February 22, 2024: Morning Headlines

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Mayor Eric Adams says he's canceling an expected third round of agency spending cuts and allowing city agencies to restart some hiring. Meanwhile, a New York City watchdog agency has found that pepper spray use against detainees at Rikers Island is skyrocketing. Plus, Hornblower, the company that operates the New York City Ferry, is filing for bankruptcy.