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August 4, 2023: Midday News Aug 04, 2023

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1700 nurses at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick strike over high patient-to-staff ratios. Also, an emergency court conference convenes today regarding the city's "right to shelter" mandate after asylum seekers spent days sleeping outside a Midtown hotel. Meanwhile, Yankees' first baseman Anthony Rizzo, diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, is placed on the injured list. Lastly, if you love fried chicken, stay tuned as food critic Robert Sietsema shares his favorite NYC fried chicken spots with our very own David Furst. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 4, 2023: Morning Headlines Aug 04, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Edward Mullins, former NYPD union boss, faces a two-year prison term after admitting to stealing union funds. Also, Mayor Adams' handling of the migrant crisis stirs controversy in a key neighborhood. Meanwhile, with a nationwide strike of actors and writers underway, thousands of freelance crew members in New York City have put their careers on hold in solidarity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 3, 2023: Evening Roundup Aug 03, 2023

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New York City college students will soon start helping some migrants file their asylum applications. Plus, trash bots are helping to keep downtown Brooklyn’s Albee Square a bit cleaner. Also, public health workers conducted a drill this week to practice how they would respond to a patient with Marburg virus. And finally, WNYC’s Jessica Gould highlights a new program that helps Brooklyn teens join the fight for the right to read. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 3, 2023: Midday News Aug 03, 2023

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A Manhattan court today hears the case of the blocked minimum wage increase for food delivery workers. Also, New Jersey’s last K-Mart in Westwood announces its closure this fall, leaving only two in the U.S. Finally, New York City Councilmembers Sandy Nurse and Shahana Hanif are introducing a bill to that could add a layer of oversight to city hall's ongoing efforts to clear homeless encampments. The councilmembers want to increase transparency about what happens after people are removed from public spaces, and Councilmember Nurse joining WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 3, 2023: Morning Headlines Aug 03, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, Anne Williams-Isom, considers a plan to house migrants in tents within New York City's large green spaces, including Central Park. Meanwhile, tensions rise during a Queens rally amid the ongoing street vendor status debate. Also, the New York State Board of Elections greenlights controversial new touchscreen voting machines. Finally, Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán voluntarily enters inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 2, 2023: Evening Roundup Aug 02, 2023

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In Queens, Corona Plaza vendors are rallying against the city’s latest enforcement sweep. Plus, a New York City vendor accused of wasteful COVID spending receives a new $219 million contract. Also, former MTA executive Andy Byford is criticizing his new employer. And finally, WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk posts up in Newark, New Jersey and shares what’s top of mind for residents there. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 2, 2023: Midday News Aug 02, 2023

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Mayor Eric Adams is considering housing migrants in tents in Central Park and other large city parks. Also, approximately 1700 nurses at New Jersey's Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital plan to strike on Friday for better staffing ratios and a cap on insurance premiums. In the wake of Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver's passing at 71, fellow New Jersey Assembly member Shavonda Sumter shares her memories of Oliver with WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 2, 2023: Morning Headlines Aug 02, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: State Senator Andrew Gounardes is pushing a state bill that requires New York City drivers with more than six speeding tickets in a year to install speed-limiting devices in their cars. Meanwhile, nurses at New York City's public hospitals are voting on a new contract that could hike their pay by over $20,000 within two years. Lastly, the Mets have sent pitcher Justin Verlander back to his former team, the Houston Astros. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 1, 2023 : Evening Roundup Aug 01, 2023

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New Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver has passed away. Plus, members of the Screen Actors Guild and the Writers Guild rallied in New York City as the City Council voted on a resolution to support them. And, the city is in the market for a new head of housing. Also, Mayor Eric Adams says there’s no more room for migrants in the city. And finally, there’s a boom of street vendors across the five boroughs. WNYC’s Arya Sundaram takes us to Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 1, 2023: Midday News Aug 01, 2023

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In New York City, around 150 migrants are now sleeping outside the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown due to lack of space in city shelters, with people like Omar Sall from Senegal marking his third day on the sidewalk. In another development, Thomas Abreu, the 25-year-old Brooklyn man accused of random scooter shootings last month, faced indictment arraignments yesterday. Also, the city pledges $500 million to the anti-gun violence initiative "A Blueprint for Community Safety," prioritizing six precincts with the highest gun violence rate last year. For more on this, WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim and public safety reporter Samantha Max have the latest. 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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