

Evening Roundup: Court Blocks Cuomo’s Plan to Dismantle Ethics Board, Lt. Gov. Calls Himself Voice of New Yorkers, 90 Years Since NYC Hired First Black Conductor and Life Expectancy in New York
Feb 18, 2025
A court ruling upheld the ethics board's authority against the former governor's controversial actions. The Lt. Gov. expresses his independent views on pressing issues affecting New Yorkers. The legacy of Jotham T. Coleman, the first Black train conductor, reveals the ongoing struggle for racial equity and its impact on the middle class. Additionally, there's a focus on life expectancy improvements in NYC, highlighting health disparities and the city's initiatives to combat chronic diseases and the opioid crisis.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Breaking Barriers: The Legacy of New York's First Black Train Conductor
01:53 • 1min
Breaking Barriers: The Legacy of New York City's First Black Conductor and Current Health Challenges
03:23 • 4min
Addressing Health Disparities and Improving Life Expectancy in NYC
07:00 • 4min