Boroughs in Brief: Thursday, November 13th

Dems formally reject Governor Hochul’s chief judge pick; Mayor Adams tempers bail demands with calls to fund public defenders; ; Proposed delivery worker hub on NYC’s Upper West Side sparks outrage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Feb 20235min

NYC Mayor Adams ordered to cough up $300 for rat infestation at Brooklyn residence; George Santos vows not to let ‘Twitter trolling’ force him from Congress; FDNY urges feds to take more action against dangerous e-bike batteries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Feb 20234min

Governor Hochul’s proposed menthol ban, cigarette tax hike draws mixed reactions; Never-released internal NYPD report cites ‘shortcomings and missteps’ in response to 2020 George Floyd protests; Queens Councilwoman Vickie Paladino says NYC bicyclists should be forced to get licensed and insurance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Feb 20235min

NYC pizzerias forced to pay out hundreds of thousands in settlements for wage theft claims; NYPD detective charged with stalking ex-girlfriend; Yankees icon Derek Jeter joining Fox MLB team; Elderly man shoved to Brooklyn subway tracks in random attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Feb 20234min

NYC opening two new specialized programs in Brooklyn for students with dyslexia; Mayor Adams appears in court to demand dismissal of rat infestation tickets; MSG asks NYC to continue operating storied arena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Feb 20235min

NYC nurses follow up private hospital strikes; Mayor Adams claims ‘woke’ Democrats are driving minority voters out of party; MTA employees crowd court hearing for finance pro charged in Brooklyn subway worker assault Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Feb 20234min

NYC unions demand back pay for workers fired for refusing COVID shots; NYC Social Services Commissioner resigning after tumultuous tenure; Illegal weed shops in NYC to face eviction under new crackdown plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Feb 20234min

George Santos denies sexual harassment claim by prospective aide; Mayor Adams ends COVID vaccine mandate for NYC workers; Two high-ranking FDNY chiefs surrender titles in protest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Feb 20234min