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May 17, 2024: Evening Roundup
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is scrambling to reassure families they’ll get a spot in the city's free 3K program. Meanwhile, WNYC’s Karen Yi follows a homeless outr... May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024: Midday News
Child poverty rates in New York have reached their highest level since 2016, according to a new report from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Meanwhile, about 26,000 runners are expecte... May 17, 2024
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May 16, 2024: Evening Roundup
Mayor Adams' controversial policy of limiting shelter stays for migrants could cost New York City up to $2 billion a year. Plus, New York University is requiring students who were arr... May 16, 2024
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How Artist Bony Ramirez Spent a Year Immersed in The Newark Museum of Art
When he was a child, artist Bony Ramirez moved from his native Dominican Republic to New Jersey. The first museum he ever visited in his new home was The Newark Museum of Art. After w... May 15, 2024
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NJ lawmakers try to revise state's public records law. Transparency advocates aren't pleased.
The first attempt to revise the state's public records law earlier this year, and was criticized by good government advocates and journalists. May 10, 2024
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May 10, 2024: Evening Roundup
New York City's Department of Mental Health and Hygiene says we can expect longer tick seasons, thanks to warmer temperatures due to the effects of climate change. Plus, New York City... May 10, 2024
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Ask Governor Murphy: May Recap
Topics this month included a proposed corporate tax to fund NJ Transit, tax relief for seniors, an NJ Turnpike extension and more. May 9, 2024
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NJ Gov. Murphy: We can cut seniors' taxes and save NJ Transit
Gov. Phil Murphy says he's optimistic New Jersey can both fund a giant tax relief program for seniors and put in place the corporate tax he hopes will sure up NJ Transit. May 9, 2024
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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... May 7, 2024
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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 eliminat... May 6, 2024