🌱Mayor Blasts Police Union + 11M Oyster Rescue |NYC Daily Digest

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10 December, 2021

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Happy Saturday! A powerful police union uses racist "dog whistles" to divide New Yorkers — or so said Mayor Bill de Blasio in one of his final interviews in office. Read more below about how the mayor rekindled a fight from his earliest days as mayor. First, today's weather: Warm, but becoming windier with showers. High: 66 Low: 45. Here are the top stories in New York City today: Mayor Bill de Blasio blasted the Police Benevolent Association's leadership for constantly portraying the city as on the "brink of disaster" and accused them of perpetuating racist fears. The verbal bombs came as de Blasio defended his record on policing. (New York City Patch)Aw, shucks. The Hudson River got 11 million more oysters to help strengthen the waterway — not feed seafood lovers. (West Village Patch)Small businesses hit hard by COVID-19 can grab $10,000 grants. All they have to do is apply. (New York City Patch) Rats as big as bunnies roam a swanky New York City neighborhood, a politician says. He wants local to hop on the phone to complain. (Upper West Side Patch) Mohamed Ali's grandson will follow him into the ring at Madison Square Garden. Boxing has returned to the iconic arena. (Midtown-Hell's Kitchen Patch) Today in New York City: Carolers are Spreading Holiday Cheer in Flatiron this Season (3:00 PM) Young People's Chorus of NYC Presents A Very Merry New York (7:00 PM) CELEBRATION OF AFRICA - Center for Traditional Music (7:30 PM) Hanukkah Afterglow Concert (7:30 PM) Sō Percussion and Friends - Carnegie Hall (9:00 PM) From my notebook: NYC Parks: "Urban Park Rangers to the rescue! Someone illegally released this softshell turtle and more than 50 American bullfrogs at Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadows Corona Park this week. A good samaritan called it in and our Rangers sprung into ac..." (Instagram) Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs: "Last week we received a late-night call for help. A police officer was on the other line, and he had just arrived at a home where an elderly man was found deceased. The man's beloved dog was sitting right by his side. The police officer ..." (Facebook) Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs: "Mama Gemma here! And she's looking cute as a button with those little teefs! This sweet lady is coming to NYC this weekend and needs a foster (or forever) home! Gemma is super sweet, easy to manage, and great in a crate. She's good on le..." (Facebook) New York Botanical Garden: "Get outside this holiday season with NYBG GLOW! Make this winter even more festive with an entirely outdoor wonderland featuring thousands of dazzling lights, newly expanded this year with 1.5 miles of colorful displays. Grab a bite to e..." 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