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June 21, 2024: Midday News

NYC NOW
NYC NOW
Episode • Jun 21, 2024 • 8m
New York City data show heat-related emergency room visits have risen over the last several days. Meanwhile, New York State Attorney General Letitia James says UnitedHealthcare must pay for failing to cover birth control. Plus, there’s a proposal in Queens to to transform a large city-owned building in Long Island City into a permanently affordable, shared commercial space for artists, nonprofits and vendors. WNYC's Sean Carlson speaks with reporter Arun Venugopal about the proposed “Queensboro People’s Space” and the significance of the intended site.

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