Friday, January 29, 2016

@20:00, 1/28/16

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Opinion

Advice on Rikers Island

A reader asks why New York City couldn’t turn to its own work force to find the necessary expertise.

It is worth something to get the opinions of a group without a political stake in the status quo.
Advice is always worth what was paid for it.


Real Estate

The Brooklyn Apartment That Almost Got Away

Julia Rogawski and Nate Katz went looking for a rental in Brooklyn.

First she needs an income.

3
Food

Africa Kine in Harlem Returns to Its Humble Roots

The Senegalese restaurant has had three homes in 20 years. It reopened last September in a small space, offering stews by day and meats by night.

I am willing.

4
U.S.

Black Drivers in Florida Face Far Stricter Seatbelt Enforcement, Report Says

Black motorists were given tickets for not wearing seatbelts nearly twice as often as white motorists in 2014, an American Civil Liberties Union report said.

Florida is part of the old south.

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Opinion

New York City’s Promising Step on Criminal Justice


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U.S.

Few Answers on When Flint Will Have Clean Water Again

Gov. Rick Snyder would not say at a news conference when residents could begin to drink tap water, or when lead service lines would be replaced.

A simple lead assay apparatus is possible.
The water will soon, weeks, be safe to drink.
The damage to children will never end.

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Health

Zika Virus ‘Spreading Explosively’ in Americas, W.H.O. Says

Officials from the group announced that they would convene a meeting on Monday to decide whether to declare a public health emergency.

The spread is known.
The causal link is not.

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World

Danish Law Requires Asylum Seekers to Hand Over Valuables

Migrants with assets above about $1,450 must now help pay for their stay. Goods with sentimental value like wedding rings are exempt from seizure.

A regrettable development.

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N.Y. / Region

Suburban Dreaming in Woodstock

In her winter rental, a Brooklynite fantasizes about effortless parking, tire swings and home canning in a country house.

Let us build.

Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.

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N.Y. / Region

Manhattan Construction Worker Injured in Fall Down Elevator Shaft

The man was not wearing safety equipment when he lost his balance at the site on West 17th Street, the New York City Buildings Department said. He was listed in critical condition.

I am much more careful than I was.

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World

Researchers Weigh Risks of Zika Spreading at Rio Olympics

Of the visitors expected to pour into Brazil in August, some may get infected by the mosquito-borne virus and then return home at a time of peak mosquito activity.

Consider the spread of Zika a certainty.

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World

German Cabinet Backs Measures to Ease Deportation of Criminals

The legislation would allow the authorities to send back anyone convicted of homicide, bodily harm, sexual assault, violent theft or serial shoplifting.

Germany is dependable.

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Sports

Brook Lopez’s 31 Points Help Nets End Thunder’s Winning Streak

The Nets ended the Oklahoma City Thunder’s seven-game winning streak with a 116-106 home win.

"CELTICS 112, 76ERS 92 Jae Crowder and Isaiah Thomas scored 20 points each, and Boston cruised to a victory at Philadelphia.
Avery Bradley had 19 points and Marcus Smart added 16 off the bench for the Celtics, who have won five of seven.
Robert Covington scored 25 points to lead Philadelphia.
The game was originally scheduled for Saturday but was postponed because of the blizzard."

12
Health

A Single Cell Shines New Light on How Cancers Develop

Researchers set out to solve a puzzle that has baffled cancer investigators: Why do many cells that have cancer genes never turn cancerous?

Another step toward understanding cancer.

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Your Money

For Blizzard Damage, Turn to Your Homeowner’s Policy

People digging out from last weekend’s storm may be relieved to know that standard homeowner’s insurance covers most damage caused by winter storms.

I have no apparent damage.

http://www.wunderground.com/blog/SteveGregory/blizzard-overview-and-why-nyc-snowfall-got-much-more-snow-than-forecas

14
World

24 Die After Iraqi Kurdish Refugees’ Boat Sinks Off Greek Island

More than 3,700 migrants died while trying to enter Europe via the Mediterranean last year, and the latest accident was a reminder that the flow has not stopped.

Greece is not going to sink the refugee boats in open water.
Greece is not going to house and feed unwilling refugees.

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Sports

Iowa State Topples No. 4 Kansas

Monte Morris scored 21 points, and Georges Niang had 19 for No. 14 Iowa State, which earned its fourth straight victory.

http://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/scoreboard.asp?day=20160127&conf=000

Final 1 2 3 4 T
1
27 26 21 20 94
3 9 12 6 30
Boxscore | Recap 
Leaders Connecticut Tulsa
Points B. Stewart 24 T. Perez 6
Rebounds B. Stewart 10 J. Holmes 5
Assists B. Stewart 5 6 tied with 1 

http://nytimes.stats.com/wcbk/scoreboard.asp?day=20160130&conf=000


12:00 PM ET


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Sports

Team of Refugees to Participate in Rio Olympics

In an attempt to draw attention to refugees, a small team of them will compete under the Olympic flag at the Summer Games, the president of the I.O.C. said.

OK

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U.S.

4 Protesters Remain at Oregon Wildlife Refuge

One holdout said his group of armed occupiers would end its standoff if the government agreed not to prosecute a member who is wanted on a felony warrant.

The event is over.

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N.Y. / Region

New York Testing Water in Hoosick Falls for Toxic Chemical

The announcement came more than a month after federal officials warned residents of Hoosick Falls not to drink or cook with public water because of the presence of an industrial chemical.

The state should keep looking.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hoosick+Falls,+NY+12090/@42.9000117,-73.3677539,13z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x89e098dcdfdf50ab:0x366954d76d2a7d66

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