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September 26, 2023: Midday News Sep 26, 2023

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New Jersey Senator Corey Booker urges indicted Senator Robert Menendez to step down. Meanwhile, a NJ think-tank suggests that the state could address NJ Transit’s $1 billion deficit by maintaining a corporate tax surcharge. Also, the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia are expected to dissipate by evening, as per the National Weather Service. Finally, with the rise in remote work, the dynamics of New York City neighborhoods like Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn are evolving. Gone are the days of consistently packed subway cars during rush hour. But how has this shift impacted communities, especially when many now work from home? Jeffrey Lefrancois, chair of a Manhattan Community Board covering Hell’s Kitchen, Chelsea, and Clinton, and Gib Veconi, chair of Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council, join us for a discussion on these changing neighborhood dynamics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 26, 2023: Morning Headlines Sep 26, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams is proposing rules that would pave the way for new "single-room occupancy" housing dorm-style apartments with shared kitchens and bathrooms. Meanwhile, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is rebuffing calls to resign after he was indicted on federal bribery charges. Also, a third person has been arrested in the Bronx day care where a one-year-old died and three other young children were hospitalized from opioid exposure this month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 25, 2023: Evening Roundup Sep 25, 2023

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U.S Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey is rejecting calls to resign. Now, one New Jersey lawmaker is challenging him in next year's Democratic primary. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with education reporter Jessica Gould about a family’s struggle to navigate services for students with dyslexia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 25, 2023: Midday News Sep 25, 2023

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City lawmakers convene today over threats to events hosted by drag performers after a false bomb thread forced an evacuation from a drag queen story hour in Brooklyn. Meanwhile, remnants of tropical storm Ophelia might bring several days of rain to the NYC area. Plus, a free bus pilot program launches in all boroughs for the next six months, with WNYC’s Stephen Nessen puts it to the test. Finally, It’s been two years since remnants of Hurricane Ida hit New York City, with officials vowing to shield those in illegal basement homes. As hurricane season continues, WNYC’s Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky updates us on the city’s efforts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 25, 2023: Morning Headlines Sep 25, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks says there's ample room for the surge of migrant students. Meanwhile, New Jersey begins public hearings tomorrow on its history of slavery. In sports, The New York Liberty fall to the Connecticut Sun in the first of a best-of-5 series, 78-63. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Depth: One Student’s Years-long Struggle to get Proper Instruction for Dyslexia in NYC Sep 23, 2023

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has made teaching public school children to read – and particularly children with dyslexia – his signature educational initiative. But for decades, city schools have been relying on disproven reading methods. Teachers have been advised not to tell families when they suspect students may be dyslexic. And families that do receive a diagnosis that their children are dyslexic are often forced to hire pricey attorneys and sue the school district in order to send their children to private schools. Experts estimate 5% to 20% of students may have some degree of the language-based learning disability. But the nation’s largest school system has historically been unable to identify students with dyslexia or offer the support they need. For the last seven months, WNYC’s education reporter Jessica Gould has followed Matthew and his grandmother Trenace Green as they learned he had dyslexia, a revelation that sent them into a complex world of neuropsychiatrists, lawyers and private schools. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 22, 2023: Evening Roundup Sep 22, 2023

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Several migrants may be kicked out of New York City shelters as soon as this weekend under city policy. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talked with City Council Republican Minority Leader Joe Borelli of Staten Island. And finally, we continue our celebration of the 50 year anniversary of hip hop. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 22, 2023: Midday News Sep 22, 2023

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Two adults are dead, and at least five students are critically injured, after a bus carrying Long Island high school students crashed yesterday afternoon. Meanwhile, with summer coming to a close, the MTA is looking for new, low-emission solutions to keep subway platforms cool during sweltering weather. Plus, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York has charged U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife with accepting bribes in exchange for political favors to New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government. WNYC’s Brian Leher and David Furst caught up with New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon to explain the charges. Two adults are dead, and at least five students are critically injured, after a bus carrying Long Island high school students crashed yesterday afternoon. Meanwhile, with summer coming to a close, the MTA is looking for new, low-emission solutions to keep subway platforms cool during sweltering weather. Plus, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York has charged U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife with accepting bribes in exchange for political favors to New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government. WNYC’s Brian Leher and David Furst caught up with New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon to explain the charges. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 22, 2023: Morning Headlines Sep 22, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Brooklyn's House Democratic Leader, Hakeem Jeffries, criticizes Republican leadership for the potential government shutdown deadlock on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, twelve individuals, aged 16 to 22, face indictment over a string of violent events in the Bronx. Also, New Yorkers can now access an updated COVID vaccine at select pharmacies and clinics, with more set to offer it soon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 21, 2023: Evening Roundup Sep 21, 2023

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New York City parents breathe easier as the school bus drivers' union announces an agreement with major providers. Meanwhile, the Education Department plans to buy filters for contentious classroom air purifiers. Additionally, artworks by Egon Schiele, previously owned by Holocaust victim Fritz Grünbaum, have been restored to his descendants after a prolonged legal battle. Plus, a group of female professors at Vassar College allege gender-based pay discrimination, highlighting a broader issue in academia. Jacques Abou-Rizk, editor-in-chief of Vassar College’s student newspaper, provides further insights. 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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