May 22, 2024: Midday News
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Governor Kathy Hochul's poll numbers keep dropping according to a Siena College poll, her lowest rating since she took office in 2021. Also, park researchers say cities can improve access to outdoor recreational spaces by emulating New York City's Community Schoolyards Program which allows schools to open their yards to the public during off hours. Lastly, New Jersey says it's easier for residents to apply for unemployment benefits thanks to the rollout of a new and updated application system. WNYC's Sean Carlson speaks with New Jersey Labor Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo to talk about the new system.
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