1010 WINS News Update

Stay out of the water is the latest warning along the East Coast as Hurricane Erin bears down. Here's the latest on that storm, plus insight into New Orleans' ongoing recovery 20 years after Katrina and what the cuts to FEMA mean for what could be a wild weather season.

1010 WINS reporter Amanda Alexandre spoke with Olufemi Farouk, a tour guide at the Mobee Slave Relics Museum in Badagri, Nigeria. PHOTO: A chain used on an enslaved person, as displayed at the Mobee Slave Relics Museum. (Olufemi Farouk)

Democratic strategist James Carville -- aka the Ragin' Cajun -- speaks with WINS' David Caplan about the documentary "Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid," the 2024 election, Biden's legacy & more. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SCAD)

Juliet Papa spoke with Brian Richards, senior museum curator at the New York Yankees Museum, as she toured the museum, which includes mementos from past World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers franchisees. Photo: A ticket from the 1956 World Series. (Juliet Papa)

RAINDANCE NY Film Festival - Susan Richard talks to General Manager Tim Lorge

Susan Richard discusses the Paw Project with veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Conrad, DVM PHOTO: American Cats Movie

Kevin Rincon with the story Photo: Johnny Cruz

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is holding the Concert for Canines & Their Companions on Sept. 26, 2024, at the 25th Street Plaza in Manhattan. 1010 WINS' Susan Richard spoke w/ AMC's Michelle Leifer. Photo: The Highline String Quartet, which will perform at the concert (Instagram/Highline String Quartet)

Mario Bosquez with the details Photo: instagram.com/libreria_barco_de_papel

Mario Bosquez with the story Photo: instagram.com/libreria_barco_de_papel

Kevin Rincon with the details Photo: Instagram.com/shestella31

Kevin Rincon with the details

Mario Bosquez with the story Photo: Instagram.com/nycmariachi

Mario Bosquez with the story PHOTO: Instagram.com/nycmariachi

Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida -- aka, NYC's "6th Borough" -- responds to Donald Trump's previous suggestion that maybe he could even turn the Democratic stronghold of New York red, telling 1010 WINS' David Caplan that it's unlikely, but the former president is a confident guy, after all PHOTO: David Caplan

As terrorists attacked the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001, 1010 WINS reporters were on the ground and over the air as the horrific and historic day unfolded in New York. This montage recalls the urgency and gravity of a moment that still reverberates more than 20 years later. PHOTO: People on the street watch in horror as the World Trade Center is attacked on Sept. 11m 2001. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

LaTosha Brown, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter, sat down for an in-depth interview with 1010 WINS Executive Producers, Sharon Barnes-Waters. LaTosha is partnering with Black Theatre United for a very special Town Hall called "Reclaiming the Power of Your Vote." This will be held on Monday, September 9th at the New World Stages theatre in Manhattan. Ms. Brown spoke about the power of the Black vote and the most pressing issues facing the community. She also spoke about the historic nomination of a Black woman to the top of the Democratic ticket. Go to "Eventbrite" to get your free ticket.