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A federal court hearing tomorrow will look into a series of disturbing incidents at the Rikers Island jail complex. The 76th Tony Awards made history with non-binary actors J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell winning awards. And finally, WNYC and Gothamist celebrate 50 years of hip-hop by sharing the voices of the many women from our region who are leaving their own mark on the genre. Today, we hear from Michele Byrd-McPhee, founder and executive director of Ladies of Hip-Hop.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Senator Chuck Schumer calls for increased federal firefighting support to tackle Canadian wildfires and prevent further hazardous weather events in New York City, actor Mark Ruffalo has joined the fight to prevent the redevelopment of West Park Presbyterian Church on the Upper West Side, and a fourth horse this year has died at Belmont Park.

The smoke has largely subsided but we may not be completely out of the woods yet, a new commission that will explore reparations for slavery in New York won approval from the assembly and senate Thursday and awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature, and New York City teens are actively preparing to attend this year's 'anti-prom.' Also, although New York is the sole major city in the country with a right-to-shelter law that guarantees a bed to anyone requesting it, Mayor Eric Adams attempts to modify this policy in the face of ongoing large numbers of migrant arrivals. WNYC’s Elizabeth Kim had a recent meeting with Robert Hayes, the attorney responsible for the landmark case establishing the right-to-shelter law.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The air quality in the region remains hazardous due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, some city officials criticize Mayor Eric Adams for his handling of the city's air quality crisis, and low-income New Yorkers could soon benefit from a free eye exam and glasses program.

Yusef Salaam, a member of the exonerated Central Park Five, is challenging the Harlem political machine in the highly watched 9th District Race for the New York City Council. Plus, WNYC reporter Precious Fondren looks into “Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall,” a new documentary at the Tribeca Festival. 

Governor Kathy Hochul is reminding New Yorkers that masking up can be helpful as poor air quality continues to linger in the region. And if you're staying inside to avoid the bad air then animal experts say your pets should, as well. Plus, New York state lawmakers are racing to end their annual session in Albany this week but some major issues remain. And finally, we’re marking pride month with personal histories and wisdom from older adults in LGBTQ+ communities.

Air quality remains hazardous across the region, but the National Weather Service says conditions should improve by next week. As WNYC's Stephen Nessen reports, subway stations offer no relief from the bad air. Finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill discusses the science behind the hazy skies with Mike Shanahan, a science educator at New Jersey’s Liberty Science Center.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Governor Hochul urges New Yorkers to stay indoors as hazardous smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets the region, an Amazon delivery worker expresses skepticism about the protective efficacy of masks, and the city files a lawsuit against 30 upstate counties, plus Suffolk County, for their refusal to accommodate migrants.

The unusual weather pattern causing New York's smoke-filled air is set to break by the end of the week. Until then, Governor Kathy Hochul’s message is simple…stay indoors. Plus, what you need to know about New York state’s primary election later this month. Also, New York City enacts its Homeless Bill of Rights. And finally, a lawsuit claims that low-income homeowners in Brooklyn are deprived of lawyers as the courts speed through foreclosures.

Mayor Adams holds a press conference as widespread haze and smoke prompts Air Quality and Health advisories for the entire region, Harlem's Apollo Theater names new president and in sports news, Giancarlo Stanton and Josh Donaldson return from injury for the Yankees, but lose Aaron Judge and Nestor Cortes. Finally, with the air being so bad for a second straight week as giant Canadian wildfires continue to spread, the worst air quality measured appears to be in the tri-state area. Wildfire smoke comes with a number of hazardous ingredients but the worst is arguably particulate matter. These microscopic particles can be breathed deep inside the lungs. WNYC’s Sean Carlson sits with clinical professor of Environmental Public Health Sciences at NYU, Jack Caravanos to discuss how people can protect themselves.