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It’s Thursday afternoon in New York City, and you should go see at least one of these concerts in February.
Here’s what else is happening:
- The Transport Workers Union Local 100 is concerned that bus operators’ radios are not working, though MTA officials argue there are multiple forms of communication for drivers in case of emergency.
- Ray J announced on Instagram Live that his heart is working at 25% capacity, and doctors told him he had just months to live.
- Department stores used to be a vibe.
- Costco is facing a lawsuit over claims that its rotisserie chicken actually has preservatives, even though the packaging states otherwise.
- An NYPD officer has been placed on modified duty after shooting a raccoon at Rockaway Beach earlier this week while attempting to usher the animal to a safer location.
- Valentine’s Day is coming up, so here’s your list of New York City’s most romantic restaurants, according to OpenTable.
- Texas-based REV entertainment acquired the Ducks, Long Island’s only professional baseball team.
- And finally, snow pup:
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