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Here comes 2022 and away we go!

A slew of new laws will go into effect this year, among them delivery worker protections, salary notifications and statewide marijuana sales. New NYC Laws That Could Impact You In 2022

The kids returned to school Monday morning amid a record-breaking spike in COVID-19 cases. Here's a guide to what the city's doing to keep students safe in the classroom. Omicron Back-To-School Guide: What NYC Parents Need To Know

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Mayor Eric Adams will hold his first official press briefing Monday morning after a busy weekend of disrupting crime. It's not the first time our new mayor chose to be bold. New NYC Mayor Eric Adams Has Long History Of Making Odd Choices

First, today's weather:

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Periods of snow; much colder. High: 31 Low: 23.

Here are the top stories today in New York City:

  1. New York City Public Schools Reopen Amid Record High Cases During Omicron Surge | WNYC News (WNYC)
  2. Woman, Dog She Was Walking Shot Dead as Gunman Opens Fire in NYC: Police (NBC New York)
  3. NYC Must Provide Separate Housing for Trans People in Homeless Shelters Under New Settlement (Gothamist)
  4. Covid News: New York Mayor Considers Booster Mandate for City Workers (The New York Times)

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Today in New York City:

  • SCHOOL RESUMES [HS495 (04M495) - Park East High School] [Public calendar] (12:00 AM)
  • NYU Brightspace Open Office Hours - New York University Public Events (10:00 AM)
  • Faculty Meeting (Events) - A Philip Randolph Campus High School (2:20 PM)
  • Prof Learning: Supporting ELLs - Manhattan Early College Sch-Advertis (3:00 PM)
  • New York University Men's Basketball at Moravian University (3:30 PM)
  • Young Fellows Book Club - The Frick Collection (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Central Park: "New year, new views! ✨ Envisioned by Calvert Vaux in 1869 and restored by the #CentralParkConservancy in 2019, Belvedere Castle continues to inspire Park visitors with its sweeping views over the Great Lawn to the north and the Ramble to..." (Instagram)
  • Mayor Eric Adams: "Mayor David Dinkins famously called New York City a “gorgeous mosaic.” That observation is as true today as it was 32 years ago. He also pledged that he would never “lead by dividing, by setting some of us against the rest of us.” I p..." (Instagram)
  • City of New York: "WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: ❄️NYC could see 1-3 inches of snow tomorrow. đźšš 700 salt spreaders are ready to roll. đźš« Alternate Side Parking is suspended. 🚇 A travel advisory will be in effect for your morning commute. Exercise caution – ta..." (Instagram)
  • NYC DOT: "Alternate Side Parking rules are suspended Monday, 1/3 for snow operations. Parking meters remain in effect." (Facebook)

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About me: Kathleen Culliton is the managing editor of the New York City Patch. Most of her selfies are accidental.

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