🌱Trump To Be Arraigned Tuesday In NYC + Spotlight On Dog Poop Cleanup

Good morning, New York City! Happy April Fools Day!

• Donald Trump is set to be arraigned in a New York court next week.
• New Yorkers aren't being stopped from leaving their dogs droppings on the street.
• Mayor Eric Adams contests his rat tickets.

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

1. Former President Donald Trump is set to be arraigned in a New York court on Tuesday, according to reports. A mug shot will likely be taken, but he isn't expected to wear handcuffs. Trump's lawyer said he expects Trump will face 34 counts of business fraud. (New York City Patch)
2. The Centers for Disease Control is warning of a salmonella outbreak linked to raw flour, that has led to at least one case in New York. Three out of 12 patients are hospitalized. The CDC's recommendation: don't lick your spoon when cooking. (New York City Patch)
3. Residents of two East Village apartment buildings say they have received massive rent increases of up to 25 percent since it was purchased by a private equity investment firm last year. They're also concerned that currently empty market-rate units could be deregulated if they get combined. Residents are supporting a Good Cause Eviction proposal that would limit rent increases in non-regulated apartments. (THE CITY)
4. There are more dogs on the city's streets since the pandemic and less people scooping up their poop, city data reveals. Just 18 tickets were issued for failing to properly dispose of dog droppings in 2022 — down from 72 in 2019 — while a whopping 100,000 dog licenses were issued in 2020. (Gothamist)
5. The city is considering a variety of new measures to prevent deaths caused by people falling into subway tracks — ranging from surveillance to artificial intelligence, to "calming blue lights." Eighty-eight people lost their lives in the city's subway and tracks in 2022. The MTA is also putting out a request for proposals for physical platform barriers this spring. (New York Daily News)

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This weekend in New York City:

• Saturday & Sunday — Smorgasburg Food Bazaar: Williamsburg + Prospect Park + World Trade Center (11 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Saturday & Sunday — Luna Park at Coney Island is open again for the season (all day)
• Saturday — Barnyard Egg Hunt: Queens County Farm Museum (11 a.m.)
• Saturday — Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band: Madison Square Garden (7:30 p.m.)
• Sunday — Tour the Highbridge Water Tower: Washington Heights, Manhattan (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Transgender asylum seekers are struggling to find legal counsel in New York City, with one woman Bronx Times talked to concerned about the prospect of deportation. (Bronx Times)
• Here's a look inside the first cannabis dispensary in Queens and also the first in the state owned by a woman. It's open for a 30-day 'pop-up' before closing for renovations and holding a grand opening later this year. (New York Daily News)
• Happy April Fools Day! There's a big, wild parade planned for today — but it might all be one big joke. Read on t to find out what that means. (New York City Patch)
• Mayor Eric Adams successfully contested two of his rat tickets from the city — but he paid a $300 fine in full for the third one. (Gothamist)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Dashiell Allen

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