Annika Pergament

New York

Anchor, The Rush Hour at Spectrum News NY1

NYC news anchor @ny1 and national anchor for Spectrum Networks [email protected]

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City's aging commissioner reacts to threats to Medicare

1 week ago | ny1.com | Annika Pergament

Senate Republicans are in tense negotiations this week to pass President Donald Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill."The legislation narrowly passed in the House last week. It includes extensive tax cuts for the wealthy, more eligibility requirements for Medicaid, and increasing the cap on state and local tax deductions. Trump has championed the all-in-one bill, pushing GOP leaders to pass it as soon as possible.
Immigrant rights groups warn others about alleged ICE

1 week ago | ny1.com | Annika Pergament

Reports of plainclothes ICE agents made arrests at immigration courts in Manhattan Wednesday. New video shared with NY1 shows agents making arrests at 26 Federal Plaza. There are reports that arrests were also made at the courthouse on 201 Varick Street. These arrests come a week after a Bronx high school student was arrested after leaving court for his now-dismissed deportation case.
Jean-Michel Basquiat's art appears in first-ever exhibition in Greece

1 week ago | ny1.com | Annika Pergament

Jean-Michel Basquiat is known in the art world for his bold, genre-defying works that blend pop culture and political commentary. Basquiat is celebrated as a central figure in New York’s 1980s art scene that brought conversations about race, wealth and youth culture to the forefront.
Councilmember calls for more Chinese language options

1 week ago | ny1.com | Annika Pergament

The entire month of May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander or AAPI Month, which honors the legacy of Asian Americans and celebrates the impact they’ve made on American History. Brooklyn City Councilmember Susan Zhuang represents the 43rd City Council District in Bensonhurst, which has a majority Asian population. Zhuang is fighting for more language options for citywide services to better serve her constituents. She joined “The Rush Hour” on Tuesday to talk more about AAPI month.
Ad campaign raises awareness of riptides

2 weeks ago | ny1.com | Annika Pergament

City beaches officially open for the season this weekend. Lifeguards will be watching the waters starting this Saturday. Beaches will be staffed every day through Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Swimming is not allowed if a lifeguard is not on duty. All 14 miles of city run beaches are free and open to the public. A new ad campaign is trying to keep swimmers safe in the water, and know what to do in the event of an emergency.
Expert shares Memorial Day weekend travel tips

2 weeks ago | ny1.com | Annika Pergament

The unofficial start to summer is this weekend. Millions of people are expected to travel for Memorial Day festivities. The AAA is anticipating 45 million people to fly, take a train, or drive more than 50 miles this holiday weekend. Domestic travel is expected to increase about 3% compared to last year. The Port Authority is expecting 5.5 million travelers to use airports and tolls starting Thursday through Memorial Day. The agency says Friday and Monday will likely be the busiest days for travel.
Real estate broker explains latest housing trends

2 weeks ago | ny1.com | Annika Pergament

The housing market continues to grow, with the number of signed contracts up year-over-year this quarter. New lease signings also rose again for the 13th straight year. Noble Black, Douglas Elliman broker, joined “The Rush Hour” on Monday with the latest data. Tap the video player above to watch the interview.
The Chef Conference hosts inaugural event for the first time in NYC

2 weeks ago | ny1.com | Annika Pergament

For over a decade, the Chef Conference has been an important tradition for chefs to interact with members of the food community and industry leaders. The conference has been hosted in Philadelphia since 2013, but this year, the conference held its first New York City event to foster connection between local chefs, journalists and patrons. The two-day conference wrapped up Monday, where industry leaders shared their recipes for success.
DOI commissioner emphasizes the need for transparency in ACS cases

2 weeks ago | ny1.com | Annika Pergament

A new bill demands greater transparency from New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services in child abuse and maltreatment cases. The bill amends existing law and would allow the Department of Investigation to access case records related to youth in the city’s care. As the current law stands, the DOI is often unable to access the agency’s records when it conducts investigations.
State bill aims to compel ACS to reveal more info about child abuse cases

3 weeks ago | ny1.com | Annika Pergament

A new bill aims to push the New York City Administration for Children's Services to be more transparent in cases of child abuse and maltreatment. The effort follows more than two years of NY1 reporting focused on a number of child deaths involving ACS. The legislation, introduced by Queens Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi, adds to existing state law by authorizing the city Department of Investigation to have access to certain records related to youth in the city's care.