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The family of a man who died at the Rikers Island Jail in 2022 is suing the city of New York, for allegedly allowing him to ingest a fatal dose of fentanyl. Plus, New York’s law criminalizing adultery has been on the books since 1907, but WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports on a pending bill that would repeal it. Also, WNYC’s Bryant Denton looks into a popular activity in the gaming world that’s also gaining momentum in Bushwick, ahead of the return of Play NYC.

Police are investigating a triple stabbing in Brooklyn early Sunday that left one man dead and two others wounded. Meanwhile, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is proposing to add three new animals to its list of endangered and threatened species. Plus, the Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday night in Chicago, with several prominent New York officials in attendance. WNYC reporters Jon Campbell and Elizabeth Kim have a preview.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The number of evictions and booted cars surged in New York City in 2023. As WNYC’s David Brand reports, that meant big business for the city’s marshals. Meanwhile, former U.S. Representative George Santos is expected to plead guilty to federal fraud charges on Monday. Santos faces a 23-count indictment for identity theft, credit card fraud, and stealing campaign funds in a conspiracy to mislead donors. Plus, as a thank you to loyal riders after a summer of service issues, New Jersey Transit is offering free rides for a week starting August 26th.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams responds to subpoenas he and his team received as part of a sprawling federal investigation into his 2021 campaign. Plus, the street vendor market at Corona Plaza is struggling since reopening last Fall, following a city crackdown on unlicensed vendors. And finally, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal takes us to a cultural center that has emerged in the depths of a Jackson Heights subway station.

Federal immigration authorities have arrested a Peruvian gang leader in upstate New York. He’s suspected of being involved in 23 killings in his home country. Meanwhile, the NYPD is searching for at least three masked men linked to dozens of burglaries across the city in recent months. Plus, a City Hall spokesperson has confirmed Mayor Eric Adams was recently subpoenaed by federal authorities for communications related to his campaign fundraising. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin has more.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A story first reported by The New York Times says that in July, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, his election committee, and City Hall received three subpoenas seeking communications related to a broad investigation into Adams’ campaign ties with Turkish officials. Meanwhile, Millburn Township in New Jersey is asking a judge to pause an order to proceed with a 75-unit development downtown. Plus, fiscal experts warn that New York may be headed for an economic slowdown. Finally, on this week’s segment of On The Way, WNYC’s transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss news that NJ Transit will be free for a week, changes to taxi services in New York City, and updates to MTA safety measures.

Some New York City street vendors are calling on the city council to lift the caps on the number of vendor licenses and permits in the city. Plus, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to tap his former chief of staff George Helmy to replace Bob Menendez in the U.S. Senate. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst and Clayton Guse discuss the production of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball” and what this new show means to New York City.

A ban on face coverings in Nassau County is now official. County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who signed the ban into law Tuesday, is urging city and state officials to follow suit. Meanwhile, the director of the Bronx Museum of the Arts is stepping down amid a major renovation. Finally, WNYC surveyed our audience for tips on running in New York City, including routes, safety, and advice for beginners. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with producer James Ramsay, who compiled the information into a running guide.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The 2025 New York City comptroller primary is already turning contentious as attack websites targeting two candidates surfaced this week. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is pushing to remove unnecessary scaffolding that has cluttered city streets for decades. Plus, authorities are investigating a burned body found in a Washington Heights park on Wednesday.