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Rex Heuermann, an architect from Long Island, is being held without bail in connection with the infamous "Gilgo Beach" murders. Plus, the New York City Council is setting new deadlines for Mayor Eric Adams to expand community-based mental health services. Also, New York has been ordered to redraw its congressional maps. WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Jon Campbell discuss the case, which could have enormous implications for who controls the House of Representatives. And in the Garden State, WNYC's Ramsey Khalifeh visits Central Jersey, a region that – depending on who you ask – may or may not exist.

Police on Long Island have a suspect in custody for the long unsolved Gilgo Beach murders, sparking reactions from locals. Meanwhile, as heavy rainfall threatens the Hudson Valley, a flood watch remains in effect until midnight for Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Putnam counties. Finally, reporter Lee Helland, as part of the new series "I Tried It," shares her cryosauna experience with WNYC host Tiffany Hanssen.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The City Council overrides Mayor Adams’ veto and votes in favor of bills expanding rental assistance. Meanwhile, a recent lawsuit challenges the MTA’s plan to reassign elevator operators in Washington Heights, citing safety risks for riders with disabilities. And, to mark hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, two of New York City’s library systems commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with special library cards.

A New York court is siding with Democrats in their quest for a new congressional map. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with travel journalist Jackie Caradonio about late night dining in New York City. And finally, we look back at the infamous New York City blackout of 1977.

A new report reveals that reducing class sizes in New York City public schools could result in nearly $2 billion in annual costs, as WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports. Meanwhile, Public Advocate Jumanne Williams interrogated the handling of last month’s air quality emergency by the Adams administration in yesterday’s City Council hearing. WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with him about what went down. Lastly, the city remembers the 46th anniversary of the 1977 blackout, an evening marked by sudden darkness, wide-scale disorder, and extensive looting following a destructive lightning storm.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: In yesterday’s City Council hearing, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams questioned the preparedness of the Adams administration for last month’s air quality emergency. Today, the New York City Council is expected to override Mayor Eric Adams’ veto of a package of housing bills that would expand housing vouchers. Meanwhile, New York City’s public housing system is in dire financial shape with NYCHA estimating repair costs for public housing at nearly 80 billion dollars, almost double previous estimates.

A new report from New York City’s Independent Budget Office says the city has lost nearly $1 billion in property tax revenue because of state exemptions for Madison Square Garden. Also, organizers of the New York Comedy Festival announced an expanded lineup of shows coming this Fall. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson spoke with former New York City Transportation Commissioner Hank Gutman about the city’s approach to fixing a crumbling stretch of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.

Mayor Adams defends his administration’s response to the air quality due to the June wildfires in Canada, as the city council examines the issue. Meanwhile, a shooting in a Bronx park leaves four, including two children, injured. Subway surfing, a perilous trend in New York City, claims two teen lives, prompting the MTA and Mayor Adams to request social media companies halt the spread of related videos. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen, however, highlights a local teen taking a unique stance. Lastly, Hudson Valley officials are grappling with recovery strategies following the recent destructive storms and floods. WNYC’s Michael Hill discussing the cleanup with Orange County’s Commissioner of Emergency Services, Brendan Casey.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: U.S. Representative Pat Ryan pushes for rapid federal disaster assistance and FEMA funding as Hudson Valley begins recovery from Sunday’s storm. Meanwhile, a new method for monitoring New York City police activity emerges from researchers at Cornell Tech.

Many residents in the Hudson Valley are sleeping at temporary shelters or with loved ones after heavy flooding over the weekend Plus, the federal monitor overseeing New York City’s jails says the Adams administration should be held in contempt for conditions at Rikers Island. And finally, WNYC’s Samantha Max sheds light on a new program in Brownsville that aims to break the link between domestic violence and community violence.