🌱 Biden Sends Military To NYC Hospitals + Adams On Remote School

Dashiell Allen
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Happy Friday, people of New York City! Here's everything happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Increasingly windy. High: 41 Low: 11.

Here are the top 6 stories in New York City today:

  1. Mayor Eric Adams indicated on Thursday that he's open to allowing a temporary remote option for public school students concerned about their health during the omicron surge. He's currently hashing out the details with the teacher's union. Earlier this week, students from across the city walked out of their schools in protest of in-person learning. (New York City Patch)

  2. Biden is sending military medical teams to New York City to assist hospitals struggling with a surge in COVID-19 cases. The president also announced he's sending Americans 500 million free rapid at-home COVID tests. (New York City Patch)

  3. Gunfire erupted at an adult party in Canarsie, Brooklyn Thursday, leaving four people wounded. The motives of the shooter are under investigation. (WABC-TV)

  4. The World’s ‘First NFT Restaurant,’ called FlyFish, is coming to New York City in 2023. In order to eat there, customers will need to create an online account using cryptocurrency. (Eater NY)

  5. Adel Reyes-Mejia, a rapper who goes by the name Chucky73, was arrested after cars and partiers shut down the Kosciuszko Bridge between Brooklyn and Queens. Video footage shows Reyes-Mejia in a sports car driving in circles. (NBC New York)

  6. Mayor Adams is cutting the budget of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, an agency that independently investigates crime and police power, by 3%. (Gothamist)

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From my notebook:

  • New York City is in need of blood right now. People that are eligible are encouraged to donate to a blood bank. (Facebook)

  • Do you have thoughts about the open restaurants program? Whether you love it or hate it, share your thoughts on its future in this survey. (Facebook)

  • There's lots of winter weather in the forecast for this weekend. (Facebook)

  • As a reminder, one way to contribute to the victims of Sunday's Bronx Fire is by donating to the NYC Mayor's Fund. (Instagram)

  • Politicians and advocates rallied at Rikers Island jail yesterday. (Twitter)

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— Dashiell Allen

This article originally appeared on the New York City Patch