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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Democrat Tom Suozzi defeats Republican candidate Mazi Pilip in Tuesday night’s special election to replace the expelled George Santos. Meanwhile, a large group of people in New Jersey could soon become eligible for clemency according to Governor Phil Murphy. Plus, beware of Valentine’s Day related scammers requesting money warns New York and New Jersey State officials.

New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks apologized to students and families for major difficulties logging in to remote learning Tuesday morning. Plus, a state funded report says New York’s $700 million film tax credit is a bust. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Arya Sundaram discuss how New York City is managing a new wave of West African migrants

Due to snowfall in the region, New York City public schools are closed and remote learning is in progress, but many students are struggling with login issues. Meanwhile, flight tracking website Flight Aware reports slowed service at airports in the region with over 175 canceled flights at Laguardia, Newark and JFK airports and nearly 90 delays. Staten Island Ferry service is limited as well. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Zachary Iscol, Commissioner of New York City's Office of Emergency Management, to discuss how the city is responding to the snow.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: One person is dead and five others are injured after a subway shooting at the Mount Eden train stop in the Bronx on Monday. No arrests have been made. Meanwhile, polls are open in eastern Queens and Long Island, where voters are replacing ousted Congress member George Santos. Also, the city health department wants to ban smoking tobacco or using e-cigarettes while dining outdoors. Finally, the New Jersey legislature passes a new bill with changes to how the state enforces town requirements to build more low-income housing.

The National Weather Service is warning New Yorkers to brace for significant snowfall and gusty winds as a nor-easter moves in early Tuesday. Plus, we head to New Jersey where WNYC’s Nancy Solomon spotlights key endorsements for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Bob Menendez.

New York City Public Schools will have a remote day tomorrow due to expected snow. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams is imposing curfews at 20 emergency migrant shelters across the city for safety purposes, but advocates say the policy will do more harm than good. Plus, a judge rejects claims from California vendors that New York’s marijuana licensing program unconstitutionally discriminates against out-of-state residents. Finally, this Black History Month, WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk is visiting Black-owned bookstores in our region. Today we visit the Source of Knowledge bookstore on Broad Street in Newark.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Voters will cast their ballots on Tuesday to replace the expelled former Congress member, George Santos. Meanwhile, in New Jersey, Congress member Andy Kim has been selected by Democratic delegates in Monmouth County over First Lady Kim Murphy to replace Bob Menendez. Also, New York Governor Kathy Hochul aims to add 31 charges to the list of prosecutable hate crime offenses. Finally, WNYC's Sean Carlson sits down with transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse to discuss construction at Grand Central Terminal, the MTA's new "open gangway" subway car, and the latest congestion pricing updates.

New York City’s latest housing survey shows the lowest vacancy rate in over a half century. Plus, Asian communities gear up to ring in the "Year of the Dragon," as the Lunar New Year begins this weekend. Also, New York state has relaxed the minimum requirements for some entry-level jobs, potentially opening up thousands of positions to new migrants. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Ramsey Khalifeh discuss tips on how to prevent rats from getting in your car and what to do if it happens.

A new city law will give domestic violence survivors access to free and speedy lock changes within 3 days of filing a report. Also, the New York Heat Act, if passed, will provide an online calculator allowing New Yorkers to see how much they’d save on their energy bill. Plus, former 70’s drug kingpin turned activist, Joseph Hayden, passed away last month. Hayden advocated for marijuana legalization, ending solitary confinement and expanding voting rights for people with criminal records. WNYC’s Samantha Max shares his story. Finally, in 2022 there were 71 domestic violence homicide deaths in New York in a report released by the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sits with acting commissioner Saloni Sethi to talk about the findings.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The number of places to sign up for a Municipal ID card in New York City is shrinking. Meanwhile, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban is in Jamaica, meeting with the country’s prime minister to help solve several cold cases in New York. Plus, double-parking in the middle of the road is illegal, but that doesn’t stop thousands of New Yorkers from doing it every day. WNYC’s James Ramsay explores how to double park ‘politely’ to avoid neighbor disputes and traffic officer attention.