EPISODE · Apr 3, 2024 · 27 MIN
Mayor Adams comes to NYPD's defense over social media posts
from Eyewitness News Extra Time · host WABC-TV
In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we begin with Mayor Adams defending top NYPD officials and their right to respond through social media to criticism launched against them. The comments come after a few of the NYPD's highest-ranking leaders blasted who they call anti-police critics as they gave a final salute to one of their own. Eyewitness News reporter CeFaan Kim has the story from City Hall. Meanwhile, a health alert is underway in Puerto Rico where cases of "Dengue" are on the rise. Health officials on the island recently declared a public health emergency. Puerto Rico's Secretary of Health said the Health Department registered 549 cases of Dengue so far this year, which far exceeds historical numbers. Dengue is the most common mosquito-borne virus across the globe. The secretary said all parts of Puerto Rican society must join forces to prevent contagion and the spread of this virus. Judith Aponte, a professor at Hunter College, speaks to Joe Torres about the health alert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In this edition of Eyewitness News Extra Time, we begin with Mayor Adams defending top NYPD officials and their right to respond through social media to criticism launched against them. The comments come after a few of the NYPD's highest-ranking leaders blasted who they call anti-police critics as they gave a final salute to one of their own. Eyewitness News reporter CeFaan Kim has the story from City Hall. Meanwhile, a health alert is underway in Puerto Rico where cases of "Dengue" are on the rise. Health officials on the island recently declared a public health emergency. Puerto Rico's Secretary of Health said the Health Department registered 549 cases of Dengue so far this year, which far exceeds historical numbers. Dengue is the most common mosquito-borne virus across the globe. The secretary said all parts of Puerto Rican society must join forces to prevent contagion and the spread of this virus. Judith Aponte, a professor at Hunter College, speaks to Joe Torres about the health alert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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