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A lawsuit filed in New Jersey is looking to hold the state liable for its deeply segregated schools. Meanwhile, students of color face another challenge — they often don't see their own backgrounds reflected among the teachers responsible for educating them. WNYC’s Michael Hill talked with Catherine Carrera, bureau chief at Chalkbeat Newark, and Montclair Local Nonprofit News reporter Talia Wiener. And finally, Beyonce’s Renaissance tour lands at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium this weekend and that’s already having an effect on more than just ticket sales.

Three men are getting compassionate release after a judge accused the FBI of manipulating them of committing a crime after 9/11. Police are investigating the burglary of a Brooklyn yoga studio as a potential hate crime. And lastly, WNYC's David Furst speaks with a reporter from The City to discuss how the the cooling fund for seniors and low income New Yorkers have run out of funds.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Con Ed and city officials urge New Yorkers to conserve energy during peak hours amidst a heat wave. Also, a landlords' group sues Jersey City over new legislation providing low-income tenants with free legal counsel in housing court. Meanwhile, the Bowery Residents Committee lands a $103-million contract to aid subway homeless, despite past performance issues.

A chain of New York City clinics will have to refund patients after improperly charging them for COVID tests during the pandemic. Plus, a probe into illegal donors for Mayor Eric Adams touches a key member of his inner circle. Also, city officials aren’t enforcing a law prohibiting stores from air conditioning the streets. And finally, WNYC’s Amy Pearl tags along with a group of teenagers who are spending the summer tending the ornamental vegetable garden at a historic park in Yonkers.

The MTA's new OMNY fare system hits over one billion users. Meanwhile, despite pushback from staffing agencies, a federal judge upholds new protections for New Jersey's temp workers set to launch next week. And finally, as the New York City region braces for a heatwave, WNYC’s David Furst and Dr. Cecilia Sorensen from Columbia University share tips on staying cool.

As a three-day heat wave approaches New York and New Jersey, Dr. Cecilia Sorensen, an associate professor at Columbia, advises parents of infants and toddlers to be cautious. Meanwhile, New York City readies its cooling centers for public use. Following a WNYC investigation, New York lawmakers, including Assembly Members Linda Rosenthal and David Weprin, and State Senator Brian Kavanagh, prepare to introduce legislation targeting discriminatory property insurance practices.

Some elected officials are describing conditions for migrants in certain New York City shelters as "inhumane" and "horrific." Plus, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani admits to making false statements while working as a lawyer for former President Trump. And, a man who claims to have witnessed the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X is speaking out. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with writer Houreidja Tall about her latest piece on hair braiders and the injuries they sustain. And finally, an ever–cooking pot of stew at a Brooklyn playground has gone viral online. WNYC’s Ramsey Khalifeh decided to find out what the slurp is all about.

City officials are investigating a crane collapse in Hell's Kitchen that injured six after it caught fire and crashed into a building early this morning. Meanwhile, the recent decision by the Rutgers Board of Governors to merge two medical schools has sparked controversy, with concerns over reduced residency opportunities and decreased care quality, especially in Newark. Newark's Mayor, Ras Baraka, opposed to the merger, joins Michael Hill to discuss.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: This fall, a new pilot aims to replace gas stoves in NYCHA apartments with energy-efficient induction stoves. Additionally, research nonprofit Climate Central ranks New York City first out of 44 cities for its potential to trap heat on summer days. Finally, a federal judge sentences Carlos Macci to two-and-a-half years in prison and one year of inpatient drug treatment for actor Michael K. Williams' overdose death.

Some constituents of Representative George Santos are imploring members of Congress to get rid of him before they break for their August recess. Plus, some voters in Queens will head to the polls this Fall to choose their new state Assembly member. Also, Prosecutors are seeking long prison sentences for four men who have pleaded guilty to drug charges in connection with the fatal overdose of the late actor Michael K. Williams. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with housing reporter David Brand about a practice that’s raising concerns that insurers may be unfairly discriminating against groups protected by state and federal fair housing laws.