🌱Adams, Sliwa Debate Redux + Vision Zero Woes | NYC Daily Digest

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26 October, 2021

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Happy Wednesday! Mayoral hopefuls Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa debated for the second time. The contest tread familiar ground, but was even more fiery than their first go-around. Read more about the fireworks — and their surprising praise for each other — below. First, today's weather: The nor'easter will blow away, but expect some rain and gusty weather. High: 60 Low: 50. Here are the top stories in New York City today: Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa sparred one final time a week before New Yorkers vote in the mayoral election. It was almost a replay of their first debate, albeit with the volume turned up to 11. (New York City Patch)Vision Zero's goal of no traffic deaths is off by 233 fatalities, and counting. Lawmakers held a hearing to discuss how to strength the traffic safety effort. (New York City Patch) Curtis Sliwa better hold onto his beret — a new poll places him 40 points behind Eric Adams. (New York City Patch)Therapists hired to help children instead helped themselves to $3 million, authorities said. Nine therapists are charged with defrauding a program for special needs kids. (New York City Patch) A man robbed a bank minutes before shooting a subway passenger at Union Square, police say. (Midtown-Hell's Kitchen Patch) Don't read this if you're scared of heights. The Edge at Hudson Yards soon will let visitors climb 1,300 feet up in the open air. (Architectural Digest) Today's New York City Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in New York City: From Trump to Biden and Beyond: Reimagining US-China Relations (1:00 PM) Here, Right Matters: A Conversation With Alexander Vindman (3:30 PM) The Workers Circle Presents: Introduction to Jewish Genealogy with Alan Steinfeld (5:00 PM) Haunted Heights - New Heights Academy Charter School (5:00 PM) WEBINAR: Preparing Your Estate Plan for the Upcoming 2022 Tax Changes (7:00 PM) New York City Patch Notebook Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs: "Our sweet James is looking for his forever home! James is a 9-year-old German Shepard mix who is currently residing at our rescue center. James is a special boy. He enjoys rainy days and likes the feel of the rain on his fur. His favorit..." (Facebook) Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs: "Welcome to the LAST week of our 'Let's Get Them Home' campaign. We are thrilled by how many of our community members stepped up to join a team! Hundreds of you kind people signed up to support one of our ten adoptable dogs, and it paid o..." 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