Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: The NYPD says major crime is down 2% so far this year over last year, driven by a decrease in murders and burglaries. Meanwhile, New York state doesn’t charge sales tax on private planes. WNYC’s Jon Campbell reports, some Democrats in Albany want to change that. Plus, New Jersey law enforcement is cracking down on drivers who text or talk on the phone this month.