July 7, 2023: Morning Headlines

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The federal government pledges $7 billion for two new Hudson River rail tunnels, doubling train capacity to New York Penn Station. Meanwhile, the family of Ronald Anthony Smith, fatally struck by an NYPD van last year in Brooklyn, files a lawsuit against the department. Finally, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lauds the NYC Council for pushing Mayor Adams to reinstate funding for crucial city services like public libraries.