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March 11, 2024: Evening Roundup Mar 11, 2024

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Law enforcement experts question Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to deploy National Guardsmen into subway stations. Meanwhile, one of New York City’s most notorious landlords may be heading to jail after ignoring a judge’s orders to make repairs at 2 Washington Heights properties. Plus, for local news history fans, you can now access the archives of the influential East Village Eye newspaper at the New York Public Library. Finally, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen looks into an uptick in large dogs on the subway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 11, 2024: Midday News Mar 11, 2024

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Police officials in New York City say the number of subway stations with a heavier police presence may be increasing soon. This comes just days after Governor Kathy Hochul deployed the National Guard and State Police to the subway system to assist with mandatory bag checks. Meanwhile, Governor Hochul might not be on the ballot this year. But as WNYC's Jon Campbell reports, she's vowing to hit the campaign trail. Plus, police are looking for at least three suspects in connection to a string of e-bike robberies in Harlem last month. Finally, on April 8, we’ll be treated to a rare solar eclipse. WNYC’s Michael Hill chats with reporter Rosemary Misdary about the best ways to enjoy the cosmic show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 11, 2024: Morning Headlines Mar 11, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Adams administration is offering migrants a bus or plane ticket out of the city to make more room in the shelters, but very few adult migrants have taken the offer. Meanwhile, a new directive from Governor Kathy Hochul says the National Guard soldiers deployed into New York City's subways will no longer be allowed to carry long guns anymore. Plus, former Governor Andrew Cuomo is back in the public eye, calling for state lawmakers to cover more of the costs to care for migrants 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.

March 8, 2024: Evening Roundup Mar 08, 2024

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New York City's Department of Corrections says it's still working toward closing Rikers by 2027. Also, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin reports that the state is seeing record breaking numbers of hate crimes and other bias incidents. Plus, A coalition that's suing the Mount Sinai system to stop Beth Israel hospital from shuttering alleges the hospital has violated a court order. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin about a new report which shows record breaking numbers of hate crimes and other bias incidents in the state. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 8, 2024: Midday News Mar 08, 2024

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Police are investigating the death of a Bronx teenager shot and killed just after leaving school on Thursday afternoon. Meanwhile, former New York State Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin is facing felony bribery and fraud charges again after three judges on an appeals panel reinstated the dismissed charges. Finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse about the MTA’s dog policy, Governor Hochul’s deployment of the National Guard into subway stations and the significance of the move. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 8, 2024: Morning Headlines Mar 08, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: 18 people, including federal, state, and city government workers, are being charged in a sprawling indictment ranging from making ghost guns to identity theft and fraud. Meanwhile, New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy’s victory in the Somerset County Democrats’ convention on Thursday has drawn criticism over the process. Plus, the NYPD says it’s investigating an 8-year-old boy allegedly menacing another 8-year-old boy with an unloaded pistol on Thursday at P.S. 158 in East New York, Brooklyn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 7, 2024 : Evening Roundup Mar 07, 2024

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Cruises docking in New York City terminals will soon be required to plug into shore power when they can instead of burning diesel. Plus, data from the city's housing department shows disparities in the creation of affordable housing. Also, a new state report finds New Jersey school districts aren't doing enough to prevent teachers accused of abuse from finding their way back into the classroom. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with advocates about their efforts to make it easier for people in jail to get registered and vote in upcoming elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 7, 2024: Midday News Mar 07, 2024

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Governor Kathy Hochul defends her plan of having National Guard soldiers check bags at subway entrances. Meanwhile, on Friday, the New York City Council will get a bill to stop landlords from using illegal city vacate orders to evict tenants. Also, the transportation company Revel is expanding access to electric vehicle charging near LaGuardia Airport. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Ricot Depuy, co-founder of Radio Soleil, a Haitian radio station in Brooklyn to get a sense of how Haitians are reacting to the state of emergency in their home country. Finally, a new investigation reveals egregious abuse in New York’s guardianship system. That’s the system in which people are assigned a guardian to look after them because they can’t take care of themselves. Guardians often work for non-profits overseeing an extraordinary number of people with little oversight. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson for an exclusive look at his findings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

March 7, 2024: Morning Headlines Mar 07, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: More than half of Asian New Yorkers in a new survey say they were the victim of a race-related hateful act in 2023. Meanwhile, New York City's public school students could be forced to begin classes at different times on remote learning days after widespread technical problems prevented many from logging on during a snowstorm last 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 6, 2024 : Evening Roundup Mar 06, 2024

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New York City Councilmember Pierina Sanchez wants to revive a program that takes dilapidated properties from landlords who fail to pay fines and property taxes. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul opens up to negotiations on her controversial school funding proposal. Also, migrant families experiencing medical or mental health disabilities find relief from having to move out of their shelters every 60 days. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman about an executive order banning trans women from participating in women’s sports at county-run facilities. 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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