#Tali Weinstein concedes Manhattan DA race to Alvin Bragg

#Tali Weinstein concedes Manhattan DA race to Alvin Bragg

“#Tali Weinstein concedes Manhattan DA race to Alvin Bragg” Alvin Bragg, a former federal prosecutor, appeared poised to become the next Manhattan District Attorney after his chief opponent, Tali Farhadian Weinstein officially conceded the race Friday. “We have now counted a majority of paper ballots, and though we fought a hard race, it has become…

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#Vatican charges 10 with fraud, extortion in real estate scheme

#Vatican charges 10 with fraud, extortion in real estate scheme

“#Vatican charges 10 with fraud, extortion in real estate scheme” The Vatican’s criminal tribunal announced charges Saturday morning against 10 people, relating to the Secretariat of State’s participation in an investment fund and purchase of a building in London, according to reports. Five Vatican ex-officials, including Cardinal Angelo Becciu, were indicted, along with Italian businessmen…

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#Only one group can fix out-of-control NYC outdoor dining

#Only one group can fix out-of-control NYC outdoor dining

“#Only one group can fix out-of-control NYC outdoor dining” The Open Restaurants program launched in spring 2020, which permitted restaurants to serve customers on sidewalks and in the street without having to pay rent or fees, indisputably saved the industry from collapse when indoor service was prohibited. It was a rare de Blasio gift to…

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#Back the Tampa Bay rookie

#Back the Tampa Bay rookie

“#Back the Tampa Bay rookie” What’s his name? What’s his name? OK, I got it. … The World Series champion Dodgers visited President Biden at the White House Friday. Joe, after a couple of practice rounds in the oval office, congratulated Clayton “Krenshaw, no Krayshaw” for a job well done. Others in attendance: Justin Turnip,…

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#How humble grain bourbon rose to embody US exceptionalism

#How humble grain bourbon rose to embody US exceptionalism

“#How humble grain bourbon rose to embody US exceptionalism” BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. — About 250 years ago, farmers looking for a way to make their surplus corn crop profitable decided to distill it. Today, that leftover grain has become a billion-dollar industry and a symbol of the Bluegrass State’s identity, economy and culture.  “How bourbon…

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