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February 1, 2024: Evening Roundup Feb 01, 2024

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The U.S Postal Service is honoring New York's First Black woman Senator, Constance Baker Motley, as part of their Black heritage stamp series. Plus, Holtec, a company in New Jersey, has agreed to pay a $5 million fine over what state officials say was a fraudulent tax break. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill discusses New York’s Rape is Rape Act with Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and Lydia Cuomo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 1, 2024: Midday News Feb 01, 2024

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New city data shows nearly 30,000 cases for faulty apartment doors that are supposed to automatically shut to prevent fires spreading are unresolved since a deadly Bronx fire two years ago. Meanwhile, New York City Police are issuing tens of thousands of tickets for fare evasion in the subway. Tickets up by 160% since Mayor Adams' rook office. Plus, some New Jersey residents have been forced out of their homes several times over the last few months due to devastating flooding. WNYC’s Mike Hayes reports that making repairs could be complicated and expensive. Finally, this Black History Month, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is visiting Black-owned bookstores in our region. Today, we head to a children's book and toy store in Central Harlem that's deeply rooted in education. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 1, 2024: Morning Headlines Feb 01, 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 on New York City's B-HEARD pilot program, which diverts mental health calls from police to social workers and EMTs, shows that many 911 calls that qualify aren’t getting a response. Meanwhile, a Manhattan judge ruled on Wednesday that two men who each spent decades behind bars for the death of a French tourist in Times Square should not have been convicted. Also, Prospect Park Zoo administrators vow to eventually reopen but no timetable has been given. Finally, the Knicks look to push their current win streak to 9 games against Indiana at home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 31, 2024 : Evening Roundup Jan 31, 2024

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A New Jersey man is facing criminal charges for allegedly leading rioters to breach the U.S Capitol on January 6th. Plus, a few early voters in New York share some issues that are top of mind in the upcoming special election to replace George Santos in Congress. And finally, WNYC’s Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky looks into health code violations at New York City public schools' cafeterias. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 31, 2024: Midday News Jan 31, 2024

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Thousands of New Yorkers depending on public benefits face worsening delays in processing aid. Meanwhile, New York City officials say Illegal lockout complaints are on the rise in East New York, Brooklyn. WNYC's David Brand accompanied a group of city workers trying to educate renters there about their rights. Plus, the Biden administration is releasing funds to communities in Brooklyn and New York City suburbs after widespread flooding in September 2023 from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia. Finally, New York City is set to roll out a whole new way to have the trash picked up at private buildings. WNYC’s Michael Hill sits with Brooklyn borough president Antonio Reynoso who was chair of the sanitation committee when the plan was created. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 31, 2024: Morning Headlines Jan 31, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: After lawmakers overrode Mayor Adams’ veto of two criminal justice bills, he now faces a more empowered City Council. Meanwhile, researchers at Rutgers University say they’ve made progress in the search for a new COVID-19 treatment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 30, 2024 : Evening Roundup Jan 30, 2024

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The City Council has overriden two criminal justice reform bills Mayor Adams vetoed earlier this month. Also, after years of delays, New York's sanitation department is rolling out the biggest reforms to business trash collection in the city's modern history. And in New Jersey, a bid to ban smoking in Atlantic City's casinos is advancing through the state’s legislature following years of stalemate. And lastly, WNYC’s Precious Fondren takes a tour with Kenny Bollwerk, aka “Rat Daddy.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 30, 2024 : Midday News Jan 30, 2024

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The City Council is trying to override two criminal justice reform bills Mayor Adams vetoed this month. Also, New York City says they're inspecting more apartments than ever before and say they're on pace to surpass last year's inspection and violation totals. And living in New York City can be loud. But just because the city never sleeps, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. WNYC's Catalina Gonella spoke to some experts about some ways New Yorkers can quiet their homes. Lastly, WNYC's Janae Pierre speaks with New York City's Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan to discuss what the city wants to do in light of the decision to declare social media a "public health hazard," pointing to the mental health affects social media has on children and teens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 30, 2024 : Morning Headlines Jan 30, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SPECIAL EXTENDED EPISODE: Mayor Eric Adams speaks with Brian Lehrer Jan 29, 2024

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This is a special extended episode featuring an interview between WNYC’s Briah Lehrer and New York City’s Mayor Adams. Following last week’s State of the City address, Adams joined Lehrer to discuss several issues including his decision to declare social media an “environmental toxin”, Councilmember Yusef Salaam’s traffic stop by the NYPD, the vetoing of the “How Many Stops” bill, housing, and funding for pre-k programs. 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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