Mamdani and Hochul Announce Seats in 2-K Program, New Connecticut Food Support, Menin Calls for E-Bike Regulations, Second Death Reported at Delaney Hall

This fall, 2000 2-year-olds will be enrolled in the city’s free 2-K Program. WFUV’s Mia Barth has more on New York City’s efforts to provide more affordable childcare. In Connecticut, Governor Ned Lamont announced a virtual grocery card that allows those who lost their SNAP benefits to buy food. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders explains who’s eligible and how it’ll work. At City Hall, Speaker Julie Menin spoke this morning for action against illegal sales of E-Bikes in New York City. WFUV’s Tahlia Pearson highlights safety concerns and advocates' calls to reduce deaths and injuries. In Newark, New Jersey, another death was reported at Detention Center Delaney Hall. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen tells us about the situation and its call to close the detention center. Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg Editor: Nathan Ray Reporter: Mia Barth Reporter: Sienna Reinders Reporter: Tahlia Pearson Reporter: Lainey Nguyen Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker