March 28, 2024: Evening Roundup

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March 28, 2024: Evening Roundup

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The man accused of killing NYPD officer Jonathan Diller is facing murder charges that could land him in prison for life. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst and Brigid Bergin discuss early voting for New York’s presidential primary. And finally, WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk shares what they heard from residents of Brownsville, Brooklyn.

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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 4, 2023: Evening Roundup: Sunset Park Recreation Center in Brooklyn has been added to the list of green spaces the city plans to use to house adult asylum seekers. Plus, we take a look at a legal battle over a device that makes it easier to fire a barrage of bullets. Also, New York City’s animal shelters are bursting at the seams with unwanted animals. And finally, WNYC’s Amy Pearl looks into how plants are able to thrive across the five boroughs. by NYC NOW
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August 7, 2023: Midday News: In Ozone Park, Queens, a local Dollar Tree store faces complaints of a severe rat infestation, with customers urging health officials to intervene. Also, New Jersey initiates a new tradition of commissioning official portraits for Lieutenant Governors, starting with the late Sheila Oliver and the state's first Lieutenant Governor, Kim Guadagno. Finally, a Friday incident in Union Square sparks concerns about NYPD's handling of large crowds after a PlayStation giveaway announcement on Twitch led to a disorderly situation. 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 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 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 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 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 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 7, 2023: Evening Roundup: Hip Hop turns 50 this summer and WNYC is zoning in on women and the impact they’ve had on the genre. Aside from the music, there’s also the style. Celebrity hair stylist Dionne Alexander is behind some of the most iconic looks in hip-hop. She tells us the story behind Lil Kim’s infamous 1999 MTV Video Music Awards look and other iconic styles. 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 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 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 4, 2023: Midday News: 1700 nurses at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick strike over high patient-to-staff ratios. Also, an emergency court conference convenes today regarding the city's "right to shelter" mandate after asylum seekers spent days sleeping outside a Midtown hotel. Meanwhile, Yankees' first baseman Anthony Rizzo, diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, is placed on the injured list. Lastly, if you love fried chicken, stay tuned as food critic Robert Sietsema shares his favorite NYC fried chicken spots with our very own David Furst. by NYC NOW
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September 1, 2023: Midday News: A planned wind farm on the South Jersey coast is on hold due to supply chain issues and rising interest rates. A surge in activism opposing offshore wind maybe another factor. Also, New Yorkers are in for a treat this Labor Day weekend: The weather forecast promises clear skies and pleasant temperatures. Finally, Eater NY’s Melissa McCart discusses the evolving vegan dining scene in New York City and shares her top food spots. 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: 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 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 7, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: C train riders can anticipate improved midday service from today, as part of Governor Kathy Hochul's subway enhancements plan. Meanwhile, friends and colleagues remember New Jersey's Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, the highest-ranking Black official in state history. Finally, the New York Mets, following a six-game losing streak, prepare to face the Cubs tonight at Citi Field. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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May 7, 2024: Evening Roundup: City officials, musicians and advocates gathered in Albany Tuesday in support of proposed "Rap on Trial" legislation, a bill that would limit the use of lyrics as evidence in criminal trials. Also, some police oversight advocates say they’re concerned the NYPD hasn't made required changes to how it responds to protests, despite a federal judge ordering the department to do things differently after the 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstrations. WNYC's Samantha Max reports. And the Adams Administration says New York City public schools are now separating out their food waste to be put out for curbside compost pick up…three months ahead of schedule. Lastly, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Councilmember Tiffany Caban about what she thinks is a dangerous trend: the tweets from the NYPD’s Chief of Patrol John Chell by NYC NOW
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May 7, 2024: Midday News: A state judge removed the 'Equal Rights Amendment' from New York's November ballot on Tuesday, citing that the state legislature did not follow proper procedure when it first passed the amendment in 2022. The state attorney general's office is expected to appeal. Also, every couple of weeks, a group of activists in their 60s, 70s, and 80s gather in Albany to advocate for the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would allow certain patients to end their lives under the care of their doctor. WNYC's Jon Campbell reports. by NYC NOW
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May 7, 2024: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Education officials on the Newark Board of Education recently approved a $12-million contract to install AI-equipped surveillance cameras across all district schools. In other news, City Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh is in Washington, D.C. today, pushing for a bill that would set new safety standards for all lithium-ion batteries used in micro-mobility devices. Plus, the New York City Council is pushing back against Mayor Eric Adams' plan to cut funding for an emergency food program. by NYC NOW
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May 6, 2024: Evening Roundup: The New York City Council began its formal review of Mayor Eric Adams’ $112 billion spending plan for the city’s next fiscal year. Advocates say the cuts to local parks would eliminate up to 700 jobs for maintaining the city's parks, playgrounds and recreation areas. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and David Brand discuss federal investigations into Mayor Adams and what they mean. And finally, we highlight the Weeksville Heritage Center in Crown Heights, Brooklyn -- one of New York City's many neighborhood gems. by NYC NOW
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