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The New York City Commission on Racial Equity has released a list of 16 priority goals to reduce racial disparities in the city. In other news, actor Steve Buscemi's publicist confirms he is fine after being punched last Wednesday. Meanwhile, Williamsburg's Union Pool bar and music venue announced its lineup for the Summer Thunder series of free daytime shows. WNYC reporter Charles Lane explores the unique superstitions of New York Knicks fans. Finally, New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a bill to revise the state’s Open Public Records Act. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with media and public interest lawyer CJ Griffin to learn more.

The NYPD says police officers shot and killed a 33 year old man in East Flatbush in Brooklyn early Sunday morning, an investigation is ongoing. Also, New York City will pay $1.6 million to a man who was sexually abused by a physical therapist while he was held at Rikers Island in response to a lawsuit. And lastly, WNYC will be hosting and broadcasting a debate Monday night among the three candidates in the Democratic primary for the Senate seat held by Bob Menendez. The candidates are Congressman Andy Kim, Patricia Campos Medina and Larry Hamm, and mostly likely whoever wins this primary will be the next senator since a Republican hasn't won a Senate race in New Jersey since 1972. WNYC's Michael Hill and Nancy Solomon, who has been covering the race joins our own Janae Pierre to discuss what issues they'll be exploring in the upcoming debate.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Police in East Flatbush fatally shot a 33-year-old man early Sunday after they say he refused to put down his gun. In other news, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams seeks a swift resolution as the city's Department of Investigation examines claims that NYPD officials misused official social media accounts. Meanwhile, the NYPD's crackdown on fake licenses, in partnership with the MTA and other agencies, continues to show results.

New York City's Department of Mental Health and Hygiene says we can expect longer tick seasons, thanks to warmer temperatures due to the effects of climate change. Plus, New York City is facing a discrimination lawsuit because its health benefits for city employees don't cover in vitro fertilization for gay male couples. And finally, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal follows a group of migrants who are hoping to break into New York City’s restaurant industry.

Small-scale graduation ceremonies have kicked off at Columbia University after the main commencement was canceled due to pro-Palestinian campus protests. In other news, New York City has installed new changing tables in nearly all public park bathrooms, improving convenience for parents. Plus, New York State now requires high school students to complete a financial aid application or formally opt out by graduation, following a FAFSA redesign aimed at simplifying the process for tuition aid applications. Despite these improvements, delays have been reported. WNYC’s Michael Hill discusses these challenges with State Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill's sponsor, and high school senior Adiba Salbia.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is critical of Mayor Eric Adams' 60-day limits on shelter stays for migrant families, calling it inadequate and rushed. In other news, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is questioning top NYPD officials about their use of social media. Plus, this week on 'On the Way,' reporters Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse discuss Sammy’s Law, which lowers the speed limit to 20 MPH, an increase in electric taxi cars, and a new report from the New York State Comptroller indicating that the MTA needs more funding to upgrade the city’s transit system.

Instructors at the New School say they've set up New York City's first faculty-run pro-Palestinian encampment. Plus, elected officials are demanding answers after new city documents revealed construction of the jails that will replace Rikers Island is years behind schedule. And, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with City Councilmember Joe Borelli about some Staten Islanders’ hope to secede from New York City despite costs revealed in a new report.

At least three Columbia University students are suing the school for access to their dorms, reports WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh. The students were disciplined for their involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. In other news, New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is vigorously defending the DOE's response to anti-Semitism in public schools. Meanwhile, the city's Department of Investigation is examining claims of NYPD officials misusing the department's official social media accounts. Also, the owners of the now-shuttered Manhattan beauty supply store, Rehana Cosmetics, have been charged with criminal possession of more than one million dollars in stolen goods. Additionally, some New York City leaders are urging Albany lawmakers to approve reforms to the way agencies contract outside companies for public works projects. Finally, family members of 19-year-old Win Rozario, who was shot and killed by police last month in Queens, are speaking out. Rozario, described by family as experiencing a mental health crisis, had called 911 himself. WNYC's Bahar Ostadan joined the family as they gathered at City Hall on Wednesday.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new lawsuit alleges that an NYPD officer guarding New York City Mayor Eric Adams' Brooklyn home unjustifiably shot a man in 2022. In other news, a report from real estate platforms Zillow and StreetEasy reveals that New York City rents are rising seven times faster than wages. Additionally, a recent NJ.com report suggests that a corporate tax intended to fill a billion-dollar gap in New Jersey Transit's budget could become a sticking point or bargaining chip as officials seek additional funding for StayNJ, a program aimed at cutting many seniors' tax bills in half. Governor Phil Murphy says both things are possible.

Some New York City councilmembers are expressing frustration with the Housing Authority’s plan to eliminate unarmed security guards at 55 senior housing developments. Plus, the family of 16-year-old Mahki Brown are struggling to understand why he was gunned down in Manhattan. Also, WNYC’s Samantha Max went near Columbia University and visited more than a dozen shops and street carts who are feeling the financial hit as protests have roiled the campus. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Jon Campbell discuss the latest after a judge tossed a proposal to codify abortion rights and other discrimination protections in New York off the November ballot.