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November 1, 2023: Midday News Nov 01, 2023

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Police have shot and killed a man they believe to be responsible for a double homicide in East Flatbush Sunday night. Meanwhile, the NYPD is investigating the shooting of a 16-year-old boy near Times Square on Halloween night. Jupiter will be at its closest point to Earth tonight and then at opposition Thursday night, meaning Earth will line up between Jupiter and the sun. Finally, the New York City Council recently announced the revival of The Independent Commission on New York City Criminal Justice and Incarceration Reform, with plans to close Rikers Island jail complex by August, 2027. WNYC's Tiffany Hansen spoke with the commission's chair, former Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman. 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: Morning Headlines Nov 01, 2023

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Get up and get informed: Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A grand jury has indicted a man for vandalizing three synagogues and a Jewish volunteer ambulance in Manhattan. Also, New York City’s transportation department is considering covering a sunken section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway with greenspace. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 31, 2023: Evening Roundup Oct 31, 2023

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul is launching a review of CUNY's discrimination policies. Plus, a new report shows the state is still struggling with a massive racial gap in homeownership. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Brigid Bergin discuss the upcoming election with early voting underway across New York City. And finally, the annual Grand Central Holiday Fair returns on November 13. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 31, 2023: Midday News Oct 31, 2023

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The Manhattan DA’s Office is asking a judge to overturn the convictions of two men who served time for the robbery and murder of a French tourist in 1987. Also, with the end of daylight saving time this Sunday, Dr. Fred Cohen with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai warns that changes to one's sleep schedule can trigger chronic headaches and migraines. Plus, to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk has been sharing the wisdom and insight of people affected by breast cancer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 31, 2023: Morning Headlines Oct 31, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is still searching for a suspect in connection to a double murder that happened in East Flatbush late Sunday. Also, New York City’s Planning Department is asking Bronx residents what they’d want for the future of the Cross-Bronx Expressway. Plus, the MTA has begun activating on the subway's first OMNY vending machines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 30, 2023: Evening Roundup Oct 30, 2023

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Police are looking for a man who they believe shot and killed two men Sunday night in an East Flatbush apartment building. Meanwhile, Matthew Perry fans have been flocking his apartment building to pay their respects after the actor died Saturday. Plus, It’s migratory bird season, and ecologists are cataloging the large number of avian species that make pit stops in New York City; including in an unexpected place on Manhattan’s far west side. WNYC's Rosemary Misdary takes a look into how innovative infrastructure can help protect against climate disasters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 30, 2023: Midday News Oct 30, 2023

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New York City Councilmember Julie Menin is declaring victory in the war on rats on one Upper East Side street. Meanwhile, the city Board of Elections says over 15,000 New Yorkers turned out for early voting on the first weekend despite there being 4.5 million people registered in the city. Plus, as tree leaves begin to fall, some environmentalists are calling for us to “leave them be”. Naturalist and Director of Education at the City Parks Foundation, Chrissy Word joins Michael Hill to share the pros and cons of not removing them. Finally, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month nears an end, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is profiling people from our area who've been affected by the disease, like Sam Lazar Riviello. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 30, 2023: Morning Headlines Oct 30, 2023

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Get up and get informed. Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The corner of Halsey and Academy in Newark has been re-named Sakia Gunn Way, after the teenager who was killed in the city in an anti-LGBTQ hate crime. The NYPD says they're searching for a woman who allegedly slapped a protestor and made an anti-ethnic statement during the pro-Palestinian protest on the Brooklyn Bridge this past Saturday. The 50th anniversary of the Village Halloween Parade is tomorrow in Manhattan. In sports news, the New York Jets defeat the Giants. 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 4: One Doctor and a Trail of Injured Women Oct 28, 2023

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After leaving the Oklahoma City area, Dr. Thomas J. Byrne started working at a new hospital a few hours away, in a rural area in the northeast corner of the state. It was there that Sue Ackerson came under his care for a hysterectomy and quickly noticed something wasn’t right after the surgery. She would be one of four women to file lawsuits against Dr. Byrne for incidents that occurred over the span of a year.

Ackerson’s attorney would later discover that the medical director of the hospital was actively concerned about Byrne and kept a personal file on him. What is a hospital obligated to do with that kind of information?

More than thirty years ago, Congress designed a system to help state medical boards and hospitals track physicians nationally but patient safety experts say that system is full of loopholes – including ones that may help explain how Byrne’s record may have avoided some red flags.

Listen to our earlier episodes:

Episode 1: Wrongful Death

Episode 2: License Revoked

Episode 3: The Gatekeepers

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October 27, 2023: Evening Roundup Oct 27, 2023

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New York Congressman George Santos pleads not guilty on a 23 count indictment. Plus, the MTA’s newest subway cars have been pulled out of service due to mechanical problems. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Jenna Flanagan, host of the podcast "After Broad and Market,”about the life and death of Sakia Gunn. 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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