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June 24, 2024: Evening Roundup

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NYC NOW
Episode • Jun 24, 2024 • 9m
A new survey shows that over 8-in-10 migrant street vendors in New York City say they can't find other work due to a lack of child care. In other news, critics of solitary confinement may see an end to the practice in New York state after a group of prisoners won a class action lawsuit last week. WNYC’s Matt Katz reports. Also, New York State’s insurance regulator is notifying all insurers licensed in the state of a new law banning discrimination based on tenant income. Finally, as part of WNYC’s Radio Rookies program, 17-year-old TaoHeng Chen reflects on the impact of gambling in his community.

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