A woman and her cat, seen right, were rescued from the East River on Thursday. Photo: NYPD
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The Lede: Good morning. A woman and her cat were rescued from the East River underneath the Manhattan Bridge last week, according to police, who posted body camera footage of the incident on social media on Tuesday.
The Rundown
MTA to build new bridge between Junius and Livonia stations: Currently, commuters wanting to transfer have to exit the station and walk a block before climbing the stairs back up, which regular riders told News 12 was a big hassle, especially for people with mobility issues.
Woman and cat rescued from water in Brooklyn Bridge Park: A police officer entered the water with a life preserver, tethered to a rope being held by other officers and Parks and Fire department personnel on land, and helped bring the woman back to shore. Parks workers, at the same time, went to save the cat in the water.
Brooklyn Bridge Park unveils new public art exhibition: Artist Woody De Othello on Tuesday unveiled his first major public art exhibition in New York with “Guardian Spirit,” a collection of redwood and bronze sculptures installed along the Brooklyn waterfront.
Denis Leary’s ‘crazy idea’ puts civilians through FDNY training to raise funds for fire departments: Since 2016, the Denis Leary FDNY Firefighter Challenge has been the only day each year when the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall’s Island in New York City is open to non-firefighters, who get a rare, hands-on opportunity to experience some of the training needed for emergency response.
Spirit Airlines has stopped flying. Here’s what happens next: Lawyers for Spirit Airlines returned to a U.S. bankruptcy court in New York on Tuesday to seek approval for dismantling the once-busy budget carrier and turning its parts into cash for creditors.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at Brooklyn church: The event, hosted by the African American Clergy and Elected Officials, a Brooklyn-based civic and political organization, was well-attended, with many elected officials and community members present.
Mural pays homage to Sunset Park at new residential development: Sunset Park-based artist Iliana Emilia García was selected to create the mural that pays homage to the area, honoring unique aspects that make the neighborhood vibrant.
What Trump’s post as a Jesus‑like figure tells us about political messianism: Political messianism is a style of leadership that places great faith in a single leader who is endowed with godlike attributes. (The Conversation)
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Our World in Photos
TOKYO — Colorful carp streamers flutter in the air beneath Tokyo Tower on Tuesday, as Japan celebrates National Children’s Day, a tradition marked by flying carp streamers. Photo: Eugene Hoshiko/AP
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