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Because emojis are NFTs now, here are your morning links: Comedy specials have evolved into TED talks, thr NYPD arrests at least 10 anti-vax protestors at an AMC theater, scientists name a new species Humbertium covidum, Oscar nominees, and more. https://t.co/Ocsw4wOi6B — PolitiTweet.org

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Unlike other major cities and other counties in the state, NYC isn't tracking the results of at-home tests. City officials say the results aren't included as they can't be independently verified—here's what can be missed by not including the data. https://t.co/g9nCTAsMIa — PolitiTweet.org

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58 Joralemon Street in Brooklyn Heights may look residential, but its pitch black windows signal something is a little off. Stop and listen, you may even hear rumblings from the building — which serves as an emergency subway exit and ventilation shaft. https://t.co/txouPBQbUI — PolitiTweet.org

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The 12-course tasting menu at Chef Sungchul Shim's new restaurant Mari stars eight decadent Korean hand rolls, shaped like mini tacos and inspired by kimbap. https://t.co/I29siWM80a — PolitiTweet.org

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Voters can cast ballots in the 60th Assembly District in Brooklyn and 72nd Assembly District in Manhattan to fill vacancies left by Charles Barron and Carmen De La Rosa after they both won their respective seats in the New York City Council in November. https://t.co/0ykJzsC0Du — PolitiTweet.org

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"For voters in fast-growing Latino and Asian communities, who were hoping that new maps would give them a bigger, more meaningful seat at the table, there is a lot of disappointment in these maps,” says Michael Li of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU. https://t.co/3SjYa8zO49 — PolitiTweet.org

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“Our reality is dramatically different than a lot of other states right now,” Governor Murphy said. “Because we’ve gone through it first, we can responsibly take this step.” https://t.co/Tl7fig8PAB — PolitiTweet.org

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"[Pat Riley] was telling his players…I want you to foul these players whenever they come into the paint, and whenever they get anywhere near the basket, foul them. And I want you to foul them so much that it almost confuses referees," says Chris Herring. https://t.co/S5i6sjYOsw — PolitiTweet.org

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“The Office of Special Investigation] determined that the officers involved took appropriate measures first to try to de-escalate the situation, and ultimately were legally justified in their actions," said Attorney General James. https://t.co/qI3ywpV6UL — PolitiTweet.org

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As prosecutors increasingly use charges of "death-resulting" to stem the tide of overdose deaths, politicians, public health experts, and victims’ families disagree about whether dealing deadly drugs should have the same legal consequences as homicide. https://t.co/qDtRG7eLqR — PolitiTweet.org

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Because it's not easy running a business in a closed subway station, here are your evening links: Andrew Cuomo is thinking about running for office again, Supreme Court Justice Barrett's "long game," a hilarious seal, the trailer for "The Dropout," & more. https://t.co/YPeqWvZU3Z — PolitiTweet.org

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"If you’re not really sure you’re going to work or if you’re the essential worker who needs to go into work everyday, use OMNY, it’s the way to get the cheapest rate for the subway," says MTA Chief Customer Officer Sarah Meyer. https://t.co/RBRUPDQfbt — PolitiTweet.org

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Nearly 2,000 teachers have left NYC’s public schools during the pandemic, according to a new report from the state comptroller. 3,851 paraprofessionals and teaching assistants have also departed. Many educators believe that may be the tip of the iceberg. https://t.co/Pqkk85z19P — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @mattkatz00: Should the man who sold actor Michael K. Williams a deadly dose of fentanyl get life in prison? Is fentanyl like poison & i… — PolitiTweet.org

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“Rhetoric doesn't cut it anymore,” attorney Norman Siegel said after Mayor Adams issued an order to make city agencies more transparent. “I want action. I want people to recognize that you can’t have a fair city without both safety and social justice.” https://t.co/htJmwB6n2c — PolitiTweet.org

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“I want people to say, ‘What could I eat in my bodega right now?’” Mayor Adams said. “These black-eyed peas are right in your local bodega. The carrots in your local bodega. The bananas, the apples in your local bodega. The berries in your local bodega.” https://t.co/BtTryh6jJY — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @lizkimtweets: I asked Siegel what kind of penalties city agencies would face for not complying with this very broad rule. He says he ex… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @lizkimtweets: The executive order the mayor is signing today will direct all city agencies to "routinely provide detailed information a… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JonCampbellNY: Greetings from Rosendale, Ulster County, where Gov. Hochul and a cavalcade of local and state officials just met with a… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @lizkimtweets: "This is a great civil rights attorney and leader," @nycmayor says of Norman Siegel, who is here to present a report on s… — PolitiTweet.org

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Because Matilda Cuomo may have been canceled, here are your morning links: The U.S. Mint may start issuing digital dollars in lieu of paper moneys, the joys of pickleball, the ongoing Joe Rogan saga, Pete Davidson booed in Syracuse, fountain dog, and more. https://t.co/QdSZh9Zysl — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @s_nessen: MTA touting new OMNY fare capping coming at end of month. https://t.co/dURcIrfNuC — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @s_nessen: Ok, real news is actually LIRR/ Metro-North gets 10% off monthly ticket starting Feb. 25 or 20% off 20 tickets. — PolitiTweet.org

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Pat Singer of the nonprofit Brighton Neighborhood Association has waged a campaign to vaccinate the elderly members of her community. “They think the government is trying to tag them to watch what they’re doing," she says. "You’re not that interesting!” https://t.co/4iiDfGAiqy — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CWEBCRUZER: .@brigidbergin brings us up to speed on new, state-run campaign finance matching funds program that’s hitting some bumps in… — PolitiTweet.org

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BREAKING: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will end the state's school masking mandate next month, his office confirmed. Starting March 7th, students, staff and visitors will no longer have to wear face coverings while inside school buildings. https://t.co/Tl7fig8PAB — PolitiTweet.org

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A lack of office space is impeding the launch of NY state's new Public Campaign Finance Board, which proponents say will make the state a leader in campaign finance reform, empowering small dollar donors by matching their contributions with taxpayer money. https://t.co/NgUXzUGvUN — PolitiTweet.org

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Nassau County police officials recently blamed people from outside the county to explain racial disparities in policing, but data analysis found discrepancies persisted independent of where the person who was stopped, summoned, or arrested lived. https://t.co/KAQhNn5Z8F — PolitiTweet.org

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Despite pledges by local officials & the owners of Twin Parks to expedite the relocation process, former tenants report a slew of obstacles and red tape disrupting their search for new affordable housing, with many having no sense of where they'll go next. https://t.co/c7KrtbwR4B — PolitiTweet.org

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“This is going to be an interesting, groundbreaking suit,” says Michael Li of the Brennan Center. “The provisions that Republicans are suing under were new to the New York constitution. They were added in 2014 by voters and they are so far untested.” https://t.co/hgiSj7UzTa — PolitiTweet.org