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March 15, 2024: Morning Headlines Mar 15, 2024

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Police say a suspect is in custody after a man was shot in the head with his own gun inside the Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway station on Thursday after a fight with another rider. Meanwhile, the New Jersey State Legislature is withdrawing a bill that would overhaul the state's open records laws, responding to pressure from a wide range of groups. Plus, New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks says the education department will increase efforts to ensure children who sell candy on the subways are going to school. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 14, 2024: Evening Roundup Mar 14, 2024

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Some Elected officials and legal organizations are publicly denouncing Governor Hochul's decision to deploy 750 National Guard troops into the city's subway system. Also, the city’s medical examiner has ruled the deaths of 5-year-old twins as homicides. And finally, a look at how New York City is addressing fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and scooters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 14, 2024 : Midday News Mar 14, 2024

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More than 200 police officers in New Jersey are getting new training after an investigation by the comptroller’s office found that an earlier training encouraged practices that violated state laws. Meanwhile, a new Siena poll shows almost half of New Yorkers are paying more every month for childcare than they were two years ago. Also, Roosevelt Island is set to get its own mini-forest. Plus, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams focused on the housing affordability crisis in her State of the City address Wednesday. WNYC’s Sean Carlson spoke with Adams about her vision. And finally, the musical “Six” just celebrated its 1,000th performance on Broadway. It narrates the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives. WNYC’s Precious Fondren visited the Lena Horne Theatre to understand why the show has such staying power. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 14, 2024: Morning Headlines Mar 14, 2024

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New NYPD data show the number of New Yorkers applying for gun licenses in the city more than doubled last year. Meanwhile, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is proposing that Aqueduct Racetrack in Southeast Queens be converted into housing. Plus, the city Parks Department says it has secured a $117 million federal infrastructure grant to convert a defunct elevated Long Island Rail Road line in Queens into a park. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 13, 2024 : Evening Roundup Mar 13, 2024

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Mount Sanai is locked in a billing dispute with United Healthcare, one of the region’s largest health insurance companies. Also, PS. 55 in Staten Island has been accused of throwing out hundreds of books covering topics like race and LGBTQ themes . WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports. Plus, starting this week, Muslims across the region are marking the holy month of Ramadan. It comes as some mosques in the local West African community are sheltering and feeding migrants. But now, they're struggling to pay their bills. WNYC’s Arya Sundaram 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.

March 13, 2024: Midday News Mar 13, 2024

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New York State is settling a class-action lawsuit brought by low-income homeowners who claimed they were denied access to free legal assistance while battling foreclosure. Meanwhile, police say they've arrested a 17-year-old boy for the shooting and killing of another 17-old last week in the Bronx. Plus, it's been four years since Covid officially became a global pandemic and so much has changed in all of our lives in terms of how we work, live, communicate and how we grieve. In response, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law this past January that mandates high schools teach students about grief and loss. But schools like Union Catholic in Scotch Plains, have already been teaching their students about grief for years. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Dr. Jennifer Dixon, who directs Union Catholic High School’s counseling program, and 17 year old student Ava Pickering to learn about the process. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 13, 2024: Morning Headlines Mar 13, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams will continue offering migrants bus or plane tickets to leave New York City despite only a small number of people accepting them. Meanwhile, New York City's Public Housing Authority is beginning to evict more tenants who are behind on rent two years after pandemic-related rent freezes. Plus, Luna Park in Coney Island is set to reopen 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.

March 12, 2024: Evening Roundup Mar 12, 2024

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Another person accused of attacking police officers in Times Square in late January has been arrested in connection with the incident. Plus, two major charities will tap New York City’s wealthiest donors for help with the migrant crisis. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Dr. Meisha Porter, President and CEO of the Bronx Community Foundation, about the importance of digital equity expansion for residents of the borough. And finally, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports the increased competition of people collecting bottles and cans is pressuring state lawmakers to double the refund rate from a nickel to a dime. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 12, 2024: Midday News Mar 12, 2024

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New Jersey Congress member Andy Kim has won another Democratic convention where members are allowed to vote in secret for a U.S Senate candidate. Meanwhile, former New York Mets and Yankees star Daryl Strawberry says he's recovering from a heart attack. Also, starting now, eligible New Yorkers can file their taxes for free with help from the state through the new program called "File Your State Taxes." Plus, the 9th season of the Queens Night Market in Flushing Meadows is just over a month away, where the $5 and $6 cap on food will remain. Finally, some New Jersey lawmakers are looking to scale back legislation on the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), one of the most powerful tools journalists and the public have to find out what the government is up to in the state. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Terrence McDonald, editor of the New Jersey Monitor to hear a little more about how the law is used and how it could change. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 12, 2024: Morning Headlines Mar 12, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York Republicans are acknowledging they have an early voting problem after losing last month's special congressional election in eastern Queens and Long Island. Meanwhile, an independent report commissioned by Governor Phil Murphy shows New Jersey had an emergency plan in place when COVID hit the state but didn't follow it. Plus, former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. 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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