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Good Monday afternoon in New York City, where we've compiled a list of places to take swim lessons.
Here's what else is happening:
- New York state's plan to combat a potential bird flu outbreak among people relies largely on a stockpile of Tamiflu, which some medical experts fear is a subpar strategy.
- "The landlords jacked up the rent so astronomically high that even corporate Starbucks couldn't pay it": The Astor Place Starbucks has called it quits after nearly 30 years in business.
- Round one of voting is underway in the contest for NYC's next honorary dog mayor.
- Sure hope nobody was injured by this person driving backwards on the FDR.
- Congrats to outgoing FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh on being named in City & State's list of 40 leaders in their 40s.
- The Met Cloisters has a lovely herb garden.
- Medalists at the Paris Olympics also get to take home this tight poster.
- Halloween stuff is now on the shelves at Home Depot and Michael's. 🎃
- And finally, still enjoying summer:
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