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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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Ballerinas flood NYC's Plaza Hotel to stomp a Guinness World Record on their...

The previous record was set in 2019. [ more › ]

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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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Appeals court bars county line in NJ Democratic primary, says 'ballot...

man casts his ballot at polling station during New Jersey's primary elections in Hudson County in 2016.The ruling upholds a preliminary injunction against the county line issued late last month. [ more...

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NYC councilmembers urge Mayor Adams to reduce Rikers Island's female population

Councilmember Sandy Nurse speaks during a rally for immigrant rights at City Hall on May 11, 2023.The councilmembers cited Gothamist's reporting on more than 700 lawsuits from women claiming they were...

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30K children lived in NYC homeless shelters every month last year, data shows

The new dashboard will show monthly homelessness stats, according to the ComptrollerA new dashboard tracks the city’s shelter population and eviction filings. [ more › ]

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Dominique Ansel and Popup Bagels are bringing you an $18 escargot bagel

The collaboration will be a one-time thing to “have some fun this weekend,” said Adam Goldberg. [ more › ]

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Solar canopies in NYC? Council could approve a new program Thursday

More solar canopies could start popping up around the city.A pilot program before the Council could mandate one in each borough. [ more › ]

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Housing, cannabis and more: Here’s what’s in the $237B NY budget (so far)

Lawmakers are hoping for a final agreement before the Passover next week.Gov. Hochul and lawmakers began introducing budget bills on Thursday morning, with more to come. [ more › ]

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Early Addition: Turns out 'Sal the Shoemaker' was doing more than making shoes

Because he was running a mafia gambling hall, here are your early links: Pregnant MTA bus drivers suing, Happy Poem in Your Pocket Day, new musical about the helium ballon lawn chair guy and more. [...

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Accused conspirator in donation scheme for Mayor Adams' campaign pleads guilty

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg secured another guilty plea in Manhattan Criminal Court ThursdayIt is the latest in a series of guilty pleas as part of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's...

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Extra Extra: A 65-foot hot dog sculpture is just what NYC needs

Because we love hot dogs, here are your afternoon links: a new skyscraper is coming, a lawsuit against Dunkin', paying for kidney donors, and more from around the city and internet. [ more › ]

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Nassau County's armed citizen 'militia' plan spurs uproar

Nassau County, New York, Executive Bruce Blakeman speaks at a Long Island Association (LIA) event on January 5, 2024 in Woodbury, New York.The County Executive is recruiting gun owners to be dispatched...

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Lawmakers to allow NYC to lower speed limit to 20 mph

Lawmakers say the change won't apply to some of the city's busiest streets. [ more › ]

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NYC street vendors protest City Hall crackdown, urge lifting caps on licenses

Street vendors protested outside City Hall on Thursday, railing against recent enforcement actions by the city.Vendors say the enforcement actions were unwarranted. [ more › ]

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Celebrate the drop of Taylor Swift's new album at these NYC events

Taylor Swift pictured in New York City in December 2023.“The Tortured Poets Department” drops Friday at midnight. [ more › ]

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NYC asks researchers: What should we do with all this poop?

Roughly 480,000 tons of solid waste makes its way down New York City's drains and sewers every year. City officials need help figuring out what to do with all the sludge.The department is seeking...

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Families of NYC subway strike victims say bureaucracy is compounding their grief

Ne’isa Herod Cross (left) and Jessica Ajtzac Guarcas were fatally struck by subways. Their families are still looking for answers.It can take weeks or months to get a hold of footage, answers around...

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NYC youth voter turnout is always low. Can this digital tool change that?

A "Youth Policy Party" celebrating the new online platform.A new website offers information about voting, community events and opportunities across the city. [ more › ]

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Early Addition: Here's how the Trump jurors say they get their news in the...

Because somehow no Early Addition readers made the final cut, here are your early links: Bronx Zoo turns 125, Bo Dietl keeps cursing, Justin Bieber wore two pairs of sweatpants at once and more. [ more...

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