September 8, 2023: Midday News

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September 8, 2023: Midday News

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A federal investigation reveals veterans in New Jersey nursing homes remain at risk of severe COVID-19 infections. Meanwhile, sweltering heat prompts early school dismissals throughout the tristate area except New York City. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill highlights a community garden in Newark addressing food desert issues in New Jersey.

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NYC NOW is a feed of the most up-to-date local news from across New York City and the region. With three updates a day, every weekday, you'll get breaking news, top headlines, and in-depth coverage. It’s all the news you need to know right now to make New York work for you.

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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 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 23, 2023: Midday News: Advocates and elected officials are calling on City Hall for great transparency around policing in New York City. Meanwhile, a former Long Island police chief has been arrested for allegedly soliciting sex in a park. Also, attorneys for Chanel Lewis, the man sentenced for the murder of jogger Karina Vetrano in Queens in 2016, claim crucial evidence was withheld during the trial. WNYC's Samantha Max has more on the developments in the case. by NYC NOW
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August 24, 2023: Evening Roundup: Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on the White House to do more to help New York navigate the current migrant crisis. Plus, two years after his resignation, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to challenge an investigation that found he sexually harassed nearly a dozen women while in office. And finally, reporter Danny O’Neil takes a look at how one hip-hop artist reinvented himself. by NYC NOW
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August 25, 2023: Midday News: New data from the New York Civil Liberties Union shows the NYPD under Mayor Adams is disproportionately stopping Black and Latino pedestrians. Meanwhile, a rookie police officer in Paterson, New Jersey, who last saw a missing man will get back pay and benefits for the days he was suspended from the force. Lastly, Governor Hochul appeals to the White House for assistance with the migrant crisis. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports from the Capitol. by NYC NOW
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August 28, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The City Council’s Land Use committee is deliberating on the extension of the Garden’s soon-to-expire 10-year permit. Meanwhile, 51-year-old Joseph Morelli from upstate New York receives a three-month prison term for threatening Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. Also, the NYPD is considering expanding its drone usage for faster crime scene assessments, according to Chief of Patrol John Chell. by NYC NOW
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August 29, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Biden administration counters local critiques on its migrant crisis handling. Meanwhile, New York City scrambles to fill numerous public sector vacancies, from nurses to corrections officers. Also, the online apartment platform “Roomster” received a fine over $1.5 million after investigations by the Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from six states, including New York, revealed unverified listings and fake reviews. 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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September 1, 2023: Evening Roundup: New York City schools are preparing for a potential school bus strike, days ahead of the first day of school. Plus, the MTA has removed a feature from its tap-and-go payment system, OMNY, after privacy advocates raised alarm. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Empire Center researcher Bill Hammond about New York City’s first wave of COVID-19 in the Spring of 2020. A recent analysis called it one of the deadliest outbreaks of the virus in the world. by NYC NOW
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September 6, 2023: Evening Roundup: The New York City Comptroller is vetoing a lucrative contract between the city and a medical services provider to house and care for migrants. U-S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat from New York, is backing a bipartisan push for term limits. And we continue our deep dive into the role community gardens play across the metro region. by NYC NOW
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September 6, 2023: Midday News: The New York City Council will hear arguments Wednesday in support of a bill that would increase awareness of the dangers of illegal cannabis products. Also, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a law that reinforces a person's right to interracial marriage. Finally, The NYPD is vowing to change the way officers respond to protests in New York City. This comes after a proposed settlement was announced this week to resolve lawsuits accusing police of violating demonstrators' rights during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. 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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August 28, 2023: Midday News: Officials are investigating a fire that damaged a Newark elementary school early Monday. Meanwhile, security officials at Newark Liberty International Airport have apprehended two different individuals who were carrying loaded guns over the span of a week. Annual 311 complaints about smoking violations are up 86% percent on average in New York City since adult-use marijuana was legalized two years ago. Lastly, WNYC's Elizabeth Kim looks at a brewing dispute between Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul over the region's migrant crisis. by NYC NOW
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August 30, 2023: Evening Roundup: Uber and taxi drivers have a new protocol that can save riders time waiting for a car and could save everyone some money once congestion pricing goes into effect. Plus, home health care workers protest outside the state Department of Labor's headquarters on Wednesday. Also, a new NYPD rule will allow Mosques to broadcast the Adhan every Friday afternoon and every evening during Ramadan. And finally, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal highlights a weekly event in New York City’s Tibetan community that’s not just about fun but is also part of a worldwide campaign of cultural resistance. 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 31, 2023: Midday News: The Hochul and Biden Administrations are teaming up to champion a new program that would expedite work permits for certain migrants. Meanwhile, the New York City area is seeing a spike in COVID-19 transmission due to new variants. On Staten Island, some residents are protesting the city’s plan to house migrants in a former Catholic school. Borough President Vito Fossella joins WNYC’s Sean Carlson to discuss the situation. by NYC NOW
