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January 9, 2024: Midday News Jan 09, 2024

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Some migrant families with children must look for new places to live as the Adams administration begins limiting their stays in city shelters to 60 days. Meanwhile two more arrests have been made in connection with a fatal stabbing at a migrant shelter on Randall’s Island over the weekend. Also, City Hall says they're moving the migrants who are currently staying at the relief center at Floyd Bennett Field, ahead of Tuesday’s storm. Finally, Richard Codey, the longest-serving state lawmaker in New Jersey history steps down after 50 years in the Statehouse. WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Codey to reflect on his time in office. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morning Headlines January 9th - SPECIAL STATE OF THE STATE PREVIEW Jan 09, 2024

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Governor Hochul is warning of coastal flooding and widespread power outages as the region braces for a storm starting late Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile A new poll finds nearly 80 percent of city residents support the city's right to shelter mandate, which requires officials to provide a bed to anyone in need. Plus, Governor Phil Murphy signs a new bill requiring all New Jersey fitness clubs to offer members who signed up online a place on their website to initiate cancellation. Finally, ahead of Tuesday's New York and New Jersey State of the State addresses, WNYC's Michael Hill sat with reporters Jon Campbell and Nancy Solomon, who cover Governors Hochul of New York and Murphy of New Jersey for a special preview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 8, 2024: Evening Roundup Jan 08, 2024

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Proposed citywide budget cuts have the NYPD set to freeze hiring and suspend the next five police academy classes. Also, Governor Hochul and Governor Murphy are both set to give their state of the state speeches this week. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Arun Venugopal discuss New York City’s turn away from a possible doom loop scenario. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 8, 2024: Midday News Jan 08, 2024

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Traffic is slowly improving after 50 pro-Palestinian protestors holding up traffic at the lower Manhattan entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge have made way. Meanwhile, Pastor Eboni Marshall Turman of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem is suing the church for gender discrimination. Plus, Governor Hochul wants to boost literacy across New York by aligning lessons with evidence-based reading instruction called “the science of reading.” This follows a similar move in New York City’s public schools that launched last year. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sat with education reporter Jessica Gould for the latest details. Finally, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk has been asking people in our area to share stories behind cherished recipes. Here are some stories from our recent "recipe swap" event in The Greene Space. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 8, 2024: Morning Headlines Jan 08, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Migrant families with children will have to leave their New York City shelters as the city starts enforcing its new 60-day limit on shelter stays. Meanwhile, New Jersey lawmakers are set to vote on easing restrictions for breweries, including lifting the ban on food sales and limits on the number of TVs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 5, 2024: Evening Roundup Jan 05, 2024

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New Jersey will fund $10 million in aid to homeowners impacted by flooding in December. Plus, New York City’s Department of Correction is investigating the first death of the year at Rikers Island. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Brigid Bergin discuss President Biden's plans to address immigration, the economy and more in the year ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 5, 2024: Midday News Jan 05, 2024

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The 1 train service is still in flux after Thursday’s derailment with 2 and 3 trains also impacted. MTA Chair Janno Leiber reminds commuters that derailments are rare, and train operators take precautions. Plus, Mayor Adams's administration is suing 17 bus companies for allegedly bringing migrants from Texas to New York City, seeking over $700 million for emergency care and shelter costs. The lawsuit responds to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's 2022 move to send migrants to Democratic-led sanctuary cities like New York. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sat with New Jersey reporter Elizabeth Kim who has been covering the story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 5, 2024: Morning Headlines Jan 05, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams's administration is suing 17 bus companies for allegedly carrying migrants to the city from Texas. Meanwhile an NYPD officer is facing disciplinary charges for tackling and arresting an 11-year-old who hadn't broken the law. Plus. respiratory viruses are surging 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.

January 4, 2024: Evening Roundup Jan 04, 2024

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Developers Equinor and BP have canceled plans for a large offshore wind farm off the Long Island coast. Plus, new data from the state shows residents in the Bronx experience the highest rates of food insecurity in New York. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Guilia Heyward discuss what to look out for from newly sworn in leaders in the city and state legislatures. And finally, Queens resident Shandra Woworuntu shares a recipe that provides a sense of comfort during tough times. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 4, 2024: Midday News Jan 04, 2024

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Authorities are investigating after a Bronx fire killed a 5-year-old boy on Wednesday night. Also every year landlords fail to register tens of thousands of rent-stabilized apartments with New York State's housing agency, but face few repercussions. WNYC's David Brand reports. Meanwhile, 11 of the city's public hospitals are requiring masks due to increased cases of COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Plus, 57 years ago New York City experienced its first ever transit strike, led by the Transport Workers Union. WNYC’s Michael Hill reports. Finally, for a lot of people, the new year is a chance to turn the page on the past and set their sights on the future. WNYC’s Community Partnerships desk is highlighting stories in our communities that focus on the idea of fresh starts. Meet Saul Serrano of Manhattan. 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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