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Police arrest driver after 10-year-old girl is fatally struck in Brooklyn
The NYPD said the girl was hit near the intersection of Wallabout Street and Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg around 2:42 p.m. Tuesday. Officials say the driver remained at the scene on Tuesday. [ more › ]
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Ballerinas flood NYC's Plaza Hotel to stomp a Guinness World Record on their tiptoes
Hundreds of ballerinas set a new world record on Wednesday at the Plaza Hotel in Midtown, for the most ballet dancers en pointe, or standing...
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Extra Extra: Where's a 4-year-old supposed to pee when the bathroom's locked?
Because he really had to go, here are your afternoon links: All the coins that get thrown away, flirting on the pickleball court, "Crazy Rich Asians" musical and more. [ more › ]
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Cyberattack sends New York Gov. Hochul and lawmakers back to 1994 with budget in the balance
Gov. Kathy Hochul confirmed Wednesday morning that the bill drafting commission was hit by a cyber attack. On WNYC’s "The Brian Lehrer Show," Hochul confirmed the apparent cyberattack during state budget negotiations. [ more › ]
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Lincoln Center announces free shows and concerts for 3rd annual 'Summer for the City'
This year’s lineup includes concerts, movies, food markets, art and visual installations. [ more › ]
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Early Addition: The GOAT turnstile
Because this turnstile put in the work, here are your early links: Mayor Adams wants the Bridgegate lawyer, Ms. Rachel doesn't approve of child care cuts, don't walk so loud at the chess tournament and more. [ more › ]
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Bad Religion to kick off Summer Concert Series at Rooftop at Pier 17
NEEDTOBREATHE, rapper Isaiah Rashad and singer Still Woozy are also on the lineup. [ more › ]
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Four NYC Council committees to meet in joint hearing on mental health in city schools
Councilmembers are conducting oversight of mental health resources in city schools. The hearing comes as schools stand to lose funding for mental health resources. [ more › ]
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Announcements, maps and signs: Manhattan BP presses MTA to improve restroom accessibility
A blurred person walking out of a subway station in Manhattan with a train leaving on the background. Mark Levine says some subway bathrooms are difficult to spot for those unfamiliar with the station. [ more › ]
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These NYC lawyers are fighting evictions. But first, they're striking for higher pay.
The strike at Mobilization for Justice began in late February. The organization Mobilization For Justice says it has stopped taking on new clients with dozens of staff on strike for higher pay. [ more › ]
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NYC Council to scrutinize Mayor Adams’ online form for agency requests at hearing
New York City Councilmember Lincoln Restler speaks at a press conference outside City Hall on Sept. 12, 2023. The scheduled oversight hearing comes after multiple councilmembers griped about the new protocol. [ more › ]
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10-year-old girl dies after being struck by vehicle in Brooklyn: NYPD
NYPD vehicles make their way south on Centre Street towards the Brooklyn Bridge. "My heart breaks for her family and loved ones," said Councilmember Lincoln Restler. [ more › ]