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May 24, 2024: Midday News
FromNYC NOW
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8 minutes
Released:
May 24, 2024
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Rockaway Beach will officially reopen this Memorial Day weekend with restricted access to certain areas as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shores up the peninsula’s coastline. Meanwhile, Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway is standing by an agreement to provide more support for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students to end pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus. Finally, Astoria, Queens was once the destination for Greeks moving to the U.S., evident in the many Greek eateries across the neighborhood. But the area has changed significantly. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with chef and food writer Farideh Sadeghin, who visited Astoria to explore its food scene.
Released:
May 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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