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Good Thursday afternoon in New York City, where officials want to make Midtown the next FiDi.

Here's what else is happening:

Temperatures in the city are about to jump by 20 degrees.
In the meantime, be careful with space heaters and do not use your oven as a furnace.
An internal NYPD memo is instructing police officers not to participate in ICE raids or deportation efforts.
The nomination vote for potential Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is going to be close after his former sister-in-law gave a detailed account of his alleged habit of passing out drunk.
The new taco place in Astoria looks good.
Happy 100th birthday to The New Yorker.
Happy Oscar nomination to Ariana Grande.
Happy Australian Open final spot to Madison Keys.
Double-knot your laces!
And finally, tug of war:

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