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October 18, 2024: Evening Roundup Oct 18, 2024

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Former President Donald Trump made a swing through New York City this week to attend the annual Al Smith charity dinner. Plus, a new audit by New York State Comptroller says the State's Division of Human Rights routinely mishandled housing discrimination complaints. Also, the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade returns Saturday with some changes to this year’s event. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez about the proposed redesign of the Cross Bronx Expressway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 17, 2024: Midday News Oct 18, 2024

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams and a coalition of business groups have a new plan to redesign a stretch of Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park and Central Park. Plus, the New York Liberty face the Minnesota Lynx in the Twin Cities for Game 4 of the WNBA championship series. If the Libs win, they’ll be crowned champions for the first time in their history. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson breaks down this week’s transit news with transportation reporters Stephen Nessen, Ramsey Khalifeh and editor Clayton Guse Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 18, 2024: Morning Headlines Oct 18, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. A new report finds New York City's multibillion-dollar shelter system for homeless residents is beset with potential self-dealing, nepotism and excessive salaries for nonprofit executives. Meanwhile, some parents say a new GPS tracker for New York City school buses is off to a bumpy start. Finally, forged wire notices, bogus closing records, and lies on top of lies - the Nassau County D-A says a real estate attorney from Garden City, Long Island used all three to embezzle nearly $6 million dollars from clients. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 17, 2024: Evening Roundup Oct 17, 2024

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul is denying rumors that she's seeking out a position in a potential Kamala Harris administration. Plus, an off-duty New York City correction officer remains on trial for the killing of a teenager. The officer's attorney says his client fired in self defense. Also, Rep. Pat Ryan is hoping an endorsement from fellow Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will give him a boost in a closely watched race that could determine control of the House. And, Tony Award-winning composer Jeanine Tesori’s “Grounded” is in production at the Metropolitan opera through October 19th. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 17, 2024: Midday News Oct 17, 2024

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According to new data, New York City recorded a dip in overdose deaths last year for the first time since 2018. Plus, the Mets take on the LA Dodgers Thursday night in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. And finally, New York Comic Con kicks off Thursday. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with a Bronx teacher and two of her students about how they use comics in the classroom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 17, 2024: Morning Headlines Oct 17, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. Manhattan's Elizabeth Street garden has gotten a lifeline. A last-minute court filing gives the popular SoHo green space until October 30th to avoid eviction. Also, A 17-year-old is being charged with driving the wrong way on the Henry Hudson Parkway in Manhattan and killing two people. Finally, Governor Hochul says she's satisfied with the personnel changes in Mayor Adams' office. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 2024: Evening Roundup Oct 16, 2024

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The Elizabeth Street Garden, a popular Manhattan fixture, is facing eviction as soon as Thursday. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Rosemary Misdary talk about the challenges and solutions to fighting climate change in New York. And finally, 18-year-old Radio Rookies reporter Nora Dergam looks into how easy it is to get addicted to vapes and the impact it has on young people. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 2024: Midday News Oct 16, 2024

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New York City wants to redesign the Cross Bronx Expressway, long known for its pollution and noise issues. Meanwhile, the city is introducing new rules to limit emissions from large buildings. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Chauncey Parker, a former prosecutor and NYPD official, to replace Philip Banks, who resigned last week after the FBI raided his home. WNYC reporters Bahar Ostadan and Elizabeth Kim have more details. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 2024: Morning Headlines Oct 16, 2024

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The parents of a 4-year-old boy who died in his Harlem apartment face charges of criminally negligent homicide and child endangerment. Meanwhile, the family of a New Jersey train operator killed Monday when her train hit a fallen tree plans to sue the state and NJ Transit, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein reports.Plus, a museum exhibit opening in January will feature a full-scale re-creation of Anne Frank’s “secret annex,” the rooms where she and her family hid from the Nazis during the occupation of the Netherlands. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 15, 2024: Evening Roundup Oct 15, 2024

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77,000 New Jersey residents or their families will have their unpaid medical debts cleared through a new state initiative. The program will purchase approximately $120 million in qualifying, unpayable medical bills to relieve residents of this financial burden. Plus, the family of a New Jersey train operator killed when her train struck a downed tree is planning to sue the state and New Jersey Transit. Also, parents of New York City public school students worry about even bigger disruptions with the school bus system. WNYC’s Michael Hill and Jessica Gould discuss their concerns as school bus contracts are set to expire at the end of this academic year. And finally, the New York Liberty are gearing up for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals against the Minnesota Lynx. 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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