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Fire Injures 6, ICE Arrests Man, JFK's Grandson Runs For NY-12: NYC Morning Brief

Here's what made headlines in New York City Wednesday morning.

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NEW YORK CITY — Six people were injured in a fire in Queens, a man in Manhattan was forced into a black van by unmarked federal immigration agents, and Jack Schlossberg said he is running for Jerry Nadler's seat in Congress.

Here are the biggest headlines around New York City to start your day.

Immigration Feds Grab Man Out Of Car In Manhattan: Video

A man was reportedly forced into an unmarked black SUV by a group that included federal immigration officers in Washington Heights on Wednesday morning around 8:15 a.m., according to local officials.

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The incident happened near West 157th Street and Broadway, where Councilmember Shaun Abreu said a group — some appearing to be Homeland Security Investigations officers and others without visible law enforcement identification — detained and took a person off the street.

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6 Injured, Including Five Firefighters After Fire In Queens, FDNY Says

Six people, including five fighters, were injured during a fire in Queens Tuesday night, the FDNY said.

The blaze broke out at 45-55 40th St. in Sunnyside around 8:45 p.m. The fire seems to have started on the third floor of the home.

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Ex-Boyfriend Stabs Woman To Death In Manhattan, Police Say

An ex-boyfriend is accused of stabbing a mother to death early Monday inside a West 129th Street apartment in Harlem, New York City Police Department officials said.

Luis Marquez, a 41-year-old man from the Bronx, was arrested on murder charges, police said Tuesday afternoon.

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JFK’s Grandson Jack Schlossberg Announces NY Congressional Bid

The grandson of President John F. Kennedy, has officially launched a campaign to represent New York’s 12th Congressional District.

Jack Schlossberg, 32, a lawyer, announced his campaign in a video on Tuesday. He said he wants to rebuild trust in government and "fight for democracy, for opportunity and for freedom."

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