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K-9 Fired In Retaliation For Partner's Gripe: Suit | NYC Roundup

Here are the must-read Patch NYC stories for Wednesday, August 25.

Donna Schnirring says she and her canine partner Bullet were ousted from the Department of Correction's elite K-9 unit because she spoke up about sexual harassment.
Donna Schnirring says she and her canine partner Bullet were ousted from the Department of Correction's elite K-9 unit because she spoke up about sexual harassment. (Photos courtesy of Donna Schnirring. )

A round-up of the news stories in New York City today:

K-9 Fired In Retaliation For Partner's Sexism Complaint: Suit

A Rikers Island officer says she and her canine partner were yanked from an elite K-9 unit when she spoke out about sexual harassment.

Famed Obama Portraits Come To Brooklyn This Week

The official portraits of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will be on display at the Brooklyn Museum starting Friday.

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Douglaston Recognized For Stunning Sunsets And Unusual Sewers

The waterside enclave in Douglaston is best known for its stunning sunsets and unusual sewer system, according to the New York Times.

Locals Abuzz After Bakery Shutters Due To Fly Infestation

Martha's Country Bakery's shutdown by the health department confused neighbors who saw a posted note saying it's closed during construction.

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Columbia Frat Bros Lose UWS Brownstone After Unspecified Offense

The frat brothers of Delta Sigma Phi at Columbia University were recently booted from their UWS brownstone for an unspecified transgression.

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