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NJ to fund $10M aid for flood-impacted homeowners. First death of the year at Rikers Island investigated. Filmmaker Ava Duvernay and Biden officials discuss immigration and economy plans. Impact of immigration in NY and NJ, bipartisan solutions, funding concerns. Discussion on Biden's economic policies, challenges in aligning public opinion with data, administration's efforts to promote priorities.

The 1 train service is still in flux after Thursday’s derailment with 2 and 3 trains also impacted. MTA Chair Janno Leiber reminds commuters that derailments are rare, and train operators take precautions. Plus, Mayor Adams's administration is suing 17 bus companies for allegedly bringing migrants from Texas to New York City, seeking over $700 million for emergency care and shelter costs. The lawsuit responds to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's 2022 move to send migrants to Democratic-led sanctuary cities like New York. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sat with New Jersey reporter Elizabeth Kim who has been covering the story.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams's administration is suing 17 bus companies for allegedly carrying migrants to the city from Texas. Meanwhile an NYPD officer is facing disciplinary charges for tackling and arresting an 11-year-old who hadn't broken the law. Plus. respiratory viruses are surging in New York City.

Developers Equinor and BP have canceled plans for a large offshore wind farm off the Long Island coast. Plus, new data from the state shows residents in the Bronx experience the highest rates of food insecurity in New York. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Guilia Heyward discuss what to look out for from newly sworn in leaders in the city and state legislatures. And finally, Queens resident Shandra Woworuntu shares a recipe that provides a sense of comfort during tough times.

Authorities are investigating after a Bronx fire killed a 5-year-old boy on Wednesday night. Also every year landlords fail to register tens of thousands of rent-stabilized apartments with New York State's housing agency, but face few repercussions. WNYC's David Brand reports. Meanwhile, 11 of the city's public hospitals are requiring masks due to increased cases of COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Plus, 57 years ago New York City experienced its first ever transit strike, led by the Transport Workers Union. WNYC’s Michael Hill reports. Finally, for a lot of people, the new year is a chance to turn the page on the past and set their sights on the future. WNYC’s Community Partnerships desk is highlighting stories in our communities that focus on the idea of fresh starts. Meet Saul Serrano of Manhattan.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New Jersey officials say the shooting that killed Newark Imam Hassan Sharif on Wednesday morning outside the Masjid Muhammad Mosque doesn’t appear to be motivated by bias. Also, city and state officials say teens in New York City’s overcrowded juvenile detention centers could be sleeping in common areas like classrooms for at least the next three months. Meanwhile, police are looking for a mo-ped riding duo wanted for robbing victims throughout Manhattan last month. Plus, Citi Bike costs have increased by $0.30.

The New York State legislative session has officially begun. Also, governor Hochul is recovering from a pectoral injury she sustained while exercising on Tuesday. Finally, with the vendor ban on New York City bridges now in effect, WNYC’s Sean Carlson spoke with Mohamed Attia of the nonprofit Street Vendor Project, and Gyatso Lama, who sells his artwork on the Brooklyn Bridge, to get their reactions.

The New York City Department of Buildings is paying a private engineering firm almost a million dollars to investigate the cause of the deadly parking garage collapse in lower Manhattan last April. Meanwhile, Democrat Tom Suozzi says he wants the upcoming special election on February 13th for the house seat vacated by George Santos, to address issues like immigration. Finally, in response to Mayor Eric Adams’ strict rules limiting when migrant buses can enter New York City, Texas Governor Abbott has begun sending migrants to city bound train stations in New Jersey. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sat with New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon to explain.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new rule that bans people from selling items on bridges in New York City is now in effect. Meanwhile, New Jersey mayors are reacting with a mix of responses after their towns received busloads of migrants over the weekend. Plus, a storm heading to the New York region this weekend could bring some wintry precipitation.

More on the 1.7 magnitude earthquake reported near Astoria, Queens on Tuesday morning. Also, Governor Hochul introduces a new bill prohibiting certain insurers from charging copays for insulin. Plus,Columbia University business professor Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh suggests vacant offices throughout the city could be viable housing options in the future. Finally, WNYC’s David Furst chats with Tik Toker Jane August about her goal of visiting the over 170 museums located throughout the city.