More programs, such as SNAP, will run out of money and healthcare costs will rise on November 1st if a solution isn't worked out by today. Rory breaks down what this could mean for the weeks ahead. In addition, how are kids and parents looking at Halloween nowadays?
Rick tells Mendte In The Morning what President Trump achieved on his trip to Asia. Will Trump get involved in the government shutdown before benefits run out for millions of Americans? A framework deal between China and the USA was struck over the last few days.
Tim joins Mendte In The Morning to discuss his excitement for this Sunday's TCS NYC Marathon in Manhattan. He is a distant runner who has an amazing background.
Rob thinks NYC will get worse if Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor. There's still a chance to turn this race around, voting for Cuomo, but does he have what it takes to win? Jack Ciattarelli will win the governor's race in New Jersey because Mikie Sherrill is another Phil Murphy.
The death toll in the wake of Hurricane Melissa is at 59 and climbing. The storm has destroyed many parts of Jamaica, including homes and more. Major flooding in New York and New Jersey last night caused a few deaths and dangerous conditions. A New York City School Bus strike could leave tons of kids without transportation on Monday morning if a solution isn't agreed on. New Polls are out highlighting the NJ and New York City mayoral and gubernatorial elections.
Larry Mendte goes over the biggest news stories of the day including the destruction across the Caribbean following Hurricane Melissa, Andrew Cuomo saying there is a civil war taking place in the Democratic party, and both NJ Gubernatorial candidates going heavy on the TV ads as election day nears. Rob Simmelkjaer joins Mendte in the Morning to talk about what makes the TCS NYC Marathon such a special event for New York City. JC Polanco talks with Larry about the latest polls in the Mayoral race and which ones we should be paying attention to as election day nears.