Governor blasted for passive role in migrant crisis
Governor Kathy Hochul has made clear that she wants Republican-leaning upstate New York communities to tone down their caustic rhetoric about New York City’s migrant crisis and to turn up their compassion by welcoming new arrivals to their towns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Aug 20236min
Rents in Manhattan, Brooklyn soar to new records. When will the monthly increases end?
Rents across New York City climbed to record levels last month, with median rents in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Northwest Queens all setting new marks in July, according to a new report from real estate giant Douglas Elliman and appraisers Miller Samuel released Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Aug 20234min
Mayor Adams warns NYC migrant crisis price tag could soar to $12 billion
New York City is on track to spend as much as $12 billion on managing the local migrant crisis by mid-2025 — a staggering price tag that Mayor Adams warned Wednesday will necessitate more “across the board” cuts to city services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Aug 20236min
Head of NYPD security for ex-Mayor de Blasio to surrender on charges in Manhattan DA’s obstruction probe
The head of former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s police security detail, Howard Redmond, is expected to turn himself in at Manhattan Criminal Court Wednesday on charges stemming from a probe into his efforts to stifle a city investigation into the ex-mayor’s misuse of his detail, the Daily News has learned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Aug 20236min
As many as 2,000 migrants to be housed in tent shelter on Randalls Island soccer fields
Mayor Adams announced Monday that his administration is opening a new migrant shelter on Randalls Island with capacity for 2,000 adults — one of the largest emergency housing facilities the city has erected since the asylum crisis started last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 Aug 20236min
Internet star faces misdemeanor in Union Square riot case
Internet influencer Kai Cenat was freed from police custody early Saturday after he was charged with misdemeanors for sparking a riot in Union Square on Friday that drew thousands of people and resulted in dozens of arrests and injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 Aug 20234min
New York City Council passes bill to make outdoor dining permanent
Three years after the pandemic pushed thousands of New York City restaurants to start serving patrons on sidewalks and streets, the City Council on Thursday authorized a bill permanently weaving outdoor dining into the fabric of the city, while limiting the use of controversial street sheds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Aug 20235min
More than 800 migrants told to leave NYC shelters under new 60-day rule since last week
Nearly 1,000 adult migrants have been ordered to leave city homeless shelters to make room for migrant families with children under a new policy that took effect last week, according to a top official in Mayor Adams’ administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Aug 20235min
