NYC NOW - October 23, 2023: Morning Headlines

Episode Date: October 23, 2023

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says they've arrested 19 people, including three minors, following a pro-Palestinian protest in Bay Ridge over the weekend. Also, authorities are still looking for a 13-year-old boy who was last seen jumping into the East River on Friday afternoon. In sports news, the New York Giants snap their 4 game losing streak, beating the Washington Commanders 14-7.

Welcome to NYC now. Your source for local news in and around New York City from WMYC. It's Monday, October 23rd. Here's the morning headlines from Tiffany Hansen. The NYPD says they've arrested 19 people, including three minors, following a pro-Palestinian protest in Bay Ridge over the weekend. Bay Ridge is home to New York City's largest Arab community. The founder of the organization behind the protest, Nardine Kiswani, says the neighbor,

is the heart of the Palestinian community and that the intent of the protest was for peace. We wanted to come together to make it unequivocally clear that we stand with the people of Gaza and Palestine. We don't only call for a ceasefire but an end of the siege. Previous protests in the city in response to the Israel-Hamas war have also resulted in arrests. Last week, more than 60 people were arrested at a Jewish voice for peace rally. in Park Slope. Authorities are still looking for a 13-year-old boy who was last seen jumping into the East River on Friday afternoon.

Shortly after 4 p.m. Friday, the NYPD responded to witness reports of the boy entering the waters at East River Park in Manhattan near 6th Street. That's according to the department. The boy remains missing and police have not identified him. Emergency responders, including air and water teams, continue to conduct their search for the team. And the Giants snapped a four-game losing streak with a 14-7 victory over the Washington commanders at MetLife Stadium yesterday. The backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor had another good game filling in for the injured Danielle Jones throwing two second quarter touchdown passes. The

Giants' defense led by Dexter Lawrence had six sacks and made a last-minute stand to preserve Big Blue's second win this season compared to five losses. The three and three jets had this week off. Forecast today, we're on the way up to 61 degrees with a mostly sunny sky. Currently now, a fair sky with 47 degrees. It's WNYC. Thanks for listening. This is NYC now from WNYC. Be sure to catch us every weekday, three times a day, for your top news headlines and occasional deep dives. and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. See you this afternoon.