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The word of the day is omnipresent.

It's the one Mayor Eric Adams used to describe the NYPD's mission on the city's subways going forward. More Cops Coming To NYC Subways, Mayor And Gov Say

And experts say an omnipresent element of New Yorkers' lives in recent weeks may be on the way out. When Will Omicron Peak In NYC? Hopefully Soon, Experts Say

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Finally, politicians say the threat to democracy remains omnipresent, even a year later. Capitol Insurrection 'Haunts' Democracy

First, today's weather:

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(Speaking of an omnipresent threat this week:) Morning snow, 1-2in. High: 35 Low: 22.

Here are the top stories today in New York City:

  1. West Village Bar Offers Beer And Free Q-Tip Up Your Nose (West Village Patch)
  2. Famed Diner Facing Wrecking Ball After Council Approves Rezoning (Astoria Patch)
  3. Hell's Kitchen Block Could Be Named For Beloved Theater Founder (Midtown Patch)
  4. No More 'Petty Rivalries' With NYC Mayors, Hochul Promises (New York City Patch)

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Today in New York City:

From my notebook:

  • Columbia University in the City of New York: "🎵 Oh, this rain it will continue through the morning as I'm listening to the bells of the cathedral 🎵 This one's for you, Suzanne Vega (BC'81) fans! The scaffolding is officially down in front of Tom's and we're loving this new year, n..." (Facebook)
  • NYC Water: "Out of the Archives: Fifty years ago today, sandhogs were working on City Water Tunnel No. 3 with this crawler type drill jumbo. The first stage of the tunnel broke ground in 1970 and was completed in 1998, entirely excavated using the d..." (Facebook)
  • NYC Emergency Management: "Snow is coming our way. A Winter Advisory is in effect from midnight to 12 noon on Friday. Take steps to be winter ready. Visit on.nyc.gov/winter for tips." (Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Central Harlem (W136-Lenox): "“When there are new developments, there’s often a carrot, there’s often a bread crumb or a carrot dangled in front of us. - It’s incredibly insulting, but the bigger picture is that this is a whole bunch of market rate housing masqueradi..." (Nextdoor)

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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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