Evening Roundup: NYC Considers Extended Schoolyard Hours, Immigration Raid in Newark, Knicks Players Named to All-Star Team, NYC Houseboat Struggles, and Best Vegetarian Restaurants episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 24, 2025 · 10 MIN

Evening Roundup: NYC Considers Extended Schoolyard Hours, Immigration Raid in Newark, Knicks Players Named to All-Star Team, NYC Houseboat Struggles, and Best Vegetarian Restaurants

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New York City officials are considering a plan to keep schoolyards open longer on weekends and after school, but it could cost $49 million a year. Meanwhile, New Jersey officials are demanding answers after a federal immigration raid at a Newark business. Also, Knicks players Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns have been voted as starters for next month’s NBA All-Star Game, the first Knicks duo to start since 1975. Also, New Yorkers living on houseboats are struggling to find marinas to dock their homes. WNYC’s David Brand reports. Finally, Eater NY’s Melissa McCart shares her picks for the city’s top vegetarian and vegan restaurants. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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