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Family of gravely wounded NYPD officer mulling ‘decisions’ about his fate, Adams says

NEW YORK — The family of an off-duty police officer who was shot in the head and critically wounded is now in the process of making grave “decisions” about his medical treatment, Mayor Eric Adams said Monday morning.

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023

New York woman found breathing at funeral home after being declared dead

The 82-year-old was pronounced dead at a Long Island nursing home, only to be discovered alive and then taken to a hospital

The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2023

‘What I actually look like’: Salman Rushdie shares first selfie since 2022 attack

Novelist was stabbed around 12 times in New York last year

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Western New York struck by strongest earthquake in over 20 years

The US Geological Survey preliminarily reported a 3.8 earthquake centered east of Buffalo in the suburb of West Seneca at about 6.15am

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from Jan. 23-30

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from Jan. 23-30. As of Jan. 30, Hochul has issued four executive orders in 2023—one fewer than she did at this point a year ago.

Ballotpedia · Feb 6, 2023

US school marks Black History Month with fried chicken and watermelon

Nyack middle school in New York apologizes for lunch playing off racist tropes in last-minute menu change by vendor

The Guardian - US · Feb 6, 2023

Sir Salman Rushdie tells of ‘gratitude’ in first interview since ‘colossal’ New York knife attack

The Indian-born British author suffered severe, life-changing injuries, including losing sight in one eye, following the attack

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2023

Sir Salman Rushdie feels ‘gratitude’ in first interview since attack last year

The Indian-born British author suffered severe, life-changing injuries, including losing sight in one eye, following the attack in New York.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

New York earthquake: Millions woken up by tremors in biggest quake in 40 years

New York reported a 3.8 earthquake centered east of Buffalo in the suburb of West Seneca which sent residents to their windows and social media in search of an explanation

Daily Mirror · Feb 6, 2023

‘An idiot’: Salman Rushdie on the man who stabbed him in the face

The author, who has lost 40 pounds since the incident and been left blind in one eye, has given his first in-depth interview months after the attack in New York last summer

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023