April 9, 2024: Evening Roundup

NYC NOW | Apr 9, 2024
There's an urgent need for high-quality, affordable childcare programs in New York City. Plus, a few things you can do to avoid the most popular tax scams. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talked with reporter Jan Ransom about a more than $28 million settlement to the family of Nicholas Feliciano. He suffered severe brain damage after attempting to hang himself in his cell on Rikers Island in 2019.

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Kathy Hochul re-elected New York governor, defeats Bruce Blakeman

The Democratic governor won her second full term, easily defeating Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
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Republican Rep. Mike Lawler concedes to Cait Conley after voting machine snafu

Malfunctioning voting machines in Westchester County delayed ballot scanning in heavily Democratic Westchester County.
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Even in defeat, a reclusive NJ Republican remained secluded to the last vote

Rep. Tom Kean, Jr., known for refusing interviews and town halls, sequestered himself with supporters after losing the election.
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Rebecca Bennett flips NJ Republican House seat for Democrats

A newcomer to New Jersey politics, Bennett won in what was once considered a safe Republican district, helping Democrats in their attempt to retake the House of Representatives.
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