Police arrest driver after 10-year-old girl is fatally struck in Brooklyn
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by Catalina Gonella
6h ago
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 ..read more
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Ballerinas flood NYC's Plaza Hotel to stomp a Guinness World Record on their tiptoes
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by Precious Fondren
9h ago
The previous record was set in 2019. [ more ..read more
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Extra Extra: Where's a 4-year-old supposed to pee when the bathroom's locked?
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by James Ramsay
9h ago
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 ..read more
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Cyberattack sends New York Gov. Hochul and lawmakers back to 1994 with budget in the balance
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by Jon Campbell
9h ago
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 ..read more
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Lincoln Center announces free shows and concerts for 3rd annual 'Summer for the City'
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by Ryan Kailath
9h ago
This year’s lineup includes concerts, movies, food markets, art and visual installations. [ more ..read more
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Early Addition: The GOAT turnstile
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by James Ramsay
9h ago
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 ..read more
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Bad Religion to kick off Summer Concert Series at Rooftop at Pier 17
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by Precious Fondren
9h ago
NEEDTOBREATHE, rapper Isaiah Rashad and singer Still Woozy are also on the lineup. [ more ..read more
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Four NYC Council committees to meet in joint hearing on mental health in city schools
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by Brittany Kriegstein
9h ago
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 ..read more
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These NYC lawyers are fighting evictions. But first, they're striking for higher pay.
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by David Brand
16h ago
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 ..read more
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Announcements, maps and signs: Manhattan BP presses MTA to improve restroom accessibility
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by Catalina Gonella
16h ago
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 ..read more
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