Extra Extra: 'POV: You're living in your little folksy cottage and it's time to gather mushrooms'

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James Ramsay

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Good Wednesday afternoon in New York City, where Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch has been named the new police commissioner.

Here's what else is happening:

A free training program in New York City is helping internationally trained nurses who have work visas get certified to step in and fill the city's nurse shortage.
Luxury buildings in the city are holding organized field trips — horseback riding, apple picking — for tenants who want to make friends.
Elton John's "Tammy Faye" musical is ending its Broadway run early, after struggling at the box office.
The Empire City Garrison, a group of "Star Wars" cosplayers who dress up like Storm Troopers from the franchise, has become an impressive philanthropic force in New York City and its suburbs.
Kevin DiCicco, a San Diego man who owned a basketball-playing dog and essentially created the "Air Bud" movie franchise — but didn't see much profit from the movie and became homeless in recent years — is getting some support from fans.
The heavy hitters play freestyle chess now.
Gaspar Noé said he wants to make a kids movie.
Chill beats to study to are out, hyper-specific playlists like “POV: You're living in your little folksy cottage and it's time to gather mushrooms" are in.
And finally, treat yourself:

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