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Midday News: Immigration Arrests in the Bronx, More Juvenile Detention Abuse Lawsuits, and New Train Designs
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As part of President Trump’s nationwide enforcement push, federal immigration officials arrested at least one person in the Bronx Tuesday. Meanwhile, lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse in New York City’s juvenile detention centers have risen to 540, with dozens more filed this year. Plus, the MTA is replacing its oldest subway trains, but some riders say they prefer the seating on the older models. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Jodi Shapiro and Concetta Bencivenga, both of the New York Transit Museum, about the changes.
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As part of President Trump’s nationwide enforcement push, federal immigration officials arrested at least one person in the Bronx Tuesday. Meanwhile, lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse in New York City’s juvenile detention centers have risen to 540, with dozens more filed this year. Plus, the MTA is replacing its oldest subway trains, but some riders say they prefer the seating on the older models. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Jodi Shapiro and Concetta Bencivenga, both of the New York Transit Museum, about the changes.
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1 Evening Roundup: Hochul Won’t Remove Adams, AG James Targets E-Cigarette Companies and Resettlement Agencies Lost in Limbo 9:33
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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 e-cigarette companies that are targeting young people. And finally, refugees in upstate New York are in limbo because of a Trump administration order for resettlement agencies to stop services.…

1 Midday News: Life Expectancy Rises in NYC, Calls to Remove Fluoride from Water, and Congestion Pricing Is Again in Limbo 7:56
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New data shows life expectancy is rising in New York City, reversing pandemic-era declines. Meanwhile, some Queens residents are pushing to remove fluoride from the city’s drinking water, with Community Board 1 calling on officials to take action. Plus, congestion pricing is once again in limbo after the Trump administration moved to shut it down. Governor Hochul says the tolls are staying for now. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Kathy Wylde, President of the Partnership for New York City, for her reaction.…

1 Morning Headlines: Judge Weighs Dismissal of Adams’ Case, Trump Administration Moves to Block Congestion Pricing, and Hudson Yards Casino Plan Faces Pushback 3:04
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A federal judge is considering whether to dismiss Mayor Eric Adams’ criminal case after questioning the mayor and his attorneys in court. Meanwhile, President Trump is declaring an end to New York City’s congestion pricing program, with his Department of Transportation revoking its approval. Plus, opponents of a proposed casino at Hudson Yards are urging city planners to reject the project, arguing the developer is not delivering on its original housing commitments.…

1 Evening Roundup: Judge Weighs Request to Dismiss Adams’ Case, Trump Moves to End Congestion Pricing, Captions at NYC Movie Theatres and a Community Champion 9:13
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A judge will soon decide whether to drop the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, the Trump administration is withdrawing federal approval for congestion pricing. Also, WNYC’s David Furst and Ryan Kailath discuss a city ordinance requiring captions in most movie theaters for a certain percentage of screenings. And finally, we meet the creator of Compassionate Cleaning, which provides cleaning and remodeling services to underserved communities across the five boroughs.…

1 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 8:53
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A federal judge will hear arguments on the Trump administration’s push to dismiss corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, as prosecutors explain their reasoning in court. Meanwhile, egg prices in the New York area continue to fluctuate, making it tough for shoppers to find a deal. Plus, WNYC’s Samantha Max breaks down what to expect at Mayor Adams’ Wednesday federal court hearing and what it could mean for his legal future.…

1 Morning Headlines: Judge to Review DOJ’s Push to Drop Mayor Adams Case, Legal Questions Over ICE at Rikers, and NYPD Misconduct Settlements Rise 3:11
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A federal judge will hear arguments Wednesday on the Trump administration’s directive to dismiss the criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams. Meanwhile, legal experts are debating whether Adams’ plan to allow federal immigration agents back onto Rikers Island conflicts with a 2014 city law. Plus, a new analysis from the New York Legal Aid Society reveals that New York City paid over $200 million last year to settle police misconduct claims, an $89 million increase from the previous year.…

1 Evening Roundup: Court Blocks Cuomo’s Plan to Dismantle Ethics Board, Lt. Gov. Calls Himself Voice of New Yorkers, 90 Years Since NYC Hired First Black Conductor and Life Expectancy in New York 10:52
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New York’s highest court rejected former Gov. Cuomo’s attempt to strip the state ethics board of its enforcement power. Plus, New York's Lt. Gov. Delgado develops an independent streak. Also, WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh reports on the man who broke a racial barrier that has since offered a pathway to the middle class for countless Black people and other people of color. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with New York City’s interim Commissioner of Health Michelle Morse about life expectancy rates for New Yorkers.…

