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Evening Roundup: Hochul Meets with Trump, Animal Markets Open Again Post Bird-Flu, and NYC School Closures Five Years Later

Mar 14, 2025
Gov. Kathy Hochul's meeting with Trump stirred discussions on infrastructure and congestion tolls in Manhattan. New York City’s wet markets are reopening, raising public health concerns amidst cultural significance. The podcast takes a poignant look back at the school closures five years ago, reflecting on the feelings of officials and families during the pandemic. It highlights the challenges faced by students and educators, urging thought on the long-term effects and possible alternatives to those tough decisions.
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  • Governor Hochul's meeting with Trump emphasizes the critical need for federal and state collaboration to address New York's transportation challenges.
  • The reopening of animal markets post-bird flu raises public health concerns despite high demand for fresh livestock from immigrant communities.

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Governor Hochul's Conversation with President Trump

Governor Kathy Hochul recently met with President Trump to discuss several critical topics, including infrastructure funding, the future of Penn Station, and the controversial congestion tolls affecting drivers entering Manhattan. Previously, Trump halted the toll program, but the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is currently challenging that decision in court. Hochul's initiative to engage Trump underlines the ongoing significance of federal and state collaboration in addressing New York's transport challenges. This conversation reflects the complexity of managing urban infrastructure in a city with high traffic and environmental concerns.

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