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Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New Jersey Republicans and Democrats have made their selections, New York lawmakers are considering April 2nd for next year's presidential primary, and a federal judge has ruled that Orange and Rockland counties can't enforce their executive orders aimed at barring asylum seekers in New York City from relocating north.

New York is getting closer to recognizing Diwali and Lunar New Year as school holidays. Plus, insulin prices are dropping but only some New Yorkers with diabetes reap the benefits. Also, New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board is considering an increase of up to 7 percent for stabilized tenants. And finally, Cornell “Black Benjie” Benjamin is honored a half-century after his death.

Members of the advocacy group Families for Safe Streets say they'll go on a hunger strike starting today to push for a new speed limit law, New York City Mayor Eric Adams vows to increase the nutritional value of meals in public schools, and in food news, Junghyun Park of Atomix restaurant in Murray Hill is named Best Chef, New York State at last night’s James Beard awards. Finally, New York City, long a Democratic stronghold, is seeing a red shift in areas such as suburban Westchester, Long Island, and parts of southern Brooklyn and Queens. WNYC's Sean Carlson discusses this political phenomenon with journalist David Freedlander, who covered topic for Politico. Is New York turning red?

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Polls are open in New Jersey today for the primary election, New York lawmakers are on the brink of making Diwali a school holiday but time is running out, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces a new plan to house migrant men at various places of worship like churches, synagogues, and mosques.

The city is supposed to hold landlords accountable for problems with the housing they rent out. WNYC’s Sophia Chang looks into what happens when landlords don’t fix problems and city agencies say their hands are tied. Also, Sofreh is one of the hottest restaurants in Brooklyn, and the owner, Nasim Alikhani says it only took 30 years to open. Today the 64-year-old chef is a finalist for a James Beard Award, nominated for Best Chef in New York State. WNYC’s Kerry Shaw caught up with Alikhani to learn more about her unconventional path to the industry’s top honor.

In Brownsville, Brooklyn, there’s a new vending machine that dispenses essential health tools for free, including naloxone kits and birth control. Journalists from various local publications stage a walkout in protest against newspaper chain Gannett and lawmakers push to regulate the manufacturing of 'ghost guns.' Finally, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is expected to announce a second run for president in the coming days… Despite there being no indication that the GOP base even wants it. WNYC’s David Furst reunites with former co-host of “The Christie Tracker Podcast”, health and safety reporter Matt Katz to discuss the move.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: A sluggish kick-off to New York's legal marijuana market strains some farmers, New York City officials enact safety measures for both tourists and residents partaking in Pride Month festivities, and tomorrow, New Jersey holds its primary elections.

A teeny tiny apartment in the West Village keeps going viral, WNYC’s Housing Reporter got a sneak peek. Also, Roxana Caivano the librarian at Roxbury High School in New Jersey, has worked for the district for 15 years. Now, she finds herself at the center of controversy -- and is suing four parents she says took their criticisms too far. She speaks with WNYC’s Sean Carlson about the case. And finally, it’s Pride Month and WNYC is speaking with LGBTQ+ older adults about their struggles, triumphs and what pride means to them.

It's hot hot today with an air quality alert! Queens prosecutors found an arsenal of many illegally owned weapons at Charles Foehner's home, the man who allegedly shot and killed a man who he said was trying to mug him, and some New York State lawmakers are demanding TV studios resume bargaining with the striking writers union. And finally, 13 years ago on Saturday New York City officials painted bright green strips along Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. That was the birth of some of the first protected bike lanes along with controversy and fighting about the benefits to them.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Albany lawmakers are wrapping up their annual session next week with no major housing policies expected, a government employee found guilty in the "Bridgegate" case is pushing for the Port Authority to cover his $4 million legal expenses, Sotheby's renowned art gallery is headed to the Museum Mile, and New York City landmarks are lighting up to celebrate Pride month and honor the city's LGBTQ+ communities.