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Attorney General Letitia James is awaiting a response from Meta after its AI chatbot generated false information about New York State elected officials. Meanwhile, a notorious Manhattan landlord may soon be moved from Rikers Island to house arrest, in one of his own buildings. Additionally, a new bird-watching group in Brooklyn is causing a stir. Plus, the musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ is nominated for 13 Tony Awards. Finally, WNYC’s Karen Yi reports on a dormant bill in the state legislature that, if passed, would classify attacks against un-housed people as hate crimes.

Columbia University is on lockdown after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied a building on campus overnight. Entry is restricted to those who have received prior authorization from the university. In other news, the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is suing R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home Incorporated, which has locations in Manhattan and the Bronx, for allegedly exploiting grieving families. Plus, WNYC’s Janae Pierre speaks with arts and culture reporter Ryan Kailath about affordable activities to enjoy in May. Finally, in celebration of the very last day of National Poetry Month, we feature one last poem from our listeners.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Student protestors at Columbia University have taken over a campus building just 12 hours after the administration began suspending students involved in protests against the Israel-Hamas war. In other news, the NYPD reports that crime is dropping in the subways after deploying more than a thousand police officers. Also, New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration will begin distributing flyers to migrant families to discourage them from allowing their children to sell candy on the subway and the streets.

The Rent Guidelines Board, which determines how much rent will go up for certain rent-regulated apartments, will hold a preliminary vote Tuesday to decide a new range of increases. In other news, Albany lawmakers are considering changes to New York City’s mayoral elections. WNYC’s Brigid Bergin reports. Additionally, securing affordable housing in New York City remains a challenge for low-income residents, particularly those with disabilities. WNYC’s David Brand shares the story of one woman’s search for a new home. Finally, WNYC’s David Furst talks to Eater New York editor Melissa McCart about restaurants that offer floating dining experiences.

The NYPD is investigating two separate shootings in Brooklyn and Queens that left two men dead over the weekend. In other news, Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer says the onetime movie mogul is in the hospital. This happened soon after the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction. Also, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is defending his refusal to restore funding to the city’s public libraries despite better-than-expected tax revenues. Plus, WNYC’s Community Partnerships Desk is highlighting community treasures across the five boroughs, like a space in Brooklyn devoted to showcasing Black women and Black non-binary writers. Finally, for National Poetry Month, WNYC is playing poems from our listeners. Here’s one from Stacey Khan in Crown Heights.

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says it’s upping its patrols of Central Park after a string of robberies over the weekend. Meanwhile, amid rising costs for Manhattan drivers, the MTA is offering a 10 percent discount on monthly passes for Long Island Railroad and Metro-North riders. Plus, the Knicks, Rangers, Islanders, Mets, and Yankees all collected wins on Sunday.