NYC NOW Evening Roundup: No Heat or Hot Water for Some NYCHA Residents, NYPD Begins Overnight Subway Patrol, Old Subway Cars Fixed in Even Older Repair Shops, and a Community Champion
Jan 21, 2025
Public housing residents in New York City are facing critical heat and hot water outages amid freezing temperatures. Meanwhile, new efforts are underway to increase police presence in the subway for enhanced safety. A look inside aging subway repair shops reveals the challenges mechanics face with outdated tools and parts. The episode also highlights a community champion from City Island, showcasing how local heroes are stepping up during tough times, even as the city faces tragic transportation incidents.
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No Heat or Hot Water
- NYCHA resident Amanda Flores describes recurring heat and hot water outages in her Upper East Side building.
- She and her grandmother often boil water for bathing due to unreliable service.
Increased Subway Patrols
- Governor Hochul's plan adds 300 officers to overnight subway patrols.
- The initiative includes platform improvements like barriers and lighting, and addresses mental health.
Crumbling Subway Infrastructure
- WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh visited the Livonia Yard, a 100-year-old subway repair shop.
- The yard's poor condition, including a broken boiler, rat infestations, and lack of parts, hinders repairs.