New York Officials React to Conflict in Iran, NYC Expands Childcare, Purim Food Crawl, and The LEAP Way

The conflict with Iran is entering its 4th day after the US and Israel struck the country on Saturday. Mayor Mamdani has condemned the strikes, calling it a catastrophic escalation. Four sections of New York City, including parts of the Bronx, are getting 2,000 free childcare seats this fall. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg explains the mayor and the governor’s plan to expand childcare in underserved areas. Food is a big part of the Jewish Holiday Purim. As WFUV’s Jordan Donegan reports, this celebration of joy was kicked off with a taste of tradition to bring communities together. This season, WFUV’s Strike a Chord public service campaign is focusing on organizations that promote arts and music education. Livia Regina sat down with the executive director of LEAP; an organization that runs art programs in schools. Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau Editor: Tess Novotny/Ben Oppenheimer Reporter: Jordan Donegan Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Livia Regina Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker