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The man charged with the mass shooting in Buffalo that targeted Black New Yorkers also mentioned Hasidic neighborhoods in New York and New Jersey in his 180-page screed. Read more: https://t.co/nzPriNUcw4 https://t.co/D1JHLwfjJo — PolitiTweet.org

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The newly proposed congressional map drawn by a court-appointed "special master" is creating an unexpected, high profile primary between D.C.-institutions and committee chairs Carolyn Maloney and Jerry Nadler. https://t.co/BUpcuEHORI — PolitiTweet.org

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“We recommend that everyone age 2 and older wear a well-fitting mask in all public indoor settings, including at school and early childhood education programs,” Health Commissioner Vasan and Schools Chancellor Banks said in a letter sent to families. https://t.co/xP4fxQgrL8 — PolitiTweet.org

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According to official record-keeping, Staten Island is leading the city in COVID-19 case rates, followed closely by Manhattan and Queens. Brooklyn and the Bronx are bringing up the rear. https://t.co/a3PgcNPqZj — PolitiTweet.org

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"You could be out on a Manhattanhenge sunset moment, and cars are stopping and people are in the middle of the street, and everybody's just like, 'What's going on?'" says Dr. Jackie Faherty. "You unify over that and chat, and that is beautiful and fun." https://t.co/4JeOvBOrmP — PolitiTweet.org

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The new Times Square subway entrance adds 18 new CCTV cameras, an elevator, and gives commuters a look at a sweeping 468-foot mosaic by the artist Nick Cave — the longest mosaic in the subway system. https://t.co/OdSFZnqBYe — PolitiTweet.org

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Martin Shkreli, who was sentenced back in 2018 to seven years in prison for securities fraud, has been released early for good behavior and is now in a halfway house in some undisclosed location in New York. https://t.co/LcMT6wRe6j — PolitiTweet.org

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Mary Yehudah, 31, reportedly died following a drug overdose. https://t.co/e6N1hMfRu0 — PolitiTweet.org

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New York state officials reiterated that they will give dibs for marijuana retail licenses to people who have a past marijuana conviction or a relative with a past marijuana conviction, in addition to meeting other criteria. https://t.co/4VFY551imt — PolitiTweet.org

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Governor Hochul rolled out a series of actions Wednesday to zone in on extremism from white supremacists and tighten gun control restrictions statewide, in the wake of a mass shooting in Buffalo that killed 10 people. https://t.co/W8IfSLmDiJ — PolitiTweet.org

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Starting Saturday, 50,000 special edition Biggie MetroCards will only be available at four subway stations near his old Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood: Lafayette Avenue, both Clinton – Washington Ave. stations, and Atlantic Ave. – Barclays Center. https://t.co/coAY0bVy7F — PolitiTweet.org

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NEW: Former Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that he would form an exploratory committee to run for the newly drawn 10th Congressional District, which includes Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn areas of Park Slope and Borough Park. https://t.co/vOX9wXeTDs — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @GwynneFitz: “While $100,000 to a small employer may be costly, to Amazon that’s pennies...We need a substantial penalty against them.”… — PolitiTweet.org

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Amazon would only be fined up to $125,000 if a subsequent investigation and hearing process determine it violated New York's Human Rights Law. But the company could be compelled to change its policies for pregnant workers through a settlement process. https://t.co/CzQDzvUjJZ — PolitiTweet.org

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The New York Public Library is considering whether to permanently close its Grand Central branch when its lease runs out at the end of the year. Originally opened as a "temporary site" in 2009, the branch has become a popular community fixture. https://t.co/58ZgqB1kkN — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @lizkimtweets: Also, Mayor Adams is still adamant about not reinstating a mask mandate even though the city had entered a “high” alert f… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CWEBCRUZER: .@NYCMayor, at a news conference, seems to be adopting a different strategy--COVID is pretty much here to stay and doesn't… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @lizkimtweets: Mayor Adams, who says he missed the press while he was in Albany, starts his press conference by talking about Muslim wom… — PolitiTweet.org

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Craig Newmark Philanthropies believes an informed public is critical to a healthy democracy. That’s why they’re supporting WNYC’s upcoming 1-day fundraising drive. If we can raise $500,000 by next Wednesday, @craignewmark will donate $100,000. Donate NOW https://t.co/6dp04TMTSO — PolitiTweet.org

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The vacancy rate has boomed in New York City despite the shortage of apartment listings, so here are your morning links: A man who directed a crypto commercial says "we have no idea how" it works, Putin's "freshly laundered" aroma and more. https://t.co/WK1n4LV8Ca — PolitiTweet.org

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The resignations and reports of plummeting morale in city government pose another challenge for Mayor Adams—the self-proclaimed “get stuff done” leader—as he seeks to motivate the country’s largest municipal workforce to perform under a new administration. https://t.co/n0nOmnUSJv — PolitiTweet.org

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Voters can make the case on why certain neighborhoods protected by the Voting Rights Act should stay together, something the court-appointed special master appeared not to consider when he redrew the maps to be more contiguous. https://t.co/m6YE6NFWmp — PolitiTweet.org

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Today is the last day for public comments on the newly drawn congressional districts, but the proposed maps have already sent the NY political world into chaos, pitting incumbents against one another and opening the door to a hypothetical Rep. de Blasio. https://t.co/m6YE6NFWmp — PolitiTweet.org

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“White supremacy is a poison,” Pres. Biden said at a Buffalo community center on Tuesday, where he decried a mass shooting as terrorism. “It's a poison … running through our body politic that's been allowed to fester and grow right in front of our eyes.” https://t.co/vbnDal1Lr4 — PolitiTweet.org

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In the last decade, Asian-dominated communities have struggled to obtain consistent resources as they fall under multiple City Council districts. Now, with redistricting underway, campaigns are in motion to prevent communities from being broken up. https://t.co/M9TJOV0YJX — PolitiTweet.org

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"For someone of [Sundiata] Acoli’s age, the estimate was like maybe 4% or less that he might re-offend," says Colleen O'Dea, senior writer and projects editor for NJ Spotlight News. "So advocates question, why keep these people in prison?" https://t.co/37aoqTYBVx — PolitiTweet.org

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New York has what’s known as a "Red Flag law" that’s supposed to block people thought to be a threat to themselves or others from purchasing weapons. https://t.co/dkQuxq3mCH — PolitiTweet.org

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A group of NJ advocates is urging the state to prohibit auto insurance companies from using a person's job, education or credit score to determine pricing. They say the practice results in low-wage drivers paying higher premiums than wealthier motorists. https://t.co/0YL3uEGu4e — PolitiTweet.org

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Advocates say that delivery drivers need higher wages to afford better-quality batteries, safe places to charge and education on how to spot a dangerous battery. https://t.co/FgA3zuEQKN — PolitiTweet.org

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The state attorney general’s office said a grand jury declined to file charges. https://t.co/US5zcHQkcG — PolitiTweet.org