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August 29, 2023: Midday News: Service on the 1, 2 and 3 subway lines has resumed with serious delays after a water main break in Times Square. New York City is preparing to issue "emergency” MetroCards and pay for students to take cabs and rideshares if negotiators don't avert a school bus drivers strike by the first day of school on September 7. And finally, a look at the growing food scene in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. by NYC NOW
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September 5, 2023: Midday News 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 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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September, 14 2023: Evening Roundup: The latest COVID-19 vaccine will become available for New Yorkers this Friday. Plus, three men face hate crime charges linked to the vandalization of a pride flag display in Manhattan. And finally, another story from one of WNYC’s Radio Rookies, a program that puts microphones in the hands of young New Yorkers. by NYC NOW
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September 7, 2023 : Evening Roundup: New York City Mayor Eric Adams will proceed with a city contract with the company DOC GO despite objections from city comptroller Brad Lander. Plus, the city’s child welfare agency will pay a settlement to a parent who said she was wrongfully targeted for legal marijuana use. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson discusses COVID-19 cases and a new vaccine with science reporter Sarah Sloat. And we continue our deep dive into the role community gardens play across the metro region. by NYC NOW
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September 12, 2023: Evening Roundup: New Jersey wants to preserve hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland, but it’ll take about 54 years for officials to meet that goal. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with David Meyers, deputy editor of Streetsblog, about a new report that finds a law prohibiting vehicle idling is rarely enforced. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Precious Fondren discuss Fashion Week 2023. by NYC NOW
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August 28, 2023: Evening Roundup: According to a new report from New York City’s comptroller, thousands of special education students are still not getting the services they need, despite a dramatic increase in spending. Plus, the embattled East Williamsburg entertainment venue Avant Gardner is being hit with another lawsuit. And finally, WNYC’s Arya Sundaram reports from a shelter in Queens, where many people were relocated after their stints sleeping on the sidewalk outside the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown by NYC NOW
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August 30, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The 1, 2, and 3 subways are back on track after a repair to a century-old burst pipe. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams intensifies his call on Governor Hochul to address the city’s migrant crisis, breaking his previous hesitance to criticize her. Lastly, following a police-related shooting, the aunt of the deceased in Jersey City calls for a shift from police to medical workers responding to mental health crises. by NYC NOW
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August 29, 2023: Evening Roundup: Service on the 1,2 and 3 subway lines are back up and running, after a water main break disrupted the morning commute for more than 300,000 New Yorkers. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Laurie Wheelock, executive director of the Public Utility Law Project of New York, about ConEd’s recent rate hikes. And finally, WNYC’s Precious Fondren goes shopping at Find Me Now’s sample sale and learns more about the trendy clothing brand and their hardcore fans. by NYC NOW
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September 4, 2023: Evening Roundup: WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with science reporter Sarah Sloat about the decline in firefly populations in North America. by NYC NOW
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August 31, 2023:Evening Roundup: New York City Mayor Eric Adams is once again calling on the Biden administration to issue temporary work permits to migrants so they can begin legally working in the U.S. Plus, COVID-19 transmission is picking up in the New York metro area. And finally, WNYC reporters Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky and David Brand reveal the neighborhood with the highest concentration of full-time listings on Airbnb ahead of new regulations that go into effect next week. by NYC NOW
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August 31, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Gov. Kathy Hochul has suspended swimming at three Long Island beaches due to Hurricanes Franklin and Idalia. Meanwhile, nearly 19,000 students in New York City’s temporary housing system enrolled in public schools since last summer, with a majority presumed to be migrants. As the Labor Day Weekend approaches, the MTA is adjusting its schedules, with both the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North adding extra trains. by NYC NOW
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September 11, 2023: Midday News: Remembrances are underway to mark the 22 years since the 9/11 attacks. Also, as Hurricane Lee continues its steady swim across the Atlantic, meteorologists say they may not know Lee’s final destination until late in the week. Finally, as New York City rolls out its municipal composting program, community gardens have been leading this effort for years. Domingo Morales of Compost Power and waste activist Gil Lopez highlight the journey from food waste to fertile soil. by NYC NOW
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January 11, 2024: Midday News: Governor Hochul is pushing ahead with her plan to bolster mental health services in New York, especially in schools. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service says powerful winds and rain are returning to the New York region on Friday, following the storm from earlier this week. Plus, on Wednesday, the new head of the Department of Correction met with the city’s jail oversight board for the first time to address complaints by Rikers detainees about not being able to wash their clothes for at least a year. WNYC’s Michael Hill spoke with reporter Jessy Edwards who has been following the story. by NYC NOW
