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Evening Roundup: Mayor Adams Defends Immigrants, Lawmaker Collects Pension While in Office, Homeless Services Seeks Volunteers, and MTA Tackles Crumbling Subway Stations

Jan 23, 2025
Mayor Eric Adams vows to defend immigrants amid federal policy changes, stirring up a debate on social justice. A Harlem lawmaker faces scrutiny for drawing a pension while still in office, raising ethical concerns. Meanwhile, New York City’s Department of Homeless Services urgently seeks volunteers for its annual count of unsheltered individuals. The podcast also highlights the crumbling infrastructure of the subway system, revealing alarming conditions and the necessity for significant funding to ensure commuter safety.
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