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Former Aide Accuses George Santos Of Sex Harassment: NYC Top Stories

Admiration, And Anguish, As Central Park Owl Fans Gather | One Of Exonerated 5 Announces Council Bid | COVID Mandate Lifted In NYC

Embattled Freshman Rep. George Santos (R-NY) Recuses Himself For Committee Assignments.
Embattled Freshman Rep. George Santos (R-NY) Recuses Himself For Committee Assignments. (Getty Images/Alex Wong)

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Former Aide Accuses George Santos Of Sexual Harassment

Derek Myers accused Santos of making sexual approaches toward him, such as touching Myers' groin and asking if he had a Grindr profile.

Admiration, And Anguish, As Central Park Owl Fans Flock To Flaco

Dozens of bird watchers vied for a perfect shot of the owl this weekend, seeking signs that the bird has had a meal since Thursday's escape.

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Yusef Salaam, One Of Exonerated 5, Announces Harlem City Council Bid

"I commit to you today that I will bring the voice of Harlem to the halls of power downtown, " Salaam said over the weekend.

COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Lifted For NYC Workers, Adams Announces

Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday that COVID vaccination will soon be optional for current and prospective city workers.

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Rikers Island Inmate Dies, Marking Facility's First Death In 2023: DOC

The inmate died at the North Infirmary Command about 6 a.m. on Feb. 4, according to the DOC.

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