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Mayor Eric Adams is set to testify Wednesday morning before Congress on New York City’s sanctuary city policies, appearing alongside mayors from Boston, Chicago, and Denver. Meanwhile, Gov. Kathy Hochul warns tariffs on Mexico and Canada could hurt New York farmers who rely on exports. Also, the MTA is adding more open-gangway trains to the G line. Plus, HBO is making a documentary on Flaco, the Central Park Zoo owl who captured New Yorkers’ hearts before his death.

Major crime in New York City has dropped for the third consecutive month, but overall complaints to police in 2024 are at a 10-year high. Meanwhile, the MTA is expanding its new “open gangway” trains to the G line, bringing the latest subway upgrades to Brooklyn and Queens. Also, Mayor Eric Adams has issued a new social media policy for city staff after some officials sparked controversy online. Plus, food critic Robert Sietsema shares his take on the booming restaurant scene in Jersey City.

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is pushing a plan to expand seven-day-a-week service at New York City’s public libraries. Meanwhile, a new report finds construction worker deaths in New York State jumped from 50 to 74 in a year, with safety advocates blaming reduced oversight and enforcement. Also, New York City is warning property owners and construction companies to secure their sites ahead of strong winds expected to reach 45 mph. Plus, as fewer migrants seek shelter in the city, officials are shutting down nearly all large shelters that housed more than 1,000 people. WNYC’s Arya Sundaram reports on what this means for the city’s migrant response.

Nonprofit organizations that support immigrants in the tri-state area say they’re feeling the strain of the Trump administration’s budget cuts, impacting services and resources. Meanwhile, the New York State Department of Corrections is firing corrections officers and issuing fines to those who did not return to work by Sunday as the prison wildcat strike enters its third week. Plus, a legal battle over affordable housing in New Jersey is heating up, with dozens of town officials arguing they cannot meet the state’s housing targets, while advocates push for redistributing requirements to ensure the state meets its goal of 84,000 new affordable homes over the next decade.

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is officially running for New York City mayor, and voters are weighing in on his potential political comeback. Meanwhile, New York State is expanding cannabis business licenses, sparking debate over dispensary spacing rules. Plus, the MTA is gearing up for a legal battle with the Trump administration after federal officials ordered an end to congestion pricing. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with MTA Chairman Janno Lieber.

Mayor Eric Adams is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee on New York City’s sanctuary city policies. Meanwhile, state lawmakers are pushing for $35 million in this year’s budget to fund 150 new cameras that would automatically ticket illegally parked vehicles. Advocates say the effort would ease congestion and improve street safety. Plus, after months of speculation, former Governor Andrew Cuomo has officially entered the race for New York City mayor, shaking up the already competitive field. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin breaks it down.

Striking corrections officers face a critical deadline to return to work or lose their health care. The NYC mayoral race heats up as candidates aggressively target Andrew Cuomo for subway issues. Lawmakers are advocating for innovative parking ticket cameras to catch illegal parkers. This lively discussion dives into the intersection of labor, politics, and community challenges in New York City.

New York City is tackling pollution from e-commerce warehouses with new regulations to improve air quality. The future of Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is up for discussion as he opts out of re-election, but remains active in politics. Mayor Eric Adams confronts the controversial legacy of Rikers Island, spotlighting its historical ties to slavery and systemic racism. Additionally, there's a deep dive into the current egg price crisis, exploring supply issues and consumer reactions to soaring costs.

Carlina Rivera, a dedicated Councilmember and advocate behind the Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, discusses critical issues facing survivors of gender-motivated violence. She highlights the urgency as the two-year window for filing claims closes soon. The conversation also touches on legislative efforts to protect survivors and the broader implications of gender violence in society. Meanwhile, New Jersey's affordable housing debate and a striking rise in yellow cab ridership post-pandemic add to the pressing topics of the day.

Two deaths at Sing Sing prison amid an unauthorized guard strike raise urgent questions about inmate care. In Newark, a controversial immigration detention center opens, effectively doubling detention space. A gripping 1973 crime involving sulfuric acid on a child is revisited in a new book, shedding light on resilience. Plus, the MTA grapples with its congestion pricing program, collecting $48 million but facing legal battles with the federal government over its future.