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August 16, 2023: Midday News
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Aug 16, 2023
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Madonna's August 27th Madison Square Garden concert is canceled after a reported health scare, but ticket holders can attend a December 16th show at Barclays Center. Also, Queens officials will advise the public how to safeguard mail in a surge in theft in the borough. Meanwhile, an un-housed man was murdered in Murray Hill on Sunday night, with locals suggesting he was a known figure often seen sleeping on East 33rd Street. Finally, New Jersey has designated Cranberry Juice as its official state beverage, thanks to the dedicated efforts of fourth-grade students from Eleanor Rush Intermediate School in Cinnaminson. Michael Hill discussed the initiative with their teacher Erin Zarzycki and students Gabriella Fennell and Robert Minniti, highlighting the fruit's deep historical ties to the region.
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Aug 16, 2023
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August 11, 2023: Morning Headlines: Get up and get informed! Here’s all the local news you need to start your day: A federal judge has ordered arguments to proceed regarding the potential federal takeover of New York City's troubled Rikers Island jail complex. Meanwhile, New York City has seen a surge in evictions since 2020, notably at Flatbush Gardens with 50 households evicted just this year. Additionally, a Rutgers University study links increased concealed carry permits to a rise in homicides. Lastly, after New York State tightened concealed carry rules last year, legal battles have ensued. by NYC NOW