Extra Time: Floating pool plan on East River inches forward, AI helping climate change research

Thursday, August 29, 2024
NEW YORK -- In this edition of Extra Time on Eyewitness News, we detail the Boar's Head plant linked to a deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, according to new records and Mayor Eric Adams announced New York City's plans for early childhood education, which has seen a record demand this year.

As for weather, cooler temperatures continue on Friday, and a shower is possible.

Look for highs in the low 70s.

Other headlines from Thursday's show:

A game changer for some working parents



Just a few days before the new school year begins -- New York City expands the capacity in its early childhood education programs.



Darla Miles takes a closer look.


Diving into the future


A floating pool on the East River inches forward toward making a splash.

The work underway right now to make sure swimmers are safe.

We take "a deeper dive" into the future of the floating pool with the managing director of +Pool.


Studying climate change goes high-tech



How researchers are tapping into artificial intelligence to link global warming and extreme weather.



We speak with Jared Trok, a PhD student in Earth system science at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.

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