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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2025 · 3 MIN

Morning Headlines: Federal Spending Freeze Sparks Confusion, Ex-Sen. Bob Menendez Faces Sentencing, and Proposed Tax Break for Lead Pipe Filtration

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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A federal spending freeze is causing confusion and pushback in New York. Meanwhile, former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is set to be sentenced Wednesday in Manhattan federal court after his conviction on 16 counts, including bribery and obstruction of justice. Plus, Bronx Representative Ritchie Torres is introducing a bill to provide a 20% tax break for water filtration systems in buildings with lead pipes. 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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