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Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The New York Electoral College cast its ballots for president Tuesday, and Governor Hochul used the moment to call for abolishing the process altogether. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports. Meanwhile, prosecutors say a Manhattan man sexually assaulted and trafficked a 16-year-old boy. WNYC’s Catalina Gonella has the details. Finally, a new report finds chain retailers are closing brick-and-mortar stores across New York City as more shoppers turn to online shopping.

A federal judge has denied Mayor Eric Adams’ request to dismiss a bribery charge in his five-count indictment, ruling it’s up to a jury to decide if he broke the law. Meanwhile, more than 30,000 CUNY faculty and staff could see raises and bonuses under a new agreement awaiting union approval. Also, Bryant Park’s Winter Village is sparking fierce debate online as some New Yorkers call it a “tourist-filled nightmare.” Finally, the city’s real estate lobby is suing to block a ruling that shifts broker fee costs onto landlords. WNYC’s David Brand has the latest.

Rex Heuermann, the Long Island man accused in the Gilgo Beach murders, is facing charges in a seventh murder. Meanwhile, the NYPD has submitted a plan to monitor stop-and-frisk practices after a court deemed it unconstitutional over a decade ago. Also, the Campaign Finance Board is withholding public matching funds from Mayor Adams’ reelection campaign, citing his criminal indictment and campaign violations. WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with Paul Ryan, Executive Director of the Campaign Finance Board. Finally, the family of a migrant teen fatally stabbed in Lower Manhattan earlier this month is speaking out. WNYC’s Brittany Kriegstein has the latest developments.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: President-elect Trump says he would consider pardoning Mayor Eric Adams, who faces federal corruption charges. Meanwhile, one of the mayor’s top aides, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, says she expects to be indicted. Also, the CEO of SUNY Downstate Medical Center is stepping down amid allegations of financial misconduct. Finally, New York City’s drought warning has ended as reservoirs recover.

Mayor Eric Adams’ re-election campaign is being denied public matching funds for now as the Campaign Finance Board cites his criminal indictment and failure to meet program rules. Meanwhile, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Adams’ former top adviser, says she expects to be indicted by Christmas. Also, New York City teachers are calling for more support to meet the mayor’s literacy goals. Finally, New Jersey is fighting a private prison company in court as ICE seeks to expand detention centers in the state, raising concerns over conditions and oversight. WNYC’s Michael Hill speaks with Guardian reporter Jose Olivares, who has been following the story.

The New York City Campaign Finance Board has denied public funds for Mayor Eric Adams’ re-election campaign, citing his ongoing criminal indictment and campaign rule violations. Meanwhile, Brooklyn prosecutors dropped charges against an MTA bus driver who was arrested after a violent altercation with a passenger. Also, an early morning fire damaged Midtown’s Herald Holiday Market, injuring a firefighter. Plus, a look at the fallout following Daniel Penny’s acquittal in the subway chokehold case. WNYC’s Charles Lane has more.

Get up and get informed! Here's all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams’ longtime top adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin has resigned, marking another high-profile departure following the mayor’s federal indictment on bribery and fraud charges. Meanwhile, candidates in next year’s New York City election, including Mayor Adams, will learn today whether they qualify for public matching funds. Plus, Mayor Adams announces a major Citi Bike expansion set to bring new stations to underserved neighborhoods in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens starting in 2025.

The New York City Housing Authority is turning over operations at the Manhattanville Houses to a private firm, as part of a city program. Plus, the debate about admissions and equity at some elite New York City high schools. Also, WNYC’s Sean Carlson and Arya Sundaram discuss Mayor Adams’ meeting with President-elect Trump’s “border czar.”

The NYPD says a construction worker is dead and another is in the hospital after the cherry picker they were in collided with a beam. Also, the Department of Justice is accusing the Mount Vernon Police Department of violating people's civil rights. Finally, WNYC's Jon Campbell examines Andrew Cuomo's political future and a possible run for New York City mayor.

Mayor Adams says he wants to use his executive authority to change New York's sanctuary city law. Then, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told NBC New York investigators have uncovered evidence that Luigi Mangione had prior knowledge UnitedHealthcare was holding its annual investor conference in Manhattan. Finally, Governor Hochul says she's ordering the MTA to do a full review with Con Edison to figure out why electrical issues caused prolonged subway delays Wednesday night.