NYC NOW Midday News: Wrong Way Driver Kills Pedestrian in West Village, Airlines Offer Refunds During FAA Cutbacks, and Jersey City Mayoral Race Heads to Runoff
Nov 6, 2025
Ry Rivard, a Senior reporter for Politico, joins to provide insights on the upcoming Jersey City mayoral runoff between former Governor Jim McGreevey and Councilmember James Solomon. He sheds light on McGreevey's controversial past and how it affects his candidacy. Rivard also discusses the crucial issues at play for voters, such as housing costs and the overall cost of living, which will significantly influence the election outcome. Rivard's analysis offers a captivating glimpse into the dynamics of local politics.
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Wrong-Way Crash Kills Pedestrian
- A wrong-way driver struck and killed a 27-year-old woman in the West Village this morning.
- The driver remained at the scene and has not been charged as police notify the victim's family.
FAA To Reduce Traffic 10 Percent
- The FAA will reduce air traffic roughly 10 percent at busy airports to keep airspace safe during the shutdown.
- Officials will release the specific list of affected airports later today, which could include major New York-area airports.
Check Airlines For Refunds Now
- Airlines including United and Delta are offering refunds or free cancellations during the FAA's planned traffic reduction.
- Check with your airline now because the FAA will cut air traffic by about 10 percent at many busy airports.
