Massive Crater Swallows Section Of Street | NYC Roundup

New York City NY

15 July, 2021

4:17 PM

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A round-up of the news stories in New York City today: Upper East Side Sinkhole: 20-Foot Crater Startles Neighborhood A wide sinkhole swallowed part of an Upper East Side street Thursday morning, prompting concerns about the city's infrastructure. Bayside Neo-Nazi Sentenced To Nearly 5 Years In Prison: Feds Joseph Miner, a 30-year-old Bayside man, had glorified attacks against Jewish communities and fantasized about a "racial holy war" online. SEE: Miss USA Visits Kids' Organization In Bed-Stuy The Miss USA 2020 winner Asya Branch visited a nonprofit that supports children of incarcerated parents to share her own story. 'Dirty Laundry' Drug Ring Spanning 3 States Busted In BK: AG The ring sold $500,000 of oxycodone pills and 500 grams of cocaine in Brooklyn, Staten Island, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, the AG said. After Nixing Gifted And Talented Test, New York City Awards Seats To 4-Year-Olds Based On Educator Nominations The charged debate over these sought-after classes came to a head this year as officials were forced to abandon the test for preschoolers.