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🗽 This week on New York Weekly Record...
New York never slows down—and neither do we.
From breaking headlines to powerful stories that deserve a closer look, we're bringing you four of the biggest stories shaping our city this week.
🚨 NBC Security Breach.
A man allegedly made his way backstage at NBC's Today show, reportedly targeting one of the network's anchors before police intervened. How did someone get that far inside one of America's most recognizable television studios? We break down what happened and why it matters.
👮 Federal Investigation Into Former NYC Sheriff.
Federal agents searched the home of former New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda as scrutiny grows over cash seizures tied to cannabis enforcement. What do investigators appear to be looking for, and what questions remain unanswered?
🔒 Rikers Island Under Federal Pressure.
A federal judge is demanding action as New York faces new deadlines to address violence, staffing shortages and long-standing constitutional concerns inside Rikers Island. We explain what's changing—and what happens next.
🙏 For Venida, For Kalief Returns.
One of the most powerful documentaries ever made about the lasting impact of Rikers Island returns to Harlem theaters before its national PBS premiere. We take a look at the legacy of Kalief and Venida Browder and why their story continues to resonate.
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ABOUT MICHELE
Reporting with lived experience—and receipts.
Michele Evans is an independent journalist, author, filmmaker and former software engineer covering New York’s courts, jails, public safety and the systems that shape people’s lives.
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