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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Elected officials and faith leaders gathered at City Hall on Sunday to condemn the normalization of political violence following Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. WNYC’s Charles Lane reports. Meanwhile, some New York City public library branches opened for Sunday service for the first time in almost eight months after the new city budget restored much of their funding. Plus, New York City lawmakers are preparing to launch a free swimming program to prevent drownings after the recent deaths of four teenagers at public beaches in the city.

Dozens of weed business owners attended a hearing this week as a judge considers whether to pause the crackdown on illegal weed shops in New York City. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with New York City Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers about funding for a new long-awaited medical trauma center in the Rockaways. And finally, stargazers are in for a treat this month! WNYC’s David Furst and Rosemary Misdary discuss some astronomical highlights expected in July.

New city data shows New Yorkers are more likely to have been killed by a driver than a gunman this year, with 127 people killed by drivers since January. Also, New York Philharmonic President and CEO Gary Gintsling resigned on Thursday after just one year on the job. And in Queens, Rockaway Beach reopens Friday after shark sightings forced authorities to close a stretch on Thursday. Plus, Beth Israel Hospital in Downtown Manhattan is not closing this week despite initial plans to shut down by July 12. The hospital is serving a fraction of its former patient load, and officials say they still hope to close soon. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with health care reporter Caroline Lewis to explain the situation. Finally, as Democrats clash over President Biden’s candidacy, WNYC’s Brigid Bergin talks to retired New York Democrats about how they made the decision to relinquish power.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Kathy Hochul says the Democratic Party should focus on President Biden’s Republican opponent instead of debating his future. In other news, COVID transmission is up in New York City due to a new “flirt” variant, named for its infectious mutations. WNYC data reporter Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky crunches the numbers. Plus, this weekend is the last chance of 2024 to experience Manhattanhenge. Finally, on this week’s episode of “On the Way,” WNYC’s transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse are joined by reporter Giulia Heyward to discuss how the heat wave impacts the city’s infrastructure. They also talk about federal funding for the Gateway Program, an update on car accident-related deaths in New York City, and answer a listener question.

Protesters are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to unfreeze the MTA's congestion pricing plan. Plus, city records show staff at a Brooklyn juvenile jail recovered contraband stuffed into a ceiling vent this week. Also, a century old West Village recreation center is in such bad shape that New York City officials are considering tearing it down. And finally WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with reporters David Brand and Jaclyn Jeffrey-Willensky about the city’s Link5G towers and why they’re not actually providing 5G.

Amid calls to extend lifeguard hours at New York City beaches, Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue says it would pose a risk to the lifeguards, who must sit under the sun all day. Meanwhile, Lincoln Center is hosting “India Week,” a five-day festival for its “Summer for the City” series. Plus, new research from Climate Central shows how much hotter local cities like New York City and Newark can get. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Dr. Michael Krisch, Deputy Director of the Brown Institute for Media Innovation, to learn more.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Homeless New Yorkers are spending fewer days in city-run shelters this year compared to previous years. WNYC’s Karen Yi analyzes the data. In other news, a New Jersey judge is ordering Millburn Township, one of the state’s richest towns, to move forward with a 100% affordable, 75-unit development in its downtown. Plus, New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado is calling on President Biden to suspend his re-election campaign despite Governor Kathy Hochul’s vocal support for the president’s candidacy.

New Yorkers are chiming in on Mayor Eric Adams' sweeping new housing plan, the “City of Yes.” Plus, the NRA's former finance czar, Wilson "Woody" Phillips, is barred from managing money for nonprofit companies in New York for a decade, as part of a settlement after a lawsuit filed by State Attorney General Letitia James against him. Meanwhile, Kara Ahmed, the top official in charge of early childhood education in New York City, is leaving her job after years of criticism. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Bahar Ostadan discuss the laws and ethics of taking video of police. And finally, WNYC’s Giulia Heyward follows a group of New Yorkers known as "line-sitters" who are cashing in by holding people’s places in line.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in New York City and officials are asking people to consider masking back up in crowded settings. Also, WNYC's Matt Katz reports on whether the federal government will indeed take over the beleaguered Rikers Island jail. And, if you've noticed more fireflies this season, you're not alone. Zoologists have noticed too and they're trying to figure out if there's an increase in local population. Lastly, WNYC's Jessica Gould and Sean Carlson discuss what New York City's summer camps are doing to keep kids cool during yet another heat wave.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Mayor Adams is rejecting calls to extend lifeguard hours at New York City beaches. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim reports pressure is mounting on City Hall after four drowning deaths just weeks into the summer. In other news, climate experts say the city is not doing enough to combat major disruptions on New York City’s public transit system due to sweltering summer heat. Also, New York State’s Consumer Protection Division is reminding drivers not to leave kids or pets inside a hot parked car due to the risk of heatstroke.