🌱Omicron's Bad Trajectory + Trump Sues AG | NYC Daily Digest

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20 December, 2021

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Happy Tuesday, New York City! Things will get worse with omicron before they get better. That's the message Mayor Bill de Blasio has repeated as COVID-19 cases spiral ever upward. But he — and Gov. Kathy Hochul — are adamant the surge won't lead to shutdowns. The mayor and governor unveiled steps to help with testing woes, including nearly 2 million at-home kits headed to the city. Omicron Will Get Worse In NYC In Coming Weeks, De Blasio Warns What keeps former President Donald Trump up at night? An investigation by state Attorney General Letitia James into potential fraud at the Trump could be — at least based off a new lawsuit he filed. "Her mission is guided solely by political animus," Trump's suit contends. "No one is above the law," James shot back. Trump Sues NY Attorney General Over Potential Fraud Investigation New Year's Eve in Times Square could be diaper-free yet again. The omicron surge threatens to scuttle the massive, in-person planned end-of-year at Times Square. Rising COVID-19 cases have already forced the Radio City Rockettes to cancel their remaining shows, and many Broadway theaters are canceling individual shows. Omicron Threatens Times Square NYE As Broadway, Rockettes Close Best From Around Patch: Behind every powerful man is a powerful woman, as the adage goes. In Eric Adams' case, he'll have five women as his deputy mayors. (New York City Patch)A pod of dolphins made a holiday visit to New York City. The cetaceans were spotted in Flushing Bay. (Queens Patch)A prominent Upper Manhattan politician — Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez — will be the city's next transportation chief. (Washington Heights-Inwood Patch)Keep up with your neighborhood by signing up to a local newsletter: https://patch.com/subscribe And now, today's weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 45 Low: 39. Today's New York City Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Ring, the home security company. 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