🌱 NYC Reaches 14 Monkeypox Cases + Programming Cut From City Pools

Good morning and happy Thursday New York City! Former President Trump must testify under oath on July 15th, swimming classes and other programming is cancelled at NYC's pools this summer, and Mayor Adams is endorsing Kathy Hochul for Governor. And the goats are baaaack on the Upper West Side.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the a.m.. High: 76 Low: 70.

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

1. New York's monkeypox cases have now reached 14, with the first one detected on May 19. World Health Organization is debating whether to declare the outbreak an "international health emergency." So far at least 1,600 people in 39 countries have been infected. (New York City Patch)
2. Former President Donald Trump and several of his children will be required to testify under oath on July 15, an Appeals Court ruled on Tuesday. New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is leading an investigation into the Trump Organization, said she has evidence his company exaggerated the value of NYC real estate assets. (Associated Press)
3. Black and Latino students were admitted to specialized high schools at disproportionately low rates this year, continuing a long-time trend. While Black students made up 20 percent of test takers, they represented a mere three percent of admission offers. Latino students made up 25 percent of test takers, receiving a little over five percent of all offers. (Gothamist)
4. What a disappointment! Swimming programs will be cut at NYC's public pools this summer— including classes for children and seniors and lap swimming for adults. Pools will still open during the day. Mayor Adams said he would like to find a "creative solution" during a recent TV appearance. (New York City Patch)
5. It's primary season in New York, and the battle for endorsements is on. Mayor Eric Adams announced his endorsement of Governor Kathy Hochul for re-election on Wednesday. Meanwhile, in a closely-watched congressional primary race, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed Congressman Jerry Nadler over Carolyn Maloney. (New York City Patch)

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The New York City Council passed a $101 billion budget on Monday–here's what that means in your neighborhood:

• In the Upper East Side, the Upper West Side, the West Village, in Harlem, and in Inwood and Washington Heights. Stay tuned for more neighborhood breakdowns in the coming days!

Today in New York City:

• (In)tangible Futures: Women at the Forefront at West Chelsea Contemporary (9 a.m.)
• Carlton Fine Arts Presents Between Light and Dark (all day)
• Malibu Rum’s City Escape in NYC opening today (all day)
• Hudson Square BID Presents: Jason Marshall Jazz (noon)
• Bay Terrace jobs fair (1 p.m.)
• Talk Dirty To Me: Dirty Talk 101 (6:30 p.m.)

Crime and safety corner:

• Jacob Aristomene, 34, has been missing from the Weeksville section of Crown Heights for months, authorities say. (Patch)
• A federal jury ruled a mobster associated with the Gambino crime family guilty of killing a friend, instead of returning $750,000 to him. It took them all of 90 minutes to reach a verdict. (New York City Patch)
• The suspected Q train shooter, accused of randomly killing a man, Daniel Enriquez, was indicted on Wednesday, after pleading not guilty. (New York City Patch)
• A confused Central Park carriage horse rammed into oncoming traffic on Tuesday afternoon, slamming into two cars, and leading to further calls to end the practice entirely in NYC. (New York Post )

From my notebook:

• Is this summer's vibe akin to a "Dirty Shirley?" Or maybe it's more of a "Hurricane" or "canned cocktails" season. Check out these eight options for NYC's 2022 summer drink. (Time Out)
• Goats are coming baaaaack to Riverside Park this summer between 119th and 122nd streets. I for one am very excited to hear it. (New York City Patch)
• Meet Takamitsu Muroi, the "Iron Man of Central Park Photography." (West Side Rag)
• St. Luke's Episcopal Church, built in 1895, in Upper Manhattan is about to be sold, with the potential of redevelopment on the horizon. (New York City Patch)

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