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Midday News: Federal Judge Orders City Jails Overseen by Remediation Manager, Knicks Try to End 25 Year Playoff Drought, and Newark Airport Staffing Crisis May 14, 2025

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A federal judge has ordered a “remediation manager” to oversee New York City jails until conditions improve. In sports, the Knicks are back in Boston, hoping to secure a spot in the conference finals. Plus, at Newark Liberty Airport, staffing shortages and equipment issues continue to disrupt operations. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with foreigner FAA senior executive Michael McCormick to learn more. (edited) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morning Headlines: NY, NJ Attorneys General Sue Over Withheld Disaster Funds, NYPD Fatally Shoots Man in Brooklyn, City Launches Office to Fight Antisemitism, and Knicks Look to Advance May 14, 2025

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The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are suing the Department of Homeland Security, claiming the federal government is withholding disaster relief funds from states that don’t comply with certain immigration enforcement policies. Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, police say a man was fatally shot by NYPD officers after allegedly confronting them with a knife during a domestic violence call. Also, Mayor Adams has announced a new Office to Combat Antisemitism, citing a rise in hate incidents. Plus, the Knicks are in Boston tonight with a 3-1 series lead, hoping to clinch a spot in the conference finals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evening Roundup: Atlantic Avenue Could Get Major Upgrades Under Rezoning Plan, Newark Airport’s Short-term Fix, Possible NJ Transit Strike May Impact Concert Goers, NJ Dems Running for Governor Debate Immigration and Magic in Brooklyn May 13, 2025

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A big upgrade could be in the works for a 20-block stretch of Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue. Plus, the U.S. Transportation Secretary has a plan to fix the decades-old equipment that's plagued air travel at Newark Airport in recent weeks. Also, a potential strike by NJ Transit engineers is already disrupting the plans of concert-goers this week. Meanwhile, democratic candidates vying to be New Jersey’s governor sparred over the Trump administration’s immigration policies. And finally, a local magician turned an empty Brooklyn storefront into a speakeasy magic venue Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Midday news: Voting for Reps on Community Education Councils, Rikers Island Jail Under New Scrutiny, and an Interview with the Outgoing NYC Parks Commissioner May 13, 2025

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Public school parents can vote for representatives on their community education councils until midnight Tuesday. Plus, a federal judge is placing the jails on Rikers Island under the control of an impendent receiver. The NY Jets will play in London next season. And finally, an exit interview with the outgoing NYC Parks Commissioner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morning News: Lawmaker Pushes for Return of Parking Violation Stickers, ,Reparations Commission Gets Extension, and Knicks One Win from Conference Finals May 13, 2025

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City Councilmember Gale Brewer is calling for the return of green stickers that shame drivers who flout alternate side parking rules, pointing to persistent issues in her Upper West Side district. Meanwhile, New York’s state reparations commission now has until 2027 to release its recommendations. And the Knicks are one win away from the conference finals after beating the Celtics 121-113 in Game 4. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evening Roundup: Diddy Trial Starts, Old Brooklyn Office Building Could Become Affordable Housing, Adams Denied Public Matching Funds AGAIN, What’s at Stake for Defunded NYC Researchers and a Times Square Statue Sparks Internet Hate May 12, 2025

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A jury has begun hearing opening statements in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial in New York. Plus, a soaring skyscraper in downtown Brooklyn may replace an office building considered one of the borough's biggest eyesores. And, a campaign finance watchdog is withholding public matching funds from Mayor Adams' re-election campaign. Also, hundreds of federal grants to New York-based researchers have been canceled under the Trump administration. And finally, a new 12-foot tall bronze statue of a Black woman in Times Square has people talking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Midday news: Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James Dies, Cuomo Fined for Campaign Violation, and Dems Prep for NJ Governor’s Race May 12, 2025

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Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James has died at 89. Meanwhile, the NYC Campaign Finance Board fined Andrew Cuomo’s campaign more than $600,000 for allegedly coordinating with a PAC. The board also approved $1.5 million in matching funds. Also, in the NBA playoffs, the Knicks host Game 4 against the Boston Celtics Monday night at MSG. Plus, WNYC and NJ Spotlight News will host a forum with the Democratic candidates for New Jersey governor. Anchor Briana Vannozzi joins us with a preview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morning News: New Report Shows Most NYC Seniors Lack Retirement Savings, NJ Transit Strike Looms, and Extended Sunsets May 12, 2025

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A new report shows more than half of New Yorkers over 70 have no retirement income, with a growing share of seniors living in poverty. Meanwhile, NJ Transit engineers could strike as early as Friday after rejecting a contract offer, and officials are urging commuters to prepare for major disruptions. Plus, New York City sunsets now fall after 8 p.m., ushering in longer daylight hours through mid-August. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Columbia University Suspended Student Who Built AI Cheating App, so He Dropped Out and Raised $5.3 Million for Startup May 10, 2025

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Roy Lee was suspended from Columbia University after creating an AI app that helped users cheat on technical interviews. He dropped out, went viral, and raised $5.3 million to grow a startup. WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with reporter Ryan Kailath about what the story reveals about AI, ethics, and academic accountability Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evening Roundup: Another Tech Outage at Newark Airport, NYPD Detains 14 at pro-Palestian Protest at Brooklyn College, Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day and NYC’s Streets Plan on Hold May 09, 2025

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Federal aviation officials say Newark Airport was hit with another tech outage Friday morning, the second such meltdown in as many weeks. The NYPD arrested more than a dozen protesters at Brooklyn College Thursday night. Plus, May 10th is now officially Chinese American Railroad Workers Memorial Day. And finally, the Sunset Park community board adopted a plan to redesign Third Avenue under the Gowanus Expressway but they recently learned the plan is on hold. 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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