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May 30, 2024: Morning Headlines May 30, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s likely to keep the National Guard in the New York City subway. Meanwhile, a new report by the Center for an Urban Future finds that around two dozen nonprofits serving homeless, food-insecure, or mentally ill New Yorkers are critically understaffed. Also, threats posted to social media have led Nassau County police to request a no-fly zone around a cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan on June 9. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 2024: Evening Roundup May 29, 2024

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Mayor Eric Adams is defending two NYPD officers who shot and killed a Brooklyn man over the weekend. Plus, Marymount Manhattan College will soon merge with Boston’s Northeastern University. Also, WNYC’s Nancy Solomon looks into New Jersey’s Democratic primary race in the 9th Congressional District. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Arun Venugopal discuss the latest developments on a plan to build a casino near CitiField. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 2024: Midday News May 29, 2024

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Mail voting in the New Jersey primary continues and early in-person voting begins Wednesday. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports. Meanwhile, a MarketWatch Guides study finds New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey have among the highest annual car insurance rates in the U.S. Plus, according to MTA data, the rate of fare evasion on buses and trains has more than doubled since the pandemic. In fact, more than half of bus riders aren’t paying for their ride. At an MTA board meeting last week, Chair Janno Lieber said the agency would allocate more resources to address the problem. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Lieber about the new measures being taken. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 2024: Morning Headlines May 29, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A new report from the Citizens Committee for Children says most of New York City's infants and toddlers eligible for subsidized child care aren't enrolled in public programs. Meanwhile, the MTA is urging New Yorkers to use the Long Island Railroad’s summer packages and enhanced services instead of driving. Plus, Bryant Park’s free summer yoga series kicks off Wednesday evening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 2024: Evening Roundup May 28, 2024

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With two weeks left in the legislative session, Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on lawmakers to pass a bill that would prohibit social media companies from subjecting kids to addictive algorithms. Plus, nearly a million low-income households in New York City could lose internet access when a key federal program expires this month. Also, WNYC's Rosemary Misdaryexplains why a meadow of seagrass is in danger and what’s being done to save them. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports on the city’s new outdoor dining rules which take effect in August. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 2024: Midday News May 28, 2024

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A plan to bring a casino to Queens appears to be dead after State Senator Jessica Ramos said she won't allow parkland near Citi Field to be converted. In other news, a man in New Jersey is facing a state weapons charge after TSA agents at Newark Airport found a loaded handgun in his backpack over Memorial Day weekend. Meanwhile, severe flooding is becoming more common in low-lying, inland sections of New York City. In response, city officials are planning a voluntary buyout program for properties in one section of Flushing, Queens. But as WNYC’s David Brand reports, the city’s housing shortage and high prices complicate these plans. Finally, after 30 years, the Concourse Plaza Multiplex Cinemas in the South Bronx is closing on Tuesday, leaving the borough with just one theater. WNYC’s Amanda Rozon reports that many residents are upset. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 2024: Morning Headlines May 28, 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 is planning a $22 million program to help migrants leave city-funded hotel shelters in Buffalo, find apartments, apply for asylum, and secure jobs. In other news, the New York City Department of Transportation will shut down a section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in June. WNYC's Catalina Gonella reports. Plus, the FDNY is using drones as part of its robo-lifeguard initiative to patrol city beach shorelines for swimmers in distress, rip tides, and other unsafe conditions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 27, 2024: Midday News May 27, 2024

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On this Memorial Day, Mayor Adams is celebrating plans to build a new memorial honoring the 99 fallen post-9/11 service members from New York City as part of the Utopia Parkway Seawall Replacement and Street Improvements project. In other news, time is running out for New York lawmakers to vote on a bill that would provide health insurance for undocumented immigrants. Meanwhile, Tuesday, May 28, is the last day for New Jersey residents to apply for a mail-in ballot for this year’s primary election. Also, police in Wildwood, New Jersey, say an overnight decision to close the boardwalk and enact a state of emergency in response to several incidents of “civil unrest” was “necessary to ensure public safety and maintain law and order.” Plus, WNYC’s David Furst and Rosemary Misdary suggest looking beyond the Earth’s atmosphere this Memorial Day. Finally, WNYC’s Bahar Ostadan visited the Green Haven Correctional Facility for a staged Broadway show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 24, 2024: Evening Roundup May 24, 2024

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As negotiations over the city budget heat up, New York City council members are slamming Mayor Eric Adams' proposed cuts to early childhood education. Plus, Nassau County's Police Department is being held in contempt of court for refusing to release an internal document after spending $100,000 in taxpayer money to keep it secret. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and David Brand discuss Mayor Eric Adams’ rezoning plan, “City of Yes.” wnyc, new york, bronx, queens, brooklyn, manhattan, staten island, new york city, local news, Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 24, 2024: Midday News May 24, 2024

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Rockaway Beach will officially reopen this Memorial Day weekend with restricted access to certain areas as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shores up the peninsula’s coastline. Meanwhile, Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway is standing by an agreement to provide more support for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students to end pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus. Finally, Astoria, Queens was once the destination for Greeks moving to the U.S., evident in the many Greek eateries across the neighborhood. But the area has changed significantly. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with chef and food writer Farideh Sadeghin, who visited Astoria to explore its food scene. 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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