December 4, 2023: Midday News

A group of Sunset Park tenants can finally return home after a two-year fight with a landlord who completely reshaped their fire-damaged apartments. WNYC's David Brand reports on how hard it can be for renters to get their apartments back after a disaster. Actor Jonathan Majors is facing a Manhattan trial on charges he assaulted his then-girlfriend earlier this year. He has pleaded not guilty. Finally, despite the city announcing it would cut many programs at city jails meant to help detainees, a new class at Rikers teaching detainees both practical law and skills like meditation will continue. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen spoke with public safety reporter Jessy Edwards, who visited the class’s first ever graduation.