January 21, 2025
Midday News: NYC Urges Tenants to Report Heat Issues Amid Cold Snap, Blood Donations Drop to “Alarming” Lows, and Police Data Show Gun Violence at NYCHA Buildings Persist
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As we get a blast of winter, New York City’s housing department reminds tenants to report heat and hot water issues to landlords or call 3-1-1. Meanwhile, the New York Blood Center calls for donations after an “alarmingly low” turnout over the holidays. Plus, police data shows a 7% drop in citywide crime in 2024, but gun violence remains high in public housing complexes. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein has more.