October 2, 2024: Morning Headlines

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Thousands of International Longshoremen's Association workers are on strike. WNYC's Liam Quigley reports from a picket line at the Port of New York and New Jersey. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams held his first City Hall press conference since his federal indictment. WNYC's Elizabeth Kim was there. Also, officials in South Brunswick, New Jersey, have struck a deal to build over 1,500 affordable units after a nine-year court battle. Plus, the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 88-84, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. In baseball, the Mets won 8-4 against the Brewers.