A mosquito. Photo: Rick Bowmer/AP, File
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THE LEDE: Good morning. West Nile virus has been detected in nearly twice as many mosquito pools across the city as this same time last year, the New York City Health Department announced Thursday, urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves.
The Rundown
Feast of Santa Rosalia begins Aug. 20: The 10-day event features rides, live music, games, drinks and food. It will also include the annual cannoli eating contest.
NYC beefs up West Nile virus efforts as the number of infected mosquitoes jumps: As of July 25, the Health Department had identified 612 West Nile virus-positive mosquito pools out of more than 2,000 tested. By this time last year, just 326 positive mosquito pools had been identified.
Brooklyn man arrested, charged with setting church fire: John Jones was arrested on Wednesday after he was caught shoplifting a turkey sandwich, donuts and a Coke at a midtown Manhattan CVS, according to the New York Post.
New York Film Festival unveils lineup to main slate. James Gray opens and Ava DuVernay closes: Organizers for Film at Lincoln Center on Wednesday announced the 32 films selected for its prestigious main slate lineup, all of which will play at the festival running Sept. 25 to Oct. 12.
Sunset Park members paint mural to honor neighborhood’s history: The design features two women dancing surrounded by flowers from across Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Salvadoran man held by ICE at Delaney Hall dies, family says: The detainee had an extensive medical history, including epilepsy, according to a lawsuit. He had complained about his face and hand going numb just before his death, his mother said. (The City Reporter)
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BOSNIA — An aerial view of people sunbathing and playing volleyball at the Dobrinja public pool, in Sarajevo. Photo: Armin Durgut/AP
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