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Migrants staying at tent shelter located in Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn were concerned for their safety during a powerful storm, with strong winds threatening the stability of the tents. Plus, 2024 is set for notable political events, including a unique Senate race in New Jersey. WNYC’s David Furst talks with senior reporter Nancy Solomon for the latest.

The heaviest rain has passed, lifting flood warnings in several areas, but flood watches and advisories remain in northern Queens, the five boroughs, Westchester, Long Island, and parts of northeast New Jersey. Also, over 1,500 New Yorkers with open clemency applications await Governor Kathy Hochul's decisions, with Legal Aid attorney Lawrence Hausman pushing for more clemency grants. Finally, we’ve asked some New Yorkers to share stories behind their favorite holiday recipes, like Leslie Singleton. On top of that, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with our own, George Bodarky, series creator, to discuss our upcoming recipe and food tasting event at WNYC's Greene Space.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A powerful storm is striking New York City and the surrounding region, with the National Weather Service predicting 2 to 4 inches of rainfall.Also, a state investigation into toxic fumes possibly entering buildings by the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn is expanding.

Many are of course wondering why the electricity briefly went out around the boroughs just before midnight last Thursday. Con Ed says a power surge took place at a DUMBO substation while a transmission line was being restored. Also, Mayor Adams' plan to curb spending on migrants is showing some gains -- at least on paper. The Independent Budget Office predicts the city will spend six to eight billion dollars on migrants' care the next two years, which is much less than the mayor’s office estimate in August of nearly eleven billion. And the GOP has picked Nassau county legislator Mazi Pilip as their candidate to replace former congressman George Santos. Lastly, WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with the student journalists of Forest Hills High School in Queens behind the newly reformed student paper "The Beacon"

Public housing tenants in Brooklyn will become the first test of a new funding strategy for their apartment complex after a landmark vote. Also, a coalition of community groups in New Jersey want Governor Phil Murphy to stand down from his federal lawsuit against congestion pricing. And it's time for On The Way, our weekly segment on transportation. And lastly, WNYC's Precious Fondren looks at NYC's Clout Guy, a status obsessed TikToker.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day.

Governor Kathy Hochul is dedicating nearly $60 million in state money to improve drinking water and septic systems on Long Island. Plus, New York has a new state law designed to keep medical debt from hurting your credit rating. Also, compost collection sites at New York City’s greenmarkets have been saved by an anonymous donor. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen and Michael Hayes discuss a New Jersey law that, if signed, would lift restrictions on its breweries.

The upcoming special election to fill George Santos' seat is poised to be the first test of a new state law allowing early voting by mail. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports it's a major expansion of how voters can participate in a contest with national implications. Heads up for drivers, only one Staten Island-bound lane of traffic will be open on a section of the BQE late Thursday night due to maintenance. Plus, a bull is on the run and it’s tying up New Jersey Transit service. Finally, we check in with Eater New York food writers Robert Sietsema, Emma Orlow and Luke Forntey who helped pick the winners of its 2023 Eater Award for New York City, including Best New Restaurant, Biggest Surprise and "The Restaurant Where We'd be Regulars.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York Public Advocate Jumaane Williams unveiled 2023’s worst landlord list on Wednesday. Also, the NYPD is agreeing to hand crucial evidence in police misconduct cases over to an oversight agency within 90 days of an incident. Plus, New Jersey's minimum wage rises above $15 per hour on New Year's day..

An investigation is underway into the death of a child at a migrant shelter on the Upper West side in Manhattan. Plus, the owner of a Bronx apartment building that partially collapsed earlier this week says he has no idea what caused the disaster. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani about proposed bills that would end property tax breaks for two of New York City's