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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Jul 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
New footage reveals a Long Island police officer denying a woman translation services, a direct violation of federal laws requiring assistance for non-English speakers. And, a recent study identifies the Bronx as the third most common location for Alzheimer's Disease in the country, following Miami-Dade County and Baltimore. Also, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal visits a Brooklyn community garden providing Mauritanian cuisine, music, and a sense of belonging for city migrants. Lastly, Edward Caban, the first Latino officer to lead the NYPD in its 170-plus year history, is under the spotlight. WNYC's Elizabeth Kim and public safety reporter Samantha Max discuss his leadership and its implications for the city with Tiffany Hanssen.
Released:
Jul 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
July 31, 2023: Evening Roundup: Mayor Eric Adams has now been in office for more than 18 months, and he’s had a difficult summer and faced several controversies, from the departure of a police commissioner, to the growing call for a federal takeover of Rikers, to a campaign finance scandal. WNYC’s People and Power reporter Elizabeth Kim with David Furst. Also, to commemorate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary WNYC and Gothamist are sharing the voices of women from our area who are leaving their own mark on the genre, like MC Debbie D. by NYC NOW