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Up and at 'em, New York City! Let's get you all caught up to start this Thursday, March 24 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know around New York City today.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with periods of rain. High: 51 Low: 46.

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

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  1. A new summer-long festival will take over New York City's streets starting on Memorial Day weekend, bringing together more than 200 organizations, with events ranging from dances, opera, to LGBT pride. (New York City Patch)
  2. Governor Kathy Hochul would like to roll back some of New York State's bail reform laws–but a new study from NYC Comptroller Brad Lander finds "no evidence" that said reforms, which allow for fewer people to be detained pre-trail, led to any increase in violent crime, given that 99% of defendants were not being rearrested on violent felony charges. (New York City Patch)
  3. A new initiative by the NYPD will target minor 'quality-of-life' offenses, like selling marijuana or public urination, according to police officials. This approach has received criticism from some, who see it as a return to the practices of 'broken windows' policing from the 90s. (New York City Patch)
  4. An investor just bought up 10 apartment buildings in Upper Manhattan for under $100 million, which in total are comprised of over 400 units. The investor, Avi Dishi, recently spent close to $10 million on six buildings in Harlem. (New York City Patch)
  5. New York City's cherry blossoms are in full bloom across the city, especially in the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. They don't last long, so get to your nearest park to enjoy them. New Yorkers can also check out an interactive map tracking the trees' progress throughout spring. (New York City Patch)

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Today in New York City:

  • ETNA CAMP: A Wine Seminar in La Scuola di Eataly (multiple times)
  • 2022 Gold Women's Business Connect Conference (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Check out this interactive map of all the best bagels in New York City–what's your neighborhood favorite? (New York City Patch)
  • The woman accused of pushing a celebrity vocal coach to her death in Chelsea, as Patch previously reported, was given a $500,000 bail. (New York City Patch)
  • The Brooklyn Museum's first Saturday nights are making a post-pandemic return starting on April 2 from 5-10 p.m. (Instagram)

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