November 1, 2024: Midday News

Opening statements begin Friday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of killing Jordan Neely on the subway last year. Meanwhile, the New York City Council is pushing to expand Mayor Adams’ “City of Yes” zoning plan into a “City for All,” calling for more affordable housing funding and protections. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams returns to court Friday for a key hearing in his federal corruption trial, as his attorneys seek to dismiss a bribery charge. The judge will decide if perks Adams received were bribes or just gifts. WNYC’s Samantha Max breaks down the complex legal questions.