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04 November, 2021

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One more day until the weekend, New York City! It's Friday and the city's workforce is now 92 percent vaccinated against the coronavirus. Read more to see how four unions are making their peace with a strict vaccine mandate. First, today's weather: Except mostly sunny skies today. High: 50 Low: 39. Here are the top stories in New York City today: Unions representing 75,000 municipal workers struck a deal with the city over a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The agreement gives unvaccinated city workers ways to gracefully exit their jobs. (New York City Patch)Hunger striking taxi drivers starving for relief from medallion loans finally got help. A deal brokered by Sen. Chuck Schumer caps cabbies' debt payments at $200,000. (New York City Patch)Ho ho no. Not even a pandemic can stop the return of SantaCon.(New York City Patch)Daylight Saving Time, in addition to being a massive inconvenience, is also dangerous. Crashes and traffic deaths increase when clocks fall back — and NYPD and city officials hope a 'Dusk And Darkness' campaign will help stop them. (New York City Patch)Tekashi69's kidnapper got drugs behind bars from a Manhattan prison official, authorities said. The rappernapper and official are among 11 charged in the smuggling scheme. (New York City Patch) A who's-who of prominent New York Democratic politicians — including Mayor Bill de Blasio and mayor-elect Eric Adams — are jetting to Puerto Rico. It's not a vacation — they're attending the Somos conference, where elected officials schmooze and cut deals. (New York Daily News) Today's New York City Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in New York City! Today in New York City: The Art Show - Organized by the Art Dealers Association of America (12:00 PM) Fridays on the Patio - LGBTQ+ Movie Shorts (4:00 PM) Havana Film Festival New York (November 5-11, 2021) / Opening night: El olvido que seremos/Memories ... (6:30 PM) Storyteller Thomas R. Pryor To Present "City Boy: Stoops To Nuts" @ Ryan's Daughter (7:00 PM) Dear ONE: Love & Longing in Mid-Century Queer America - 11/5th & 6th (8:00 PM) New York City Patch Notebook New York Jets: "hey @mikewhiteqb, congrats on your @nickelodeon NVP Award… hope you didn't mind the celebration ¯\_(ツ)_/¯" (Instagram) NYC Mayor's Office: "BIG NEWS: 5-11 year olds can now get vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer vaccine! The vaccine is safe, effective and free. Make an appointment today: NYC.Gov/VaccineFinder" (Facebook) Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs: "We want to share a medical update with you regarding Flossie. A couple of days ago, we told you the story about a little girl who was very sick and was surrendered to a shelter. Upon intake, she was lethargic and vomiting often. The shel..." (Facebook) Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs: "We are calling all angels. This is Beast - salt and pepper senior who lost his owner after he passed away. Beast was lost and heartbroken when his best friend was no longer there with him. However, with the tremendous support of our team..." (Facebook) New York City Fire Department (FDNY): "Today's FDNY Throwback Thursday photo is from this day in 1968– a 2-alarm fire at 2066 Mapes Avenue in the Bronx. See more photos at bit.ly/3q8nozf Learn more about FDNY history with the New York City Fire Museum Throwback FDNY Podcast, ..." (Facebook) NYC: The Official Guide: "Get ready to be mesmerized as you enter the whimsical world of lights at this year's #NYCWinterLanternFestival at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden on Staten Island." 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Along the way I've sat through innumerable trials and public meetings, picked up a national investigative reporting award, reported on televangelists flying private jets, among many other mundane, noteworthy or strange reporting experiences. In my free time, I'm a big movie buff, an aspiring home cook and am forever seeking good natural areas. You can reach me with story ideas, tips or feedback at [email protected] or call at 347-622-3654. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New York City Daily? You can email me at [email protected].