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Midday News: MTA Reports $48 Million in Congestion Pricing Revenue, Roosevelt Hotel Shelter to Close, and Our Public Song Project
The MTA says it collected over $48 million in January from its congestion pricing program, the first revenue report since tolls began on January 5th.…
1 year, 1 month ago
Morning Headlines: Mayor Adams Defends Diversity Programs and NY Prison Strike Continues
Mayor Eric Adams says New York City must protect its “hard-fought gains” as federal diversity initiatives face rollbacks, highlighting city programs …
1 year, 1 month ago
Midday News: No Cuts to 9/11 Health Program, NYC’s First Racial Equity Plan, Yankees End Facial Hair Ban, Gov. Hochul Refuses to Oust Mayor Adams, and Malcolm X’s Legacy in Queens
Correction: The story in this episode about Malcolm X’s legacy in Queens has been edited to clarify a statement by Najha Zigbi-Johnson. New York Cong…
1 year, 1 month ago
Morning Headlines: Gov. Hochul Decides Against Removing Mayor Adams, Long Island’s Water at Risk, Yankees Extend Boone’s Contract, and the Future of Congestion Pricing
Governor Kathy Hochul has decided not to remove Mayor Eric Adams from office after weighing the possibility for much of the week. Meanwhile, Long Isl…
1 year, 1 month ago
Evening Roundup: Hochul Won’t Remove Adams, AG James Targets E-Cigarette Companies and Resettlement Agencies Lost in Limbo
We discuss Gov. Hochul’s decision to keep Mayor Adams in office. Plus, New York State Attorney General Letitia James filed a federal lawsuit against…
1 year, 1 month ago
Midday News: Life Expectancy Rises in NYC, Calls to Remove Fluoride from Water, and Congestion Pricing Is Again in Limbo
New data shows life expectancy is rising in New York City, reversing pandemic-era declines. Meanwhile, some Queens residents are pushing to remove fl…
1 year, 1 month ago
Morning Headlines: Judge Weighs Dismissal of Adams’ Case, Trump Administration Moves to Block Congestion Pricing, and Hudson Yards Casino Plan Faces Pushback
A federal judge is considering whether to dismiss Mayor Eric Adams’ criminal case after questioning the mayor and his attorneys in court. Meanwhile, …
1 year, 1 month ago
Evening Roundup: Judge Weighs Request to Dismiss Adams’ Case, Trump Moves to End Congestion Pricing, Captions at NYC Movie Theatres and a Community Champion
A judge will soon decide whether to drop the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, the Trump administration is withdrawing…
1 year, 1 month ago
Midday News: Federal Court to Review Motion to Drop Adams’ Charges, Egg Prices Fluctuate, and What to Expect at Mayor Adams’ Wednesday Federal Court Hearing
A federal judge will hear arguments on the Trump administration’s push to dismiss corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, as prosecutors explain…
1 year, 1 month ago
Morning Headlines: Judge to Review DOJ’s Push to Drop Mayor Adams Case, Legal Questions Over ICE at Rikers, and NYPD Misconduct Settlements Rise
A federal judge will hear arguments Wednesday on the Trump administration’s directive to dismiss the criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams. Meanwhil…
1 year, 1 month ago