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July 31, 2023: Midday News

NYC NOW
NYC NOW
Episode • Jul 31, 2023 • 8m
New Jersey's Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, standing in for vacationing Governor Phil Murphy, is hospitalized, causing a temporary void in her roles. Also, Housing Works' legal cannabis dispensary reports a surprising $12 million revenue in its first six months. And, Mayor Adams' war on rats continues and starting tomorrow, city food businesses must dispose of trash in hard containers with tight lids. Finally, a shortage of lifeguards and functioning public pools leads to long lines and crowded lanes for New Yorkers seeking to cool down, a topic discussed by Katie Honan from The City with WNYC’s Michael Hill.

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