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December 1, 2023: Morning Headlines Dec 01, 2023

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Police are investigating after an off-duty NYPD officer shot a 42-year-old man in the Bronx yesterday during a dispute in a store. Also, New York City is planning to get rid of more parking spots around intersections in an effort to protect pedestrians from drivers using a strategy called “daylighting." Plus, the Harlem Night Market returns on Saturday for its fifth year uptown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 30, 2023 : Evening Roundup Nov 30, 2023

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WNYC’s David Furst and Stephen Nessen discuss how much drivers could pay under the MTA’s congestion pricing program. Plus, thousands of ticket holders are still waiting on refunds from Electric Zoo, the annual music festival that's over Labor Day weekend. And finally, WNYC’s Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky looks into data from the federal government that raises questions about how thoroughly medical doctors' pasts are being checked. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 30, 2023: Midday News Nov 30, 2023

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Representative George Santos is facing a third attempt to expel him from the House of Representatives. Fellow New York Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis is confident they will be successful. Also, homeless advocates are critical of the city for allowing migrants in the East Village to wait in freezing temperatures for open shelter beds. Meanwhile, the MTA continues to investigate why a track worker with 11 months on the job was killed early Wednesday near Herald Square. Plus, New Jersey is moving ahead with new offshore wind leases following the demise of its first two projects. Finally, a renowned street vendor market at Corona Plaza, in Queens, has reopened after the city cleared out most of the vendors this summer. City Hall says the reopening could provide a blueprint for better-managing other major street-vending locations across New York City. WNYC's Arya Sundaram stopped by for the first day back . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 30, 2023: Morning Headlines Nov 30, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Federal prosecutors have accused Indian national Nikhil Gupta, of taking part in a plot to assassinate a Sikh activist living in New York. Also, Governor Hochul is asking for federal financial assistance to help cover the cost of damages from the major flooding in September. Meanwhile, sources say the MTA’s congestion pricing committee has settled on a $15.00 fee for passenger vehicles in Manhattan below 60th Street between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

'November 29, 2023: Evening Roundup Nov 29, 2023

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Court officials say more than 3,800 claims were filed in New York State under the Adult Survivors Act. Plus, WNYC’s Sophia Chang takes us to a park in lower Manhattan that’s been plagued by violence in recent years. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Shawn Borgue, investigative reporter at the Washington Post, about Wael Hana, the businessman charged with bribing New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 29, 2023: Midday News Nov 29, 2023

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The NYPD is preparing for protests related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting. Also, Mount Sinai Health officials defended their plan to shut down Beth Israel Hospital at a heated community forum in Manhattan on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the city's recent crackdown on unlicensed vendors has reached Prospect Park's farmers market in Brooklyn. Plus, worried landlords across New York City are banning tenants from storing e-bikes in their buildings for fear of lithium battery fires. Finally, WNYC's Community Partnerships desk regularly teams up with the nonprofit, Street Lab, to collect and share stories from neighborhoods across the five boroughs. Our latest stop is in Brooklyn's Kensington neighborhood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 29, 2023: Morning Headlines Nov 29, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Brianna Suggs, a top campaign fundraiser for Mayor Adams currently embroiled in a federal investigation, has a new lawyer. Also, at least four million New Yorkers are at risk of fraud and identity theft after a data breach at a company that works with hospitals in the state. Plus, the street vendor market at Corona Plaza is set to reopen after a city crackdown this summer cleared out most of the merchants. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 28, 2023 : Evening Roundup Nov 28, 2023

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The state Department of Education is suspending several students at Hillcrest High School in Queens after roaming the halls last week calling for the removal of a Jewish teacher. Plus, the sound and light installation Dreamhouse is up and running for its 30th anniversary. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports. Finally, two men who were convicted of separate murders in the 90s had their cases overturned on Monday, yet only one of them is free. WNYC’s Sean Carlson spoke with reporter Samantha Max on the verdict.

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November 28, 2023: Midday News Nov 28, 2023

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Migrants who still need a place to stay after 30 days in New York City's shelter system are being sent to a former school in the East Village to reapply for housing, but some were in line for up to 15 hours. Meanwhile, Manhattan-bound lanes on the Brooklyn Bridge will be closed on weekends from midnight until 8am for several weeks. Also, legendary journalist and co-founder of Young Lords Party, Pablo Guzmán has passed away at 73. Finally, as the world continues to grapple with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Holocaust survivors in New York City have found themselves dealing with a range of emotions. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein spoke to several of them about how they’re feeling these days and what guidance they may be able to offer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 28, 2023: Morning Headlines Nov 28, 2023

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Get up and get informed. Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Two men have been cleared of murder convictions from the 90s in Manhattan on Monday, but only one of them is currently free. Meanwhile, a pro-car activist is being ordered to stay away from New York City's transportation commissioner. Also, New Jersey's acting education commissioner, Angelica Allen-McMillan is retiring at the end of January. Finally, today is the tree lighting ceremony at Bryant Park's Winter Village. 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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