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Early Addition: John Gotti's grandson spent nearly $1 million in COVID relief funds on crypto
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Published Sep 27, 2024
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Good Friday morning in New York City, where U.S. Attorney Damian Williams says he'll "continue to dig" into Mayor Eric Adams' alleged misconduct.
Here's what else is happening:
- The election is six weeks away.
- "We should not have any materials on display that could be construed as support in any way/shape/form." A New York Public Library honcho sent an internal email cautioning against highlighting pro-Palestinian books after someone complained that the Roosevelt Island branch displayed children's books about Palestine.
- A Totowa, New Jersey, man has been charged with illegal weapon possession after, police say, his Facebook posts showing off his guns led to a raid that uncovered a lot of guns and ammunition.
- Stage and screen legend Dame Maggie Smith — a two-time Oscar-winning actor known for playing Professor McGonagall in the "Harry Potter" movies and Dowager Countess on "Downton Abbey" — has died. She was 89.
- Carmine Agnello Jr., the grandson of mob boss John Gotti, pleaded guilty yesterday to fraudulently taking in more than $1 million in COVID relief funds for his Queens-based company, Crown Auto Parts & Recycling L.L.C. (He then invested most of the cash in cryptocurrencies.)
- The Yankees clinched the AL East and Aaron Judge hit his 58th home run of the season in a 10-1 win over Baltimore last night.
- BagelFest returns to Citi Field tomorrow.
- Owning the ugliest dog in the world has its upsides.
- Congrats to singer Lana Del Rey and alligator habitat tour guide Jeremy Dufrene on their nuptials.
- Joan of Arc: genderqueer icon or nationalist TradCath?
- Are tourists showing up unexpectedly in your neighborhood? Gothamist wants to hear about it!
- And finally, spooky season's almost here:
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