Senator Bob Menendez has pleaded not guilty in federal court today to three counts related to bribery and corruption. Meanwhile Rex Heuermann, the man charged with the Gilgo Beach killings is back in court today two months after his initial arrest for a status hearing. Also, the Adams Administration wants to boost government resources available for the city's nightlife scene.
Plus, for the last six years the MTA has allowed a small group of people in the Access-a-Ride program to take as many trips as they want, whenever they want, using an app-based taxi service for $2.75. But last month, the agency killed the program. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports on what happened next.