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

  1. Former mayor and businessman Michael Bloomberg is among the billionaire New Yorkers that might need to pay 20% more in taxes, if a proposal put forth by President Biden comes to fruition. According to reporting by ProPublica Bloomberg, who's net worth is $59 billion, recently avoided paying any income taxes. (New York City Patch)
  2. Only five homeless individuals living on the street agreed to be moved to a shelter, after the city, under an initiative started by Mayor Adams, cleared 239 encampments this week. Adams promised that homeless New Yorkers would come to trust him, offering that homeless outreach teams were providing them with brochures detailing their shelter options. (New York City Patch)
  3. Non-white New Yorkers made up 90% of those arrested for low-level crimes during Mayor Adams' most recent crack-down, according to data released on Tuesday. On Wednesday City Council members questioned city officials' approach to policing, stating that "broken windows" policies are proven to be ineffective. (New York City Patch)
  4. Flyers depicting lynching were found at a Crown Heights, Brooklyn train station on Wednesday–the same day that President Biden signed the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act into law, making it a federal hate crime. (New York City Patch)
  5. The MTA revealed a new draft plan to revamp Queens' bus routes, after trying unsuccessfully in 2019. The plan would cut out some stops in order to speed up commuting times in the borough, and brings the total number of bus routes to 85. Residents are encouraged to give comments on an interactive map, with public hearings to come. (New York City Patch)

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Today in New York City:

  • Book Launch: Mark Bray on The Anarchist Inquisition (7 p.m.)
  • Closing Day WRAP (Wollman Rink Access Program) Party! (all day)
  • NYC is Dead Comedy and Brass Show (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • In an effort to show his support and compassion for the homeless, Mayor Adams was at the opening of the Morris Avenue Safe Haven shelter yesterday. (Instagram)
  • A new book tells the history of Zabar's on the Upper West Side. (New York City Patch)
  • Look out for this tulip festival coming to Manhattan in celebration of Spring. (New York City Patch)

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