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Another person accused of attacking police officers in Times Square in late January has been arrested in connection with the incident. Plus, two major charities will tap New York City’s wealthiest donors for help with the migrant crisis. Also, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with Dr. Meisha Porter, President and CEO of the Bronx Community Foundation, about the importance of digital equity expansion for residents of the borough. And finally, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports the increased competition of people collecting bottles and cans is pressuring state lawmakers to double the refund rate from a nickel to a dime.

New Jersey Congress member Andy Kim has won another Democratic convention where members are allowed to vote in secret for a U.S Senate candidate. Meanwhile, former New York Mets and Yankees star Daryl Strawberry says he's recovering from a heart attack. Also, starting now, eligible New Yorkers can file their taxes for free with help from the state through the new program called "File Your State Taxes." Plus, the 9th season of the Queens Night Market in Flushing Meadows is just over a month away, where the $5 and $6 cap on food will remain. Finally, some New Jersey lawmakers are looking to scale back legislation on the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), one of the most powerful tools journalists and the public have to find out what the government is up to in the state. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Terrence McDonald, editor of the New Jersey Monitor to hear a little more about how the law is used and how it could change.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: New York Republicans are acknowledging they have an early voting problem after losing last month's special congressional election in eastern Queens and Long Island. Meanwhile, an independent report commissioned by Governor Phil Murphy shows New Jersey had an emergency plan in place when COVID hit the state but didn't follow it. Plus, former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Law enforcement experts question Governor Kathy Hochul’s plan to deploy National Guardsmen into subway stations. Meanwhile, one of New York City’s most notorious landlords may be heading to jail after ignoring a judge’s orders to make repairs at 2 Washington Heights properties. Plus, for local news history fans, you can now access the archives of the influential East Village Eye newspaper at the New York Public Library. Finally, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen looks into an uptick in large dogs on the subway.

Police officials in New York City say the number of subway stations with a heavier police presence may be increasing soon. This comes just days after Governor Kathy Hochul deployed the National Guard and State Police to the subway system to assist with mandatory bag checks. Meanwhile, Governor Hochul might not be on the ballot this year. But as WNYC's Jon Campbell reports, she's vowing to hit the campaign trail. Plus, police are looking for at least three suspects in connection to a string of e-bike robberies in Harlem last month. Finally, on April 8, we’ll be treated to a rare solar eclipse. WNYC’s Michael Hill chats with reporter Rosemary Misdary about the best ways to enjoy the cosmic show.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The Adams administration is offering migrants a bus or plane ticket out of the city to make more room in the shelters, but very few adult migrants have taken the offer. Meanwhile, a new directive from Governor Kathy Hochul says the National Guard soldiers deployed into New York City's subways will no longer be allowed to carry long guns anymore. Plus, former Governor Andrew Cuomo is back in the public eye, calling for state lawmakers to cover more of the costs to care for migrants in New York City.

New York City's Department of Corrections says it's still working toward closing Rikers by 2027. Also, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin reports that the state is seeing record breaking numbers of hate crimes and other bias incidents. Plus, A coalition that's suing the Mount Sinai system to stop Beth Israel hospital from shuttering alleges the hospital has violated a court order. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin about a new report which shows record breaking numbers of hate crimes and other bias incidents in the state.

Police are investigating the death of a Bronx teenager shot and killed just after leaving school on Thursday afternoon. Meanwhile, former New York State Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin is facing felony bribery and fraud charges again after three judges on an appeals panel reinstated the dismissed charges. Finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with transportation reporter Stephen Nessen and editor Clayton Guse about the MTA’s dog policy, Governor Hochul’s deployment of the National Guard into subway stations and the significance of the move.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: 18 people, including federal, state, and city government workers, are being charged in a sprawling indictment ranging from making ghost guns to identity theft and fraud. Meanwhile, New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy’s victory in the Somerset County Democrats’ convention on Thursday has drawn criticism over the process. Plus, the NYPD says it’s investigating an 8-year-old boy allegedly menacing another 8-year-old boy with an unloaded pistol on Thursday at P.S. 158 in East New York, Brooklyn.

Cruises docking in New York City terminals will soon be required to plug into shore power when they can instead of burning diesel. Plus, data from the city's housing department shows disparities in the creation of affordable housing. Also, a new state report finds New Jersey school districts aren't doing enough to prevent teachers accused of abuse from finding their way back into the classroom. And finally, WNYC’s Michael Hill talks with advocates about their efforts to make it easier for people in jail to get registered and vote in upcoming elections.

