September 13, 2024: Midday News
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Despite a decrease in incarcerated people and fewer corrections staff in New York City, the Independent Budget Office says overtime is driving the Department of Corrections high spending. Meanwhile, a bill to decriminalize jaywalking in New York City is on hold after advocates raised concerns over last-minute changes that would still penalize pedestrians. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams has appointed Tom Donilon as interim NYPD Commissioner following Edward Caban’s resignation, which came one week after his phones were seized in a federal investigation. WNYC’s public safety reporter Matt Katz has the latest.