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America’s First Coronavirus Vaccinations by The Daily
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May 16, 2024: Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams' controversial policy of limiting shelter stays for migrants could cost New York City up to $2 billion a year. Plus, New York University is requiring students who were arrested during recent protests over the war in Gaza to write essays on ethics, morality and character. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Newark Deputy Mayor Lakeesha Eure about the city’s Summer Safety Initiative, which includes a wide array of social programs. wnyc, new york, bronx, queens, brooklyn, manhattan, staten island, new york city, local news, new jersey by NYC NOW
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Do I need a COVID booster? What the science says: As we head into winter, the federal government has launched a fresh round of ads urging adults to get their COVID boosters. But there are differing views in the medical field over whether everyone needs another shot. Today, an epidemiologist on the next wave, and what the latest science says about protection against COVID. Featured: Professor Tony Blakely, epidemiologist, School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne; chair, New Zealand Royal Commission to draw lessons from pandemic response; contractor, Moderna Australia by ABC News Daily
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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses booster rollout, mask studies and this week's numbers: AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering the booster roll out, mask studies in schools and the continued politicization of the pandemic. by AMA Update
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DAILY Roundup | What sparked the wildfires, Teacher scolds students skipping Pride, Global health ID: Today, we're looking at the causes behind recent outbreaks of wildfires across Canada. Plus, an apparent audio recording of a secondary school teacher chastising Muslim students for skipping Pride events is circulating online. And finally, the World Health Organization has plans for a new global health ID system. Surely after their excellent work during the COVID-19 pandemic, we can trust the WHO, right? Right...? by Rebel News Podcast
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The Patchwork Pandemic Continues As New States Approach A 'Danger Point': First New York City, then the South. Now, new states like Illinois and Mississippi are urging residents to wear masks and take the virus more seriously. by Consider This from NPR
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Governor Newsom Expects Full Reopening in California by June by KQED's The California Report
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Origins of COVID - February 28th, Hour 3 by The Sean Hannity Show
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Where Is This Pandemic Headed? by The Daily
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Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the spread of the Omicron variant: AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews COVID-19 vaccine numbers and trending topics related to the pandemic over the past week with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering the spread of Omicron across the U.S. and globally, as well as New York City's vaccine mandate for private employees. by AMA Update
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Jacalyn Duffin, "Covid-19: A History" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2022): An interview with Jacalyn Duffin by New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
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Jacalyn Duffin, "Covid-19: A History" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2022): An interview with Jacalyn Duffin by New Books in Public Policy
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Jacalyn Duffin, "Covid-19: A History" (McGill-Queen's UP, 2022): An interview with Jacalyn Duffin by New Books in the History of Science
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Podcast # 326: Valley Fever: Author: Michael Hunt, MD Educational Pearls: Valley fever is a fungal infection known as Coccidiomycosis that can present with vague symptoms like cough, fever, myalgias. A thorough history is critical to the diagnosis. Disease is localized to... by Emergency Medical Minute
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May 22, 2024: Evening Roundup: A new report from the health nonprofit KFF says nursing homes in New York and New Jersey are ill-prepared for new federal staffing rules that require about 3.5 hours of clinical care per resident each day. In other news, a state appellate court has upheld the decision to prevent New York City from moving about 250,000 retired city workers to a privatized Medicare plan. Meanwhile, major delays are expected for JFK travelers this summer due to increased traffic and the construction of two new terminals and roadways. Also, it’s the 40th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical "Sunday in the Park with George." Plus, WNYC’s David Brand tours an office building being converted into housing in the Financial District. Finally, amid investigations into anti-Semitism at CUNY campuses, some Jewish students say they don’t feel safe, but WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports the investigation has also sparked fear among CUNY faculty. by NYC NOW
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JEM December 2022 Podcast Summary: Podcast summary of articles from the December 2022 edition of the Journal of Emergency Medicine from the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Topics include pediatric ED admissions during COVID, transesophageal echocardiograms, bacteremia,... by AAEM: The Journal of Emergency Medicine Audio Summary
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Will the pandemic get worse in the winter? by The Inquiry
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COVID outbreaks are surging in schools. What can we do about it?: Guest: Kenyon Wallace, investigative reporter for the Star The start of the school year in Canada was in effect a real-time experiment of how COVID-19 could spread among a mostly unvaccinated population. Despite vaccine mandates among school staff,... by This Matters
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