🌱NYC Preps For Omicron + NYPD Union Sues City | Daily Digest

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29 November, 2021

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Happy Tuesday, New York City! A lineup of New York's leaders so they have a plan for the omicron coronavirus variant, which has yet to be detected in the United States. Read more below how this could affect the city. First, today's weather: Some sun, then clouds. High: 42 Low: 36. Here are the top stories in New York City today: "We are not defenseless" — that's what Gov. Kathy Hochul said about the omicron variant's impending arrival. New Yorkers can expect some increased masking and other changes, but so far elected officials aren't pushing for strict lockdowns. (New York City Patch)A powerful NYPD union is taking the city to court over medical and religious exemptions to a strict COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The union claims the city is short-circuiting proper procedures over the requests filed by 6,000 NYPD employees. (New York City Patch)Vaccination is a major plank in the strategy to fight omicron — and New York City recently passed 12.5 million doses. But there are signs the pace is slowing yet again. (New York City Patch)Watch newly released video of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo tangling with interrogators during a sexual harassment probe. Also, read the text messages his staff — and brother Chris Cuomo — sent behind the scenes as scandals multiplied around him. (New York City Patch) Mayor-elect Eric Adams isn't letting the omicron variant scare him away from Africa. He said he'll take a long-planned trip to Ghana. (New York Daily News) A Long Island congressman is entering the crowded race for governor. Rep. Tom Suozzi said he'll run for the Democratic nomination — a race that could include soon-to-be former Mayor Bill de Blasio. (New York City Patch) Today's New York City Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in New York City! Today in New York City: Giving Tuesday - Fort Tryon Park (9:00 AM) Giving Tuesday 2021 - Central Park Conservancy (9:00 AM) Virtual Round Table Conversation with Edible Brands Founder (12:00 PM) Hand Sewing and Embroidery - New York University Public Events (1:30 PM) Celebrate Old Fashioned Month at Fats Duvall's Rhum Café with the PYRAT Shine Bright Cocktail (4:00 PM) Family History Today: Jewish Dress and Cultural History - What You Can Learn From Grandma's Photos (5:00 PM) Celebrate Old Fashioned Month at Las' Lap with the BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Old Fashioned Cocktail (5:00 PM) From my notebook: Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs: "Donatella. This girl has got a decade-long list of love and loss. She has endured so much, yet she has found a way to remain tender. Donnatella is a ten-year-old lab mix. She is wildly friendly to anything and everything, and her foster ..." (Facebook) The High Line: "Celebrate #GivingTuesday early by donating today! Your gift will go 3x as far, helping support and maintain the park for all to enjoy. Donate via Facebook by tapping the donate button below, or visit https://bit.ly/3D5cnS7 to make a gift..." (Facebook) NYC DOT: "Brooklyn Queens Expressway Notice: Work on the #BQE will require closures of the Hamilton Ave & the Hugh Carey Tunnel eastbound entrance ramps & eastbound single & double lane closures of Sackett St on 12/1 & 12/2, 12AM-5AM." (Facebook) NYC: The Official Guide: "Join the New York City AIDS Memorial on Wednesday, 12/1 to mark the annual observance of #WorldAIDSDay. Beginning at 5 PM with poetry reading, followed by a candlelight vigil at 6 PM. Follow NYC AIDS Memorial for more info!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Collective by At the Venue (POP-UP Shop) — Celebrating a collective of Asian-owned businesses! (Visit website) SuperReal -- Stop Scrolling, Start Experiencing! — 45 MINUTES TO HEIGHTEN YOUR MIND IN NYC! 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