Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Criticizes Iran War, Low Bronx Voting Turnout, Affordable Housing Expands in Brooklyn, Shakespeare in the Park

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand criticized the Trump Administration today for the cost and national security impacts of the ongoing war in Iran. WFUV’s Anne Jackson has more The New York Primary Election is next Tuesday, June 23. But there is concern over low voter turnout among young people, especially in the Bronx. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg spoke to some young New Yorkers to find out why. More than 500 affordable housing units are coming to Central Brooklyn. WFUV’s Sonia Weliwitigoda reports on Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement. Every summer New Yorkers flock to Central Park to see performances of Shakespeare’s famous plays, but securing free tickets to Shakespeare in the Park usually means standing in line for several hours. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders went to Brooklyn where some people say it’s worth the wait. Host/Producer: Livia Regina Editor: Lainey Nguyen Reporter: Anne Jackson Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Sonia Weliwitigoda Reporter: Sam Giangrande Reporter: Sienna Reinders Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker