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09 December, 2021

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TGIF, New York City! What a week it has been, from a surprise mandate to a shocking shakeup in the governor's race. And all the while, COVID-19 cases in the city have been steadily increasing. Read more below about why the spike could be extra bad news as the omicron variant looms. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and mild. High: 50 Low: 46. Here are the top stories today in New York City: Key COVID-19 indicators are on the rise in New York City, but it's not the omicron variant to blame — at least not yet. The delta variant is behind spiking numbers of cases and hospitalizations, officials say. (New York City Patch)The Sackler name will be erased from galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The wealthy family is accused of promoting and knowing profiting off addictive drugs — namely, OxyContin — that fueled the nationwide opioid crisis. (Upper East Side) Mayor Bill de Blasio repeatedly and wrongly "hit up" well-connected donors who had direct business with the city, according to a bombshell report in the New York Times. The mayor fought to keep letters detailing the ethics warning secret from the public. (New York City Patch)Letitia James' decision to stop her bid for New York governor isn't her only major story Thursday. She plans to depose former President Donald Trump as part of a high-profile probe into accusations his company engaged in widespread fraud. (New York City Patch)A correction officers union is suing the city over a coronavirus vaccine mandate and policy to return shifts on Rikers Island to 12 hours. The mayor is treating jail guards like "slave labor," a union leader raged. (New York City Patch) Today's New York City Daily is brought to you in part 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: In-person Tour: Statues and Monuments (11:00 AM) Amazon's Pawliday Portraits (11:00 AM) Moxy Times Square's Pink Holiday Pop-Up (4:00 PM) Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games (online) (7:00 PM) HARLEM CELEBRATES HARLEM Harlem Arts Alliance invite you to an evening of poetry by Langston Hughes (8:00 PM) From my notebook: Central Park: "#OnThisDay in 1980, we lost NYC icon and Park lover #JohnLennon. Today we honor his legacy and vision for world peace at the Imagine Mosaic, where we still dream for the world to live as one. ⁣ ⁣ Learn more about the Park's living memori..." (Instagram) New York City Fire Department (FDNY): "Great work by FDNY EMTs, Katherine Zeron-Ortega and Kyle Blazo who assisted NYPD in apprehending an armed suspect in front of Station 26 in the Bronx yesterday morning. While sitting in his ambulance, EMT Blazo noticed NYPD officers atte..." (Facebook) Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs: "This is MOOSE. He is a big boy with an even bigger heart. He's also gorgeous and a favorite of one of our staff members at our Rescue Center! Moosey is a gem. He's seven years old, has an infectious smile, and communicates well with his ..." (Facebook) NYCgo: "Route 2 of our global dining tour takes travelers to Cuba, Mexico, and Italy with stops at @ZonaDeCuba, @SeisVecinos, and @BronxBeerHall.⁠ ⁠ Want a taste? Comment with #StellaTasteTicketGiveaway to enter for a chance to win a global food..." (Instagram) NYC Emergency Management: "FROM NOTIFY NYC: Con Edison is reducing voltage in areas of BK and QN in the following neighborhoods: Broad Channel, South Ozone Park, Howard Beach, Lindenwood, Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, Kew Gardens, East New York, Cypress Hi..." (Facebook) NYC Water: "Out of the Archives: Workers on the Olive Bridge Dam's canyon-like cutoff trench in December 1908. The trench was designed to stop leaks at the deepest levels of the dam, protecting the foundation where water pressure is strongest. http:..." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! 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