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July 21, 2023: Midday News Jul 21, 2023

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New Jersey officials are suing to halt New York City's congestion pricing plan which would charge drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th street. In Brooklyn, migrants who established a tent encampment under the BQE are in the process of being relocated. Finally, a judge is blocking a pay increase for thousands of gig food delivery workers a day before the it was set to take effect. Sean Carlson speaks with Patricia Campos-Medina from The Worker Institute at Cornell University about the controversy surrounding the wage law. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 21, 2023: Morning Headlines Jul 21, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Despite a state ban, the Biden Administration intends to continue detaining immigrants at a notorious jail in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban hosted a meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at police headquarters 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 20, 2023: Evening Roundup Jul 20, 2023

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New York City has agreed to pay protesters arrested during Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Manhattan and Brooklyn in 2020 nearly $10,000 apiece. The MTA has officially approved higher transit fares. And we look at why trucks might be getting stuck on the Brooklyn Bridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 20, 2023: Midday News Jul 20, 2023

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After being forced out of a city-run shelter near the Navy Yard, a group of asylum seekers has formed a tent encampment in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill neighborhood, causing concern among some residents. In other news, New York State's Cannabis Control Board is set to allow growers and processors to sell their harvest directly to consumers at local farmers markets, as long as they obtain local approval first. Additionally, former Governor Andrew Cuomo continues to face scrutiny over his $5 million book deal he inked during the height of the COVID pandemic. Finally, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk and the nonprofit, Street Lab, are highlighting stories from neighborhoods across New York City. The recently set up shop in Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 20, 2023: Morning Headlines Jul 20, 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 will pay around $13 million in a class-action settlement over alleged police misconduct during the 2020 George Floyd protests. In an attempt to curb migration, Mayor Eric Adams has planned for flier distribution along the US-Mexico border, dissuading migrants from heading to New York. Meanwhile, brace for a fare hike as the MTA increases its rates for the first time in four years, effective from August 20th. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 19, 2023: Evening Roudup Jul 19, 2023

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More and more New York and New Jersey residents are buying electric vehicles, but it’s not always easy to find a place to charge up if you don’t have a garage or driveway. WNYC’s David Brand reports on some of the hacks EV car owners are inventing to get a charge. Also, residents of one Brooklyn block have spent years trying to catch a serial litterer. WNYC’s Bahar Ostadan tries to look into who was behind the littering and the consequences they may or may not have faced. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 19, 2023: Midday News Jul 19, 2023

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Mayor Adams responds to the ongoing migrant crisis with a proposal to limit stays at individual homeless shelters. His administration is also considering Creedmoor Psychiatric Center as a migrant housing site, facing opposition from advocates calling for its use as affordable housing. Finally, following the fall-through of her previous housing plan, Governor Kathy Hochul has pivoted her strategy to expand housing for New Yorkers. For a deeper understanding, WNYC’s Albany reporter Jon Campbell discusses these developments with 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 19, 2023: Morning Headlines Jul 19, 2023

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Mamaroneck School District implements reforms after an attorney general investigation found that school and district officials didn't protect nonwhite students from bullying and racial harassment. Meanwhile, the mayor's office awaits a heat advisory from the National Weather Service before reopening the city’s 500-plus cooling centers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 18, 2023: Evening Roundup Jul 18, 2023

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A new report finds that 1 in 5 New Yorkers may be getting their water from lead pipes. Plus, a federal judge approved a nearly $4 million settlement against the Suffolk County Police. Also, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein looks at a study in Brooklyn that explores why so many kids carry guns. And finally, we mark the 50 year anniversary of hip hop with Brooklyn-based artist Nubian Néné. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 18, 2023: Midday News Jul 18, 2023

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New footage reveals a Long Island police officer denying a woman translation services, a direct violation of federal laws requiring assistance for non-English speakers. And, a recent study identifies the Bronx as the third most common location for Alzheimer's Disease in the country, following Miami-Dade County and Baltimore. Also, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal visits a Brooklyn community garden providing Mauritanian cuisine, music, and a sense of belonging for city migrants. Lastly, Edward Caban, the first Latino officer to lead the NYPD in its 170-plus year history, is under the spotlight. WNYC's Elizabeth Kim and public safety reporter Samantha Max discuss his leadership and its implications for the city with 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.

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