October 4, 2024: Midday News

A Manhattan judge is hearing testimony in a high-profile case that has brought new attention to subway safety. WNYC’s Catalina Gonella reports from the pre-trial hearing. Meanwhile, a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest is set for Washington Square Park later this month. Plus, recent research shows pregnancy-related health problems, like postpartum depression, can last for a year after childbirth. The City Council recently passed bills to address disparities in maternal mental health. WNYC’s Sean Carlson spoke with Councilmember Linda Lee, Chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction, to learn more.