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Because Mayor Adams says he has "great abs," here are your morning links: Nordic countries saw pandemic baby bumps, creamy "Nitro Pepsi", prosecutors leading the Trump Org fraud case resign, "eco-yogi slumlords" relinquish a $2M townhome, and more. https://t.co/kNnUn0wXRM — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jenist: The Central Park Conservancy told me that there are no plans to unearth the 1880s time capsules underneath the (very heavy) obe… — PolitiTweet.org

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“We have legislation in the state that would stop all this,” City Councilmember Pierina Sanchez said at a rally supporting a bill for "good cause" eviction. “You don’t just get kicked out just cause somebody wants to make millions from your home.” https://t.co/84i1uCCodo — PolitiTweet.org

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The delay reflects the bumpy process surrounding several of Mayor Adams’ appointments. https://t.co/MdSH3s47xd — PolitiTweet.org

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Former hedge fund manager Harry Wilson, recruited by GOP leaders for years to run for governor, announced his candidacy on Tuesday. The state Republican Party's nominating convention will be held next week. https://t.co/7PVywpXOBs — PolitiTweet.org

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“He’s 62-county Chuck,” State Senator Jamaal Bailey says about Senator Schumer. “Chuck Schumer is one of the best, if not the best, retail politicians that we’ve known.” https://t.co/M6KwkQlFsN — PolitiTweet.org

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New York state is partnering with its six largest cities to open a joint command center meant to foster collaboration in fighting cybersecurity threats, Governor Hochul announced on Tuesday. “We have to be aware of the threats around us.” https://t.co/vX0dU0k4pd — PolitiTweet.org

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Last January, federal price transparency regulations took effect requiring hospitals to post their once-secret rates online. More than a year later, the vast majority of hospitals in the U.S. — including many in NYC — are not fully complying with the law. https://t.co/vaodMUWlW2 — PolitiTweet.org

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Mayor Adams' decision to appoint former Bronx City Councilmember Fernando Cabrera, an individual that several LGBTQ lawmakers have drawn a line against, could pose a critical political test for the new mayor. https://t.co/xabmOwlNi8 — PolitiTweet.org

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A viral video of two teens fighting at a NJ mall and the stark difference in how police respond to the pair — one a 14-year-old Black male and the other a 15-year-old initially described as a white male — is prompting harsh criticism and investigations. https://t.co/GiPGdZBspk — PolitiTweet.org

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Because you shouldn't lie about speaking fluent Spanish on a job application, here are your evening links: LGBTQ groups plan to protest outside City Hall tomorrow, Adams "can't wait" to phase out vax mandates, Starbucks stores are unionizing, and more. https://t.co/rIKL2s5Gec — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jangelooff: Mullins has no comment as he leaves federal courthouse in Manhattan https://t.co/8pZZDwSVMr — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jangelooff: NEW: Ed Mullins is out on $250,000 bond, after pleading not guilty to defrauding the police union he led for two decades.… — PolitiTweet.org

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New York City's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection received more than 38,000 complaints of price gouging from March 2020 to February 2021. According to a new comptroller’s audit, the agency investigated only 28% of complaints received. https://t.co/F8JIaypSkp — PolitiTweet.org

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Andrew Kimball, CEO of Brooklyn's Industry City, will become the head of NYC’s Economic Development Corporation. His appointment comes after the leading candidate withdrew from consideration amid a report that he engaged in illegal lobbying practices. https://t.co/MdSH3s47xd — PolitiTweet.org

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The MTA has announced that protective screen doors are coming to platforms at three subway stations as part of a new pilot program. Previously, the agency determined the barriers were too costly and logistically challenging for most subway stations. https://t.co/hThWfQ1Brt — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JonCampbellNY: .@leezeldin makes it official: His pick for lieutenant governor is Alison Esposito, deputy inspector and commanding offi… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JonCampbellNY: Zeldin says the Manhattan GOP endorsed his campaign today. That means 60/62 counties are behind him heading into the con… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @philcorso: In a statement, the union acknowledged that Mullins was the subject of a federal investigation, but declined to comment furt… — PolitiTweet.org

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Former police union president Ed Mullins, who headed the Sergeants Benevolent Association for two decades and was known for his attacks on liberal politicians, surrendered himself to federal authorities on Wednesday, months after the FBI raided his home. https://t.co/OJEbtYDpXL — PolitiTweet.org

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“The Happiness Experiment,” an exhibit on view at the New York Hall of Science invites visitors to explore the science underlying emotional responses by sprinting, dancing, lounging on hay bales and placing unhappy memories in an oversized paper shredder. https://t.co/LuTp6TqOOL — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @WNYC: LIVE NOW: How did a can of processed pork become a cultural icon? 🎙️ Join @hooliwho, @davejorgenson and @gabrielleberbey for a @T… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @lizkimtweets: “If we say everyone who did not get it then should be banished permanently, that’s the wrong message," @NYCMayor says in… — PolitiTweet.org

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Because Cardi B has weighed in on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, here are your morning links: What it's like to work as a PornHub content moderator, restaurants encouraging adults to draw with crayons, private businesses hire off-duty NYPD officers, and more. https://t.co/hZtyQJRtgL — PolitiTweet.org

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Vitalii Desiatnychenko moved from Ukraine to NYC a decade ago, but keeps in regular contact with his parents. He says they've had to buy extra groceries and gas "in case they need to relocate for a moment." "There’s more and more pressure in the air.” https://t.co/zYnM1JNYcP — PolitiTweet.org

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"Once you start seeing them, you start seeing them everywhere." https://t.co/pWq1x8jznk — PolitiTweet.org

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"Celebrating the City" is a new exhibit at The Museum of the City of New York featuring over 100 photographs capturing the city's inhabitants, streetscapes, and its fever dream moments, spanning back over a century. https://t.co/nVoyIaMJz4 📷: Courtesy of @MuseumofCityNY https://t.co/nKMEg8CB6P — PolitiTweet.org

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“We just want to be treated fairly. We're not asking for anything special. We just want to get paid for the work that we do, and get paid on time," says Myung Lee of Volunteers of America-Greater NY, which once waited 6 months to receive payment from NYC. https://t.co/PnU8W8GNFZ — PolitiTweet.org

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The Hochul administration announced that it would delay enforcement of its booster rule for health care workers for at least three months "in order to avoid substantial staffing issues in our already overstressed healthcare system." https://t.co/TUNaLwoE6F — PolitiTweet.org

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"Herring is something that used to be very, very popular in the city," says Alex Benchimol, general manager of Sherry Herring. "You can still find a few places, but it's much more unique at this point." https://t.co/hSHo0xXjOK 📷: @scoboco https://t.co/7sUVFsLntk — PolitiTweet.org