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Morning Headlines: Man Arrested in Fatal Subway Fire, Renters Struggle With Security Deposits, and 9/11 Health Program Faces Funding Crisis Dec 23, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD credits surveillance images for the swift arrest of a man accused of setting a sleeping woman on fire, killing her on an F train Sunday. Meanwhile, some renters in NYC face challenges recovering security deposits when moving out. WNYC’s David Brand reports. Finally, FDNY members are outraged after funding for a 9/11 health care program was left out of the federal budget, threatening financial support for 35,000 responders with 9/11-related illnesses. 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: Mayor Adams’ Year End Press Conference, Amazon Workers Strike in Queens, The Dangers of Lead Pipes, and Navigating Holiday Traffic Dec 20, 2024

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New York City Mayor Adams delivered his annual year end press conference to reflect on his accomplishments in 2024. Plus, Amazon workers at seven facilities are striking for better pay and working conditions, as customers await a flood of holiday deliveries. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Joshua Klainberg with New York League of Conservation Voters, about the risk presented by lead pipes. And finally, some tips to help you maneuver around holiday traffic this weekend. 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: The Entourage Surrounding Luigi Mangione, A Small Taste of Winter, and Street Safety in 2024 Dec 20, 2024

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Mayor Adams is defending the large entourage of law enforcement that accompanied accused CEO shooter Luigi Mangione into Manhattan. Plus, we could see a little snow this weekend as temperatures across the region fall. Finally, a look at the year that was in street safety in New York City. 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: Mayor Adams’ Former Top Aide Indicted, Congestion Pricing Politics, and a Former Governor Plans To Sue Dec 20, 2024

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Mayor Adams’ former chief adviser is facing charges of bribery and money laundering. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing New Jersey to drop its lawsuit to block congestion pricing. Finally, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo filed a notice of claim against his former aide who accused him of sexual harassment. 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: Ingrid Lewis-Martin Indicted on Bribery and Conspiracy Charges and NJ Transit Names New Leader Dec 19, 2024

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WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Brigid Bergin discuss the indictment of Mayor Adams’ former top aide, Ingrid Lewis-Martin. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst and Clayton Guse look into questions swirling about the appointment of NJ Transit’s new CEO. 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: Mayor Adams’ Closest Advisor Surrenders to Prosecutors, Suspect Luigi Mangione Returns to New York, and the Use of ‘Courtesy Cards’ in New Jersey Dec 19, 2024

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Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Mayor Adams’ closest adviser, has surrendered to Manhattan prosecutors, according to multiple news reports. Plus, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is on his way back to New York to face murder charges. Finally, a new report from New Jersey's Comptroller finds state troopers are letting certain dangerous drivers go if they have a personal relationship to law enforcement. 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: Mangione Extradition Hearing, Police Commissioner Tisch's First Major Policy Initiative, and Mayor Adams' Housing Plan Dec 19, 2024

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Governor Hochul is working with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to ensure a smooth extradition of CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione. Plus, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch cracks down on "telephone message transfers." Finally, next steps for Mayor Adams' signature housing plan. 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: Luigi Mangione Indicted, Control of Paterson Police Department, NYC Council Considers Cooling Season Bill, and a Family Recipe Dec 18, 2024

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A grand jury has indicted Luigi Mangione on terrorism and murder charges in the shooting death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Plus, a New Jersey court returns control of Paterson's police force to the city. Also, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Councilman Lincoln Restler about a bill that would require landlords to provide cooling in the summer. And finally, a cooking instruction shares a family recipe that means a lot to her this holiday season. 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: Cold Temps Prompt Code Blue, NYC’s Most-Checked Out Books of 2024, and Delays for Emergency Transfers in NYCHA Dec 18, 2024

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A Code Blue takes effect Wednesday night as temperatures dip in New York City and parts of New Jersey. Meanwhile, New York City libraries have announced their top checkouts of 2024. Finally, thousands of public housing residents fleeing domestic violence face years-long waits for emergency transfers. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Legal Services NYC executive director Shervon Small and City Council Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala. 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: Governor Hochul Calls to Abolish Electoral College, Manhattan Man Charged with Sex Trafficking, and Report Shows Decline in NYC Chain Stores Dec 18, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York Electoral College cast its ballots for president Tuesday, and Governor Hochul used the moment to call for abolishing the process altogether. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports. Meanwhile, prosecutors say a Manhattan man sexually assaulted and trafficked a 16-year-old boy. WNYC’s Catalina Gonella has the details. Finally, a new report finds chain retailers are closing brick-and-mortar stores across New York City as more shoppers turn to online shopping. 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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