August 11, 2023: Evening Roundup

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August 11, 2023: Evening Roundup

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A federal judge in Manhattan has officially agreed to hear arguments about taking control of Rikers Island jails away from Mayor Eric Adams and his correction department and giving it to the federal government. Plus, hip hop history is all over New York City. WNYC’s Precious Fondren shares where to look.

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August 11, 2023: Midday News: A state judge in Ulster County will decide today whether to keep blocking new legal cannabis shops from opening in New York. Also, Adam's administration officials won't guarantee new shelter space for asylum-seekers who reach the end of a new 60 limit on stays in city shelters. Finally, since New York ended its eviction pause in January 2022, landlords in New York City have evicted 10,000 families and individuals. WNYC and Gothamist launched an eviction tracker, mapping these incidents across the five boroughs and revealing disparities among neighborhoods. WNYC’s David Brand and Neil Mehta offer insights on this issue. by NYC NOW
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August 14, 2023 : Evening Roundup: It’s been 10 years since a federal judge ordered the NYPD to make sweeping changes to its use of pedestrian stops, after finding they were illegally targeting people of color. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with former Judge Shira Schiendlin, who ruled that “stop-and-frisk” was unconstitutional. Plus, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk shares voices from residents in Washington Heights. by NYC NOW
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August 16, 2023: Evening Roundup: An emergency shelter in Queens is now open and welcoming up to 1,000 asylum seekers. Plus, concertgoers are asking for immediate safety improvements to the neighborhood outside the Brooklyn Mirage, after two men were found dead near the venue earlier this summer. And finally, WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh takes us to a Brooklyn backyard where minority artists have found refuge in words. by NYC NOW
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August 14, 2023: Midday News: Another storm is expected tonight, though not as severe as New York experienced early Sunday. New York City's Transportation Department plans to soon introduce more extra-large cargo e-bikes to reduce trucks and alleviate traffic. Today, we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2003 blackout, a monumental power outage; Christina Farrell of the Office of Emergency Management, a key responder in 2003, speaks on New York City's readiness for future blackouts. by NYC NOW
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August 15, 2023 : Evening Roundup: New York City council members are touting a new law that they say will help crack down on illegal cannabis shops across the five boroughs. Plus, a Florida company gets an $18 million contract to provide emergency shower trailers for New York’s asylum seekers. Also, WNYC’s David Furst and Albany reporter Jon Campbell discuss plans to redevelop the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx. And finally, we nod to the 50 year anniversary of hip hop with Heather Hills, a rapper from Neptune Township, New Jersey. by NYC NOW
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August 15, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City and state officials continue to call on the federal government to open up access to Brooklyn’s Floyd Bennett Field to shelter newly arrived asylum seekers. Meanwhile, the longest-serving lawmaker in New Jersey history, State Senator and former Governor Richard Codey, has announced his retirement after 50 years of public service. Also, the MTA announced that the ‘M’ line will shut down for track work from the end of this month through Labor Day weekend. by NYC NOW
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August 18, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA’s board is discussing congestion pricing exemptions for Manhattan below 60th Street. Meanwhile, in Crown Heights, after a 17-year-old was shot post-basketball game at the “Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Center”, activists reiterate the center’s role as a safe space. And also, City Comptroller Brad Lander warns Hollywood studios of potential divestments from the city’s pension funds amid the ongoing writers and actors strike. by NYC NOW
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August 11, 2023: Evening Roundup: A federal judge in Manhattan has officially agreed to hear arguments about taking control of Rikers Island jails away from Mayor Eric Adams and his correction department and giving it to the federal government. Plus, hip hop history is all over New York City. WNYC’s Precious Fondren shares where to look. by NYC NOW
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August 15, 2023: Midday News: Police are currently investigating a crash that occurred last night between an MTA bus and a construction lift in Midtown Manhattan, which resulted in five injuries. Meanwhile, environmentalists express concern over a city plan allowing New Yorkers to dispose of yard waste in plastic bags. Despite another loss for the Yankees, fans have a bright spot to look forward to: Derek Jeter’s upcoming “Old Timers Day” appearance. Also, Governor Phil Murphy’s climate initiatives in New Jersey, including offshore wind and natural gas reductions, face strong opposition, potentially impacting wind power development along the East Coast. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon has more. by NYC NOW
