August 26, 2024: Morning Headlines

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Nassau County police are investigating five deaths in Syosset, Long Island after responding to reports of a shooting on Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, a developer plans to buy a 124-year-old church on East 119th Street in East Harlem, potentially replacing it with a residential building, though not all residents are on board. Plus, New York City will extend the semi-protected bike lane along McGuinness Boulevard in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, for the entire length of the busy roadway. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen gauged local residents' opinions.