April 15, 2024: Midday News

The NYPD is investigating a pair of shootings in the South Bronx just after 3 AM Monday morning that left two men dead and another injured. Meanwhile, newly released New York City data shows more than 1,000 public school students in migrant shelters had their education halted in March because of expiring 60-day notices. Also, the Bryant Park Picnic Performances return this year with a lineup of free shows. Plus, it’s been hectic over the past month in New Jersey politics, from First Lady Tammy Murphy bowing out of the U.S. Senate race to news that the state’s 'County Line' ballot system might be coming to an end. WNYC’s David Furst speaks with New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon to learn what’s happening next. Finally, it's Poetry Month, and we're playing your poems on our show. 11-year-old Kyle Shih of Manhattan sent us this poem, titled 'Roosevelt Island Tramway.’