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September 17, 2024: Morning Headlines Sep 17, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Federal authorities arrested Sean “Diddy” Combs late Monday in New York on a sealed criminal indictment following a series of recent sexual assault accusations from multiple women. Meanwhile, two people remain in critical condition after a chaotic police shooting at the Sutter Avenue subway station in Brooklyn on Sunday. Police opened fire during a fare evasion pursuit, hitting the suspect, two bystanders, and an officer. Plus, a new survey shows the majority of New York City public school teachers support a citywide ban on cellphones in schools. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 16, 2024: Evening Roundup Sep 16, 2024

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New York City's housing agency is funding more affordable apartments than ever but demand is still far outpacing supply. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Bahar Ostadan discuss an NYPD shooting at a Brooklyn subway station that left four people injured. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks with reporters Jacly Jeffrey-Wilensky and David Brand about their new reporting which finds some former vacation rentals have become homes for long-term tenants. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 16, 2024: Midday News Sep 16, 2024

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A federal indictment unsealed Monday charges former FDNY chiefs Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco with accepting $190,000 in bribes in exchange for fast-track building inspections. Meanwhile, a trio of progressive groups are endorsing a casino plan for Hudson Yards put forward by the gaming company Wynn. Plus, the 25th annual New York Latino Film Festival opens Tuesday night, showcasing over 100 films from around the world in Manhattan through Sunday. For a preview, WNYC's Janae Pierre speaks with festival founder Calixto Chinchilla. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 16, 2024: Morning Headlines Sep 16, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: NYPD officers opened fire at a Brooklyn subway station on Sunday while trying to arrest a fare evader, injuring four people, including one officer. Meanwhile, drivers blocking bus lanes and double parking will begin receiving automatic tickets on 20 more routes this month, starting with 10 routes on Monday. Plus, the city’s Department of Transportation has completed a major safety overhaul of the Washington Bridge, improving travel between Manhattan and the Bronx Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 13, 2024: Evening Roundup Sep 13, 2024

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Queens State Senator Jessica Ramos has entered the primary race against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Meanwhile, officials are warning of significant traffic on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway this upcoming weekend. Also, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban has officially resigned after his brother’s nightlife consulting business came under federal investigation. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Deputy City Council Speaker Diana Ayala for her perspective. Plus, the Queens Night Market returns to Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Saturday, and the annual African-American Day Parade takes over the streets of Harlem on Sunday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 13, 2024: Midday News Sep 13, 2024

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Despite a decrease in incarcerated people and fewer corrections staff in New York City, the Independent Budget Office says overtime is driving the Department of Corrections high spending. Meanwhile, a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City is on hold after advocates raised concerns over last-minute changes that would still penalize pedestrians. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Tom Donilon as interim NYPD Commissioner following Edward Caban’s resignation, which came one week after his phones were seized in a federal investigation. WNYC’s public safety reporter Matt Katz has the latest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 13, 2024: Morning Headlines Sep 13, 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 Mayor Eric Adams will appoint former FBI official Tom Donilon as interim commissioner of the NYPD after Commissioner Edward Caban resigned Thursday. Meanwhile, the mayor's attorney is requesting more time to respond to a campaign finance audit due to an ongoing federal investigation. Also, New Jersey and federal prosecutors are asking a judge to end some oversight of the state's women’s prison. Plus, New York Public Radio, which operates WNYC, is cutting more than 26 positions through a mix of layoffs and voluntary departures. Finally, on this week’s transportation segment, On The Way, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and Ramsey Kalifeh discuss the state’s response to a lawsuit pushing for congestion pricing, former President Donald Trump’s vow to cancel the program, efforts to cap Citi Bike costs for members, and a new jaywalking bill. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 12, 2024: Evening Roundup Sep 12, 2024

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Mayor Adams is tapping former FBI official, Tom Donlon, as interim commissioner of the NYPD amid multiple investigations into his inner circle that have now reached into the police department. Plus, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to have a minor medical procedure Friday to remove a common skin cancer. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with public safety reporter, Samantha Max, about officials’ reluctance to investigate the hundreds of sexual assault claims of women who say they were sexually assaulted at Rikers Island jails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 12, 2024: Midday News Sep 12, 2024

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NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban has resigned his post. Plus, a new report calls a strategy to reduce carbon emissions favored by New York energy utilities "a road to nowhere." Also, Black New Yorkers are a step closer to receiving reparations from the city. And finally, WNYC’s Rosemary Misdary reports on the environmental toll of releasing goldfish into the wild. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 12, 2024: Morning Headlines Sep 12, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. Three correction officers who watched a man bleed to death on Rikers Island without helping won't face criminal charges. Meanwhile, more than half of the 12,600 migrant families have left the shelter system as a result of Mayor Adam's migrant shelter sixty-day stay limit. Finally, MTA's current budget will not cover expenses according to the state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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