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May 6, 2024: Evening Roundup May 06, 2024

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The New York City Council began its formal review of Mayor Eric Adams’ $112 billion spending plan for the city’s next fiscal year. Advocates say the cuts to local parks would eliminate up to 700 jobs for maintaining the city's parks, playgrounds and recreation areas. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and David Brand discuss federal investigations into Mayor Adams and what they mean. And finally, we highlight the Weeksville Heritage Center in Crown Heights, Brooklyn -- one of New York City's many neighborhood gems. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 6, 2024: Midday News May 06, 2024

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Columbia University is canceling its university-wide commencement ceremony after weeks of campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war. School officials say students will be able to attend smaller ceremonies for schools within the university. In other news, police report that a man is in critical condition after being stabbed at 9:30 AM Monday on West 125th Street near 5th Avenue. Additionally, the NYPD is deploying drones to monitor Central Park in response to an increase in robberies. Finally, marking 60 years since the Beatles' first visit to the United States, Paul McCartney’s photographs taken during their New York City stop are now on display at the Brooklyn Museum until mid-August. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with exhibit co-curator Sarah Brown to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 6, 2024: Morning Headlines May 06, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Soup kitchens and food pantries are criticizing the Adams administration's plan to reduce funding for emergency food services as child hunger grows. In other news, Mayor Eric Adams is facing criticism for the NYPD's deployment at college campuses across New York City to manage protests over the Israel-Hamas war. In sports, the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers will face off at Madison Square Garden tonight to begin the second round of the NBA playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 3, 2024: Evening Roundup May 03, 2024

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The NYPD reports that an officer accidentally discharged his firearm during a mass arrest at Columbia University earlier this week while switching his firearm from one hand to another. Meanwhile, NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks has reaffirmed his support for transgender students participating in school sports. Also, city officials are noting a local and national rise in motorcycle fatalities. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with FDNY EMS Lieutenant Paramedic Anthony Almojera about a new law requiring EMS workers to wear body armor and undergo new safety training. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 3, 2024: Midday News May 03, 2024

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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont expects both lanes of I-95 to reopen by Monday morning following a multi-vehicle crash and tanker fire that disrupted traffic in Norwalk on Thursday. In other news, police cleared a pro-Palestinian protester encampment at New York University at the request of school officials. Meanwhile, even without New Jersey's county line system, Democratic primary ballots in much of Essex County still favor the party machine, reports WNYC's Nancy Solomon. Additionally, Long Island Rail Road President Rob Free is urging Nassau County residents to utilize public transportation ahead of the congestion pricing launch. Plus, a new film series at Lincoln Center debuting on Friday showcases rare footage from Coney Island in the 1920s and Puerto Rican activists in the 1970s and much more. Finally, glass eels, essential for local wildlife but endangered, are showing signs of recovery in New York, a contrast to low populations along the Atlantic. WNYC's Rosemary Misdary has more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 3, 2024: Morning Headlines May 03, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The Manhattan District Attorney’s office reports an NYPD officer discharged a firearm inside a Columbia University building while clearing out protesters, contradicting Mayor Eric Adams' description of the operation as well-executed to restore calm. In other news, the number of homeless New Yorkers transitioning from shelters to public housing is expected to hit new lows. Plus, NYC Public Schools Chancellor David Banks is preparing to testify before a Congressional committee on anti-semitism next week. Finally, on this week's segment of 'On The Way,' Stephen Nessen and Clayton Guse discuss congestion pricing updates, MTA efforts to unblock bus lanes, and answer a listener's question. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 2, 2024 : Evening Roundup May 02, 2024

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The Adams administration is continuing to defend its new protocol, requiring elected officials to fill out an online form to request meetings with the leaders of city agencies. Plus, a visit by fire officials to an e-bike retailer in Queens ended with an arrest and a small explosion. Also, WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports on a New Jersey seat that has flipped from Republican to Democrat and back to Republican. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Eater New York’s Robert Sietsema about diverse dining in Jersey City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 2, 2024: Midday News May 02, 2024

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Mayor Adams reports that police data show the majority of those arrested Tuesday night for protesting at Columbia and CUNY were students. In other news, a Manhattan landlord already jailed for failing to complete hundreds of court-ordered repairs now faces additional legal problems. WNYC's David Brand reports on criminal charges that were unsealed Wednesday. Additionally, six Manhattan officials are urging the Department of Transportation to fill a gap in the protected bike lane along Sixth Avenue. Finally, a year after subway rider Jordan Neely died when another passenger, Daniel Penny, put him in a chokehold on the F train, the case remains a focal point in politically polarized debates about homelessness, mental illness, and the fine line between danger and discomfort in shared spaces like train cars. WNYC’s David Furst speaks with reporter Samantha Max to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 2, 2024: Morning Headlines May 02, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: At City College, some students say that final exams and graduation are the last things on their minds after NYPD officers arrested more than 170 pro-Palestinian protesters on campus. In other news, the debate over who should pay for the care of migrants transported to New York City will be addressed on Thursday in Manhattan's state Supreme Court. Mayor Adams is suing Texas bus companies to cover these costs, arguing they helped transport these migrants under instructions from Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 1, 2024 : Evening Roundup May 01, 2024

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New York City's Rent Guidelines Board is considering raising rents by up to 6.5 % for tenants in rent-stabilized apartments. For more, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talked with housing reporter David Brand. Plus, WNYC’s Mike Hayes reports from New Jersey, many drivers of electric vehicles worry about running out of battery without being able to find somewhere to charge up. And finally, WNYC’s Rosemary Misdary follows gardeners in New York City who are stepping in to save the city’s monarch butterflies. 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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