The New York City Campaign Finance Board has denied public funds for Mayor Eric Adams’ re-election campaign, citing his ongoing criminal indictment and campaign rule violations. Meanwhile, Brooklyn prosecutors dropped charges against an MTA bus driver who was arrested after a violent altercation with a passenger. Also, an early morning fire damaged Midtown’s Herald Holiday Market, injuring a firefighter. Plus, a look at the fallout following Daniel Penny’s acquittal in the subway chokehold case. WNYC’s Charles Lane has more.