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Brooklyn’s Woodhull Hospital will remain closed for several days as it undergoes repairs from Tropical Storm Ophelia. Plus, New York City Mayor Eric Adams takes a trip to Latin America. Also, WNYC’s Sophia Chang reports on a new trash system that's the first of its kind in the entire country. And finally, with the writer’s

New York's Comptroller says the MTA hasn’t fully put in an action plan for hardening the subways system against climate change. Meanwhile, a new NASA-led study shows New York City is sinking at a rate of a half-foot per century, but the cause isn't big buildings. Plus, the group at the MTA tasked with coming up with the fee structure for congestion pricing met for what’s likely the last public meeting yesterday. WNYC’s transportation reporter Stephen Nessen attended the meeting and has the latest.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA group in charge of figuring out how much to charge drivers for congestion pricing is preparing its recommendations after their final public meeting. A new report on anti-Asian racism in New York City notes that many incidents go unreported because of lack of trust in police. Plus, Mariah Carey will make Madison Square Garden the final stop of her month-long "Merry Christmas one and All" tour in New York City, on December 17th.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on the federal government to change the way it reimburses states for climate disasters. Plus, federal student loan borrowers will start making payments again this month after a three-year pause. And finally, WNYC’s David Furst talked with New Jersey reporter Nancy Solomon about a potential scramble for U.S. Senator Bob Menendez’s senate seat.

After Tropical Storm Ophelia flooded the subway, the MTA CEO Janno Lieber says the entire system is vulnerable in the era of climate change. Meanwhile, residents in "The Hole," a Brooklyn-Queens border neighborhood, call for city action on persistent flooding issues. Also, the New York Mets are searching for a new manager. Finally, as cold weather approaches, NYC renters prepare for radiator noise and potential heating issues, WNYC’s housing reporter David Brand has the latest.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Adams says a plume of wildfire smoke may reach New York City this morning, potentially putting some people at risk. Meanwhile, a group of New York City landlords create a new insurance initiative to help save money for building repairs. Also, the city's compost program officially expands to Brooklyn today. Plus, the New York Liberty are headed to the WNBA finals.

Mayor Adams urges New Yorkers to shelter in place due to ongoing impacts from Tropical Storm Ophelia. Also, tobacco-related cancers are declining in New York State. Meanwhile, NYC's "open streets" program has transformed a Brooklyn road into a worship space, as WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh reports. Finally, the Writers Guild of America ends its 5-month strike, signaling a slow recovery for the film and TV industry, according to WNYC’s Precious Fondren.

Both Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams have declared states of emergency as Tropical Storm Ophelia batters the New York City reigion, warning of up to 8 inches of rain by day's end. Severe flooding has caused major disruptions in MTA service and on roadways, leading to the closure of LaGuardia's Terminal A and numerous weather-related accidents in New Jersey. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning affecting multiple counties. In other news, Streetsblog reports City Hall is abandoning its plan to put a car-free bus lane on Fordham Road in the Bronx after months of opposition from major players in the borough. Reporter Dave Colon has been covering the fallout.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: The MTA is preparing for a severe storm bringing heavy rains as it rolls into the metro area today. On Monday, a panel will review scenarios for how much drivers should pay under the MTA's congestion pricing program. A New York State judge's ruling paves the way for an almost $18-dollar minimum wage for people who deliver food for the apps like GrubHub and Uber.

The operator of the Brooklyn construction company found responsible for a deadly wall collapse in 2018 will serve 2 to 4 years in prison. Also, what would a U.S. government shutdown mean for New Yorkers? WNYC's Giulia Heyward reports. Plus, New Jersey is one of the top producers of blueberries, asparagus, and other crops in the U.S., mostly because it's fueled by thousands of farm workers. WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on the increased health threats these workers face