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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New York City will pay around $13 million in a class-action settlement over alleged police misconduct during the 2020 George Floyd protests. In an attempt to curb migration, Mayor Eric Adams has planned for flier distribution along the US-Mexico border, dissuading migrants from heading to New York. Meanwhile, brace for a fare hike as the MTA increases its rates for the first time in four years, effective from August 20th.

More and more New York and New Jersey residents are buying electric vehicles, but it’s not always easy to find a place to charge up if you don’t have a garage or driveway. WNYC’s David Brand reports on some of the hacks EV car owners are inventing to get a charge. Also, residents of one Brooklyn block have spent years trying to catch a serial litterer. WNYC’s Bahar Ostadan tries to look into who was behind the littering and the consequences they may or may not have faced.

Mayor Adams responds to the ongoing migrant crisis with a proposal to limit stays at individual homeless shelters. His administration is also considering Creedmoor Psychiatric Center as a migrant housing site, facing opposition from advocates calling for its use as affordable housing. Finally, following the fall-through of her previous housing plan, Governor Kathy Hochul has pivoted her strategy to expand housing for New Yorkers. For a deeper understanding, WNYC’s Albany reporter Jon Campbell discusses these developments with Michael Hill.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Mamaroneck School District implements reforms after an attorney general investigation found that school and district officials didn't protect nonwhite students from bullying and racial harassment. Meanwhile, the mayor's office awaits a heat advisory from the National Weather Service before reopening the city’s 500-plus cooling centers.

A new report finds that 1 in 5 New Yorkers may be getting their water from lead pipes. Plus, a federal judge approved a nearly $4 million settlement against the Suffolk County Police. Also, WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein looks at a study in Brooklyn that explores why so many kids carry guns. And finally, we mark the 50 year anniversary of hip hop with Brooklyn-based artist Nubian Néné.

New footage reveals a Long Island police officer denying a woman translation services, a direct violation of federal laws requiring assistance for non-English speakers. And, a recent study identifies the Bronx as the third most common location for Alzheimer's Disease in the country, following Miami-Dade County and Baltimore. Also, WNYC’s Arun Venugopal visits a Brooklyn community garden providing Mauritanian cuisine, music, and a sense of belonging for city migrants. Lastly, Edward Caban, the first Latino officer to lead the NYPD in its 170-plus year history, is under the spotlight. WNYC's Elizabeth Kim and public safety reporter Samantha Max discuss his leadership and its implications for the city with Tiffany Hanssen.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The federal government calls for a takeover of New York City jails due to ongoing issues at Rikers Island. Meanwhile, the MTA initiates a year-long program to provide free bus service on one route in each borough. Lastly, Prospect Park prepares for the addition of a monument honoring Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress.

New Yorkers could see two new migrant shelters coming to Queens in the near future. Plus, Senator Chuck Schumer has introduced legislation that declares international fentanyl trafficking a national emergency. And finally, WNYC’s Karen Yi takes us to Franklin Township, New Jersey where affordable housing seems to be the key to diversity in public schools.

Mayor Eric Adams confirms Edward Caban as the NYPD Commissioner. In other news, the Whitney Museum of American Art celebrates the 141st birthday of painter Edward Hopper. Furthermore, New York State braces for potential weather disruptions after yesterday’s intense rainfall. Finally, an internal integrity issue emerges within the New York City Campaign Finance Board following its executive director’s departure, a situation unveiled by WNYC’s Brigid Bergin who further discusses her findings with WNYC’s Michael Hill.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Reports suggest Mayor Eric Adams will name Acting Police Commissioner Edward Caban as the New York Police Department's new head. Meanwhile, actors are hitting New York's picket lines today following unsuccessful negotiations with Hollywood studios. Finally, a close look at Representative George Santos' campaign records shows a constant inflow and outflow of funds.