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July 31, 2024: Morning Headlines Jul 31, 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' campaign faces questions over millions in undocumented expenses. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports on an exclusive draft report. Meanwhile, lifeguards will stay on duty two extra hours at city beaches during heat emergencies for the rest of the summer. Plus, City Hall says the number of new migrants seeking shelter each week has dipped below a thousand for the first time since October 2022. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 30, 2024 : Evening Roundup Jul 30, 2024

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Figures from City Hall show the number of new migrants seeking shelter each week in New York City has dipped below one thousand. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Matt Katz discuss what comes next now that Mayor Eric Adams has declared a state of emergency in New York City jails. And finally, WNYC’s TIffany Hanssen talks with etiquette expert Nick Leighton about ways to prevent etiquette crimes in New York City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 30, 2024: Midday News Jul 30, 2024

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Police say a man opened fire into a crowd near the Randall's Island migrant shelter early Monday morning during a celebration. The shooting killed one woman and seriously injured two people. Meanwhile, the city's transportation department reports the number of overweight trucks on the BQE has decreased by thousands since weight sensors were installed. Also, the MTA will end a pilot program offering free bus service in every borough by the end of August. Plus, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has announced his candidacy for the 2025 mayoral race, challenging Mayor Eric Adams. Former city comptroller Scott Stringer and state senator Zellnor Myrie are also running. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Liz Kim about what this means for next year’s primary. Finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with food writer and chef Farideh Sadeghin about the food scene in Astoria, Queens, known as “Little Egypt." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 30, 2024: Morning Headlines Jul 30, 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 Comptroller Brad Lander announces his candidacy to replace Mayor Adams in the 2025 mayoral primary on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, the first full-service animal care center in Queens officially opens in Ridgewood. Plus, a New York judge declines to appoint an outside monitor for the National Rifle Association’s finances and internal policies, and bars former leader Wayne LaPierre from holding a paid position with the organization for a decade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 29, 2024 : Evening Roundup Jul 29, 2024

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Rents in New York City continue to reach new heights this summer. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talked with Mayor Sheena Collum of South Orange, New Jersey about chaotic delays impacting NJ Transit riders. And finally, congratulations to Queens’ own Lauren Scruggs! She’s bringing home Silver after Sunday’s Olympic fencing final in Paris. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 29, 2024: Midday News Jul 29, 2024

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The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal police shooting in Fort Lee after officers shot and killed a woman early Sunday morning. Her brother called 9-1-1, reporting she was having a mental health crisis and holding a knife. Officials say the woman approached officers with the knife. Meanwhile, the city Transportation Department is rolling out a proposal aiming to make the streets surrounding Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn safer and increase pedestrian space. Finally, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared a state of emergency in city jails over the weekend, halting parts of a new law that limits solitary confinement to four hours. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Public Advocate Jumaane Williams for his reaction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 29, 2024: Morning Headlines Jul 29, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New FDNY data shows e-bike battery fires in 2024 are similar to 2023, but deaths have decreased from 13 to one. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has issued an emergency stop on parts of a new law that limits solitary confinement in city jails due to safety concerns. Plus, a new city-run volunteer group tackling rat problems is recruiting new members. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 27, 2024: Special Episode- Meshell Ndegeocello’s Ode to James Baldwin Jul 27, 2024

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James Baldwin was a well-known writer, activist, and poet from New York City who inspired countless individuals with his powerful words. To celebrate Baldwin's 100th birthday on August 2nd, singer and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello is releasing a new album, "No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin." Music journalist Marcus J. Moore talks with Ndegeocello about the inspiration behind her tribute to Baldwin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 26, 2024 : Evening Roundup Jul 26, 2024

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Police are investigating a shooting that left two women dead on the Upper East Side Friday morning. Plus, as Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign takes off, WNYC's Brigid Bergin talks with some of New York’s leading political women about how they’re feeling in this unprecedented moment. Meanwhile, odor complaints made to 311 since May are the second highest they've been in 15 years. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with Anne Cebulo about her upcoming competitions at the Paris Olympics and her journey to joining the U.S fencing team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 26, 2024: Midday News Jul 26, 2024

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The Paris Olympics kick off this Friday with a special guest from New York City: the NYPD canine unit. WNYC’s Bahar Ostadan has the details. Meanwhile, New Jersey is receiving $250 million in federal funding to build charging infrastructure for electric trucks. Governor Phil Murphy says the project will help create a “clean corridor” along I-95 in New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and Maryland. Plus, on Thursday, the New York City Charter Revision Commission approved five ballot measures. With a thumbs-up from Mayor Eric Adams, these potential changes to the city charter will be on the ballot in November. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Michelle Bocanegra, who covered the vote. Finally, residents near the North Woods in Central Park are complaining about drug use on the park grounds. WNYC’s Rosemary Misdary reports. 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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