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Morning Headlines: NJ Drivers Struggle to Find Parking in Upper Manhattan, Eli Manning Misses out on the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the MTA's Big Ask in Albany Feb 07, 2025

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CORRECTION: A previous version of this episode did not include our weekly transit segment, On The Way. It has since been updated. Some New Jersey drivers are struggling to find parking in Upper Manhattan following the implementation of congestion pricing. Plus, former Giants quarterback Eli Manning misses out on the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Finally, we dive into the latest transit news in our weekly segment On The Way. 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: Tech NYC Throws Support Behind Hochul’s Cell Phone Ban, Adams Faces Mayoral Challengers on Tin Cup Day and NYC Schools Brace for Deportations Feb 06, 2025

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A group representing major tech companies, like Meta and Google, is backing Gov. Hochul's plan to restrict cell phones in schools. Plus, Mayor Adams’ budget testimony put him face to face with a couple of his challengers in this year’s mayoral race. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Jessica Gould discuss what educators and parents can do if ICE shows up at their doors. 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: NYC Hospitals Reassure Immigrants, Mets Keep Pete Alonso, and MTA Chair Heads to Albany Feb 06, 2025

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New York City’s public hospital system is urging patients to continue seeking medical care regardless of their immigration status, while also instructing staff not to actively help patients avoid ICE. Meanwhile, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has agreed to a $54 million, two-year contract extension with the team. Plus, MTA Chair Janno Lieber is set to testify in Albany, where he will push for a $65 billion transit plan and work to convince lawmakers and the public that the agency can be trusted with taxpayer dollars. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks it through with transit reporter Stephen Nessen. 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: Winter Storm Hits NYC Region, School Delays, and Local Hospitals Prepare for ICE Visits Feb 06, 2025

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A winter storm is bringing snow and freezing rain across the region, causing school delays in New Jersey, Long Island, and Connecticut. Meanwhile, New York City hospitals are advising staff on how to handle visits from immigration officers, clarifying when they must grant access to federal agents. 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: Questions Loom Over Mental Health Proposal, How a Trade War Could Impact NY’s Energy Costs, Adult Protective Services Assisting Fewer New Yorkers and Free Things to do in February Feb 05, 2025

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New York State lawmakers are questioning a proposal to force more people into mental health treatment. Plus, a top Canadian diplomat is warning New York lawmakers about the potential impact of tariffs. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and David Brand discuss new data that show New York City’s Adult Protective Services is serving fewer New Yorkers, even though thousands more people are being referred to it for help. And finally, we share a few free events happening across the city this month. 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: Brooklyn Woman Sues Landlord Over Fatal Shooting, Winter Weather Advisory Issued for NYC, and Mayor Adams Pushes for Changes to Discovery Law Feb 05, 2025

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A Brooklyn woman is suing her former landlord for $10 million, alleging the property management failed to address threats made by a neighbor who later shot and killed her husband and son. Meanwhile, the New York City area will be under a winter weather advisory on Thursday, with up to two inches of snow expected overnight. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is calling for changes to New York’s discovery laws, which dictate how and when prosecutors share evidence with defendants. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Director of Policing and Public Safety at the Manhattan Institute, Hannah E. Meyers, to explain the old process. 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: Immigration Bill Reignites Debate in Albany, MTA Seeks State and Federal Funds for $65 Billion Transit Plan, and Rising Egg Prices Impact NYC Delis Feb 05, 2025

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: President Trump’s push for deportations has sparked renewed debate in Albany, where a proposed bill aims to restrict state and local cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Meanwhile, the MTA is pushing its $65 billion construction plan, relying on state and federal funding to upgrade mass transit. Plus, a bird flu outbreak has caused egg prices to spike, leaving NYC bodegas and delis struggling to profit from the iconic bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. 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: Big Changes Slated for Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue, AG James Warns of Illegal Discrimination Against Trans Patients, Surf’s Up in New Jersey and NYC’s Night Skies in February Feb 04, 2025

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New York City’s Planning Commission is considering a rezoning plan that would allow for the building of 4,500 new homes in Brooklyn. Plus, New York Attorney General Letitia James says health care providers that refuse gender-affirming care to trans patients could be in violation of the state's anti-discrimination laws. Also, dozens of teens in Lodi, New Jersey, share a passion for surfing. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Rosemary Misdary discuss a parade of planets in New York City’s night skies this month. 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: Burglar Targets NYC Businesses, NJ Towns Commit to Affordable Housing, NYPD Looking for Purse Snatchers on UES, and Mayoral Candidates Push Childcare Access Feb 04, 2025

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The NYPD says a burglar has been breaking into nail salons and restaurants across the city, stealing cash, nail supplies, and frying pots. Meanwhile, housing advocates say three-quarters of New Jersey’s 564 municipalities met a recent deadline to commit to building affordable housing in their communities. Also, police are looking for a group of five people responsible for stealing purses from women on the Upper East Side. Plus, after Mayor Adams vowed to make NYC the best place to raise a family, the city is shutting down five early childcare centers. Now, his challengers in the upcoming mayoral primary are seizing on the issue. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin has more. 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: Poll Shows Strong Support for NYPD on Overnight Trains, NY to Let Doctors Prescribe Abortion Pills Anonymously, and Gov. Hochul Orders Super Bowl DWI Crackdown Feb 04, 2025

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A new Siena College poll finds strong public support for placing two NYPD officers on every overnight subway train for the next six months. Meanwhile, New York State will allow doctors to prescribe abortion medication anonymously, days after a Hudson Valley doctor was charged under Louisiana’s criminal abortion law. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul is launching a Super Bowl weekend DWI crackdown, with increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints through Sunday. 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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