW
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June 12, 2024 : Evening Roundup: More than 250 people are suing New York City saying they were sexually abused while in custody at the city's juvenile jails. Plus, WNYC's Stephen Nessen reports, the congestion pricing plan paused by Governor Kathy Hochul was designed to pay for upgrades to decrepit equipment. Meanwhile, WNYC's Jon Campbell has a look at the governor's dramatic reversal of her support for congestion pricing. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Dr. Ashwin Vasan, Commissioner of New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, about a free tele-mental health service called "Teenspace." by NYC NOW
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June 12, 2024: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The DMV is rolling out a new mobile ID that people can use to get through airport security at LaGuardia, JFK, and more than two dozen other airports. In other news, a 24-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly selling firearms to an undercover NYPD officer while in federal prison. Plus, the "All Things Go" music festival is coming to Queens for the first time this fall, and the lineup of performers is out. by NYC NOW
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