🌱 NYers Sending Aid To Puerto Rico + Asylum Seeker Dies By Suicide

Good morning, New York City, and happy World Paella Day!

• New Yorkers are working hard to send support to Puerto Rico as it recovers from Hurricane Fiona.
• An asylum seeker who recently arrived in NYC has committed suicide, according to Adams.
• Take a look at the 'worst' subway stations in the five boroughs.

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

1. New Yorkers are working hard to provide support to Puerto Rico as the island begins to recover from the destruction of Hurricane Fiona, which made landfall on practically the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Maria. Local and national nonprofits such as the Hispanic Federation are collecting donations, while NY Governor Kathy Hochul announced the state is sending 50 Spanish-speaking police officers to coordinate efforts with local authorities. (Gothamist)
2. A young mother who sought asylum in New York City died by suicide in a shelter on Sunday, according to Mayor Eric Adams. She was one of the 11,000 migrants who have arrived in the city in recent months – many of whom were sent in buses from Texas. On Monday Adams said placed the blame for the woman's death on the "whole experience" created by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. (New York City Patch)
3. The new Big Apple Connect program will bring free high-speed internet to over 300,000 NYCHA public housing residents in 100 developments by the end of 2023, Mayor Adams announced. The program was first piloted in Langston Hughes Houses in Brownsville. (New York City Patch)
4. A new City Council bill would require the NYC Fire Department to diversify its ranks. The department is reportedly one of the least diverse city agencies, with a majority of white male firefighters, with women making up just one percent of the force. The bill requires the FDNY to create a hiring plan that would reflect the diversity of the city's demographics. (Gothamist)
5. An official in the Adams administration, Annemarie Gray, is joining the prominent pro-development advocacy group Open New York as its new executive director, looking to take the fight for new housing to Albany. The organization was a major backer of the controversial Soho/Noho and Gowanus. (New York City Patch) Speaking of development, a developer is hoping to rezone the middle of an Upper East Side block to make way for a 46-story apartment building. (New York City Patch)

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Today in New York City:

• World Paella Day - Hudson Yard (noon)
• Yoga in the park - Randall's Island (6:30 p.m.)
• Imagine Dragons: A Conversation and Acoustic Performance (7 p.m.)
• International Contemporary Ensemble Gives Concert of World Premieres at Joe's Pub (7 p.m.)
• Boy Band Singalong with Jesse Corbin! (8 p.m.)

Crime and safety corner:

• An NYPD Lieutenant facing 52 substantiated allegations of misconduct is retiring, largely avoiding any penalties. As THE CITY puts it, Lt. Eric Dym could be the "most-complained-about" cop in NYC. (THE CITY)
• A Monday morning fire at the intersection of Flatbush and Crown Heights claimed the life of one man. (New York City Patch)
• A man was stabbed to death a little before 8 a.m. on Monday morning during a dispute a few steps away from Times Square, police say. (New York City Patch)

From my notebook:

• These are the "worst" subway stations, based on New Yorkers' complaints. (New York City Patch)
• Here's how NYC's elementary schools are welcoming dozens of children of migrants that have arrived recently in the city. (New York Post )
• Meet Los Chinelos de San Pedro, a Mexican dance group that's bringing their home country's traditions to New York City during Hispanic Heritage Month. (Spectrum News NY1)
• It's almost time for the 49th anniversary of the beloved Village Halloween Parade. This year's theme: freedom. (New York City Patch)
• An immersive exhibit opening this November in the Financial District will give visitors a view into the life and work of painter Claude Monet. (Time Out NY)

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