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April 8, 2024: Evening Roundup Apr 08, 2024

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New York State's comptroller is calling for more oversight of New York City's infrastructure projects after his office says it found most were delayed and over-budget. actor Jonathan Majors has been sentenced to probation on domestic violence charges and ordered into a year-long counseling program. Plus, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports that the federal government has sped up it’s work permit process, impacting 10s of thousands of migrants looking for work in the city. Finally, WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk spotlights an architectural wonder in Upper Manhattan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 8, 2024: Midday News Apr 08, 2024

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If you're headed to upstate New York to watch Monday's solar eclipse, be prepared for heavy traffic. The state thruway is expected to be congested as people from New York City and parts of southern Canada converge on the prime viewing spots. Meanwhile, nurses at Staten Island University Hospital have a new 3-year contract that includes improved staffing standards and wage increases. Lastly, after Friday's unusual earthquake shocked the region, WNYC’s David Furst discusses New York City's earthquake readiness with Professor John Mutter, who studies seismology at Columbia University. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 8, 2024: Morning Headlines Apr 08, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: It’s the talk of the town: A solar eclipse is happening this Monday. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh has tips and event highlights for this rare celestial event. Meanwhile, a historic earthquake shook New York and New Jersey last Friday, and with the eclipse today, religious leaders are discussing their spiritual significance. Plus, the Yankees win their third straight, beating the Blue Jays at home, and the Mets triumph over the Cincinnati Reds on the road. Finally, for National Poetry Month, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Jackie Sabbagh, a poet living in Brooklyn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 5, 2024: Evening Roundup Apr 05, 2024

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There are no reports of widespread damage after an earthquake rattled New York City and the surrounding region Friday morning. In response to the 4.8 magnitude earthquake, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Brian Lehrer talked with Zachary Iscol, commissioner of New York City's Office of Emergency Management. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath caught up with the street-style photographer behind the popular instagram account, called "Watching New York." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SPECIAL EPISODE: An earthquake hits NYC and surrounding region Apr 05, 2024

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SPECIAL EPISODE: An earthquake has hit New York City and the surrounding region this morning about 10:20. The U.S. Geological Survey has measured the earthquake's intensity at 4-point-8 with the epicenter in northwestern New Jersey. That number could fluctuate. For more context, WNYC's Brian Lehrer speaks with Rutgers University geological professor Alexander Gates who calls it a "big" earthquake" in New Jersey. For the very latest updates, tune into WNYC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 5, 2024: Morning Headlines Apr 05, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Kathy Hochul is directing the MTA to halt a plan that would have required NYC Marathon organizers to pay hundreds of thousands to cover lost tolls, WNYC's Catalina Gonella reports. Meanwhile, adultery, considered a sin by many religions, may no longer be a crime in New York, with the Senate passing a bill to repeal it after more than a century. Plus, as we prepare for the solar eclipse on April 8, NASA astronaut Jeannette Epps from Syracuse had a video call with Governor Hochul. Finally, on this week's On The Way segment, Stephen Nessen and Clayton Guse discuss New Jersey's lawsuit against congestion pricing and the true costs of fare evasion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 4, 2024: Evening Roundup Apr 04, 2024

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The union representing jail guards in New York City is ratcheting up its opposition to a federal takeover of Rikers Island. Plus, a group of New Yorkers want pro skater Tony Hawk to abandon plans to build a skatepark in Central Brooklyn. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh has more. Finally, WNYC has been reporting on the more than 700 lawsuits recently filed by former Rikers Island detainees who allege sexual assault by correction officers. But how did these allegations go unchecked by a federal monitor who has had oversight of the jails for the last 8 years? WNYC reporter Matt Katz has some answers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 4, 2024: Midday News Apr 04, 2024

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Nonprofit groups and the New York City Council are urging the Adams administration to keep funding in place for shelter staffers who help homeless students navigate the school system. Meanwhile, meteorologists are saying the worst is over with the storm that pounded New York City overnight but don't put that umbrella away yet. Plus, Texas Governor Greg Abbott will visit New York City on Thursday evening as the keynote speaker at the annual State Republican Party gala, a clear signal of the Republicans’ campaign strategy this election year: leaning into voters’ discontent over immigration. WNYC’s Arya Sundaram reports. Finally, a new report from a city watchdog finds that New York City police officers routinely ignore abuse of the parking permits issued to roughly 95,000 city employees. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with reporter Charles Lane, who has analyzed 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.

April 4, 2024: Morning Headlines Apr 04, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says major crime is down 2% so far this year over last year, driven by a decrease in murders and burglaries. Meanwhile, New York state doesn’t charge sales tax on private planes. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports, some Democrats in Albany want to change that. Plus, New Jersey law enforcement is cracking down on drivers who text or talk on the phone this month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 3, 2024 : Evening Roundup Apr 03, 2024

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Starting July 1st, EV drivers in New Jersey will pay an upfront fee of $1,000. Also, WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim looks into why a heated segment between Mayor Eric Adams and activist Olayemi Olurin became a viral political sensation. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Nancy Solomon discuss the reshaping of New Jersey politics if the county line ballot system comes to an end. 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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