April 8, 2024: Morning Headlines

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: It’s the talk of the town: A solar eclipse is happening this Monday. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh has tips and event highlights for this rare celestial event. Meanwhile, a historic earthquake shook New York and New Jersey last Friday, and with the eclipse today, religious leaders are discussing their spiritual significance. Plus, the Yankees win their third straight, beating the Blue Jays at home, and the Mets triumph over the Cincinnati Reds on the road. Finally, for National Poetry Month, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Jackie Sabbagh, a poet living in Brooklyn.