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A New York City councilmember is proposing measures to simplify tipping delivery workers through apps. WNYC's Karen Yi reports. Meanwhile, a former director of the city's child welfare agency pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $5,000 worth of gift cards meant for children. Plus, with Ramadan drawing to a close, WNYC’s Precious Fondren explores how some Muslims are in search of the perfect outfit to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Finally, in honor of National Poetry Month, we’re featuring our listeners' poetry. Listener Rebecca Keith of Brooklyn shares her poem with us. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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