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November 27, 2023: Evening Roundup Nov 27, 2023

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Two new laws have come into effect in New York City: one banning discrimination against weight, and the other allows New Yorkers freedom to choose where they get phone repairs. Also, in New Jersey, expect large billboards warning against drunk driving ahead of the holidays. Finally, Mayor Adams has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman three decades ago under the Adult Survivors Act. He denies the claims. WNYC’s Kerry Nolan sat with reporter Elizabeth Kim to break down the case. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 27, 2023: Midday News Nov 27, 2023

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Police are searching for a suspect in a triple homicide at an apartment building in the Bronx, where three people, including a 5-year-old boy, were found stabbed to death early Sunday. Also, pro-Palestinian protesters demanding a cease-fire in Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza blocked traffic yesterday afternoon on the Manhattan Bridge. WNYC's Arun Venugopal was on the scene. Plus, the PATH system is trying a novel approach to deter people from slipping through some of its turnstiles. But, as WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports, it has its kinks. Finally, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is asking New Yorkers to share what comes to mind when thinking about a favorite meal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 27, 2023: Morning Headlines Nov 27, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Parents and students are writing letters to Mayor Eric Adams, asking him to not cut funding for public schools. New York's highest court says cyclists have the same protections against unlawful searches as drivers. Plus, today is the wake for New York City EMT Frederick D. Whiteside, who recently passed away on the job. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 24, 2023 : Midday News Nov 24, 2023

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New Jersey's Supreme Court will allow police to keep using questionable methods to determine if someone is driving while high. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Jelani Gibson, writer for "NJ Cannabis Insider,” to discuss how those determinations can be used. Plus, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal looks into a new play at the Public Theatre, called “Manahatta.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 23, 2023: Midday News Nov 23, 2023

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WNYC’s David Furst talks with Eater New York’s Emma Orlow about subterranean restaurants in New York City, including the new Korean fine dining restaurant, Noksu. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 22, 2023 : Evening Roundup Nov 22, 2023

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This year's Thanksgiving Day Parade will see some new floats and balloons. Also, while a new state law limiting class sizes in New York City is going into effect, some parents and teachers worry classes are growing. Plus, reporter Jessica Lipsky follows a Queens couple who picked up an interesting hobby during the pandemic: magnet fishing. Finally, WNYC’s Elizabeth Shwe reports on a new plan that would ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 22, 2023: Midday News Nov 22, 2023

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A former city correction officer is going to federal prison for two-and-a-half years for smuggling contraband into jails in exchange for bribes. Meanwhile, New York City police are looking into a viral video of a man making Islamophobic comments towards a street food vendor on the Upper East Side. Finally, amidst Mayor Eric Adams' proposal for major budget cuts across city services, community composting groups are bracing for potential reductions. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Justin Green, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit Big Reuse, and Councilmember Sandy Nurse from Brooklyn's 37th district, to discuss the potential impact of these cuts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 22, 2023: Morning Headlines Nov 22, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new poll shows Mayor Adams losing support among New York City residents as a federal investigation swirls around his campaign. Also, New York State's first offshore wind turbine is now in place about 35 miles off the coast of Long Island's easternmost end. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2023 : Evening Roundup Nov 21, 2023

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New York Congressman Dan Goldman joins a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Florida this week to discuss gun control. Plus, tensions are rising at Columbia University from protests over the Israel-Hamas war. And, the New Jersey State Attorney General is investigating the mayor and police chief of Clark, a small town in Union County. Also, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on what it’s like for kids navigating a new language at New York City public schools. And finally, a look into the NYPD’s new robots patrolling the Times Square subway station. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2023: Midday News Nov 21, 2023

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New York City's storied public cemetery Hart Island is open for tours starting today for the first time in its history. Also, the great holiday commute is currently underway with thousands traveling for Thanksgiving... and New Jersey Transit is tweaking its schedules to accommodate. And finally, big Democratic wins from New Jersey’s legislative elections this month are raising questions about the Republican Party's strategy. The GOP is regrouping and trying to figure out what it needs to do to win more elections going forward. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports. 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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