🌱NYC Fights Omicron + Porn Star's Pedestal | Daily Digest

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03 December, 2021

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Happy Saturday! Omicron is in New York City — and many city dwellers are having flashbacks of March 2020. Here's why officials say be concerned, but don't panic. See what's on and off the table in the fight against the omicron coronavirus variant below. First, today's weather: Partial sunshine. High: 47 Low: 37. Here are the top stories in New York City today: Vaccinations, tweaked mandates and a state of emergency will be used in New York City's fight against omicron. Life could change, but don't expect a return to lockdowns, officials say. (New York City Patch) Artist Jeff Koons is accused of copying a pedestal designed for an Italian porn star turned politician for the sculpture that shot him to fame. A new lawsuit lays out all the salicious details. (New York City Patch)Times Square's Elmos aren't tickled by a new costumed character crackdown. New rules limit where street vendors and costumed characters can sell and perform. (Midtown-Hell's Kitchen Patch)New York's new COVID state of emergency still threatens to halt surgeries at a Queens hospital. (Forest Hills Patch) A new mandate that private and religious school employees get vaccinate isn't sitting well with some New Yorkers. The rule applies to 56,000 educators at yeshivas, Catholic school and other private schools. (New York City Patch) Today in New York City: Jingle Mingle - Row New York (10:00 AM) Skate with Santa at the Rink (10:15 AM) Banza x The Dough Project Present: Pizza Party at the Lalo Play Cafe (11:00 AM) VISIONS Contemporary Ballet presents In Truth and In Light (6:00 PM) Phil Vassar & Sister Hazel: Jingle Jam Live (7:00 PM) Almost, Maine (7:00 PM) New York City Patch Notebook NYCgo: "Shine Bright returns to Hudson Yards this year, with its 2 million lights illuminating The Shops, Public Square & Gardens, Edge, and Vessel. Enjoy family-friendly holiday happenings and programs all season long.⁠ ⁠ Pictured here: two peo..." (Instagram) New York City Fire Department (FDNY): "It is with deep regret that FDNY Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro announces the death of Probationary Firefighter Vincent Malveaux. Probationary Firefighter Malveaux, 31, from Brooklyn, suffered a medical episode during morning training..." (Facebook) Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs: "'Bentley came into my life in December 2015. I fostered Bentley and several other dogs that were surrendered simultaneously on Christmas Eve. It was very late at night and they had nowhere to go. I opened my home to them to provide them ..." (Facebook) Columbia University in the City of New York: "We are deeply saddened to share that Davide Giri, a Columbia Engineering graduate student, was killed in a violent attack near campus last night. A criminal investigation is ongoing and police have a suspect in custody. Little more is kn..." (Facebook) NYCgo: "NYC! 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You can send them this link to subscribe. — Matt Troutman About me: I cover the citywide beat for Patch NYC after reporting on my beloved home borough of Brooklyn. Before Patch, I kicked around newspapers and other outlets in Indiana, Michigan and New York City. 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? Reach out anytime to [email protected].