🌱 Fire At Midtown Hotel + STI Rates Surge Among NYC Women

New York City NY

07 February, 2022

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Hey, New York City! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around New York City today. First, today's weather: Damp in the a.m., then breezy. High: 44 Low: 30. Are you a financial advisor? Attract clients in New York City based on your expertise and local connection through our high-impact native ads. Click here to learn more. Here are the top five stories today in New York City: Syphilis and gonorrhea rates are surging among New York City women, according to health officials. The rise in cases was most pronounced in Black and Latino women. Over the course of the pandemic many New Yorkers have neglected to partake in regular testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), official said. (New York City Patch) A fire broke out in the historic Hotel Pennsylvania in Midtown, which is currently undergoing demolition on its interior to make was for an office skyscraper. Built in 1919, the hotel has been empty since last year. (New York City Patch)A social justice panel made a list of 80 recommendations to Mayor Eric Adams Monday, including that grand juries should no longer have the final say in police misconduct cases. The recommendations are part of a social justice report, which also suggested the police department adopt a form of affirmative action. (New York City Patch)A transgender woman held at Rikers Island alleges in a lawsuit that she was sexually harassed three times by other inmates. The detainee attributes the incidents to negligence on the part of jail staff, as well as being placed in an all-male facility, while she identifies as female. (New York City Patch) The MTA announced a subway "fare-capping" program Monday. Starting February 28, New Yorkers using the OMNY virtual payment system on their phone will get to ride the trains for free after paying for 12 rides each week. The MTA also announced a $5 flat rate for off-peak commuter rail trips within city limits. (New York City Patch) Today in New York City: "GODIVA To Deliver Love (& Chocolate) To YOU This Valentine's Day in NYC," at Herald Square, 34th Street (Starting at 9 a.m.)Deliver food to homebound residents on the Lower East Side, 64 Essex Street (9 a.m.)Free webinar: "Siena and the Palio" (11:30 a.m.) An evening with divorce specialists, online via Zoom (6 p.m.) From my notebook: Mayor Eric Adams announced the expansion of "lifestyle medicine" in NYC hospitals, at a press conference in Brooklyn. (Facebook)A new article by Politico questions whether the Mayor, who describes his diet as "plant-based" and "vegan" interchangeably, actually eats fish. (Politico)Read the full report of social justice recommendations made to Mayor Adams. (nyc.gov) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Collective by At the Venue (POP-UP Shop) — (Visit website) SuperReal -- Stop Scrolling, Start Experiencing! — (Visit Website) Kate Oh Gallery — (Visit website) Fowl Play Entertainment, Inc. — Rescuing Leftover Cuisine — (Visit website) SAS & CO MOVING — (Visit website) Chronic Foot Pain Center - Dr. Robert Kornfeld — (Visit website) MyArtShare — (Visit website) Mansher Singh MD - Top Plastic Surgeon NYC — (Visit website) Ken Boyar CPA — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: An Evening with Divorce Specialists (February 8) WEBINAR: Stress and Heart Health (February 9) Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Admissions Event (February 10) The Last Stargazers: True Stories and Adventures of Astronomy (February 10) Free Breakfast at Clean Rite Center's Tremont Ave. Location in The Bronx (February 11) Headliner Comedy Show on Friday Nights! (February 11) Free Soap at Clean Rite Center (February 12) Spencer Day Valentine's Day Weekend Livestream Concert (February 12) Valentines at the Ballet (February 14) Tai Chi Flow! Tuesdays Live (Park Slope) & online (5 classes weekly) (February 15) Dracula and other Classic Tales (February 20) WEBINAR: Medicare Outlook – What You Need to Know to Enroll (February 23) A Taste of Judaism (February 28) Add your event Announcements: Behind The Scoreboard – No Practice But Lots Of Shoveling Today (Details) Add your announcement For sale: Viking Gas Range RVGR33025BSS (Details) Rare 50" Samsung Rear Projection TV (Samsung HL-S5087W) (Details) Entertainment Unit/Bookcase (Details) Add your item Gigs & services: Tara's School for Dogs Winter Discount $100 Off (Details) Add your gig or service Loving the New York City Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business featured in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] That's it for today. I'll see you soon! — Dashiell Allen