Wildfire Smoke, NYC Ferry Milestone, and Columbia Protest Plans

24/04/2025 6 min Episodio 150

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Episode Synopsis

In today's episode, we begin with a welcome and a weather update for New York City. We then discuss the impact of New Jersey wildfire smoke drifting into the city, affecting air quality. The episode covers a rally by NYC residents advocating for better access to sports facilities, highlighting community engagement in urban planning. We also note the NYC Ferry's achievement of record ridership in April, indicating growing public transit use. Lastly, we explore the plans and responses surrounding a protest at Columbia University, reflecting ongoing campus activism.

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