The City Council Wants to Restrict Social Media for Kids, The State Backtracks on Eco-Friendly Commitments, and New Yorkers are Making the City Greener

Today, the New York City Council discussed curbing youth social media usage with a series of bills. WFUV’s Xenia Gonikberg explains how they could impact young people. New York State legislators have extended their budget deadline due to ongoing disagreements. One of the main disputes surrounds Governor Hochul’s proposal to backtrack some of the state’s commitments towards becoming more eco-friendly. Hochul says inflation and other factors are making it harder to act on climate change. But environmental and legal experts disagree. WFUV’s Jordan Donegan tells us why. New Yorkers can make New York City greener by planting a tree for free. It’s part of an initiative by a local non-profit to increase New York City’s tree population and the benefits they provide. WFUV’s Sienna Reinders tells us how it works. Host/Producer: Alexandra Pfau Editor: Tess Novotny Reporter: Jordan Donegan Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Sienna Reinders