Mets Opening Day, Laguardia Runway Reopens and Locals React to City LGBTQIA+ Office

The runway from Sunday’s fatal plane crash has reopened at Laguardia Airport. A Port Authority spokesperson said that the runway has been inspected and repaired to meet FAA guidelines. Since Monday, the plane wreckage has been on the tarmac, blocking one of the two runways at the airport. Baseball season is back. The New York Yankees defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-0 yesterday. And today the Mets are looking for a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the home opener at Citi Field. At the time of this recording, the game isn’t over yet so we’ll have to wait and see who wins. LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers have struggled with discrimination, finding resources, and lack of protection. That's why Mayor Mamdani created a new office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs. It strives to make the city safer and protect queer New Yorkers. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda reports on what one local LGBTQIA+ organization hopes to see from the new office. WFUV’s Livia Regina shares some of Billie Marten's interview with the station about her new album. Plus, Willie Nelson continues the Outlaw Music Festival and Pulp releases three new songs. Host/Producer: Xenia Gonikberg Editor: Robin Shannon/Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Livia Regina Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker