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November 6, 2023: Midday News Nov 06, 2023

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The Legal Aid Society is criticizing New York City over what it calls subpar living conditions in its jail system. Plus, the New York/New Jersey women's soccer team Gotham FC is headed to the finals of the National Women's Soccer League for the first time after beating the Portland Thorns Sunday. Finally, the entire New Jersey Legislature is up for election tomorrow. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks it all through with New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 6, 2023: Morning Headlines Nov 06, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Brooklyn based company Revel is shutting down its mo-ped business after five years in operation. Also, New York City Council members say they hope to end widespread wage theft and exploitation plaguing immigrant workers. In sports, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will undergo an MRI today after hurting his right knee in Sunday’s 30-6 loss at the Las Vegas Raiders. Plus Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia sets a new course record to win the New York City Marathon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Imminent Danger Ep 5: One Doctor and a Trail of Injured Women Nov 04, 2023

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Four years after Amy Lam died in 2016, court records show Dr. Thomas J. Byrne was involved in another incident at Harlem Hospital. A baby was allegedly lacerated down his back and buttocks during a cesarean-section.

For the people whose cases were central to Byrne losing his license in New York over 30 years ago, the fact that he is able to practice in the state again stirs up difficult memories and feelings of anger and betrayal. “They even said he'll never practice medicine again in New York state,” said John Henries, whose son was delivered by Byrne in the 1990s. “That's a lie.”

In this episode, we examine what the record shows about New York’s decision to restore Byrne’s medical license. And share a discovery made along the way that may help explain at least one reason he has managed to continue practicing all these years.

Listen to our earlier episodes:

Episode 1: Wrongful Death

Episode 2: License Revoked

Episode 3: The Gatekeepers

Episode 4: Loopholes

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November 3, 2023: Evening Roundup Nov 03, 2023

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New York City council member Inna Vernikov was arraigned in court this week on a charge of criminal possession of a gun in a “sensitive location.” Plus, the downtown design store, KIOSK, is looking for a new home. Also, WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports on Mayor Eric Adams’ relationship with the city’s muslim community amid the Israel-Hamas war. And finally, WNYC’s Charles Lane takes us over the Willis Avenue Bridge into the Bronx at mile 20, ahead of this weekend’s New York City Marathon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 3, 2023: Midday News Nov 03, 2023

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A federal judge has ordered the NYPD to stop enforcing a policy that prohibits people from recording inside police precincts. Also, the Department of Transportation and Citi Bike's parent company Lyft, say they plan to double the number of e-bikes in New York City over the next year. Finally, the FBI has raided the home of Brianna Suggs, a key fundraiser for Mayor Eric Adams, as part of an investigation into alleged corruption. An attorney for Adams’ campaign says the mayor was not contacted as part of the inquiry. WNYC's Elizabeth Kim explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 3, 2023: Morning Headlines Nov 03, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The FBI says they’ve raided the Crown Heights home of a fundraiser to Mayor Adams, whose company received roughly $150,000 from Adams’ mayoral campaign and a related political action committee. Also, the New York City Council has passed a bill to promote sickle cell disease screening education. Plus, the New York State Attorney General is investigating the NYPD’s deadly shooting of a man suspected of killing two people in Brooklyn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 2, 2023 : Evening Roundup Nov 02, 2023

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Mayor Mark Sokolich of Fort Lee, New Jersey has filed a federal lawsuit in an attempt to stop the MTA’s congestion pricing program. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talked with reporters Jessy Edwards and Jared Marcelle about the Adult Survivors Act which lifted the statute of limitations for people claiming sexual abuse in civil lawsuits. They’ll take a look at some of the cases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 2, 2023: Midday News Nov 02, 2023

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Uber and Lyft drivers in New York are set to get hundreds of millions in back pay as part of a settlement agreement with the state Attorney General's Office. Also, New York City is getting $280-thousand dollars to expand a vaping prevention program in public schools. Finally, A local Republican-led effort to expel George Santos has failed. It's the second time the embattled Santos has survived an attempt to kick him out of the chamber. WNYC’s senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin joins our own Michael Hill to unpack what this all means. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 2, 2023: Morning Headlines Nov 02, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A New Jersey entrepreneur and school board member says 10 members of his family were killed over the weekend in Gaza. Also, The NYPD is preparing a more robust counter-terrorism deployment than normal for this weekend's New York City marathon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 1, 2023 : Evening Roundup Nov 01, 2023

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A new report finds that one in every nine students in New York City’s public schools experienced homelessness at some point last year. Plus, early voting is underway in New Jersey. WNYC’s David Furst and Nancy Solomon look at what’s on the ballot in the Garden State. And finally, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on a new policy that’s complicating a long-term solution for migrants in New York City's care. 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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