January 11, 2024: Midday News

01/11/24 • 9 min

Governor Hochul is pushing ahead with her plan to bolster mental health services in New York, especially in schools. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service says powerful winds and rain are returning to the New York region on Friday, following the storm from earlier this week. Plus, on Wednesday, the new head of the Department of Correction met with the city’s jail oversight board for the first time to address complaints by Rikers detainees about not being able to wash their clothes for at least a year. WNYC’s Michael Hill spoke with reporter Jessy Edwards who has been following the story.

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January 11, 2024: Morning Headlines

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Evictions are surging across New York City, and a WNYC review of city data shows the removal rate is starting to mirror pre-pandemic trends. Meanwhile, the city Health Department is recruiting 10-thousand people for a study on the long-term outcomes of New York City adults who've been infected with COVID.

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January 11, 2024 : Evening Roundup

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is reversing budget cuts to the NYPD and the Fire Department. Plus, F train service is back in Brooklyn after Wednesday's train derailment on Coney Island. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and David Brand discuss the New York City Council’s plan to sue the mayor and social services agency if they block housing aid to more low-income New Yorkers.