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New York Today: Celebrating Our Colorful Country New York Today: Celebrating Our Colorful Country
(about 1 hour later)
Updated, 6:16 a.m. Updated, 7:51 a.m.
Good morning on this benumbing Wednesday.Good morning on this benumbing Wednesday.
February has arrived, and with it, Black History Month.February has arrived, and with it, Black History Month.
In the words of former President Barack Obama:In the words of former President Barack Obama:
“We don’t set aside this month each year to isolate or segregate or put under a glass case black history,” Mr. Obama said in February 2015. “We set it aside to illuminate those living threads that African-Americans have woven into the tight tapestry of this nation — to make it stronger, and more beautiful, and more just, and more free.”“We don’t set aside this month each year to isolate or segregate or put under a glass case black history,” Mr. Obama said in February 2015. “We set it aside to illuminate those living threads that African-Americans have woven into the tight tapestry of this nation — to make it stronger, and more beautiful, and more just, and more free.”
Among those who helped weave that tapestry were New Yorkers spanning decades and disciplines, some famous, others less well known.Among those who helped weave that tapestry were New Yorkers spanning decades and disciplines, some famous, others less well known.
James Baldwin in literature. Shirley Chisholm in Congress. Ken Thompson in law. Jane Cooke Wright in medicine. Ted Corbitt in sports. Billie Holiday in song. Louis Armstrong on the trumpet. Jeanne Noble in education. And Langston Hughes in poetry.James Baldwin in literature. Shirley Chisholm in Congress. Ken Thompson in law. Jane Cooke Wright in medicine. Ted Corbitt in sports. Billie Holiday in song. Louis Armstrong on the trumpet. Jeanne Noble in education. And Langston Hughes in poetry.
There are several events this month where you can celebrate these influential individuals and countless others who have contributed — in ways large and small — to our lives:There are several events this month where you can celebrate these influential individuals and countless others who have contributed — in ways large and small — to our lives:
On Feb. 4, attend the opening reception for Color of Comics — an exhibition about African-American artists in the comic-book industry — at Poe Park Visitor Center in the Bronx, or catch a lecture on 19th-century African-American sailors at the Noble Maritime Collection on Staten Island.On Feb. 4, attend the opening reception for Color of Comics — an exhibition about African-American artists in the comic-book industry — at Poe Park Visitor Center in the Bronx, or catch a lecture on 19th-century African-American sailors at the Noble Maritime Collection on Staten Island.
In Harlem, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is offering activities and lectures throughout the month.In Harlem, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is offering activities and lectures throughout the month.
And from Feb. 21 to 25, Afropunk The Takeover brings comedy shows, screenings, talks and other performances to venues in Harlem including the Apollo Theater, which will be hosting “Unapologetically Black,” an event focused on contemporary and protest music.And from Feb. 21 to 25, Afropunk The Takeover brings comedy shows, screenings, talks and other performances to venues in Harlem including the Apollo Theater, which will be hosting “Unapologetically Black,” an event focused on contemporary and protest music.
On Feb. 25, you can hop a trolley tour through Green-Wood Cemetery and Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn, to learn about the black residents and abolitionists of the borough.On Feb. 25, you can hop a trolley tour through Green-Wood Cemetery and Weeksville Heritage Center in Brooklyn, to learn about the black residents and abolitionists of the borough.
(And don’t forget the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona, Queens, where you can explore the musician’s roots.)(And don’t forget the Louis Armstrong House Museum in Corona, Queens, where you can explore the musician’s roots.)
Here’s what else is happening:Here’s what else is happening:
On tap today: Chapped cheeks and runny noses.On tap today: Chapped cheeks and runny noses.
It’s blustery. Numbing gusts of wind will make it feel like it’s in the 30s or lower.It’s blustery. Numbing gusts of wind will make it feel like it’s in the 30s or lower.
We could complain, but it’s February, and we can see the sun.We could complain, but it’s February, and we can see the sun.
So we won’t.So we won’t.
