NYC NOW Midday News: City Council to Vote on Transgender Patient Protections, Bad Bunny Ticket Scams, Public School Student in Immigration Detention, and NYC Mayoral Race Heats Up
Aug 14, 2025
The City Council is gearing up to vote on new protections for transgender patients. There’s a surge in fraudulent Bad Bunny ticket sales, making fans wary. A public school student has been detained by immigration officials, raising serious concerns. In politics, the heated New York City mayoral race features former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s bold moves and controversial proposals. The race underscores housing challenges and socioeconomic debates as candidates vie for public support amid looming budget deficits.
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Council Pushes Trans Patient Protections
- The City Council is moving to codify transgender patient rights across public hospitals, including name and pronoun use and documented staff training.
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams sponsored the bills to make hospitals more visibly welcoming and accountable.
How To Avoid Fake Bad Bunny Tickets
- Attorney General Letitia James urges caution when buying Bad Bunny tickets and recommends buying from official resellers.
- She advises avoiding cash or wire transfers and filing complaints with her office if sold fake tickets.
Public School Student Detained Again
- Another NYC public school student was detained by immigration agents during an immigration hearing, highlighting recurring school-to-detention incidents.
- Officials say the city is connecting the student's family to legal help and may pursue legal action.