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August 24, 2023: Midday News: Police are investigating a stabbing on a 1 train in the Times Square station early Thursday morning. Also, two legends of the 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets are getting their numbers retired. And finally, WNYC's Nancy Solomon reports on the retirement of New Jersey State Senator Richard Codey and the political fallout it created. by NYC NOW
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August 10, 2023: Evening Roundup: Streaming superstar Kai Cenat addressed his followers for the first time after his event last week in Union Square got out of hand. Plus, the NYPD inspector who oversaw former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s security detail pleads guilty to several charges in court. Also, New Jersey is one step closer to allowing a black bear hunt again. And finally, WNYC’s Nancy Solomon looks into claims that New Jersey is banning gas stoves. Spoiler alert, they’re not. by NYC NOW
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August 23, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams is launching a social media campaign to address critiques of his migrant crisis management. Meanwhile, nurses at New Brunswick's Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital enter their third week of striking due to stalled contract negotiations. Also, New York City seeks residents' help in identifying businesses bypassing the Sanitation Department's mandate for enclosed trash bins. by NYC NOW
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August 11, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A federal judge has ordered arguments to proceed regarding the potential federal takeover of New York City's troubled Rikers Island jail complex. Meanwhile, New York City has seen a surge in evictions since 2020, notably at Flatbush Gardens with 50 households evicted just this year. Additionally, a Rutgers University study links increased concealed carry permits to a rise in homicides. Lastly, after New York State tightened concealed carry rules last year, legal battles have ensued. by NYC NOW
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August 14, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The number of migrants arriving in New York City continues to rise, even as crossings at the southern U.S. border decrease. Meanwhile, the NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating an act of vandalism at Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, a synagogue on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Additionally, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin made his comeback over the weekend, marking his first game since experiencing cardiac arrest in Cincinnati this January. by NYC NOW
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August 17, 2023: Evening Roundup: The federal government is trying to deport a Queens man to Haiti, a country he's never been to, because of a crime he was convicted of thirty-one years ago. For several years, WNYC’s Matt Katz has been following the story of Pascal Carpenter, known as Skahoure, who is now appealing an order to deport him after fifty-one years in the U-S. Also, a new temporary exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden is walking visitors through the long history of mind-altering plants. We’ll hear from Joanna Groarke, the Vice President for Exhibitions and Programming at the New York Botanical Garden by NYC NOW
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August 25, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says a man died after a detective threw a cooler at him as he was fleeing a drug bust on a scooter. Meanwhile, people on Roosevelt Island can now use OMNY instead of their Metrocard to ride the tram. Also, New York City's Summer Streets initiative holds its final Summer Streets for 2023 tomorrow] in Brooklyn and The Bronx. by NYC NOW
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August 18, 2023: Evening Roundup: New York City Mayor Eric Adams hopes to streamline the process for office to housing conversions. Plus, giant trash bins have arrived in Harlem. Will the new bins keep rats away or just take up space? And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with Jordan Salama about his recent article for New York Magazine, The Candy Sellers, with Nathaly Rubio-Torio, director of Voces Latinas. by NYC NOW
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August 17, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Kathy Hochul reveals New York City ignored multiple state-offered migrant housing sites. Meanwhile, the upcoming replacement of the Rutgers-Newark chancellor has raised concerns for Mayor Ras Baraka. Additionally, amid a national surge in mail theft, Representative Grace Meng from Queens is inundated with reports from constituents about stolen documents and valuables. by NYC NOW
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August 17, 2023: Midday News: Hundreds of migrants are expected to arrive at the emergency shelter built at Creedmore Psychiatric Facility but neighbors are pushing back and police have arrested at least 13 protestors. Also, Federal prosecutors have charged a former fundraiser for embattled congressman George Santos. And finally, Norman Seabrook, the longtime boss of the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association, was once a towering figure in New York City labor politics. But in 2019, he was sentenced to four years in prison after accepting a bribe. This March Seabrook was granted early release and WNYC's Charles Lane caught up with him recently and joins our own Carlson to talk about their conversation. by NYC NOW
