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November 1, 2024 : Evening Roundup Nov 01, 2024

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Women who say they were sexually abused by staff at the Rikers Island jail complex are urging New York City officials to take their allegations seriously. Plus, some wealthy political donors are digging deep to try to sway a handful of key New York congressional races. Also, New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning New Yorkers not to rely on artificial intelligence chatbots to tell them where to vote on Tuesday. And finally, the congressional race on Long Island becomes a microcosm of national fights over reproductive and transgender rights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 1, 2024: Midday News Nov 01, 2024

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Opening statements begin Friday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of killing Jordan Neely on the subway last year. Meanwhile, the New York City Council is pushing to expand Mayor Adams’ “City of Yes” zoning plan into a “City for All,” calling for more affordable housing funding and protections. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams returns to court Friday for a key hearing in his federal corruption trial, as his attorneys seek to dismiss a bribery charge. The judge will decide if perks Adams received were bribes or just gifts. WNYC’s Samantha Max breaks down the complex legal questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 1, 2024: Morning Headlines Nov 01, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start the day: Authorities are searching for a suspect who shot and injured a New York State Trooper on the Southern State Parkway in West Hempstead Wednesday night. Meanwhile, women who say they were sexually abused by Rikers Island staff urged city officials to take their allegations seriously during a City Council oversight hearing on Thursday. Plus, New Yorkers signing up for 2025 health insurance will see new savings on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. WNYC’s Caroline Lewis reports. Finally, on this week’s “On The Way” segment, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and Ramsey Khalifeh discuss a proposed 16-mile bike path in northeastern Queens, the new “Smart Curbs” program on the Upper West Side, the MTA’s response to recent train surfing deaths, and why two large crane barges have been stationed in the Hudson River near West 30th Street. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 31, 2024: Evening Roundup Oct 31, 2024

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A New York Democratic representative is warning that the MTA’s construction plans could be in trouble if Donald Trump wins the presidential election. Plus, New York City public school students will have a full week off for the winter holidays, after some activism from an 8th grader. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson discusses six ballot proposals in next week’s election with New York City Councilmember Justin Brannan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 31, 2024: Midday News Oct 31, 2024

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A Republican-led House subcommittee is urging the U.S. Department of Justice to prosecute former Governor Andrew Cuomo for allegedly lying about his response to the pandemic. Meanwhile, the administration of Mayor Eric Adams plans to close all ten upstate hotel shelters for migrants by year’s end. Plus, expect increased security and street closures for the 2024 New York City Marathon this weekend. Finally, a jury is now in place for the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of killing Jordan Neely on the subway last year. WNYC’s Samantha Max 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.

October 31, 2024: Morning Headlines Oct 31, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after beating the New York Yankees in Game 5 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the New York City Housing Authority’s plan to tear down and rebuild the Chelsea-Elliot and Fulton Houses is a step closer after receiving official NYCHA board approval. Plus, the annual Village Halloween Parade kicks off Thursday night at 7 p.m. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 30, 2024: Evening Roundup Oct 30, 2024

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Nearly two dozen suburban towns in New Jersey are asking the courts to put the state’s affordable housing law on hold. Plus, lawmakers in New York are urging Gov. Hochul to sign a bill that would require more community input on hospital closures. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Republican strategist Bill O’Reilly about a statewide proposition that proposes adding anti-discrimination provisions to the state constitution. And finally, WNYC’s Catalina Gonella visits a retail store in SoHo where supposedly a haunted 200 year old well sits in the men’s department. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 30, 2024: Midday News Oct 30, 2024

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The woman who ran a Bronx day care where a child died from fentanyl poisoning has pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy charges. She faces decades in prison. Meanwhile, a top city official is under scrutiny for appearing in a promotional video for a warehouse the city plans to buy. WNYC’s David Brand has more. Plus, WNYC’s Liam Quigley reports on a lawsuit filed by the utility National Grid over the cleanup of Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 30, 2024: Morning Headlines Oct 30, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Police are investigating five shootings across New York City that left five teenagers dead over the past week. Meanwhile, a Queens judge has ruled New York City’s cannabis law unconstitutional. Plus, the Yankees avoided a World Series sweep with an 11-4 win over the Dodgers in Game 4 on Tuesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 29, 2024: Evening Roundup Oct 29, 2024

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New York City renters could soon say goodbye to upfront broker fees. Plus, New York Attorney General Letitia James and 19 other attorneys general filed a brief supporting the “Keeping Families Together” program. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with DOI Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber about the reasons New York City’s juvenile jails population has become so much bigger and more violent. And finally, WNYC’s Jessica Gould visits an after-school program t on the Lower East Side that has been teaching kids about civics for nearly a century. 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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