NYC NOW 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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Live Poultry Market Anecdote
- Jose Fernandez has sold live poultry in West Harlem since 1999 and knows his customers well.
- His clientele includes West Africans, Spanish speakers, Arab Muslims, and Chinese who prefer fresh, live birds.
Bird Markets and Disease Risk
- New York has the most live bird markets of any state, with about a million birds sold monthly.
- These markets pose a significant risk for zoonotic disease transmission like H5N1 bird flu.
Balancing Cultural and Health Risks
- Live animal markets are important culturally but also high-risk sites for disease spread.
- Balancing public health and cultural needs is a key challenge for officials.