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December 15, 2023: Morning Headlines Dec 15, 2023

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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.

December 14, 2023 : Evening Roundup Dec 14, 2023

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Governor Kathy Hochul is dedicating nearly $60 million in state money to improve drinking water and septic systems on Long Island. Plus, New York has a new state law designed to keep medical debt from hurting your credit rating. Also, compost collection sites at New York City’s greenmarkets have been saved by an anonymous donor. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Michael Hayes discuss a New Jersey law that, if signed, would lift restrictions on its breweries.

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December 14, 2023 : Midday News Dec 14, 2023

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The upcoming special election to fill George Santos' seat is poised to be the first test of a new state law allowing early voting by mail. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports it's a major expansion of how voters can participate in a contest with national implications. Heads up for drivers, only one Staten Island-bound lane of traffic will be open on a section of the BQE late Thursday night due to maintenance. Plus, a bull is on the run and it’s tying up New Jersey Transit service. Finally, we check in with Eater New York food writers Robert Sietsema, Emma Orlow and Luke Forntey who helped pick the winners of its 2023 Eater Award for New York City, including Best New Restaurant, Biggest Surprise and "The Restaurant Where We'd be Regulars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 14, 2023 : Morning Headlines Dec 14, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York Public Advocate Jumaane Williams unveiled 2023’s worst landlord list on Wednesday. Also, the NYPD is agreeing to hand crucial evidence in police misconduct cases over to an oversight agency within 90 days of an incident. Plus, New Jersey's minimum wage rises above $15 per hour on New Year's day.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 13, 2023 : Evening Roundup Dec 13, 2023

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An investigation is underway into the death of a child at a migrant shelter on the Upper West side in Manhattan. Plus, the owner of a Bronx apartment building that partially collapsed earlier this week says he has no idea what caused the disaster. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani about proposed bills that would end property tax breaks for two of New York City's Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 13, 2023: Midday News Dec 13, 2023

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Over 200 firefighters spent hours fighting an early morning blaze at a deli in the Bronx. Meanwhile, Keith Lee, the viral food influencer whose reviews can make or break a restaurant's fortunes, is posting about his time in New York City. Plus, authorities continue to search for the cause of Monday's partial building collapse in the Bronx. WNYC’s Michael Hill spoke with Lawrence Ubell, CEO of Accurate Building Inspectors, to explain the warning signs of an unstable building. Finally, WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh looks at why the price of Christmas trees has skyrocketed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 13, 2023: Morning Headlines Dec 13, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start the day: New York State voters could get new congressional districts again after the state’s top court ordered a new map yesterday. Meanwhile, the NYPD is cracking down on fake and obstructed license plates before the new congestion pricing plan takes effect next year. Plus, New York State is recalling ‘Jenny’s Zee Zee gummies’ after officials say the marijuana gummies did not go through the required testing for consumer safety and product quality. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 12, 2023: Evening Roundup Dec 12, 2023

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Residents of the Billingsly Terrace building are reeling after a partial collapse of the property Monday night. Plus, a group tasked with figuring out how to make New York City public school classes smaller is offering recommendations. Also, some migrant families won’t have anywhere to go after the New Year, when they’ll be forced to leave city shelter’s under Mayor Eric Adams' new policy. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Elizabeth Kim discuss a hearing this week where city council members laid out the effects of mid-year budget cuts approved by the mayor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 12, 2023: Midday News Dec 12, 2023

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The FDNY responded to a roof-top fire near the Hudson River Tuesday morning. Plus, police are investigating after subways hit two men in separate incidents in Brooklyn, killing one and injuring the other. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Melanie La Rocca, former New York City Buildings Commissioner, about the collapse of a 7-story building that fell suddenly in the Bronx on Monday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 12, 2023: Morning Headlines Dec 12, 2023

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