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October 27, 2023: Midday News Oct 27, 2023

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NYPD tow truck driver Stephanie Sharp is under arrest after police say her city vehicle hit and killed a child on a scooter yesterday in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Democratic Congress member Dan Goldman says he will vote to expel Republican George Santos next week. Corporal punishment is now against the law in all types of schools in New York State after Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law Wednesday banning the practice in private schools. Also, as congestion pricing costs are still being decided for the MTA's congestion pricing program, WNYC's Stephen Nessen says there’s a key issue still up for debate. Finally, New Jersey Democrats are searching for the best candidate to run for the seat Senator Bob Menendez occupies. The biggest name that’s come up is Tammy Murphy, the governor’s wife. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports on how that suggestion raises a question in New Jersey politics; Why aren’t there more women in contention for higher office? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 27, 2023: Morning Headlines Oct 27, 2023

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Gey up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Congressmember George Santos will be back in court today facing new fraud charges. Also, Governor Hochul's office now says the state will cover the cost of the governor's trip to Israel last week. Plus, Bernie Sanders shows his support for the 1700 nurses who have been on strike at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey who have been on strike for 83 days. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 26, 2023: Evening Roudup Oct 26, 2023

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul's trip to Israel came to a close a week ago, but we still don't know who’s picking up the tab. Plus, New York City’s public schools with lower enrollment will have to give money back to the education department this winter. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with the city’s Chief Accessibility Officer, Quemuel Arroyo, about the MTA’s plan to make stations more accessible by 2055. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 26, 2023: Midday News Oct 26, 2023

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The NYPD is on high alert as police in Maine look for a mass shooter suspected of killing at least eighteen people in Lewiston, although officials say there is no specific threat to New York City. Also, New York City is scaling up a program to give survivors of domestic violence emergency grants of about 1,200 dollars to meet immediate housing needs. Finally, New York City’s Council on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management held a hearing yesterday to address safety and protections for sanitation workers after more than 750 workers were injured within the last year. Council Member Sandy Nurse, the chair of that committee, joins WNYC's Sean Carlson discuss the issue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 26, 2023: Morning Headlines Oct 26, 2023

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Pro-Palestinian college students across New York City walked out of their classes yesterday in protest of the Israel-Hamas war. Also, some legal service providers say New York City's new policies limiting shelter stays for migrants could complicate their work permit applications. Plus, Prospect Park is welcoming visitors to a new trail in an area that has been closed for restoration since the 90s. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 25, 2023: Evening Roundup Oct 25, 2023

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the city is reaching what he's calling "new territory" in the migrant crisis. Plus, hate crimes against Jews in the Big Apple are on the rise since Hamas’ attack on Israel. Also, WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh reports on neighbors in Queens pushing to get leaders at Forest Hills Stadium to turn down the volume. And finally, we mark Breast Cancer Awareness month with a reflection from a survivor of the disease. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 25, 2023: Midday News Oct 25, 2023

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New York City marshals are cashing in big on removing tenants who aren't paying rent. Plus, a Manhattan man awaits a court appearance after police arrested and charged him with hate crime, assault and harassment for hitting a 29-year-old woman in a passageway of the 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue subway station. Yesterday the city held its final public hearing on the enforcement plan for Local Law 97 requiring that buildings bigger than 25-thousand square feet drastically reduce their carbon emissions. Raya Salter, the Executive Director of the Energy Justice Law and Policy Center joins WNYC's Michael Hill to talk about the hearing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 25, 2023: Morning Headlines Oct 25, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A federal judge is set to approve a more than $4-million-dollar payout to protesters who claim they were wrongfully arrested and hurt in a "Black Lives Matter" demonstration in the Bronx in June of 2020. Also, a federal judge is striking down recent provisions of New York City's gun restrictions as unconstitutional. Meanwhile, attendees of a virtual Department of Buildings hearing about "Local Law 97" yesterday expressed criticism over a proposed enforcement plan that would allow building owners to delay their compliance with the climate law. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 24, 2023: Evening Roundup Oct 24, 2023

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New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez pleaded not guilty in federal court this week on the most recent charge against him. Plus, dozens of Attorney Generals across the nation are suing Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Brigid Bergin discuss an interesting City Council race in Brooklyn, two weeks ahead of Election Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 24, 2023: Midday News Oct 24, 2023

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About 130 migrants are now vacated from a midtown shelter after the FDNY cited the building yesterday for failing to provide an adequate fire alarm system. Meanwhile, New York City will be able to preserve more affordable housing after Governor Hochul has signed a package of bills, including a program that incentivizes landlords to renovate affordable housing. Also, the New York City Council is reviving an independent commission to get the plan to close Rikers Island by 2027 back on track. Lastly, Newark New Jersey is among several cities applauding the results of its guaranteed income program which gives money to families to see how they would spend it. Tonight, Newark will screen a documentary, "It's Basic," about the program. Kevin Callaghan of the Newark Philanthropic Liaison and Anyanwu Carter, a recipient featured in the film, join us to discuss the program. 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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