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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The Manhattan District Attorney’s office reports an NYPD officer discharged a firearm inside a Columbia University building while clearing out protesters, contradicting Mayor Eric Adams' description of the operation as well-executed to restore calm. In other news, the number of homeless New Yorkers transitioning from shelters to public housing is expected to hit new lows. Plus, NYC Public Schools Chancellor David Banks is preparing to testify before a Congressional committee on anti-semitism next week. Finally, on this week's segment of 'On The Way,' Stephen Nessen and Clayton Guse discuss congestion pricing updates, MTA efforts to unblock bus lanes, and answer a listener's question.

The Adams administration is continuing to defend its new protocol, requiring elected officials to fill out an online form to request meetings with the leaders of city agencies. Plus, a visit by fire officials to an e-bike retailer in Queens ended with an arrest and a small explosion. Also, WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports on a New Jersey seat that has flipped from Republican to Democrat and back to Republican. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Eater New York’s Robert Sietsema about diverse dining in Jersey City.

Mayor Adams reports that police data show the majority of those arrested Tuesday night for protesting at Columbia and CUNY were students. In other news, a Manhattan landlord already jailed for failing to complete hundreds of court-ordered repairs now faces additional legal problems. WNYC's David Brand reports on criminal charges that were unsealed Wednesday. Additionally, six Manhattan officials are urging the Department of Transportation to fill a gap in the protected bike lane along Sixth Avenue. Finally, a year after subway rider Jordan Neely died when another passenger, Daniel Penny, put him in a chokehold on the F train, the case remains a focal point in politically polarized debates about homelessness, mental illness, and the fine line between danger and discomfort in shared spaces like train cars. WNYC’s David Furst speaks with reporter Samantha Max to learn more.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: At City College, some students say that final exams and graduation are the last things on their minds after NYPD officers arrested more than 170 pro-Palestinian protesters on campus. In other news, the debate over who should pay for the care of migrants transported to New York City will be addressed on Thursday in Manhattan's state Supreme Court. Mayor Adams is suing Texas bus companies to cover these costs, arguing they helped transport these migrants under instructions from Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

New York City's Rent Guidelines Board is considering raising rents by up to 6.5 % for tenants in rent-stabilized apartments. For more, WNYC’s Janae Pierre talked with housing reporter David Brand. Plus, WNYC’s Mike Hayes reports from New Jersey, many drivers of electric vehicles worry about running out of battery without being able to find somewhere to charge up. And finally, WNYC’s Rosemary Misdary follows gardeners in New York City who are stepping in to save the city’s monarch butterflies.

New York City officials say nearly 300 people are facing charges in the campus protests at City College and Columbia University. Mayor Eric Adams Mayor places some blame on professional agitators. In other news, over 150 former juvenile jail inmates are suing, claiming they were sexually abused by staff members. Also, a new survey reveals that one in five food delivery-app workers in New York City report being injured on the job. Plus, New York City plans to build new skate parks in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Finally, NYPD officers took control of Columbia University’s campus on Tuesday night to end a standoff with pro-Palestinian protestors. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with reporter Bahar Ostadan, who was at Columbia late Tuesday night.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: NYPD officers in riot gear moved onto Columbia University’s campus Tuesday night at the request of University President Minouche Shafik. In other news, cameras on MTA buses will soon begin issuing tickets to double-parked cars along bus routes across the city.

Attorney General Letitia James is awaiting a response from Meta after its AI chatbot generated false information about New York State elected officials. Meanwhile, a notorious Manhattan landlord may soon be moved from Rikers Island to house arrest, in one of his own buildings. Additionally, a new bird-watching group in Brooklyn is causing a stir. Plus, the musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ is nominated for 13 Tony Awards. Finally, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on a dormant bill in the state legislature that, if passed, would classify attacks against un-housed people as hate crimes.

Columbia University is on lockdown after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied a building on campus overnight. Entry is restricted to those who have received prior authorization from the university. In other news, the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is suing R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home Incorporated, which has locations in Manhattan and the Bronx, for allegedly exploiting grieving families. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with arts and culture reporter Ryan Kailath about affordable activities to enjoy in May. Finally, in celebration of the very last day of National Poetry Month, we feature one last poem from our listeners.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Student protestors at Columbia University have taken over a campus building just 12 hours after the administration began suspending students involved in protests against the Israel-Hamas war. In other news, the NYPD reports that crime is dropping in the subways after deploying more than a thousand police officers. Also, New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration will begin distributing flyers to migrant families to discourage them from allowing their children to sell candy on the subway and the streets.