Scoop from Bernadette Hogan

Some happy news on a stormy, rainy day: Ayana Harry Dudley and Bernadette Hogan made their debut on @ny1! 🎉

NEW: Just sat down 1-on-1 with Governor Kathy Hochul after she wrapped up a 2.5 hr meeting w/ White House officials regarding migrants in NY.

Highlights coming up at 10pm on Spectrum News NY1 + on Spectrum News across NY.

Good Morning, New York

.Mayor Eric Adams wouldn’t comment on Edward A. Caban resignation beyond “we put out a statement.” Staff trying to stop questions with a body block

Adams heading to a “Talk with Eric: A Community Conversation” event in Flushing.

Getting into car says: “I think I’ll wear my burgundy tonight.”

Andrew was delighted to speak with Frank DiLella as part of Spectrum News NY1's celebration of the 35-year phenomena that is The Phantom Of The Opera on Broadway.

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Among the many things I learned on this great podcast is that Wesley Snipes used to throw parties on Washington Avenue and that Biggie wanted Terence Blanchard to help produce his album!

From ⁦Jillian Jorgensen⁩ ⁦Spectrum News NY1⁩ “Citywide, last school year, about 40% of students were chronically absent — meaning they had missed 10% of the year’s school days, which translates into 18 days.” ny1.com/content/news/n…

Here at Spectrum News NY1 it’s been a week to focus on Jackson Heights. From food to politics to open streets and more, find all of our coverage right here ny1.com/jacksonheights #queens

I’m back baby! It’s official. I’m returning to the anchor chair on Monday at noon. Thank you all for your support ❤️ #cancer #warrior #pancreaticcancer #fighter See you on tv!

Cheers to a New York legend

As asylum seekers protest outside a Hell's Kitchen hotel, Sheena Wright and Commissioner Manuel Castro join Bobby Cuza on Inside City Hall to talk about the new relief center at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and what comes next.

Justice Hector LaSalle is telling the senate/@jessicaramos he wants to expand mental health courts. For more on the difficulty getting into these courts watch part 2 of our series now ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug…

After test case spent the weekend in Texas getting a firsthand look at the migrant crisis at the southern border, Pat Kiernan asks Hakeem Jeffries what needs to happen next to address the problem.

Watch his answer here.

Also live on Spectrum News NY1 right now

Erick Tavira died by suicide on Rikers Island in October. We examine his death and a stressed mental health care system in the city’s jails. Our exclusive investigation: ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug…

Legal pot dispensary opening Dec. 29!

In former Gap store at 8th St. & Broadway. Operated by Housing Works.

Two others are being planned at Broadway/13th St. and East 3rd St. near Bowery.
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Check out this special report from Eric Feldman Spectrum News NY1 on a nightly occurrence in Lower Manhattan: incredibly long overnight lines of people waiting for immigration appointments, with many turned away in the AM ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug…