A state judge removed the 'Equal Rights Amendment' from New York's November ballot on Tuesday, citing that the state legislature did not follow proper procedure when it first passed the amendment in 2022. The state attorney general's office is expected to appeal. Also, every couple of weeks, a group of activists in their 60s, 70s, and 80s gather in Albany to advocate for the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which would allow certain patients to end their lives under the care of their doctor. WNYC's Jon Campbell reports.

May 7, 2024: Midday News

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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 outreach team around Grand Central Terminal that helps people find services and housing. In other news, the 31st annual New York African Film Festival starts this Friday. Finally, due to pandemic-related financial issues, Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, is looking to sell off land to be developed for housing.

May 17, 2024: Evening Roundup

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 expected to participate in a half marathon in Brooklyn on Saturday. In other news, school districts nationwide are seeking ways to address COVID-related learning loss. However, the Union City, New Jersey, School District, which serves some of the state's lowest-income students, is meeting academic goals with little state assistance. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with district Superintendent Silvia Abbato and Bergen Record education reporter Mary Ann Koruth to learn why.

May 17, 2024: Midday News

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Harvey Weinstein's overturned rape conviction has spurred a new push to update New York's laws. Meanwhile, New York City shelter provider WIN is launching a pilot program on Monday to give homeless families debit cards to help them find housing more quickly. Plus, the New York Knicks will try to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night against the Indiana Pacers. Finally, on this week’s segment of On The Way, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and Clayton Guse discuss New York City Transit head Richard Davey leaving his job, plans to build housing near two new Metro-North stations in the Bronx, and a street redesign in Brooklyn.

May 17, 2024: Morning Headlines

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 arrested during recent protests over the war in Gaza to write essays on ethics, morality and character. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Newark Deputy Mayor Lakeesha Eure about the city’s Summer Safety Initiative, which includes a wide array of social programs. 





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May 16, 2024: Evening Roundup

New York City plans to rezone areas for more housing in the East Bronx near two Metro-North stations currently under construction, but some local residents do not want a population boom. In other news, with warmer weather approaching, some students are considering summer jobs. Vilda Vera Mayuga, commissioner of New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, offers tips for students preparing to work this summer.

May 7, 2024: Midday News

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