July 30, 2024: Midday News

Police say a man opened fire into a crowd near the Randall's Island migrant shelter early Monday morning during a celebration. The shooting killed one woman and seriously injured two people. Meanwhile, the city's transportation department reports the number of overweight trucks on the BQE has decreased by thousands since weight sensors were installed. Also, the MTA will end a pilot program offering free bus service in every borough by the end of August. Plus, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has announced his candidacy for the 2025 mayoral race, challenging Mayor Eric Adams. Former city comptroller Scott Stringer and state senator Zellnor Myrie are also running. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Liz Kim about what this means for next year’s primary. Finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with food writer and chef Farideh Sadeghin about the food scene in Astoria, Queens, known as “Little Egypt."