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***Note: This is the evening episode for Wednesday, October 9. Because of a technical error, it did not publish until October 10.New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he's still running for re-election next year, despite facing multiple corruption charges. Plus, WNYC’s Radio Rookie, Erica Xing, shares her story of changing her name legally. And finally, WNYC’s Janae Pierre chats with sports journalist Jackie Powell ahead of the WNBA’s championship series between the New York Liberty and the Minnesota Lynx. 

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day.

group of 40 lawmakers is urging voters to reject five ballot measures proposed by Mayor Adams’ charter revision commission. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports. Meanwhile, new speed limits take effect this Wednesday under Sammy’s Law, which allows New York City to reduce limits to 20 mph on regular streets and 10 mph on streets undergoing safety redesigns. Plus, WNYC’s David Furst talks with Eater New York’s Robert Sietsema about his favorite Mexican food spots in the city.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Previously sealed disciplinary records against state corrections officers and prison staff will now be handed over to the New York Civil Liberties Union. Meanwhile, G-train riders continue to face issues with the MTA’s ongoing construction and upgrades, following summer closures. Plus, officials in Millburn, New Jersey, have lost their latest appeal to block a judge’s order allowing a 75-unit all-affordable apartment complex on its Main Street.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he did not direct his former aide or anyone to break the law. Plus, a former FDNY chief accused of expediting fire safety reviews and inspections in exchange for nearly $100,000 in bribes pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge. Also, WNYC’s MIchael Hill and Arun Venugopal discuss a move by the Biden administration that could doom a migrant program that’s aided untold numbers in New York. And finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath follows actor Ken Leung to discuss his star turn.

Manhattan federal prosecutors have charged Mohamed Bahi, a former aide to Mayor Eric Adams, with destroying evidence and tampering with witnesses. Bahi is due in court Tuesday. Meanwhile, five people are facing charges related to protests in New York City on Monday, marking one year since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Plus, New York City’s sanitation department is reforming the private garbage trucking industry, long criticized for unsafe practices and corruption. WNYC’s Liam Quigley explains how industry leaders are responding to the new rules.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: High-ranking officials continue to leave Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, including Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks, Director of Asian Affairs Winnie Greco, and former Turkish liaison Rana Abbasova, all of whom had their phones seized in a federal investigation. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is weighing in on a federal lawsuit accusing New York City of discriminating against people with mental health issues. Plus, the Yankees dropped Game 2 against the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.

Police in Jersey City will start working with medical professionals to respond to 911 calls involving mental health crises. Meanwhile, embattled Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks has resigned, adding to the high-ranking departures from Mayor Eric Adams’s administration. WNYC’s politics editor Maia Hibbett explains the impact on the city. Plus, a key congressional race in the Hudson Valley may be influenced by a lesser-known Working Families Party candidate. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirms that Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Philip Banks submitted his resignation Sunday, becoming the 7th senior official to depart amid multiple federal investigations swirling around the administration. Meanwhile, Monday marks one year since the Hamas attacks on Israel. WNYC’s Jessica Gould reports on how local universities are trying to prevent a repeat of last spring’s disruptive demonstrations. Plus, Passaic County Jail in Paterson, New Jersey, faces demolition after decades of overcrowding and poor conditions. WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen speaks with Professor Jenny-Brooke Condon, who worked on a 2008 lawsuit against the facility.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD is ordering officers to be ready for deployment to any large protests on Monday, the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks. Meanwhile, police are searching for a suspect linked to eight burglaries targeting businesses across Queens in August. Plus, the New York Liberty defeat the Las Vegas Aces 76-62 to advance to the WNBA Finals.