Get up and get informed. Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: Two men have been cleared of their 1998 murder conviction in Manhattan on Monday but only one of them is currently free. Meanwhile, a pro-car activist is being ordered to stay away from New York City's transportation commissioner. Also, New Jersey's acting education commissioner, Angelica Allen-McMillan is retiring at the end of January. Finally, today is the tree lighting ceremony at Bryant Park's Winter Village.