City Goes Green + Bike On Subway Tracks Goes Viral

Good morning, New York! Today is Wednesday, Sept. 22.

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Your Headlines: In four short years, according to Mayor Bill De Blasio, all NYC government will be powered by renewable energy sources.

"Oh my God, oh no, no, no, no, no..." Those were the words of one straphanger as an as-yet unidentified person threw a bike onto the tracks before an oncoming R train last night. See it for yourself.

And a second woman has come forward to accuse billionaire Leon Black of raping her, this time at Jeffrey Epstein's notorious townhouse.

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Now today's weather: Possible light rain overnight. High: 74, low: 71.

Here are the top stories in New York City today:

1. Is the United Nations hosting a super-spreader event? (WABC-TV)
2. Yet another inmate has died in jail at Rikers Island. (Amsterdam News)
3. Concerns about school safety are mounting after a slashing in the Bronx. (Norwood News)
4. A woman has been found dead in a stolen car, according to NYC police. (New York Post )
5. Homeowners and renters can "go green" through a new city program. (Spectrum News NY1)
6. New York ranked best state for teachers in 2021. (NEWS10 ABC)

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Today in New York City:

• Student Block Party [East Side Community High School. (All Day)
• Komae Deep Discussions: Worry vs. Anxiety — Supporting Your Child's Coping Skills and Emotions. (12:30 p.m.)
• PTA - Young Women's Leadership School. (6 p.m.)
• Free Info Session | 100-Hour Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training with David Nichtern. (6 p.m.)
• Harlem Hebrew School Board Meeting - Harlem Hebrew Language Academy. (6:30 p.m.)

New York City Patch Notebook

• New York Yankees: "Monday evenin’, it was all I hoped it would be." (Instagram)
• Central Park: "One of the most peaceful spots in the Park, the Ravine is defined by a long, narrow watercourse — called the Loch — that weaves through its woodlands. Soaring trees and trickling waterfalls block out the surrounding cityscape; a true retreat." (Facebook)
• New York Historical Society: "'The main thing is to care. Care very hard, even if it is only a game you are playing.' #OnThisDay in 1973 Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in the 'Battle of the Sexes.' More than 90 million viewers witnessed her victory." (Facebook)
• NYC DOT: "#ChildSafety can start before birth! If you have a car, make sure your car seat is properly installed before baby arrives. Infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing car seat for 2 years or more. #CarSeatSafety #VisionZero" (Facebook)
• Bryant Park: "Hi all watching tonight's Town Hall NYC centennial concert: you can watch on our website or YouTube below, as most likely our Facebook livestream has been temporarily taken down due to a copyright claim." (Facebook)

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Events:

• WEBINAR: Create the Retirement You Envision (September 22)
• Occupy Wall Street: Its Impact 10 Years Later (September 22)
• Classic Design Luncheon with Thomas Jayne & Pilar Viladas (September 23)
• Infrastructure: past, present, and future (September 23)
• Final Nice One! Comedy Show at the Shannon Pot (September 24)

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— Kevin Phinney

About me: Kevin Phinney has lived and worked as a writer and editor in Austin, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Seattle and New York City. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in El Paso. Phinney attended college in Austin. He has done television work as a reporter and commentator, and is a former host of a weekday drive-time radio show called "Kevin & Kevin in the Morning" on KGSR-FM (now known as Austin City Limits Radio). He is also the author of "Souled American, " a book tracking race relations in America through music. It was published by BILLBOARD Books, and is often used in college classrooms across the country.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming New York City Daily? Contact me at kevin.phinney@patch.com.