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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A 28-year-old man is in custody after officials allege he fired a gun on the premises of a synagogue in Albany. Also, New York City officials are calling for an investigation into a claim that the outgoing city jails boss, Louis Molina, tried to cover up violence on Rikers Island, and retaliated against an employee who spoke up. Leaders from the Working Families Party, a progressive organization, say George Latimer's campaign for Congress will distract from Democrats' efforts to retake the House.

Staten Island will get $12 million to mitigate the harms of the opioid epidemic. Plus, WNYC’s Michael Hill and Charles Lane dig into reporting that Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign "potentially hid” a fundraiser from another construction company. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Matt Deodato about effective ways to mitigate New York City’s rat population.

Mayor Adams is headed to D.C., where he plans to lobby for more migrant funding amid the ongoing influx of new arrivals. Also, a new Quinnipiac University poll finds nearly two-thirds of New York City voters disapprove of Mayor Adams’ job performance. Finally, on Wednesday, the MTA board approved a fee structure for congestion pricing, moving New York City a step closer to becoming the first city in the country to charge drivers such fees. WNYC’s Michael Hill sat down with transportation reporter Stephen Nessen who has been following the story.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new analysis reveals mortgage loan disparities by big banks that are holding billions in New York City's cash. Meanwhile, the MTA's congestion pricing plan is moving forward. Also, the New York Racing Association's president says Belmont Park is undergoing a $455 million dollar renovation and construction could last more than a year.

George Latimer is officially running for Congress next year against Representative Jamaal Bowman of the Bronx. Plus, New York City’s teachers union is joining criticism of Mayor Adams’ 60-day limit for migrant families in shelters. Also, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports the city isn't formally connecting young migrants to youth homeless services, leaving many unaware of resources available to them. And finally, WNYC’s Giulia Heyward looks into a bill the city council hope to pass in order to stop a Queens man who has made money off thousands of noise complaints.

The MTA board is moving forward with plans to charge drivers $15 dollars to enter lower Manhattan under congestion pricing. Meanwhile, famed television producer Norman Lear, famously known for making 1970s sitcom “All in the Family” passed away on Tuesday night. He was 101. Also, the NYPD is investigating after a fiery crash involving a Lamborghini killed a 21-year-old woman in Inwood, Manhattan Monday night. Finally, an ongoing lawsuit filed by women who've worked as New Jersey State Police troopers alleges sexism and racism throughout the department's ranks. Now, according to a New York Times report, the federal Justice Department is looking into allegations of gender bias and racial discrimination among the New Jersey State Police. WNYC’s David Furst spoke with Tracey Tully who covered the story.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams says City Hall didn't keep a list of construction projects to fast-track for fire inspections. Meanwhile, a new set of City Council bills set to be introduced would allow more off-the-books street vendors to work legally and avoid hefty fines and jail time. Plus, Governor Hochul's plan to replace the Lincoln Correctional Facility in Harlem with affordable housing is making progress.

The Uniformed Firefighters Association is pushing back against budget cuts approved by New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Also, a new report finds the number of millionaires living in New York has grown by about 30 percent since the start of the pandemic. And finally, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with Yoav Gonen, a reporter for "The City," about an investigation into Mayor Adams’ Director of Asian Affairs, Winnie Greco.

Nassau County Republican party chair Joe Cairo says more than two dozen candidates have expressed interest in replacing George Santos in congress. Meanwhile, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is trying to limit Mayor Adams' spending power when it comes to caring for migrants. Also, Mayor Adams says the City is launching a pilot program for safe battery charging for delivery workers who use electric bikes. Plus, migrant families in the city's school system face many hurdles such as difficulty getting enrolled and transportation issues. Now migrants and their advocates say a new threat looms: the prospect of being uprooted again due to a new city directive. WNYC’s Arya Sundaram reports. Finally, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk asked New Yorkers to sift through the recipe box in their minds to pull out the one that brings back the fondest memories. Meet Tracy Shu from Brooklyn.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new Rikers Island jail unit designed to house people who are known as "fire-starters" opened last month without a working fire-prevention system, according to new court filings. Meanwhile, New York City Transit President Richard Davey invites one of the leading critics of congestion pricing over to his place for a beer. Plus, there's an open seat for Congress in New York now that George Santos is out. WNYC's Brigid Bergin reports like Santos himself, the process to fill it will be anything but usual.