July 12, 2023: Midday News

Mayor Adams defends his administration’s response to the air quality due to the June wildfires in Canada, as the city council examines the issue. Meanwhile, a shooting in a Bronx park leaves four, including two children, injured. Subway surfing, a perilous trend in New York City, claims two teen lives, prompting the MTA and Mayor Adams to request social media companies halt the spread of related videos. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen, however, highlights a local teen taking a unique stance. Lastly, Hudson Valley officials are grappling with recovery strategies following the recent destructive storms and floods. WNYC’s Michael Hill discussing the cleanup with Orange County’s Commissioner of Emergency Services, Brendan Casey.