NYC news roundup: Code Blue funding, Penn Station plan and more

The source is a list of short New York City news items rather than a single story. The city said it is investing $25 million in its Code Blue outreach plan. Another item describes the nationwide blue wave as being seen as a repudiation of President Trump.

On transportation and development, officials say a new bridge should be ready in 2031, with minimal disruption to commuters while it is built. The federal government's plan to rebuild Penn Station would require the purchase of a theater attached to the west side of Madison Square Garden.

Other items touch on public programs and courts. Another program offering cash back for purchasing fruits and vegetables will get more funding. The city argued that a request was more "political" than investigatory. Lawmakers are asking how Sayed Mohassib was allowed to work at a school. Most tickets issued citywide are ultimately dismissed.

On crime and safety, the U.S. Attorney's Office of New Jersey says a clinical lab operator provided free entertainment to clients in exchange for business referrals for services that were then paid through Medicare and Medicaid. Police say a woman fell out of a vehicle after opening its rear door. The Queens DA's office says a driver was on cocaine and THC. In a separate case, police had not yet named any suspects or identified the victim on Friday.