1 Midday News: Mayor Adams Faces Key Court Hearing on Criminal Charges, NYPD Officer Shot in Standoff with Parolee, and Proposal to Ban Phones in Classrooms 11:29
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Mayor Eric Adams is set to appear in federal court Wednesday for a pivotal hearing on the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss his criminal charges. Meanwhile, an NYPD officer was shot during a standoff at a Lower East Side NYCHA complex. Officials say the suspect, a parolee, fired first before being taken into custody. Plus, Governors Kathy Hochul and Phil Murphy are proposing a statewide ban on cell phones in classrooms. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with New Jersey student Jayden Stuckey, Newark Superintendent Roger León, and Dr. Stephanie Marcello, chief psychologist at Rutgers Behavioral Health Care, about the impact.…

1 Morning Headlines: Gov. Hochul Questions Mayor Adams’ Future, NYC Small Claims Courts See Major Backlogs, and Kids Week at the Intrepid Museum 3:03
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Governor Kathy Hochul says the recent resignations of four top deputies in Mayor Eric Adams’ administration raise serious concerns about his future. Meanwhile, a new analysis reveals that New York City’s small claims courts, meant for quick dispute resolutions, are facing major backlogs, delaying cases for months or even years. Plus, Kids Week continues at the Intrepid Museum, offering hands-on NASA exhibits and STEM activities for students on midwinter break.…

1 Midday News: The Latest Local News, City Plans Facelift for Broadway Junction and American Chestnuts Bear Fruit in Brooklyn 10:13
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A new public plaza is in the works for East New York’s Broadway Junction, but residents fear being priced out. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Bart Chezar, a chestnut expert, about an effort to bring the trees back to Brooklyn.

1 Evening Roundup: Transgender References Dropped from Stonewall Monument Website, Some New Yorkers Sour on Adams, Pedestrian Traffic Increases in Manhattan and Advice from a Dating Coach 9:57
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References to transgender and queer people have been removed from the Stonewall National Monument’s website. Plus, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein asks some New Yorkers if Mayor Adams’ corruption case is swaying their support. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Arun Venugopal discuss new data that show some Manhattan neighborhoods are seeing big boosts in pedestrian traffic since the start of congestion pricing. And finally, dating coaches advise single New Yorkers that dating doesn’t have to be a nightmare.…

1 Midday News: Mayor Eric Adams Denies Cooperating with DOJ in Exchange for Dropping Charges, Columbia Medical School Freezes Hiring Over Federal Cuts, and Gov. Hochul Won’t Rule Out Removal of Adams 7:54
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams denies claims that his attorneys sought to have his federal corruption case dropped in exchange for his cooperation with the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Meanwhile, Columbia University’s medical school is freezing hiring and other spending as it prepares for potential federal funding cuts. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul says she isn’t ruling out the possibility of removing Mayor Adams from office. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports.…

1 Morning Headlines: NYC Council Pushes Back on Rikers Immigration Plan, City Council Moves to Close Local Law 97 Loophile, Last Chance to Join a Community Board, and OMNY Fraud Concerns 11:42
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Some City Council members are criticizing Mayor Eric Adams’ proposal to allow federal immigration officers into Rikers Island, arguing it could endanger pre-trial detainees. Meanwhile, two council members are introducing legislation to prevent landlords from buying their way out of complying with the city’s landmark climate law, Local Law 97, which requires buildings to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Also, Friday is the last day to apply for a seat on a community board in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Plus, this week’s On the Way transit segment covers flagged OMNY student cards, a baby born on the subway, and what’s behind the wrapped J/M/Z train structures.…

1 Evening Roundup: Manhattan’s Top Prosecutor Resigns, Murder Charge for Man who Allegedly Packed Dead Roommate in Suitcase, City Council’s Minority Leader Talks New Role and Hockey Fan Builds Tiny… 9:46
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Interim U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon is leaving her post days after the White House ordered her office to withdraw corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, a man is facing a murder charge after he allegedly killed his roommate and put his body in a suitcase in the East River. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Councilmember Joann Ariola about her new role as minority leader. And finally, WNYC’s David Brand hits the ice with a hockey fanatic in Queens who turned his tiny backyard into a hockey rink.…

1 Midday News: NJ Township Misses Deadline in Affordable Housing Project, Jets Move on from Rodgers, Mets Season Preview, and How to Join a NYC Community Board 12:15
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A developer suing Millburn Township over an affordable housing project says the town council missed a key court-imposed deadline, further delaying the project. Meanwhile, the New York Jets say they are officially moving on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers. In other sports news, Tim Ryder of the Simply Amazin’ New York Mets podcast previews the upcoming baseball season. Plus, applications to join local community boards in Brooklyn and the Bronx close Friday. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Community Board 6 District Manager Mike Racioppo about what the role entails.…
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