May 3, 2024: Morning Headlines
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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The Manhattan District Attorney’s office reports an NYPD officer discharged a firearm inside a Columbia University building while clearing out protesters, contradicting Mayor Eric Adams' description of the operation as well-executed to restore calm. In other news, the number of homeless New Yorkers transitioning from shelters to public housing is expected to hit new lows. Plus, NYC Public Schools Chancellor David Banks is preparing to testify before a Congressional committee on anti-semitism next week. Finally, on this week's segment of 'On The Way,' Stephen Nessen and Clayton Guse discuss congestion pricing updates, MTA efforts to unblock bus lanes, and answer a listener's question.
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