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Republicans wasted no time filing a legal challenge on Thursday to New York’s new congressional seats, the state GOP's official attempt to beat back the Democrat-drawn lines. Democrats say they are confident all of the lines will be upheld in court. https://t.co/hgiSj7UzTa — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JonCampbellNY: "We finally made real reform to the broken process of legislative redistricting," Cuomo said in March 2012. "What has ha… — PolitiTweet.org

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As a cold front moves across the region today, temperatures in the NYC area are expected to drop, freezing excess rain or standing water. The National Weather Service warns of icy roads and possible flooding due to snowmelt, rain and blocked storm drains. https://t.co/GGDHLON1mc — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jenchung: I asked my daughter to report on the first Vegan Friday meal at her NYC public school and she sent me this picture https://t.… — PolitiTweet.org

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Just under half of Nassau County’s population identifies as non-white—including Black, Latino, Asian and other categories. And yet, according to the new arrest data, those demographic groups made up a full two-thirds of people arrested by Nassau police. https://t.co/KAQhNn5Z8F — PolitiTweet.org

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Large, well-maintained slices of canine heaven with benches for weary owners. Dog runs with drainage issues and "funky" gates that are "covered in sharp rocks and mud-prone dirt." These are the best and worst dog runs in New York City. https://t.co/1qbQtUxUzT — PolitiTweet.org

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Because layoffs and firings are at an all-time low, here are your morning links: Two status scaffolding brands in NYC, an NYPD captain is paying young men to attend group therapy to stop gun violence, what is Three Eye Blind actually singing, and more. https://t.co/qXMde4h8Qe — PolitiTweet.org

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An explosion at a vacant house rocked a Gravesend block Friday morning, leaving multiple families without homes, though no injuries were reported, FDNY officials said. https://t.co/6Adeg1mfAG — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MHarrisPerry: BLACK. QUEER. RISING. on https://t.co/IHGQvKVBOI all month. It is going to be 🔥🚨 https://t.co/vZzFPf4jUR — PolitiTweet.org

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Breyanna Reid, a 25-year-old former resident of Twin Parks in the Bronx currently living in a hotel, says her 11-month-old son "is learning to walk, but he can’t even learn to walk because this hotel is not clean." “We just want our own place.” https://t.co/c7Krtbfgd3 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jangelooff: Bronx residents displaced by last month's historic fire are wading through mountains of red tape that stand between them an… — PolitiTweet.org

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"Taxpayers should not be funding nursing homes that have failed to improve for years, appear unlikely to improve, and put residents in harm’s way,” NJ Acting Comptroller Walsh says about 15 poorly rated nursing homes taking about $100M in Medicaid a year. https://t.co/2GNRrOrLja — PolitiTweet.org

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The newly-formed coalition Justice For App Workers includes an estimated 100K drivers & delivery workers in the metro area, demanding better working conditions and recognition as traditional employees with benefits. “In New York City, this is not a gig.” https://t.co/l6NbdVXPqX — PolitiTweet.org

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Dept. of Environmental Conservation officials said the extra time would enable the agency to complete its review of more than 6,000 public comments submitted between Nov. 10, 2020 and March 22, 2021, including from three public hearings held in March 2021. https://t.co/NWmvOsAAYe — PolitiTweet.org

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In a letter to the state agency in charge of redeveloping Penn Station and the surrounding midtown neighborhood, New York City officials stated that financing for the project "must be concretely resolved." https://t.co/JDSt8d9ezS — PolitiTweet.org

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“Someone who has been on the job a very short time, people like me – I cut him some slack,” Governor Hochul said in response to those calling for the ouster of Manhattan DA Bragg. "Let the process play out so he can do what he needs to do." https://t.co/bkEidpgcCl — PolitiTweet.org

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“He joined a group of rioters who were resisting the police, intentionally lending his weight and strength to the effort to break through the police line,” a document accompanying Aaron Mostofsky's plea reads. “His conduct was not involuntary." https://t.co/DYFZBCRMiF — PolitiTweet.org

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Shakespeare In The Park has announced the lineup for its 60th anniversary season, including "Richard III" starring Danai Gurira and directed by Tony nominee Robert O’Hara, and "As You Like It" originally scheduled for 2020, but delayed due to the pandemic. https://t.co/yM7Wb2yP9y — PolitiTweet.org

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INVESTIGATION: Multiple New Yorkers who are pregnant or attempting to become pregnant report being discouraged by nurses from getting COVID-19 vaccines at city-run sites. Both the CDC and NYC health department recommend vaccination. https://t.co/hEmZEtp7ls — PolitiTweet.org

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Because $1.30 can buy a Boeing 747 and turn it into a party plane, here are your evening links: Meta is losing billions and Zuckerberg wants to pivot to video, dog jailbreak, a shortage of fresh flowers just in time for Valentine's Day, and more. https://t.co/GxQom0pJcL — PolitiTweet.org

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"In Event of Moon Disaster" at the Museum of the Moving Image places you in a 1960s living room, where you watch President Nixon tell you the Apollo 11 astronauts will "stay on the moon to rest in peace." Only Nixon is a simulation. "It’s a warning." https://t.co/yaXnnf6LFv — PolitiTweet.org

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At a meeting focused on crime-solving strategies, Pres. Biden said he would direct $200 million toward community intervention programs through his proposed budget and called on Congress to add $300 million in federal grants for law enforcement agencies. https://t.co/uSbEnNAx9K — PolitiTweet.org

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COVID-19 UPDATE: Cases and hospitalizations have steeply declined compared to early January, but are still higher than pre-omicron levels. The South Bronx and East Harlem have the highest proportion of residents hospitalized with COVID. https://t.co/qUCtbPTWpc — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JonCampbellNY: New: The NY Senate just approved Senate and Assembly districts, 43-20. It was a party line vote: Democrats (who drew the… — PolitiTweet.org

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Starting this week, New York City public schools will debut “Vegan Fridays” with an inaugural meal of veggie tacos, broccoli, and carrot and lemon salad. Milk will still be offered. https://t.co/kyeHNJ83cV — PolitiTweet.org

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Because subway track fires are on the rise, here are your morning links: Rudy Giuliani is on the "Masked Singer" prompts judges to walk off, a crypto artist placed a gold cube worth $11.7M in Central Park, NYC rats may have their own COVID variant, & more. https://t.co/Go9x7Vxzm3 — PolitiTweet.org

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In 2012, the people of NY were told that the days of partisan gerrymandering were over. A new independent commission, not lawmakers, would draw electoral maps. The commission imploded, lawmakers once again drew maps. "This process was designed to fail." https://t.co/JrExGNwFV9 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CWEBCRUZER: “No stone will be left unturned” when getting the city back up and running, says ⁦@NYCMayor⁩, defending his decision to mee… — PolitiTweet.org

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NYC Department of Education officials will increase testing starting next Monday to reach 10% of 1st through 12th graders. The expansion falls short of some educators’ and parents’ requests for more widespread surveillance of the virus in schools. https://t.co/liC4UcG6ZF — PolitiTweet.org

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“I’m the Biden of Brooklyn,” Mayor Adams said days before his meeting with Pres. Biden, adding if the president were asked to identify his favorite mayor, “He’ll clearly tell you it’s Eric.” The meeting comes at a pivotal moment for the two Democrats. https://t.co/QItnGnNSJh — PolitiTweet.org