September 23, 2024: Evening Roundup

Councilmember Sandy Nurse says a four-month-overdue report on homeless encampment sweeps, promised by Mayor Eric Adams in 2022, is key to helping the public understand their impact. Meanwhile, jaywalking is common in New York City, but hundreds of people are still cited each year. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh reports on who is getting ticketed. Plus, the share of Black students admitted to top universities, including Columbia, has dropped significantly since the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions. WNYC’s Arun Venugopal explains the impact. Finally, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office is funding a program called Neighborhood Navigators to connect homeless individuals with services before they enter the criminal justice system. WNYC’s Samantha Max reports.