Speaker 1: Welcome to NYC NOW, your source for local news in and around New York City from WNYC. It's Wednesday, July 30th. Here's the morning headlines from Michael Hill.

Michael Hill: The shooting in the Midtown Manhattan office building on Monday is raising questions about whether any additional security measures could have prevented it. At least one NYPD officer and one security guard were stationed at the Park Avenue high-rise. Police say the shooter killed both of them. WNYC's Samantha Max spoke with security experts about what the shooting could mean for building security in New York City going forward.

Samantha Max: In the moment, there might be a big emphasis on we need to keep people safe, we need to invest in these different technologies, or more officers, but then the bill starts coming in, and it takes a back seat again.

Michael Hill: Authorities have identified the suspect as 27-year-old Shane Tamura of Las Vegas, who took his own life after killing four others. NYPD detectives plan to go to Vegas to learn more about Tamura. A new count shows more homeless people in New Jersey are sleeping on the street or in abandoned buildings this year. WNYC's Karen YI reports on the latest. Karen Yi: Every January, nonprofits and volunteers canvass New Jersey to count the number of homeless people. This year's numbers Show Homelessness is up 8% from last year for a total of nearly 14,000 homeless residents across the state. The number of homeless people not staying in shelters and living outside or in abandoned lots rose the Most by nearly 15%. A handful of towns, such as Howell and Egg Harbor Township, have banned sleeping in public spaces and can issue fines or jail time to those who don't comply. Meanwhile, housing advocates are warning homeless numbers will only get worse as federal cuts to safety net programs push more people into poverty.

Michael Hill: New Yorkers could start seeing alcohol ads on city subways and buses. The MTA recently voted to loosen a ban on the ads that's been in place since 2018. The ban aimed to curb underage drinking, and some advocates say they don't want to see it rolled back. MTA officials say the new rules strike a balance between prioritizing ad revenue and public health. The new policy allows digital ads featuring alcohol, but not at times when students are commuting to and from school.

78 and sunny now with a heat advisory and air quality alert. Be careful out there. Slim chance of mid-afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Sunny at 94 but feeling like 104 again, and then tomorrow we start to see a cool of 82 with shower and thunderstorm chances.

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