From New York, the greatest city in the world, and best served when chilled, it's The Update with Brandon Julien! it's another get away Friday, but it feels like you want to stay in. But that will change in about a week's time- Brandon's in the chair to get you caught up to speed.
Some stories talked about on tonight's show were:
1. Police are searching for a suspect who escaped their custody while at a hospital in the Bronx Friday morning. Authorities say 27-year-old Kevin Taylor ran away from officers just after 6:30 a.m., fleeing from St. Barnabas Hospital still attached to one handcuff.
2. A taxi magnate with longtime business ties to President Donald Trump's personal lawyer is transitioning from cabs to legalized marijuana. Records obtained by The Associated Press show that Semyon "Sam" Shtayner owns a Nevada company that is licensed to cultivate medical marijuana and produce edibles.
3. A notorious Philadelphia mob boss has pleaded guilty to an illegal gambling charge.
