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May 13, 2024: Midday News
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May 13, 2024
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The NYPD says police officers shot and killed a 33 year old man in East Flatbush in Brooklyn early Sunday morning, an investigation is ongoing. Also, New York City will pay $1.6 million to a man who was sexually abused by a physical therapist while he was held at Rikers Island in response to a lawsuit. And lastly, WNYC will be hosting and broadcasting a debate Monday night among the three candidates in the Democratic primary for the Senate seat held by Bob Menendez. The candidates are Congressman Andy Kim, Patricia Campos Medina and Larry Hamm, and mostly likely whoever wins this primary will be the next senator since a Republican hasn't won a Senate race in New Jersey since 1972. WNYC's Michael Hill and Nancy Solomon, who has been covering the race joins our own Janae Pierre to discuss what issues they'll be exploring in the upcoming debate.
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May 13, 2024
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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