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June 18, 2024 : Midday News Jun 18, 2024

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The NYPD says 6 people are recovering today after a shootings in incidents across the city last night including Williamsbridge and Morrisania in the Bronx, Cypress Hills in Brooklyn and St. Albans, Queens. Also, Frederick Douglass Memorial Park in Staten Island will now become a New York City Landmark after a vote Tuesday morning by the Landmarks Preservation Committee, now the City Council will need to vote to formally recognize the park. Additionally, the heat wave is officially upon us and cooling centers are open and Governor Hochul activated state's Emergency Operation Center to monitor the extreme heat that will last until Friday. In other news, residents of New York City's million or so rent stabilized apartments woke up to the news of rent increases. WNYC's Michael Hill speaks with reporter David Brand for the details. And lastly, teenagers trying to preserve in-person visits at New York State jails and prisons are regrouping after suffering another setback in Albany. As part of WNYC's Radio Rookies program, 18 year old Jamila Small shares why this issue is so important to her. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 18, 2024: Morning Headlines Jun 18, 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’s Rent Guidelines Board voted to raise rents by 2.75% on new one-year leases, angering tenants who protested outside the board's meeting Monday night. In other news, a WNYC analysis of immigration court data reveals that the immigration judge who hears an asylum claim in New York City can make all the difference, with approval rates ranging from 97% to 14%. Plus, a federal program run in partnership with the city Department of Social Services will give free air conditioners worth up to $800 to qualifying individuals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 17, 2024: Evening Roundup Jun 17, 2024

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The New Jersey Attorney General's Office unsealed an indictment Monday against unofficial political boss, George Norcross. He and five co-conspirators are accused of racketeering and other crimes. WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Nancy Solomon discuss the latest developments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 17, 2024: Midday News Jun 17, 2024

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Police are investigating after two men were killed and a third was injured in a shooting at 207th Street and 10th Avenue in Inwood on Sunday night. Meanwhile, New York City officials are urging residents to take precautions ahead of a major heat wave expected to hit the region from Tuesday to Friday. Mayor Adams says cooling centers will be open. Plus, the news of Governor Kathy Hochul’s last-minute reversal on congestion pricing has dominated the headlines and the president of New York City Transit, Richard Davey, has stepped down. This comes as uncertainty about funding for the MTA continues. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Stephen Nessen who spoke with Davey this past weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 17, 2024: Morning Headlines Jun 17, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The Rent Guidelines Board will vote Monday night to decide on rent increases in New York City for next year. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers face calls to tax the wealthy after the indefinite pause on congestion pricing. Plus, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs returned the key to New York City at Mayor Eric Adams' request following the release of a video showing Combs attacking his former partner, R&B singer Cassie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 14, 2024: Evening Roundup Jun 14, 2024

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Governor Kathy Hochul says she's considering a mask ban on the New York City subway. WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Albany reporter Jon Campbell about the governor’s announcement. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talks with arts and culture reporter Ryan Kailath about Juneteenth events happening 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.

June 14, 2024: Midday News Jun 14, 2024

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New York City officials have released their annual count of street homelessness. WNYC's Karen Yi reports that the numbers are slightly up from last year. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court is preserving access to mifepristone, a common abortion pill. WNYC’s Caroline Lewis explains what that means for people in abortion-friendly states like New York. Finally, a WNYC review of internal documents shows that Eric Adams' campaign team regularly sought guidance from campaign finance officials even before he declared his candidacy. However, as the New York City Campaign Finance Board asked more questions to ensure compliance, the campaign stopped replying. Adams' fundraising is now subject to several investigations. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Brigid Bergin, who has been following this story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 14, 2024: Morning Headlines Jun 14, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA is continuing its crackdown on illegal plates, seizing more than 200 ghost vehicles over the past two weeks with help from the NYPD and other law enforcement agencies. In other news, New York Governor Kathy Hochul defends her decision to freeze congestion pricing, arguing that the MTA's plan to charge drivers a $15 daytime toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street would lead businesses to pass the new expense onto consumers. Plus, on this week’s segment of On The Way, WNYC transit reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss the ongoing blowback from Governor Hochul’s indefinite pause of congestion pricing, including MTA Chair Janno Lieber’s response and new lawsuits. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 13, 2024 : Evening Roundup Jun 13, 2024

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New York City is getting $27 million for programs to stop young people from vaping. Plus, WNYC's Rosemary Misdary reports on an effort to weaken a climate law that restricts emissions from New York City’s biggest polluter. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Matt Katz discuss why mo-peds have suddenly become the vehicle of choice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 13, 2024: Midday News Jun 13, 2024

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The New Jersey Attorney General's office say one person is dead and two officers are injured after an exchange of gunfire at a banquet hall in police shot and killed a homicide suspect at a banquet hall in Woodbridge Township. In other news, more than half a dozen lawsuits are seeking to halt congestion pricing from going forward. But now, advocates and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander say they may sue to force the state to implement the tolls. Also, New York City's effort to shut down unlicensed cannabis stores is being challenged in a new class-action lawsuit alleging that not enough is being done to protect the businesses' constitutional rights to due process. Plus, child care centers around the city say they are having a hard time hiring and retaining teachers and other staff because they can’t compete with the higher wages offered by the New York City public school system. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with reporter Karen Yi, who has followed the story. 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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