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New York City soon will begin accepting new Section 8 applications for the first time in 15 years. Plus, New Jersey Republicans will choose their candidate for the U.S. Senate race next week. Despite Trump's guilty verdict, a couple candidates are still wearing their MAGA hats. And finally, WNYC’s David Brand checks in on the city’s secret weapon for its war on rats.

The NYPD is not complying with a 4-year-old public disclosure law about surveillance technology. The Department of Investigation says the NYPD failed to follow the Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology multiple times last year, including their introduction of the Times Square subway canine like robot known as Digidog. Also, the city is introducing more cooling centers this summer with deadly heat waves are on the rise. And in Nassau County, the police department has been fighting giving up it's phone directory for the past 4 years, despite multiple court orders. They've finally given up the closely guarded document and WNYC's Charles Lane has the details. And finally as the weather gets warmer, more people will be out on bikes. One non-profit organization helps blind, low-vision and disabled riders enjoy cycling on tandem bikes for free. Reporter Jeff Lunden joined the group for one of their rides.

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It’s possible New York State lawmakers won’t pass a measure that would make it easier for prosecutors to convict people accused of sex crimes. Plus, a Brooklyn grand jury has indicted 18 alleged gang members in a takedown prosecutors say will help prevent more gun violence. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with reporters Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky and David Brand about the looming expiration of a federal program that pays a monthly credit to internet service providers on behalf of low-income customers. And finally, WNYC’s Karen Yi attends a birthday celebration in one of New York City’s shelters.

Asghar Ali, 58, of Brooklyn, is facing charges, including attempted murder and a hate crime after allegedly driving onto a sidewalk in East Flatbush on Wednesday and trying to hit a group of young Orthodox Jewish men. Meanwhile, New York City plans to expand its e-scooter rental program into eastern Queens, but some locals aren’t on board. Plus, hurricane season officially starts Saturday in the New York City region. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has forecast a more active-than-usual season this year. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Dan Zarrilli, special advisor for climate and sustainability at Columbia University, about the potential impact on the city.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Kathy Hochul says she’s likely to keep the National Guard in the New York City subway. Meanwhile, a new report by the Center for an Urban Future finds that around two dozen nonprofits serving homeless, food-insecure, or mentally ill New Yorkers are critically understaffed. Also, threats posted to social media have led Nassau County police to request a no-fly zone around a cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan on June 9.

Mayor Eric Adams is defending two NYPD officers who shot and killed a Brooklyn man over the weekend. Plus, Marymount Manhattan College will soon merge with Boston’s Northeastern University. Also, WNYC’s Nancy Solomon looks into New Jersey’s Democratic primary race in the 9th Congressional District. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Arun Venugopal discuss the latest developments on a plan to build a casino near CitiField.

Mail voting in the New Jersey primary continues and early in-person voting begins Wednesday. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports. Meanwhile, a MarketWatch Guides study finds New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey have among the highest annual car insurance rates in the U.S. Plus, according to MTA data, the rate of fare evasion on buses and trains has more than doubled since the pandemic. In fact, more than half of bus riders aren’t paying for their ride. At an MTA board meeting last week, Chair Janno Lieber said the agency would allocate more resources to address the problem. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Lieber about the new measures being taken.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A new report from the Citizens Committee for Children says most of New York City's infants and toddlers eligible for subsidized child care aren't enrolled in public programs. Meanwhile, the MTA is urging New Yorkers to use the Long Island Railroad’s summer packages and enhanced services instead of driving. Plus, Bryant Park’s free summer yoga series kicks off Wednesday evening.

With two weeks left in the legislative session, Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on lawmakers to pass a bill that would prohibit social media companies from subjecting kids to addictive algorithms. Plus, nearly a million low-income households in New York City could lose internet access when a key federal program expires this month. Also, WNYC's Rosemary Misdaryexplains why a meadow of seagrass is in danger and what’s being done to save them. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports on the city’s new outdoor dining rules which take effect in August.