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September 1, 2023: Midday News Sep 01, 2023

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A planned wind farm on the South Jersey coast is on hold due to supply chain issues and rising interest rates. A surge in activism opposing offshore wind maybe another factor. Also, New Yorkers are in for a treat this Labor Day weekend: The weather forecast promises clear skies and pleasant temperatures. Finally, Eater NY’s Melissa McCart discusses the evolving vegan dining scene in New York City and shares her top food spots. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 1, 2023: Morning Headlines Sep 01, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A former NYPD officer, on trial for assaulting a woman in a 2019 jail cell incident, claims he “lost control” when she spat at him. Also, despite Mayor Adams’ reservations, elected officials remain firm on their decision to close the Rikers Island jails by 2027. Meanwhile, in transportation news, the NYC Ferry is rolling out its fall schedule on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 31, 2023:Evening Roundup Aug 31, 2023

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is once again calling on the Biden administration to issue temporary work permits to migrants so they can begin legally working in the U.S. Plus, COVID-19 transmission is picking up in the New York metro area. And finally, WNYC reporters Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky and David Brand reveal the neighborhood with the highest concentration of full-time listings on Airbnb ahead of new regulations that go into effect next week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 31, 2023: Midday News Aug 31, 2023

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The Hochul and Biden Administrations are teaming up to champion a new program that would expedite work permits for certain migrants. Meanwhile, the New York City area is seeing a spike in COVID-19 transmission due to new variants. On Staten Island, some residents are protesting the city’s plan to house migrants in a former Catholic school. Borough President Vito Fossella joins WNYC’s Sean Carlson to discuss the situation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 31, 2023: Morning Headlines Aug 31, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Gov. Kathy Hochul has suspended swimming at three Long Island beaches due to Hurricanes Franklin and Idalia. Meanwhile, nearly 19,000 students in New York City’s temporary housing system enrolled in public schools since last summer, with a majority presumed to be migrants. As the Labor Day Weekend approaches, the MTA is adjusting its schedules, with both the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North adding extra trains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 30, 2023: Evening Roundup Aug 30, 2023

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Uber and taxi drivers have a new protocol that can save riders time waiting for a car and could save everyone some money once congestion pricing goes into effect. Plus, home health care workers protest outside the state Department of Labor's headquarters on Wednesday. Also, a new NYPD rule will allow Mosques to broadcast the Adhan every Friday afternoon and every evening during Ramadan. And finally, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal highlights a weekly event in New York City’s Tibetan community that’s not just about fun but is also part of a worldwide campaign of cultural resistance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 30, 2023: Midday News Aug 30, 2023

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Multiple sources report a judge has found former Mayor Rudy Giuliani liable for defaming two Georgia election workers after accusing them of mishandling ballots in the 2020 presidential election Meanwhile, a federal judge has ruled that New Jersey’s final immigrant detention facility can continue operations, deeming the state’s law against such centers unconstitutional. Also, Madison Square Garden, situated above Penn Station, has received a five-year permit extension from a City Council Committee, contrary to the ten-year recommendation by the city’s planning department. Finally, Council Member Erik Bottcher, who supported the shorter timeframe, is here to elaborate on the decision. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 30, 2023: Morning Headlines Aug 30, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The 1, 2, and 3 subways are back on track after a repair to a century-old burst pipe. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams intensifies his call on Governor Hochul to address the city’s migrant crisis, breaking his previous hesitance to criticize her. Lastly, following a police-related shooting, the aunt of the deceased in Jersey City calls for a shift from police to medical workers responding to mental health crises. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 29, 2023: Evening Roundup Aug 29, 2023

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Service on the 1,2 and 3 subway lines are back up and running, after a water main break disrupted the morning commute for more than 300,000 New Yorkers. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Laurie Wheelock, executive director of the Public Utility Law Project of New York, about ConEd’s recent rate hikes. And finally, WNYC’s Precious Fondren goes shopping at Find Me Now’s sample sale and learns more about the trendy clothing brand and their hardcore fans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 29, 2023: Midday News Aug 29, 2023

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Service on the 1, 2 and 3 subway lines has resumed with serious delays after a water main break in Times Square. New York City is preparing to issue "emergency” MetroCards and pay for students to take cabs and rideshares if negotiators don't avert a school bus drivers strike by the first day of school on September 7. And finally, a look at the growing food scene in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. 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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