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WNYC’s David Furst talks with Eater New York’s Emma Orlow about subterranean restaurants in New York City, including the new Korean fine dining restaurant, Noksu.

This year's Thanksgiving Day Parade will see some new floats and balloons. Also, while a new state law limiting class sizes in New York City is going into effect, some parents and teachers worry classes are growing. Plus, reporter Jessica Lipsky follows a Queens couple who picked up an interesting hobby during the pandemic: magnet fishing. Finally, WNYC’s Elizabeth Shwe reports on a new plan that would ban vendors from the Brooklyn Bridge.

A former city correction officer is going to federal prison for two-and-a-half years for smuggling contraband into jails in exchange for bribes. Meanwhile, New York City police are looking into a viral video of a man making Islamophobic comments towards a street food vendor on the Upper East Side. Finally, amidst Mayor Eric Adams' proposal for major budget cuts across city services, community composting groups are bracing for potential reductions. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Justin Green, Executive Director of the environmental non-profit Big Reuse, and Councilmember Sandy Nurse from Brooklyn's 37th district, to discuss the potential impact of these cuts.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new poll shows Mayor Adams losing support among New York City residents as a federal investigation swirls around his campaign. Also, New York State's first offshore wind turbine is now in place about 35 miles off the coast of Long Island's easternmost end.

New York Congressman Dan Goldman joins a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Florida this week to discuss gun control. Plus, tensions are rising at Columbia University from protests over the Israel-Hamas war. And, the New Jersey State Attorney General is investigating the mayor and police chief of Clark, a small town in Union County. Also, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on what it’s like for kids navigating a new language at New York City public schools. And finally, a look into the NYPD’s new robots patrolling the Times Square subway station.

New York City's storied public cemetery Hart Island is open for tours starting today for the first time in its history. Also, the great holiday commute is currently underway with thousands traveling for Thanksgiving... and New Jersey Transit is tweaking its schedules to accommodate. And finally, big Democratic wins from New Jersey’s legislative elections this month are raising questions about the Republican Party's strategy. The GOP is regrouping and trying to figure out what it needs to do to win more elections going forward. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon reports.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is rolling out a new radio system that will encrypt officers' communication. Meanwhile, a Queens man is facing up to 12 years in prison in connection to a drunk driving incident that left an off-duty NYPD officer dead. Also, the City Council is considering legislation that would create "Spare the Air" days; encouraging residents to reduce air pollution.

New York City’s public housing authority will get $95 million to help tenants who are behind on their rent. Plus, longtime state Sen. Kevin Parker is being sued for rape under the Adult Survivors Act. Also, WNYC's Steven Nessen visits the site where a landslide of debris from a property in Westchester disrupted service on the Metro North's Hudson line. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Melissa McCart, editor at Eater New York, for some last-minute planning advice for New Yorkers looking to dine out on Thanksgiving Day.

Advocates are speaking out against Mayor Eric Adam's proposed budget cuts; including rapper and Bronx-native Cardi B. The New York City Department of Buildings is telling Skyline Hotel garage near West 49th Street to partially clear out over concerns about its conditions. This month, news emerged of an FBI investigation into potentially illegal donations to New York City Mayor Eric Adams' campaign. While Mayor Adams hasn't faced any charges, the FBI did seize some of Mayor Adams' electronic devices and raided the home of a key fundraiser. WNYC's David Furst sits with one of our editors, David Giambusso for more details on the investigation.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Dozens of formerly homeless tenants in Brooklyn and the Bronx were hit with eviction notices this year after a nonprofit group stopped paying their rent on time. Meanwhile, New Jersey Republicans are regrouping after major defeats in legislative elections this month. Plus, More than 8.5 million travelers are expected to use various New York and New Jersey airports, roads and rails during this Thanksgiving week.