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August 16, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Yesterday, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Mayor Eric Adams held a rally at Brooklyn Borough Hall, with Reynoso criticizing the federal government’s handling of the migrant crisis. Meanwhile, a man who spent 26 years behind bars for an attempted murder he didn’t commit is now suing the NYPD officers who investigated him. Also, the Museum of the City of New York has opened applications for its second annual “Great Borough Bake-Off” by NYC NOW
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August 22, 2023: Evening Roundup: A new report finds that more than 13,000 rent-stabilized apartments sat vacant for multiple years in New York City. Plus, the federal government has offered to lease space for a temporary shelter at Floyd Bennett Field to house 2,000 adult migrants. Also, WNYC’s Kerry Nolan speaks with NJ Advance Media’s Sean Sullivan and Deion Johnson about the troubled police force in Paterson, New Jersey. by NYC NOW
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August 24, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. by NYC NOW
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August 22, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. by NYC NOW
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August 16, 2023: Midday News: Madonna's August 27th Madison Square Garden concert is canceled after a reported health scare, but ticket holders can attend a December 16th show at Barclays Center. Also, Queens officials will advise the public how to safeguard mail in a surge in theft in the borough. Meanwhile, an un-housed man was murdered in Murray Hill on Sunday night, with locals suggesting he was a known figure often seen sleeping on East 33rd Street. Finally, New Jersey has designated Cranberry Juice as its official state beverage, thanks to the dedicated efforts of fourth-grade students from Eleanor Rush Intermediate School in Cinnaminson. Michael Hill discussed the initiative with their teacher Erin Zarzycki and students Gabriella Fennell and Robert Minniti, highlighting the fruit's deep historical ties to the region. by NYC NOW
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August 21, 2023: Evening Roundup: A massive tent facility is now open for migrants on Randall’s Island. Plus, the New York City Health Department is reminding parents to get their kids vaccinated ahead of the new school year. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with journalist Andrew Kirtzman about the rise and fall of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani after his indictment in Georgia last week. by NYC NOW
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August 23, 2023: Evening Roundup: Coney Island Beach was forced to close Wednesday because of inadequate water quality. Plus, a handful of licensed cannabis dispensaries may still be allowed to open, even after a state supreme court judge paused New York's retail rollout last week. And finally, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen looks at other cities across the globe that have had congestion pricing, and how each offers a sort of blueprint for New York City’s program. by NYC NOW
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August 18, 2023: Midday News: Mayor Eric Adams is proposing to house migrants in the now-shuttered Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan. It's the same facility where convicted sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein took his own life. Meanwhile, police are investigating a potential hate crime in Borough Park after a man had his yarmulke snatched off his head. And in the latest installment of our series "I Tried It", WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh dives into the pulsating beats of Basement, a much-revered techno club in Queens. by NYC NOW
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August 21, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day. by NYC NOW
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August 30, 2023: Midday News: Multiple sources report a judge has found former Mayor Rudy Giuliani liable for defaming two Georgia election workers after accusing them of mishandling ballots in the 2020 presidential election Meanwhile, a federal judge has ruled that New Jersey’s final immigrant detention facility can continue operations, deeming the state’s law against such centers unconstitutional. Also, Madison Square Garden, situated above Penn Station, has received a five-year permit extension from a City Council Committee, contrary to the ten-year recommendation by the city’s planning department. Finally, Council Member Erik Bottcher, who supported the shorter timeframe, is here to elaborate on the decision. by NYC NOW
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August 25, 2023: Evening Roundup: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law this week that officially recognizes Central Jersey as a tourism region. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with transportation reporter Stephen Nessen about the fraught relationship between the MTA and Amtrak. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath caught up with HBO’s John Wilson who looks back amid the final season of his show “How To.” by NYC NOW
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