NYC NOW Midday News: Mayor Adams Blames Easy Gun Access After Queens School Arrest, Pharmacies Roll Out COVID Shots Early, and 11 NYC Officials Free After Immigration Office Arrest
Sep 19, 2025
Mayor Adams highlights the dangers of easy gun access after a teenager was arrested with a loaded pistol at a high school. Meanwhile, pharmacies in New York begin administering updated COVID vaccines, even before federal guidance arrives. In a bold protest, eleven city officials were arrested for attempting to inspect conditions at an ICE facility, sparking discussions on immigrant rights and enforcement practices. Tune in for these critical local stories and their wider implications!
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Student Arrested After Instagram Tip
- The FBI flagged a threatening Instagram post and police arrested a 16-year-old at Cardozo High School about an hour later.
- Officers found a loaded 9mm pistol with 13 rounds in the student's backpack.
Mayor Links Easy Access To Risk
- Mayor Eric Adams framed the incident as a societal failure enabling easy access to guns for teens.
- He warned that children are being radicalized and placed New Yorkers at heightened risk.
State Lets Pharmacies Move Ahead
- New York pharmacies began giving updated COVID shots before federal advisory guidance arrived.
- Governor Hochul's executive order let pharmacies proceed because federal recommendations were delayed.