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EPISODE · May 1, 2025 · 11 MIN

Morning Headlines: NJ Transit Strike Looms, NYC Rent Hikes Proposed, AmeriCorps Loses NY Funding, and New Details on Mayor Adams’ Campaign Finance Challenges

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New Jersey Transit engineers may go on strike May 16th if no contract deal is reached. In New York City, the Rent Guidelines Board is weighing rent increases for more than a million stabilized apartments, with a final vote expected in June. Meanwhile, the New York Attorney General says federal cuts have wiped out AmeriCorps funding across the state. Plus, this week’s politics segment dives into Mayor Adams’ campaign finance issues, updates in the mayoral race, and the latest from state budget negotiations. 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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