March 5, 2024: Midday News

New York City's budget director says the city will miss its legally mandated deadline to close Rikers Island. Meanwhile, tenants of a dilapidated Bronx apartment complex are urging the city to take control of their building after their landlord racked up $25 million dollars in unpaid property taxes and hundreds of housing violations. Plus, the City's Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to landmark the The Tremont branch of the New York Public Library in the Bronx. Finally, in New York City, many efforts have focused on connecting Asian American teens with mental health resources, as statistics put them at an especially high risk of suicide or self harm. Dr. Cindy Huang, Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology at Columbia University, says cultural differences often make traditional Western forms of therapy incompatible for Asian American families. Her practice is working on a study to find out how the therapy industry can better serve the community. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Dr. Huang to discuss the study.