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According to a new Marist College poll, more than two-thirds of respondents said they want New York City Mayor Eric Adams to resign following his indictment on fraud and bribery charges. And, a judge has ruled that a jury can hear various statements made to police by Daniel Penny, who choked a homeless subway passenger to death last year. Plus, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with sanitation commissioner Jessica Tisch days before the city’s compost service goes into effect for all five boroughs. Also, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath follows the longest serving docent at the Rubin Museum which closes permanently Sunday. And finally, a forecast for stargazers this weekend

A Manhattan judge is hearing testimony in a high-profile case that has brought new attention to subway safety. WNYC’s Catalina Gonella reports from the pre-trial hearing. Meanwhile, a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest is set for Washington Square Park later this month. Plus, recent research shows pregnancy-related health problems, like postpartum depression, can last for a year after childbirth. The City Council recently passed bills to address disparities in maternal mental health. WNYC’s Sean Carlson spoke with Councilmember Linda Lee, Chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction, to learn more.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Sheriff’s deputies are cracking down on unlicensed weed stores but say they lack staff to serve orders of protection for domestic violence victims. WNYC’s Caroline Lewis reports. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department seeks federal oversight of two New Jersey veteran care facilities for “inadequate infection care” during the pandemic. Plus, the Mets beat the Brewers 4-2, advancing in the playoffs. Finally, in this week’s “On The Way” segment, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen and Clayton Guse get reactions from former MTA heads on the agency’s $68 billion capital plan, discuss Amtrak’s proposal to expand Penn Station, and examine the city’s high subway construction costs.

The Justice Department is calling for federal oversight of two long-term veteran care facilities run by the state of New Jersey. Plus, universities across New York City are bracing for more protests as the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel nears. Also, WNYC’s Tiffany Hanssen talks with Dr. Rachel Yehuda, director of Mount Sinai's Center for Psychedelic Therapy Research, about the center’s recent expansion and services. And finally, fall is prime time for whale watching. WNYC's reports from a whale watching boat 10 miles off of Manhattan.

A Manhattan judge is hearing testimony in the case against Daniel Penny, who faces manslaughter charges for fatally choking Jordan Neely on an F train in 2023. Meanwhile, the NYPD is adding more officers and cameras to synagogues and other locations citywide during the Jewish High Holidays. Plus, federal prosecutors say a Brooklyn developer, accused of illegally funneling money into Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 election campaign, later sought the mayor’s help on a building project. Finally, as Mayor Adams faces multiple corruption charges, Governor Hochul is weighing in. WNYC’s Jon Campbell has details on what she and the Mayor have been discussing.

Get up and get informed here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks will resign on October 16, months earlier than planned. This comes after federal investigators seized his phones in a probe into New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration. Meanwhile, Hazel Dukes, president of the NAACP New York, urges Governor Hochul to hold off on removing Mayor Adams from office. Plus, a new report finds that expanding Penn Station's footprint is the only way to increase train traffic. WNYC’s Stephen Nessen has more.

WNYC’s Samantha Max gives a quick recap of Mayor Adams’ day in court. Plus, while Adams' private lawyers go to bat for him against criminal charges, the mayor is building the city’s legal defense team. And finally, New York City is facing hundreds of lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse in juvenile jails. WNYC’s David Furst and Bahar Ostadan talk about the allegations.

Federal prosecutors say they may bring additional charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a court hearing Wednesday. Meanwhile, Congressmember Dan Goldman and 15 colleagues are urging YouTube to do more to prevent young users from accessing gun-related videos. Plus, people incarcerated at Otisville State Correctional Facility in Orange County can now earn an associate degree through CUNY's Prison to College Pathways program. WNYC’s David Furst speaks with Program Director Denisse Martinez and Academic Director Carla Barrett, who is teaching a course at the facility this semester.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Thousands of International Longshoremen's Association workers are on strike. WNYC's Liam Quigley reports from a picket line at the Port of New York and New Jersey. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams held his first City Hall press conference since his federal indictment. WNYC's Elizabeth Kim was there. Also, officials in South Brunswick, New Jersey, have struck a deal to build over 1,500 affordable units after a nine-year court battle. Plus, the New York Liberty beat the Las Vegas Aces 88-84, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. In baseball, the Mets won 8-4 against the Brewers.

The MTA begins construction on a new entrance to Grand Central Madison in Midtown Manhattan which will accommodate people with disabilities. Meanwhile, advocates and parents of kids with disabilities are calling for major improvements to New York City's school bus system. Also, WNYC’s Caroline Lewis looks into empty storefronts that have been shutdown for illegally selling cannabis. And finally, is New York City becoming the capital of Tik Tok? WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Ryan Kailath address the question.