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November 21, 2024: Evening Roundup Nov 21, 2024

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A report claims the New York City Housing Authority has done little to monitor repairs and maintenance at its complexes. Plus, a Brooklyn concrete magnate is hoping to stop a Florida country from turning an ocean liner into a huge artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Justin Brannan, chair of the New York City Council’s finance committee, about the New York City budget. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2024: Midday News Nov 21, 2024

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Mayor Eric Adams has agreed to unlock $5 billion for sewers, streets, and open spaces in exchange for City Council support of his signature housing plan, according to two city officials. Meanwhile, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge celebrates its 60th anniversary this Thursday. Also, the NYPD has a new Commissioner. Jessica Tisch, who previously led the Sanitation Department, is returning to the police agency, where she once served as Deputy Commissioner of Information Technology. Jillian Snider, a retired NYPD officer and Director of Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties at the R Street Institute, weighs in on what Tisch’s leadership could mean for the department. And finally, Thanksgiving is almost here. WNYC is spotlighting unique holiday traditions. We hear from Michael Antonoff of Forest Hills. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2024: Morning Headlines Nov 21, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A former urologist, Darius Paduch, was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for sexually abusing patients in Manhattan and on Long Island. Meanwhile, Jessica Tisch has been named NYPD Commissioner, moving from her role as Sanitation Commissioner. Also, Mayor Eric Adams’ nominee for chief corporation counsel, Muriel Goode-Trufant, faced City Council questions Thursday after his initial pick failed to gain support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 20, 2024: Evening Roundup Nov 20, 2024

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Mayor Eric Adams has named Jessica Tisch, who currently leads the Sanitation Department, as the new NYPD Commissioner. Meanwhile, the MTA is planning another round of fare and toll hikes. Plus, one of Andy Warhol’s rejected portraits of Donald Trump’s Fifth Avenue skyscraper from 1981 has sold to an anonymous buyer for $750,000. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath has more. Finally, WNYC is inviting listeners to share unique Thanksgiving traditions. Bill Markey from Tarrytown, New York, recalls a moving tradition his family observes the day after Thanksgiving. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 20, 2024: Midday News Nov 20, 2024

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A psychiatric expert in the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on a subway last year, called Neely’s paranoid schizophrenia one of the most severe cases he’d ever seen. Meanwhile, New York City's limits on shelter stays for migrants faced scrutiny during a City Council oversight hearing on Tuesday. Also, the suspect in a series of fatal stabbings earlier this week in Manhattan is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. AS WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein reports, the case is raising questions about the intersection of public safety, mental health, and homelessness. Finally, wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality across the region. We hear from Dr. Barbara Mann, a pulmonologist at Mount Sinai, about the health risks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 20, 2024: Morning Headlines Nov 20, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Police say an NYPD officer and a bystander are expected to survive after being shot during a confrontation with a robbery suspect in Jamaica, Queens, on Tuesday night. Officers returned fire, killing the suspect. Meanwhile, a report from the nonprofit Fiscal Policy Institute shows New York City rents and home prices have risen 18% from 2019 to 2023, far outpacing income growth. Plus, the City Council passed legislation to clean up damaged and defaced newspaper boxes citywide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 19, 2024: Evening Roundup Nov 19, 2024

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A group called New Yorkers United for Child Care is advocating for free universal child care across New York State. Meanwhile, WNYC’s Mike Hayes follows Nana Duncan, a young developer transforming vacant lots into housing in Irvington, New Jersey. Finally, President-elect Donald Trump is pledging to carry out the largest mass deportation program in U.S. history. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Manuel Castro, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, about how this could impact 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.

November 19, 2024: Midday News Nov 19, 2024

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New York City could see an inch of rain by Friday, with wet snow possible in parts of the Hudson Valley. NYC Emergency Management has activated its Flash Flood Plan and is urging residents to clear storm basins or call 3-1-1. Meanwhile, a group of building superintendents are pushing back against Mayor Adams’ new trash rules which would require them to put out the garbage later in the evening. Plus, Representatives Mikie Sherrill and Josh Gottheimer have joined New Jersey’s crowded race for governor. Republican strategist Jeanette Hoffman and former Governor Murphy advisor Dan Bryan weigh in on the race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 19, 2024: Morning Headlines Nov 19, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says a homeless man fatally stabbed three people with kitchen knives during a 20-block spree in Manhattan on Monday morning. Police arrested the suspect. Meanwhile, Daniel Penny’s defense attorneys are questioning whether the chokehold he used on Jordan Neely last year was the cause of Neely’s death. Plus, a new report from the Robin Hood Foundation and Columbia University shows more employed New Yorkers are relying on food pantries as wages fail to keep up with the cost of living. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 18, 2024: Evening Roundup Nov 18, 2024

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The MTA board approves the revised congestion pricing plan. Plus, the FDNY is creating a task force to address the rise in city brush fires. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Elizabeth Kim discuss President-elect Trump’s choice for the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. 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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