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Good Wednesday afternoon in New York City, where the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane shall remain in place for now, a judge said.

Here's what else is happening:

New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler said he supports President Donald Trump striking Iran "if that is what is required to finish the job" of ending Tehran's nuclear program.
The Park Slope Food Co-op is embroiled in a fight over whether to boycott Israeli foods.
Billy Porter returns to Broadway next month to star in "Cabaret" as the Emcee.
Here's what midcentury New York City sounded like.
Life World moved to Bushwick.
Joe Rogan can't handle American bread but he can eat it in Italy.
Good grocery stores.
Let's honor some hockey beards.
And finally, see you Friday:

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