September 3, 2024: Midday News

Police say a 25-year-old man was killed, and four others were injured in a shooting at the West Indian Day Parade in Brooklyn on Monday. One victim is in critical condition. Meanwhile, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will testify publicly next week about his administration’s COVID-19 response. Also, regular G-train service resumes this Monday. Plus, summer is typically a high season for airline disruptions, with more flights and increasingly common severe weather. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Jason Rabinowitz, an aviation expert and co-host of the podcast AvTalk about the current state of air travel. Finally, with just over 60 days until the November 5th election, an estimated eight million Americans will reach voting age by then. WNYC teamed up with Y Vote to hear from young people eligible to vote in a presidential race for the first time. Meet soon-to-be 18-year-old Shreeya Thakur from Brooklyn.