August 12, 2024: Midday News

NYC NOW - A podcast by WNYC

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has named a new fire commissioner. Meanwhile, the city has paid out roughly $82 million in police misconduct lawsuits so far in 2024, a notable increase from the same period last year. Finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with Caroline Weaver, creator of The Locavore Guide, an online resource spotlighting New York City’s niche shops.

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