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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A 28-year-old man is in custody after officials allege he fired a gun on the premises of a synagogue in Albany. Also, New York City officials are calling for an investigation into a claim that the outgoing city jails boss, Louis Molina, tried to cover up violence on Rikers Island, and retaliated against an employee who...

Staten Island will get $12 million to mitigate the harms of the opioid epidemic. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Charles Lane dig into reporting that Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign "potentially hid” a fundraiser from another construction company. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Matt Deodato about effective ways to mitigate New York City’s rat population. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

Mayor Adams is headed to D.C., where he plans to lobby for more migrant funding amid the ongoing influx of new arrivals. Also, a new Quinnipiac University poll finds nearly two-thirds of New York City voters disapprove of Mayor Adams’ job performance. Finally, on Wednesday, the MTA board approved a fee structure for congestion pricing, moving New York City a step closer to becoming the first city...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new analysis reveals mortgage loan disparities by big banks that are holding billions in New York City's cash. Meanwhile, the MTA's congestion pricing plan is moving forward. Also, the New York Racing Association's president says Belmont Park is undergoing a $455 million dollar renovation and construction could last m...

George Latimer is officially running for Congress next year against Representative Jamaal Bowman of the Bronx. Plus, New York City’s teachers union is joining criticism of Mayor Adams’ 60-day limit for migrant families in shelters. Also, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports the city isn't formally connecting young migrants to youth homeless services, leaving many unaware of resources available to them. And fin...

The MTA board is moving forward with plans to charge drivers $15 dollars to enter lower Manhattan under congestion pricing. Meanwhile, famed television producer Norman Lear, famously known for making 1970s sitcom “All in the Family” passed away on Tuesday night. He was 101. Also, the NYPD is investigating after a fiery crash involving a Lamborghini killed a 21-year-old woman in Inwood, Manhattan M...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams says City Hall didn't keep a list of construction projects to fast-track for fire inspections. Meanwhile, a new set of City Council bills set to be introduced would allow more off-the-books street vendors to work legally and avoid hefty fines and jail time. Plus, Governor Hochul's plan to replace the Lincoln...

The Uniformed Firefighters Association is pushing back against budget cuts approved by New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Also, a new report finds the number of millionaires living in New York has grown by about 30 percent since the start of the pandemic. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with Yoav Gonen, a reporter for "The City," about an investigation into Mayor Adams’ Director of Asian Af...

Nassau County Republican party chair Joe Cairo says more than two dozen candidates have expressed interest in replacing George Santos in congress. Meanwhile, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is trying to limit Mayor Adams' spending power when it comes to caring for migrants. Also, Mayor Adams says the City is launching a pilot program for safe battery charging for delivery workers who use ele...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new Rikers Island jail unit designed to house people who are known as "fire-starters" opened last month without a working fire-prevention system, according to new court filings. Meanwhile, New York City Transit President Richard Davey invites one of the leading critics of congestion pricing over to his place for a bee...

New York State is getting over $100 million for mental health services. Plus, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Samantha Max discuss what could come next for survivors of sexual assault who missed the deadline for the Adult Survivors Act to file lawsuits. And finally, New Yorkers sift through their recipe boxes to pull out the one that brings back the fondest memories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

A group of Sunset Park tenants can finally return home after a two-year fight with a landlord who completely reshaped their fire-damaged apartments. WNYC's David Brand reports on how hard it can be for renters to get their apartments back after a disaster. Actor Jonathan Majors is facing a Manhattan trial on charges he assaulted his then-girlfriend earlier this year. He has pleaded not guilty. Fin...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Police are investigating after a man killed four family members, including two children, at their Queens home in Far Rockaway early Sunday. Also, a New Jersey mother is advocating for better protections for victims of AI-generated images. For her, the cause is personal. WNYC's Tiffany Hanssen reports. Meanwhile, New Yor...

In an historic move George Santos is ousted from Congress after 3 attempts. Plus, the Campaign For Healthy Minds released a study recommending Governor Kathy Hochul and the state invest almost $200-million dollars for kids' and teens' behavioral health services. WNYC’S Tiffany Hanssen spoke with their Director of Policy for Child and Adolescent Health, along with Mashrafi Anwar, a student at NYU a...

BREAKING: In its 3rd attempt, the House of Representatives has officially voted to expel Republican Representative George Santos from Congress. WNYC's Tifanny Hanssen and Brian Lehrer gets the latest from senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Police are investigating after an off-duty NYPD officer shot a 42-year-old man in the Bronx yesterday during a dispute in a store. Also, New York City is planning to get rid of more parking spots around intersections in an effort to protect pedestrians from drivers using a strategy called “daylighting." Plus, the Harlem Night Market returns on Saturday for its fifth year uptown Hosted by Simplecas...

WNYC’s David Furst and Stephen Nessen discuss how much drivers could pay under the MTA’s congestion pricing program. Plus, thousands of ticket holders are still waiting on refunds from Electric Zoo, the annual music festival that's over Labor Day weekend. And finally, WNYC’s Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky looks into data from the federal government that raises questions about how thoroughly medical docto...

Representative George Santos is facing a third attempt to expel him from the House of Representatives. Fellow New York Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis is confident they will be successful. Also, homeless advocates are critical of the city for allowing migrants in the East Village to wait in freezing temperatures for open shelter beds. Meanwhile, the MTA continues to investigate why a...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Federal prosecutors have accused Indian national Nikhil Gupta, of taking part in a plot to assassinate a Sikh activist living in New York. Also, Governor Hochul is asking for federal financial assistance to help cover the cost of damages from the major flooding in September. Meanwhile, sources say the MTA’s congestion p...

Court officials say more than 3,800 claims were filed in New York State under the Adult Survivors Act. Plus, WNYC’s Sophia Chang takes us to a park in lower Manhattan that’s been plagued by violence in recent years. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Shawn Borgue, investigative reporter at the Washington Post, about Wael Hana, the businessman charged with bribing New Jersey Sen. Bob Menen...

The NYPD is preparing for protests related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting. Also, Mount Sinai Health officials defended their plan to shut down Beth Israel Hospital at a heated community forum in Manhattan on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the city's recent crackdown on unlicensed vendors has reached Prospect Park's farmers market in Brooklyn. Plus, worri...

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Brianna Suggs, a top campaign fundraiser for Mayor Adams currently embroiled in a federal investigation, has a new lawyer. Also, at least four million New Yorkers are at risk of fraud and identity theft after a data breach at a company that works with hospitals in the state. Plus, the street vendor market at Corona Plaz...

The state Department of Education is suspending several students at Hillcrest High School in Queens after roaming the halls last week calling for the removal of a Jewish teacher. Plus, the sound and light installation Dreamhouse is up and running for its 30th anniversary. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports.  Finally, two men who were convicted of separate murders in the 90s  had their cases overturned on...

Migrants who still need a place to stay after 30 days in New York City's shelter system are being sent to a former school in the East Village to reapply for housing, but some were in line for up to 15 hours. Meanwhile, Manhattan-bound lanes on the Brooklyn Bridge will be closed on weekends from midnight until 8am for several weeks. Also, legendary journalist and co-founder of Young Lords Party, Pa...

Get up and get informed. Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Two men have been cleared of murder convictions from the 90s in Manhattan on Monday, but only one of them is currently free. Meanwhile, a pro-car activist is being ordered to stay away from New York City's transportation commissioner. Also, New Jersey's acting education commissioner, Angelica Allen-McMillan is retiring...