Good morning, and happy 2012! Here are the first Five Things of the New Year:
1. The NYPD released video of the suspect in the four fire bomb attacks in Jamaica this past weekend. Police are investigating the crimes—two of which were perpetrated on Muslim and Hindu houses of worship—as possible biased attacks. Click on the two videos on the right, and the photo to take a look at this guy. Hopefully you don't know him.
2. Now a fifth home on Elmont, Long Island has been struck by a similar arson, reports the Daily News.
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3. MTA bus drivers were paid to not do their job this weekend, reports the New York Post.
4. Today is the . See Nathan Duke's preview to see .
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5. Do you think Iraq II vets should have ? Rep. Bob Turner does.
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