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Welcome back, New York City! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in New York City today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and not as cold. High: 42 Low: 29.

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Here are the top five stories today in New York City:

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  1. Homeless advocates take issue with Mayor Eric Adams' plan to remove 150 homeless encampments from the city's streets within the next two years. They contend that the solution to street homelessness is opening more "Safe Haven and stabilization rooms." The mayor's previous plan to crack down on homelessness in the subways led to over 700 arrests. (New York City Patch)
  2. Over 100 NYPD officers are guilty of misconduct during Black Lives Matter protests after the murder of George Floyd in 2020, according to New York City's civilian complaint review board. The board states that less than a quarter of those officers have faced any disciplinary action. (New York City Patch)
  3. While all of New York City's pension system boards have voted to divest their funds from Russia, in a show of opposition to the war in Ukraine, about $300 million is still stuck in Moscow, due to a temporary restraint on foreigners from selling shares on the Russian city's stock market. (New York City Patch)
  4. A shooting in Bayside, Queens, earlier this month was attributed to a house in the neighborhood that community members complained had been occupied by 'squatter' Airbnb temporary renters that held loud and dangerous parties. The company responded by removing the listing. (New York City Patch)
  5. A large chunk of an Upper East Side block along Second Avenue is going to be demolished, with a century-old tenement building making way for new development most likely, although no plans have been filed. The real estate group that owns the building demolished a neighboring church two years ago. (New York City Patch)

Today in New York City:

  • The Four Sons: Exploring the Haggadah through Art (7:30 PM)
  • Good Girl: A Standup Comedy Show, at The Stand NYC (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The 5-borough bike tour is back at full pre-pandemic capacity this May, with 32,000 riders set to hit the city streets. (New York City Patch)
  • The FDNY recommends plugging space heaters directly into your wall, instead of using an extension cord, which can be a safety hazard. (Facebook)
  • Congrats to Peaches Restaurant in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, for being named one of the city's best brunch spots. (New York City Patch)

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