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August 5, 2024: Midday News Aug 05, 2024

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A 90 year old Brooklyn man is facing eviction from the home he purchased in 1969, and his attorney claims he's a victim of deed theft. Also, service changes are coming to the B and Q lines to accommodate construction of two new elevators at the Church Ave station in Brooklyn. And lastly, data is showing that ticks are spreading to New York City parks and yards. WNYC's Kerry Nolan speaks with reporter Rosemary Misdary for more details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 5, 2024: Morning Headlines Aug 05, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 2, 2024: Evening Roundup Aug 02, 2024

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The NYPD says Joshua Dorsett, 22, will face an attempted murder charge for shooting at police responding to a 911 call. Plus, bicyclists and pedestrians are upset with the Port Authority because they can’t access the George Washington Bridge overnight. Also, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal checks in with a community fixture in Brooklyn who, like thousands others, is being priced out of her longtime Bed-Stuy neighborhood. And finally, the Hong Kong Dragon Boat festival returns to Queens this weekend! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 2, 2024: Midday News Aug 02, 2024

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A group of mostly New Jersey residents are annoyed about why bicyclists and pedestrians can't access the George Washington Bridge between midnight and 6am. Also, New Jersey Transit continues to struggle with train delays and cancellations. What will it take for riders to see improvements? WNYC's Michael Hill speaks with Larry Penner, a transportation advocate and former director of The Federal Transit Administrations New York's Office of Operations and Program Management. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 2, 2024: Morning Headlines Aug 02, 2024

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August 1, 2024: Evening Roundup Aug 01, 2024

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Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Lyle Frank ruled Thursday in favor of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, stating that the City Council does not have the authority to change eligibility rules for the city’s rental assistance program, CityFHEPS. In other news, a 16-foot domestic pigeon sculpture is set to be installed at the elevated public park above the intersection of 10th Avenue and 30th Street in October. Plus, Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda is collaborating with writer and composer Eisa Davis on a concept album inspired by the film “The Warriors.” Finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Congressman Jerry Nadler about a new bipartisan bill that would provide additional funding for a healthcare program for 9/11 first responders exposed to toxic dust. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 1, 2024: Midday News Aug 01, 2024

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New Jersey native and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is among three U.S. citizens released on Thursday in the largest U.S.-Russia prisoner swap since the Soviet era. Gershkovich, accused of spying for the U.S., was sentenced to 16 years in prison. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams says his administration has shut down more than 750 unlicensed marijuana shops since May, seizing over $41 million worth of illegal products. Finally, Mayor Adams is under scrutiny from the city’s campaign finance watchdog over fundraising practices in his 2021 mayoral campaign. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Brigid Bergin, who exclusively obtained a draft audit by the city’s Campaign Finance Board. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 1, 2024: Morning Headlines Aug 01, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she paused congestion pricing because the tolls for cars driving into Manhattan would hurt the city’s economy and deter people from coming into Midtown. But MTA Chair Janno Lieber says that’s categorically false. Meanwhile, employees and vendors of the Electric Zoo music festival on Randall’s Island say the festival owes them nearly $1 million. Plus, a proposal for a massive 2-million-square-foot warehouse on the site of an old explosives plant in Morris County, New Jersey, is on hold after the company behind the project withdrew its plan amid zoning negotiations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 31, 2024: Evening Roundup Jul 31, 2024

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A panel studying whether New York state should pay reparations to descendants of slaves held its first meeting this week. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' campaign is facing questions over undocumented expenses. Also, WNYC’s Samantha Max looks at how the case of Dexter Taylor blurs the lines of the traditional political debates about the Second Amendment. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Anastasia Curwood, historian at the University of Kentucky, about the similarities and differences between former Democratic Representative Shirley Chisolm and Vice President Kamala Harris. A panel studying whether New York state should pay reparations to descendants of slaves held its first meeting this week. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' campaign is facing questions over undocumented expenses. Also, WNYC’s Samantha Max looks at how the case of Dexter Taylor blurs the lines of the traditional political debates about the Second Amendment. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Anastasia Curwood, historian at the University of Kentucky, about the similarities and differences between former Democratic Representative Shirley Chisolm and Vice President Kamala Harris. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 31, 2024: Midday News Jul 31, 2024

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A new $4 million grant program called “Funds for the Newest New Yorkers,” which provides social services for migrants, is now available to local nonprofits that help newcomers. Meanwhile, a heat advisory is in effect through Thursday night. Plus, Timothy Pearson, a close confidant of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, is facing new allegations of sexual harassment. The New York Times reports the latest allegations against Pearson come from a high-ranking senior NYPD official. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Times reporter Dana Rubinstein, who co-wrote the report. 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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