NYC NOW Midday News: NYPD Officers Injured in Ice Encounter and Starbucks Workers Go On Strike
Nov 13, 2025
Charles Lane, a WNYC reporter known for his insightful coverage, dives into the troubling incident in Washington Heights where two NYPD officers were injured during a confusing encounter with ICE agents. He unpacks the chaos and implications of the situation. The conversation then shifts to unionized Starbucks workers staging a strike on Red Cup Day, demanding better pay and hours. Lane discusses the union's struggle for negotiations with Starbucks’ new CEO amid the ongoing labor disputes.
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Confusing Washington Heights Encounter
- Police responded to 911 calls about armed men pulling people from cars near 164th and Broadway.
- Officers intervened and discovered the chase involved federal immigration agents wearing ice vests under sweatshirts.
Injuries And Unanswered Questions
- Two NYPD officers sustained minor injuries during the interaction and were treated at the scene.
- The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the incident.
Video Shared By City Councilmember
- The incident happened as ICE made other arrests in the neighborhood.
- City Councilmember Sean Abreu posted video of agents pulling a man from a car at 157th and Broadway and called it "deeply disturbing."