July 29, 2024: Morning Headlines

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: New FDNY data shows e-bike battery fires in 2024 are similar to 2023, but deaths have decreased from 13 to one. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has issued an emergency stop on parts of a new law that limits solitary confinement in city jails due to safety concerns. Plus, a new city-run volunteer group tackling rat problems is recruiting new members.