• After President Trump’s executive order on immigration, a Congolese family was embraced by volunteers in the Hudson Valley. [New York Times] …• After President Trump’s executive order on immigration, a Congolese family was embraced by volunteers in the Hudson Valley. [New York Times] …
• … But plans to help a Syrian family resettle in Connecticut were stymied by the new policy. [New York Times]• … But plans to help a Syrian family resettle in Connecticut were stymied by the new policy. [New York Times]
• Two lawsuits seek the release of the disciplinary records of police officers accused of misconduct or abuse. [New York Times]• Two lawsuits seek the release of the disciplinary records of police officers accused of misconduct or abuse. [New York Times]
• Police officers and Mayor Bill de Blasio reached a deal that includes a raise of 12 percent over five years and states that all officers below the rank of sergeant will wear body cameras. [New York Times]• Police officers and Mayor Bill de Blasio reached a deal that includes a raise of 12 percent over five years and states that all officers below the rank of sergeant will wear body cameras. [New York Times]
• Ridership on the Second Avenue subway line grew to about 150,000 one day last week, but fell short of estimates. [New York Times]• Ridership on the Second Avenue subway line grew to about 150,000 one day last week, but fell short of estimates. [New York Times]
• Some demonstrators were arrested at Trump Tower while protesting the president’s nominee for the Supreme Court. [New York Post]• Some demonstrators were arrested at Trump Tower while protesting the president’s nominee for the Supreme Court. [New York Post]
• Mr. de Blasio says he is willing to expand the list of 170 criminal offenses for which the city can work with the federal government to deport immigrants. [DNAinfo] …• Mr. de Blasio says he is willing to expand the list of 170 criminal offenses for which the city can work with the federal government to deport immigrants. [DNAinfo] …
• … He also said that drunken driving is an offense that does not warrant deportation. [CNN]• … He also said that drunken driving is an offense that does not warrant deportation. [CNN]
• At least 16 inmates at New Jersey’s only women’s prison accused an officer of abuse. [New Jersey Advance]• At least 16 inmates at New Jersey’s only women’s prison accused an officer of abuse. [New Jersey Advance]
• Meet the three new dog breeds competing in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. [New York Times]• Meet the three new dog breeds competing in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. [New York Times]
• Will the Islanders leave Brooklyn? [The Brooklyn Paper]• Will the Islanders leave Brooklyn? [The Brooklyn Paper]
• Here’s how the New York Marathon, the world’s largest, took shape. [New York Times]• Here’s how the New York Marathon, the world’s largest, took shape. [New York Times]
• After years in and out of drug rehabilitation facilities and a stint in prison for selling drugs, Adalid DeJesus is focusing on family. [New York Times]• After years in and out of drug rehabilitation facilities and a stint in prison for selling drugs, Adalid DeJesus is focusing on family. [New York Times]
• Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “Wash Me, S’Il Vous Plaît”• Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “Wash Me, S’Il Vous Plaît”
• Scoreboard: Wizards daze Knicks, 117-101. Blue Jackets restrict Rangers, 6-4. Islanders flood Capitals, 3-2. Devils sear Red Wings, 4-3.• Scoreboard: Wizards daze Knicks, 117-101. Blue Jackets restrict Rangers, 6-4. Islanders flood Capitals, 3-2. Devils sear Red Wings, 4-3.
• For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Wednesday Briefing.• For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Wednesday Briefing.
• Subway and PATH• Subway and PATH
• Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak• Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak
• Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s.• Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s.
• Alternate-side parking: in effect until Feb. 13.• Alternate-side parking: in effect until Feb. 13.
• Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry• Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry
• Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark• Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark
Floors: 86.Floors: 86.
Steps: 1,576.Steps: 1,576.
Distance: 1,050 feet.Distance: 1,050 feet.
The race is on, up the stairs of the Empire State Building.The race is on, up the stairs of the Empire State Building.
At 8 p.m. Wednesday, about 200 people — some professional athletes, some with disabilities and some selected by lottery — will hike in heats from street level to the upper reaches of the New York City skyline.At 8 p.m. Wednesday, about 200 people — some professional athletes, some with disabilities and some selected by lottery — will hike in heats from street level to the upper reaches of the New York City skyline.
(How’s that for an after-work workout?)(How’s that for an after-work workout?)
You’ll want to keep an eye out for Suzy Walsham of Singapore, the seven-time women’s champion, as well as Roseann Sdoia, who lost part of her right leg in the Boston Marathon bombing and will be running with Mike Materia, who rescued her that day and is now her fiancé.You’ll want to keep an eye out for Suzy Walsham of Singapore, the seven-time women’s champion, as well as Roseann Sdoia, who lost part of her right leg in the Boston Marathon bombing and will be running with Mike Materia, who rescued her that day and is now her fiancé.
We’re rooting for you all.We’re rooting for you all.
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