April 17, 2024: Midday News

Governor Hochul is defending an agreement with New York State lawmakers to bolster tenant protections that’s drawing criticism from progressives and housing advocates. Meanwhile, Lincoln Center’s summer festival of ‘almost entirely free’ programming is back for the third straight year. Plus, a new podcast examines the impact of former NYPD detective Louis Scarcella, who was known for getting convictions. But now, 20 of those convictions have been overturned, despite Scarcella denying wrongdoing. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Steve Fishman, co-host of ‘The Burden,’ a podcast about the rise and fall of Scarcella and the allegations against him.