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Court officials say more than 3,800 claims were filed in New York State under the Adult Survivors Act. Plus, WNYC’s Sophia Chang takes us to a park in lower Manhattan that’s been plagued by violence in recent years. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Shawn Borgue, investigative reporter at the Washington Post, about Wael Hana, the businessman charged with bribing New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez.

The NYPD is preparing for protests related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting. Also, Mount Sinai Health officials defended their plan to shut down Beth Israel Hospital at a heated community forum in Manhattan on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the city's recent crackdown on unlicensed vendors has reached Prospect Park's farmers market in Brooklyn. Plus, worried landlords across New York City are banning tenants from storing e-bikes in their buildings for fear of lithium battery fires. Finally, WNYC's Community Partnerships desk regularly teams up with the nonprofit, Street Lab, to collect and share stories from neighborhoods across the five boroughs. Our latest stop is in Brooklyn's Kensington neighborhood.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Brianna Suggs, a top campaign fundraiser for Mayor Adams currently embroiled in a federal investigation, has a new lawyer. Also, at least four million New Yorkers are at risk of fraud and identity theft after a data breach at a company that works with hospitals in the state. Plus, the street vendor market at Corona Plaza is set to reopen after a city crackdown this summer cleared out most of the merchants.

The state Department of Education is suspending several students at Hillcrest High School in Queens after roaming the halls last week calling for the removal of a Jewish teacher. Plus, the sound and light installation Dreamhouse is up and running for its 30th anniversary. WNYC’s Ryan Kailath reports.  Finally, two men who were convicted of separate murders in the 90s  had their cases overturned on Monday, yet only one of them is free. WNYC’s Sean Carlson spoke with reporter Samantha Max on the verdict.

Migrants who still need a place to stay after 30 days in New York City's shelter system are being sent to a former school in the East Village to reapply for housing, but some were in line for up to 15 hours. Meanwhile, Manhattan-bound lanes on the Brooklyn Bridge will be closed on weekends from midnight until 8am for several weeks. Also, legendary journalist and co-founder of Young Lords Party, Pablo Guzmán has passed away at 73. Finally, as the world continues to grapple with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Holocaust survivors in New York City have found themselves dealing with a range of emotions. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein spoke to several of them about how they’re feeling these days and what guidance they may be able to offer.

Get up and get informed. Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Two men have been cleared of murder convictions from the 90s in Manhattan on Monday, but only one of them is currently free. Meanwhile, a pro-car activist is being ordered to stay away from New York City's transportation commissioner. Also, New Jersey's acting education commissioner, Angelica Allen-McMillan is retiring at the end of January. Finally, today is the tree lighting ceremony at Bryant Park's Winter Village.

Two new laws have come into effect in New York City: one banning discrimination against weight, and the other allows New Yorkers freedom to choose where they get phone repairs. Also, in New Jersey, expect large billboards warning against drunk driving ahead of the holidays. Finally, Mayor Adams has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman three decades ago under the Adult Survivors Act. He denies the claims. WNYC’s Kerry Nolan sat with reporter Elizabeth Kim to break down the case.

Police are searching for a suspect in a triple homicide at an apartment building in the Bronx, where three people, including a 5-year-old boy, were found stabbed to death early Sunday. Also, pro-Palestinian protesters demanding a cease-fire in Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza blocked traffic yesterday afternoon on the Manhattan Bridge. WNYC's Arun Venugopal was on the scene. Plus, the PATH system is trying a novel approach to deter people from slipping through some of its turnstiles. But, as WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports, it has its kinks. Finally, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is asking New Yorkers to share what comes to mind when thinking about a favorite meal.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Parents and students are writing letters to Mayor Eric Adams, asking him to not cut funding for public schools. New York's highest court says cyclists have the same protections against unlawful searches as drivers. Plus, today is the wake for New York City EMT Frederick D. Whiteside, who recently passed away on the job.

New Jersey's Supreme Court will allow police to keep using questionable methods to determine if someone is driving while high. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Jelani Gibson, writer for "NJ Cannabis Insider,” to discuss how those determinations can be used. Plus, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal looks into a new play at the Public Theatre, called “Manahatta.”