December 25, 2023 : Midday News

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December 25, 2023 : Midday News

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Our team is taking some time off, but all this week we’re looking back at the year’s top stories. Today, we start with WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and his trip with a record-seeking subway enthusiast. And finally, we share a couple of family recipes sure to put you in the holiday spirit.

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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 8 2023, Midday News: The National Weather Service warns of high-risk rip currents at all New York City beaches and Long Island's South Shore today. Meanwhile, a judge has temporarily halted New York's issuance of new retail cannabis licenses through its CAURD program after a lawsuit from four veterans who say they were shut out of the process. Also in New Jersey, efforts to make education more comprehensive, including an LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, face opposition. Last week, the state Board of Education narrowly passed new equity rules about gender education. Reporter Nikita Biryukov of the New Jersey Monitor has been following the story. by NYC NOW
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August 8, 2023 Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A Queens councilmember's Whitestone home has drawn two dozen illegal occupancy complaints. Meanwhile, a new apartment complex rises near the Metro-North station in Harrison, New York. Also, former Queens doctor, Zhi Alan Cheng, was arrested for the second time since December 2022, facing charges of patient abuse and rape. by NYC NOW
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August 8, 2023: Evening Roundup: COVID-19 hospitalizations are on the rise across much of the U.S., including in New York City. Plus, expanded protections for New Jersey's temp workers are now in full effect. And finally, ethnic minorities experience unique struggles when it comes to mental well-being but WNYC’s Bria Suggs shares the story of one group’s effort to change the narrative. 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 10, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: This afternoon, City Council members will question Adams administration officials about a proposal to limit shelter stays for asylum-seekers to sixty days. Meanwhile, street safety advocates are demanding change after an SUV fatally struck a cyclist in the Bronx yesterday, marking the 21st cyclist death in New York City this year. Also, New York City’s legendary Paris Theater reopens with major Netflix-funded upgrades and will showcase classics, including "2001: A Space Odyssey." 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 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 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 9, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Right-leaning City Council members lauded improvements at Rikers Island after a recent visit. Meanwhile, New York's Education Department strives to accommodate the influx of migrant students, especially those learning English. Also, Lincoln Center kicks off its "Hip-Hop Week" today with various events celebrating the genre's 50th anniversary. 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 9, 2023: Evening Roundup: A hole in the sidewalk outside a coffee shop in SoHo is raising concerns about New York City’s infrastructure. Plus, details on three days of events honoring the life of New Jersey’s late Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with advocates in New York City’s Haitian community amid violence in Port-au-Prince after the kidnapping of an American nurse and her daughter. 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 9, 2023: Midday News: New York City officials will limit the number of homeless families relocated to Newark each year through a controversial rental voucher program after the two cities reached a settlement in federal court. Meanwhile, Councilmember Lincoln Restler says his office is facing threats after he introduced a climate-friendly bill targeting idling ice cream trucks. Also, Councilmember Vickie Paladino of Queens, known for confronting tenants who she claims are rule breaking, faces scrutiny. But, a WNYC investigation reveals that she's dealing with her own housing and renter challenges based on multiple 311 complaints claiming her home is being used as an illegal hotel. 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 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 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 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 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: 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 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 10, 2023: Midday News: Beginning this Saturday, subway lines "1", "6", "C", "N", and "R" will experience improved service, as the MTA adapts to weekend ridership nearing pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, in yesterday's report, a clarification states the settlement between Newark and New York City doesn't limit the number of homeless families the city can transfer to Newark. Also, Following a shark bite off the Rockaway peninsula, the FDNY will now patrol the coastline every morning throughout the swimming season. Due to a shortage of air traffic controllers, the FAA is permitting airlines to limit flights to New York City airports until October 28th. Finally, the arrival of tens of thousands of migrant newcomers in the city has presented New Yorkers with hard questions about how to respond. But for actor and comedian Judah Friedlander, the unfolding crisis calls for personal action, however small. 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 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 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 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 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 21, 2023: Midday News: New York State is putting up more money to help with casework for migrants as they leave New York City shelters. Meanwhile, City Comptroller Brad Lander is urging New York's homeless services agency to focus on moving so-called long-time stayers out of shelters and into housing. And WNYC's politics reporter Giulia Heyward tries to follow Mayor Eric Adams' much-discussed diet. 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 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 22, 2023: Midday News: Police have arrested a woman who allegedly crashed into seven pedestrians in Midtown over the weekend. Plus, New York City wants to add more space for pedestrians and cyclists on Broadway, north of Union Square. And a new report reveals that employers in New York State stole roughly $126 million in wages from workers between 2017 and 2021. But the State Department of Labor has not had much success recovering the money. by NYC NOW
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May 8, 2024: Midday News: Advocates and family of Win Rozario, the 19-year-old Queens teen shot and killed by police in March, are gathering Wednesday afternoon on the steps of New York City Hall to protest the shooting after police body cam footage shows Rozario holding a pair of scissors before being shot. In other news, New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks is set to testify on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., before a Congressional committee examining anti-Semitism. Plus, the 'Celebrate Brooklyn' festival in Prospect Park has announced its summer lineup, including artists like Fishbone and Meshell Ndegeocello. Finally, New Yorkers have about a year left to obtain a Real ID, required for boarding domestic flights without a passport. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with New York DMV Commissioner Mark Schroeder to learn more. by NYC NOW
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