Governor Kathy Hochul defends her plan of having National Guard soldiers check bags at subway entrances. Meanwhile, on Friday, the New York City Council will get a bill to stop landlords from using illegal city vacate orders to evict tenants. Also, the transportation company Revel is expanding access to electric vehicle charging near LaGuardia Airport. Plus, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Ricot Depuy, co-founder of Radio Soleil, a Haitian radio station in Brooklyn to get a sense of how Haitians are reacting to the state of emergency in their home country. Finally, a new investigation reveals egregious abuse in New York’s guardianship system. That’s the system in which people are assigned a guardian to look after them because they can’t take care of themselves. Guardians often work for non-profits overseeing an extraordinary number of people with little oversight. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson for an exclusive look at his findings.

New York City Councilmember Pierina Sanchez wants to revive a program that takes dilapidated properties from landlords who fail to pay fines and property taxes. Plus, Governor Kathy Hochul opens up to negotiations on her controversial school funding proposal. Also, migrant families experiencing medical or mental health disabilities find relief from having to move out of their shelters every 60 days. And finally, WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman about an executive order banning trans women from participating in women’s sports at county-run facilities.

Governor Kathy Hochul calls on the New York National Guard to help conduct bag checks at busy subway stations after a recent string of violent crimes. Governor Hochul's office will also launch a new program called "File Your State Taxes" next Tuesday under a partnership with the nonprofit Code for America. Finally, The spring season for the United Solo Theater Festival kicks off in New York City this week with more than 50 one-person shows. One show, GUAC, details the life of Joaquin Oliver, a teen who died in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.The show is written and performed by his father, Manuel, and focuses on the personal tragedy and a call to activism. Reporter Jeff Lunden has more.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A new indictment charges New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and his wife with obstruction of justice after federal prosecutors allege they made "false characterizations" to law enforcement about various payments. Meanwhile, the Adams administration says its cost-cutting policies will slash New York City spending on migrants by $1.7 billion through June. Plus, legislative leaders in Albany aren’t on board with Governor Hochul's plan to get rid of a longstanding policy known as "hold harmless," which guarantees school districts at least as much state funding as the year before.

Second Avenue from the Queensboro Bridge to Houston Street may be getting wider bike lanes and a bus lane offset from the curb. Meanwhile, New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy wins her first Democratic convention on Monday night. Plus, WNYC’s Stephen Nessen reports that some Upper West Side residents are pushing for the city to make drivers obtain parking permits.

New York City's budget director says the city will miss its legally mandated deadline to close Rikers Island. Meanwhile, tenants of a dilapidated Bronx apartment complex are urging the city to take control of their building after their landlord racked up $25 million dollars in unpaid property taxes and hundreds of housing violations. Plus, the City's Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to landmark the The Tremont branch of the New York Public Library in the Bronx. Finally, in New York City, many efforts have focused on connecting Asian American teens with mental health resources, as statistics put them at an especially high risk of suicide or self harm. Dr. Cindy Huang, Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology at Columbia University, says cultural differences often make traditional Western forms of therapy incompatible for Asian American families. Her practice is working on a study to find out how the therapy industry can better serve the community. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Dr. Huang to discuss the study.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: LuxUrban Hotels has agreed to pay New York City more than a million dollars after violating city laws prohibiting short term rentals. Meanwhile, the Adams administration is warning of more potential budget cuts. Plus, Queens Councilmember Robert Holden warns residents in his district about door-to-door scams targeting seniors and offering them unsolicited services they don't actually need.

The Adams administration says it almost cleared the backlog of pending food stamp and cash aid applications. Plus, Mayor Adams would like to make it easier for federal immigration authorities to deport migrants accused of serious crimes. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Muzaffar Chisti of the Migration Policy Institute to learn what a sanctuary city is and what changes could look like. Finally, WNYC’s Ryan Kailath attends a local professional wrestling event in Williamsburg.

The Brooklyn NAACP is suing New York City and the State Boards of Elections for what's called the “line-warming ban” that prohibits giving food or water to people waiting in line to vote. Finally, as a way to move more freight on boats as a way to reduce the number of delivery vehicles on the roads, New York City brass recently announced plans for six waterfront sites in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx that will become maritime shipping hubs. WNYC’s Sean Carlson speaks with Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi about the city’s plans.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New Jersey officials are promising more answers after at least three houses in Newark were found to have lead in their water pipes. Meanwhile, speculation is increasing over Brooklyn State Senator Zellnor Myrie's political ambitions after speaking at Abyssinian Baptist Church on Sunday.