NYPD Addresses Quality of Life, Summer Events at Grand Central, and Wellness Programs in the Lower East Side

16/06/2025 6 min
NYPD Addresses Quality of Life, Summer Events at Grand Central, and Wellness Programs in the Lower East Side

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The manhunt for the man accused of killing Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband is over. He now faces six federal charges. New York City is expanding the NYPD’s Quality of Life Division. It’s a team focused on fixing everyday problems like illegal e-bikes, abandoned vehicles, and street noise. New York’s Mobile ID turns one year old. Over 200-thousand people now use the digital ID on their phones to get through airport security and verify their age at bars. The MTA is planning a grand summer for New York. As they prepare for the summer rush, they announced a partnership with Grand Central Terminal to host a variety of summer events celebrating the iconic station. WFUV’s Joseph Vizza reports. The Center for Wellbeing and Happiness is a space on the Lower East Side that prioritizes the holistic needs of the community. WFUV’s Lainey Nguyen meets with the non-profit Senior Program Manager, Kiera Del Vecchio, to highlight the organization. What's What explores current events, culture, news and hot topic issues surrounding the New York metropolitan area. The weekday show includes features, interviews and music news exclusively from WFUV. New episodes air every weekday after 4pm. News Host and Producer: Andrew McDonald Editor: Robin Shannon Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

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