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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Hochul says congestion pricing is not canceled, just “on pause,” but WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports the MTA is slashing its major projects. Meanwhile, the Port Authority is expanding license plate readers to crack down on car theft and other crimes. Also, the state education department recommends phasing out the Regents test requirement for high school graduation. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Councilmember Chi Osse, who represents Bed-Stuy and northern Crown Heights, about a bill requiring the person who hires a broker to pay the broker fee. The bill will be debated in the City Council on Wednesday.

New York State is expanding access to doulas and other maternal health services for people enrolled in Medicaid. Plus, a group has put together a database with information on the state judges in New York City who are up for re-election or re-appointment. The new tool aims to help voters be better prepared when filling out a ballot. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with artist and activist Aurora Flores Hostos about New York City’s shrinking Puerto Rican population.

A City Council proposal for the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act, which would change how landlords and tenants pay broker fees, will be debated at a committee hearing this Wednesday. In other news, Middle Eastern and North African New Yorkers have historically been designated as "white" in government reports and surveys, but a new state bill on the Governor's desk could reclassify them. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with public safety reporter Samantha Max about a new lookup tool allowing New Yorkers to find information on judges.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Elected leaders are criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul's reversal on congestion pricing, with State Senator Jabari Brisport leading a pro-congestion pricing chant in Brooklyn on Sunday. In other news, the Westchester County Department of Health warns that raw sewage is being released into the Hudson River in Ossining due to a break at the Crotonville sewer pump station, posing a public health threat. Plus, New York probation officials will interview former President Donald Trump on Monday as a required step before his July sentencing in his criminal election interference conviction.

New York state lawmakers say Governor Kathy Hochul's alternative to congestion pricing would commit the state to sending a billion dollars a year to the MTA without clarifying the source of the funds. In other news, Tommy Lin, a former director at the New York City Mayor's Office, has been arrested and charged with bank fraud. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Pride Festival and the famous Twilight Parade take place on Saturday. Also, as the American Ballet Theater gears up for its summer season, Alexandra Starr reports that for one young soloist, talent runs in the family. Plus, a lawsuit claiming false advertising over pistachio ice cream is moving forward in Long Island. Finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports on the odds of finding the elusive and wealthy, six-foot-five man with blue eyes.

A cryptocurrency scam targeting the Russian community in Brooklyn has resulted in more than 20 residents losing over a million dollars combined, according to the Brooklyn DA’s office. Meanwhile, New York City’s public schools will enlist principals and other school leaders to educate students and their families on proper gun storage after a 14-year-old boy died when police say a younger child accidentally shot him in Brooklyn. In other news, the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on 5th Avenue in Manhattan is on Sunday. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath talks about the festivities in store. Finally, there’s a windowless room in the Manhattan Borough President’s office where hundreds of years of New York City maps are stored. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Manhattan’s official topographer Hector Rivera and Borough President Mark Levine to learn more about the unconventional job and the borough’s history.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Hochul's plan to replace the MTA's anticipated revenue from the now-shelved congestion pricing plan is getting a chilly reception in Albany, WNYC's Jon Campbell reports. Meanwhile, New York City child care centers say it's getting harder to hire and retain workers because they earn thousands of dollars less than their public school counterparts. WNYC's Karen Yi has more. Plus, a group of New York City students and advocates are pushing to reduce the number of police in public schools. Finally, on this week’s segment of On The Way, transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse react to the indefinite pause of congestion pricing and discuss whether or not the move is permanent.

Some New York City families who say they were rejected from universal preschool for three-year-olds are taking their fight to the Mayor's office. Also, the New York Working Families party is pulling financial and ground support of congressional candidate Mondaire Jones. Plus, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports on an unusual practice on the AirTrain. And finally WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on a New York City nonprofit that is housing young moms in foster care under one roof.

Governor Kathy Hochul’s order to halt congestion pricing indefinitely could delay upgrades to subway stations and trains, as the plan was set to generate $15 billion in revenue for the MTA. Hochul is now seeking ways to replace that money. Meanwhile, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill on Wednesday that reporters and government watchdogs say weakens the state’s open public records law. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Kathryn Wylde, president of the Partnership for New York City, about how the halt in congestion pricing will affect New Yorkers. Finally, WNYC’s Arya Sundaram provides insight into a new Biden administration immigration policy that temporarily shuts down asylum requests at the Southern border and its impact on migrants in the five boroughs.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Some Democratic lawmakers in Albany are slamming Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to delay the congestion pricing plan that would have charged drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. In other news, YouTube plans to restrict or remove videos that show users how to make and sell homemade guns. WNYC’s Giulia Heyward has more. Meanwhile, the New York City Council is taking up two bills on Thursday that require anonymous surveys to learn more about the work histories and health of migrants. Plus, as the legislative session in Albany comes to a close, WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports on the inaugural New York State Assembly Charity Softball Game between Democrats and Republicans.