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June 24, 2024: Midday News
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11 minutes
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Jun 24, 2024
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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.
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Jun 24, 2024
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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