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Midday News: Lingering Subway Delays, Drone Investigation, A New Cash Assistance Program Dec 12, 2024

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The MTA is facing scrutiny after electrical issues halted several subway lines Wednesday evening. Plus, the federal government is deploying radar technology to New Jersey as the FBI investigates mysterious drone activity. And finally, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams discusses a new cash assistance program focused on mothers 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: Mangione's Finger Prints, Ghost Cars, Wednesday Night's Subway Disruption Dec 12, 2024

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Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirms 26-year-old Luigi Mangione’s prints were on items found near the Midtown crime scene, and the gun matched items found at the scene, including a water bottle and a KIND bar. Secondly, the NYPD and the city sanitation department are cracking down on cars with fake or obscured license plates parked on the street. Finally, multiple subway lines were suspended yesterday evening [WED] as heavy rain walloped the region. ABC New York reports a fire affecting a transformer was behind the outage. 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: Gov. Hochul Makes Argument for Congestion Pricing, Anthony Weiner Eyes Political Comeback, Parallels Between Mangione and Penny Cases, and a Community Champion Helps Unemployed Neighbors Dec 11, 2024

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul is taking her pitch for congestion pricing directly to the suburbs. Plus, former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner is eyeing a political comeback. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Arun Venugopal discuss the parallels between the man accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the man acquitted in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. And finally, a community champion helps unemployed Brooklynites. 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 : More on the Suspect in the CEO Shooting. Stabbings in NYC Jumped in November. The State of the TV & Film Industry. Dec 11, 2024

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We're learning more about the suspect in the fatal shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Plus, a look at what's behind a recent uptick in stabbings in New York City. Finally, WNYC's Ryan Kailath reports on the state of the TV and film industry. 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: Manhattan District Attorney Seeks Extradition of Suspected Shooter in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing, Governor Hochul Calls for Empathy Following Recent Events, and City Council Funds Payments for Domestic Violence Survivors Dec 11, 2024

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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says he is seeking to extradite Luigi Mangione, the man charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul is calling for more empathy after Thompson’s killing and the acquittal of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of killing Jordan Neely with a chokehold on an F train last year. Finally, the City Council is launching a program to provide cash aid to homeless mothers and pregnant women fleeing domestic violence. 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: Who is Luigi Mangione, New Yorkers React to Penny Verdict, Polls Shows NY Voters Stance on Deportation Plan, and the Met is Getting a Makeover Dec 10, 2024

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WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Brittany Kriegstein discuss the latest developments in the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Plus, New Yorkers are expressing strong reactions after Daniel Penny was found not guilty Monday in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Plus, a Siena College Poll shows how New York State voters feel about president-elect Trump's plan to deport migrants. And finally, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is getting a makeover. 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: Family of Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Reacts, Drone Sightings, Migrant Shelter Closures, and Jordan Neely’s Family Files Civil Suit Dec 10, 2024

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A Maryland lawmaker says his family is “shocked and devastated” after his cousin, Luigi Mangione, was arrested for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown last week. Meanwhile, unexplained drone sightings on Staten Island and in New Jersey are leaving some residents feeling uneasy. Also, the Adams administration plans to close the migrant shelter at Floyd Bennett Field as the number of asylum seekers arriving in the city is on the decline. Finally, Jordan Neely’s father has filed a civil suit against Daniel Penny, who was acquitted of criminal charges in Neely’s death onboard an uptown F train last year. WNYC’s Charles Lane has the latest. 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: Suspect Identified in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing, Jury Acquits Former Marine Daniel Penny in Subway Chokehold Case, and Cuomo Aide Drops Lawsuit Dec 10, 2024

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Officials have identified 26-year-old Luigi Mangione as the person of interest in last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania on firearm charges as police work to bring him back to New York. Meanwhile, a Manhattan jury acquitted former Marine Daniel Penny of all charges in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Finally, a former aide to Andrew Cuomo has dropped her sexual harassment lawsuit as the former governor considers running for New York City mayor. 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: Not Guilty Verdict in Daniel Penny Trial, PA Police Question Man in Midtown Killing of United Healthcare CEO, NYC Immigration Law Under Threat, and a Wet Week for New Yorkers Dec 09, 2024

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WNYC’s Janae Pierre and Ann Givens discuss the not guilty verdict in the Daniel Penny trial. Plus, police in Pennsylvania are questioning a person of interest in connection to the fatal shooting of United Healthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last week. Also, Mayor Adams is questioning a New York City law that ensures due process for undocumented residents. And finally, the National Weather Service predicts nearly three inches of rainfall by Thursday. 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: Daniel Penny Acquitted in Subway Chokehold Case, Police Question Man in Shooting Death of UnitedHealthcare CEO, and Helping NYC’s Homeless Dec 09, 2024

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A Manhattan jury has acquitted former Marine Daniel Penny in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on an F train last year. Meanwhile, police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, are questioning a man in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Finally, David Giffen, executive director of the Coalition for the Homeless, shares how New Yorkers can help those living on the streets during the winter months. 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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