Morning Headlines: New York City’s Mental Health Hotline Faces Layoffs, Former Congressman Santos Sentencing Set for Friday, Mets Lead MLB, and Federal Misstep In Congestion Pricing Battle

The nonprofit that operates New York City’s 988 suicide and crisis hotline says it may have to lay off staff due to a funding shortfall. Meanwhile, former Congressman George Santos is set to be sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to multiple federal charges. Also, the Mets are riding a seven-game winning streak and hold the best record in Major League Baseball. Plus, in this week’s transportation segment, a misstep by federal prosecutors may weaken their legal case against the MTA’s congestion pricing plan.