Morning Headlines: Closing Arguments in Daniel Penny’s Trial, Renters Fight for Deposits, Mayoral Candidates Talk Transit, and Rockefeller Tree Lighting Returns

Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A jury is set to begin deliberating after closing arguments Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine accused of fatally choking Jordan Neely on the subway. Meanwhile, renters have filed nearly 5,000 complaints since 2023 accusing landlords of withholding security deposits, according to state records. Also, five mayoral candidates will discuss public transit at a forum in Brooklyn Monday night. Plus, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting is Wednesday, hosted by Kelly Clarkson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.