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EPISODE · Feb 14, 2022 · 28 MIN

The Rundown | February 9

from The Rundown on WNYU 89.1 FM · host WNYU

This week, NYU eased its covid policies following the fall in citywide and on-campus cases. Restrictions on indoor dining, gyms, events, study rooms and club activities have been lifted. Margot Bender has the story. Let's face it, we've all told white lies. But what happens when they go too far? Reed Miller has the story. In January, two officers were shot on duty. In response, Eric Adams released his new “Blueprint to End Gun Violence” alongside federal proposals from President Biden at a conference last Thursday. However, some aren’t happy with the “tough on crime” stance that both Mayor Adams and President Biden are taking. Vinith Yedidi has the story. New York City's iconic dollar by the slice is struggling under pandemic inflation. Rundown reporter Reed Miller talks to fellow New Yorkers to hear their thoughts the endangered dollar slice of pizza. Kelly Drake questions the true romantic nature of everyone's favorite Valentine's Day treat: chocolate. Misty Avinger spoke with Crystal Howard at NYC Parks and talked about the agencies Renaming Project and the importance of representation in the communities of New York City. This and more hosted by Grace Wanebo

This week, NYU eased its covid policies following the fall in citywide and on-campus cases. Restrictions on indoor dining, gyms, events, study rooms and club activities have been lifted. Margot Bender has the story. Let's face it, we've all told white lies. But what happens when they go too far? Reed Miller has the story. In January, two officers were shot on duty. In response, Eric Adams released his new “Blueprint to End Gun Violence” alongside federal proposals from President Biden at a conference last Thursday. However, some aren’t happy with the “tough on crime” stance that both Mayor Adams and President Biden are taking. Vinith Yedidi has the story. New York City's iconic dollar by the slice is struggling under pandemic inflation. Rundown reporter Reed Miller talks to fellow New Yorkers to hear their thoughts the endangered dollar slice of pizza. Kelly Drake questions the true romantic nature of everyone's favorite Valentine's Day treat: chocolate. Misty Avinger spoke with Crystal Howard at NYC Parks and talked about the agencies Renaming Project and the importance of representation in the communities of New York City. This and more hosted by Grace Wanebo

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