NYC NOW Evening Roundup: Nadine Menendez Sentenced to Prison, City Launches New Community Service Program, Students Adjust to Cellphone Ban, and Upstate ICE Raid Sparks Debate
Sep 11, 2025
Nadine Menendez has been sentenced to prison for corruption tied to her husband, former Senator Bob Menendez. New York City is launching a Civic Corps program, rewarding residents for community service. High school students share their struggles adapting to the new cellphone ban, showcasing their creative solutions. The podcast also dives into a federal immigration raid at a food processing plant, igniting a heated discussion on the implications for families and the broader immigration debate.
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Menendez Conviction And Sentence
- Nadine Menendez was sentenced to 4.5 years after being convicted for colluding with her husband in corruption schemes.
- The jury found she helped sell Senator Bob Menendez's influence, including seeking benefits from the Egyptian government.
City Creates Civic Corps After Federal Cut
- New York City launched the Civic Corps to fill gaps after federal AmeriCorps funding cuts.
- The 10-month program offers stipends, loan repayment, and places members in nonprofits and city agencies.
Students React To Cellphone Ban
- High school students report mixed reactions one week into New York's statewide cellphone ban.
- Some say it reduces distraction and increases talking, while others find scanning IDs and sealed pouches annoying and chaotic.