August 9, 2024: Midday News

A travel advisory is in effect for New York City through Friday as heavy rain and strong winds move through the region. Meanwhile, as part of its ongoing fight against rats, the Department of Sanitation is ordering up to 1,500 large trash containers that will initially be placed in front of large buildings in West Harlem. Plus, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal reports on a state commission that's studying reparations for New Yorkers of African descent. And finally, we team up with the nonprofit Street Lab to highlight local stories in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.