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August 1, 2023: Morning Headlines Aug 01, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul team up at City Hall to present the city's "Blueprint for Community Safety" strategy against gun violence. Meanwhile, Murad Awawdeh, executive director at the New York Immigration Coalition, voices concern over housing asylum seekers in New York City's already strained shelter system. Also, New Jersey State Senate President Nicholas Scutari assumes the role of acting governor following Acting Governor Sheila Oliver's sudden illness yesterday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 31, 2023: Evening Roundup Jul 31, 2023

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Mayor Eric Adams has now been in office for more than 18 months, and he’s had a difficult summer and faced several controversies, from the departure of a police commissioner, to the growing call for a federal takeover of Rikers, to a campaign finance scandal. WNYC’s People and Power reporter Elizabeth Kim with David Furst. Also, to commemorate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary WNYC and Gothamist are sharing the voices of women from our area who are leaving their own mark on the genre, like MC Debbie D. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 31, 2023: Midday News Jul 31, 2023

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New Jersey's Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, standing in for vacationing Governor Phil Murphy, is hospitalized, causing a temporary void in her roles. Also, Housing Works' legal cannabis dispensary reports a surprising $12 million revenue in its first six months. And, Mayor Adams' war on rats continues and starting tomorrow, city food businesses must dispose of trash in hard containers with tight lids. Finally, a shortage of lifeguards and functioning public pools leads to long lines and crowded lanes for New Yorkers seeking to cool down, a topic discussed by Katie Honan from The City with WNYC’s Michael Hill. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 31, 2023: Morning Headlines Jul 31, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Over the weekend, New York City's main intake center at the Roosevelt Hotel reached capacity, turning away dozens of migrants. Meanwhile, rescuers in New Jersey saved four people clinging to an overturned boat and hospitalized them. Lastly, starting today, New York's "Skip the Stuff" bill requires food delivery customers to explicitly ask for utensils to reduce waste. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 28, 2023 : Evening Roundup Jul 28, 2023

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A lawsuit filed in New Jersey is looking to hold the state liable for its deeply segregated schools. Meanwhile, students of color face another challenge — they often don't see their own backgrounds reflected among the teachers responsible for educating them. WNYC’s Michael Hill talked with Catherine Carrera, bureau chief at Chalkbeat Newark, and Montclair Local Nonprofit News reporter Talia Wiener. And finally, Beyonce’s Renaissance tour lands at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium this weekend and that’s already having an effect on more than just ticket sales. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 28, 2023: Midday News Jul 28, 2023

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Three men are getting compassionate release after a judge accused the FBI of manipulating them of committing a crime after 9/11. Police are investigating the burglary of a Brooklyn yoga studio as a potential hate crime. And lastly, WNYC's David Furst speaks with a reporter from The City to discuss how the the cooling fund for seniors and low income New Yorkers have run out of funds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 28, 2023: Morning Headlines Jul 28, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Con Ed and city officials urge New Yorkers to conserve energy during peak hours amidst a heat wave. Also, a landlords' group sues Jersey City over new legislation providing low-income tenants with free legal counsel in housing court. Meanwhile, the Bowery Residents Committee lands a $103-million contract to aid subway homeless, despite past performance issues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 27, 2023 : Evening Roundup Jul 27, 2023

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A chain of New York City clinics will have to refund patients after improperly charging them for COVID tests during the pandemic. Plus, a probe into illegal donors for Mayor Eric Adams touches a key member of his inner circle. Also, city officials aren’t enforcing a law prohibiting stores from air conditioning the streets. And finally, WNYC’s Amy Pearl tags along with a group of teenagers who are spending the summer tending the ornamental vegetable garden at a historic park in Yonkers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 27, 2023: Midday News Jul 27, 2023

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The MTA's new OMNY fare system hits over one billion users. Meanwhile, despite pushback from staffing agencies, a federal judge upholds new protections for New Jersey's temp workers set to launch next week. And finally, as the New York City region braces for a heatwave, WNYC’s David Furst and Dr. Cecilia Sorensen from Columbia University share tips on staying cool. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 27, 2023: Morning Headlines Jul 27, 2023

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As a three-day heat wave approaches New York and New Jersey, Dr. Cecilia Sorensen, an associate professor at Columbia, advises parents of infants and toddlers to be cautious. Meanwhile, New York City readies its cooling centers for public use. Following a WNYC investigation, New York lawmakers, including Assembly Members Linda Rosenthal and David Weprin, and State Senator Brian Kavanagh, prepare to introduce legislation targeting discriminatory property insurance practices. 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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