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 A construction crane atop a high-rise building in Midtown Manhattan caught fire and partially collapsed onto the street, injuring 11 people. The fire originated in the crane’s engine compartment and was possibly caused by a hydraulic line rupture. The crane’s operator tried to extinguish the fire but was unsuccessful before fleeing to safety. Fortunately, injuries were minor. The crane was being used in the construction of a 54-story building, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the incident. The crane company has been involved in previous accidents, raising concerns about safety.

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New York City has agreed to pay over $13 million to settle a civil rights lawsuit on behalf of approximately 1,300 people who were arrested or subjected to police violence during racial injustice demonstrations in the summer of 2020. The settlement, one of the most expensive ever awarded in a mass arrests lawsuit, addresses 18 protests that occurred following George Floyd’s killing. Each eligible individual may receive $9,950 in compensation.

Sam Berger, a yeshiva graduate and moderate Democrat, has emerged as a prominent candidate for the Assembly District 27 seat, which covers Pomonok, Electchester, Kew Gardens Hills, College Point, and Whitestone. Berger aims to assume the open seat following the resignation of former Assemblyman Dan Rosenthal. Rosenthal, who presided over AD 27 since 2017, formally endorsed Berger following his departure in July. Berger’s unique background and long-standing commitment to his community make him a compelling choice to assume the role of Assemblyman. 

Recap: Hope and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Henner, are driving in the middle of the night away from South Carolina to escape the KKK, which is after her father for following integration laws. They get stuck in a huge thunderstorm while on the road.

Recap: Hope’s family switches to a different, less-trackable car, thanks to their former servants who come and pick them up. They drive on until they reach Pennsylvania, and then Hope finds out that she is being left at the distant cousins’ house by herself. It’s too risky for her parents to stay there. They are driving on to Maine. She is crying hysterically as she watches her family drive away without her.

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 Edward Caban, an officer who grew up in the Bronx, has become the first Latino to lead the New York Police Department in its 177-year history. Mayor Eric Adams announced the appointment, praising Caban’s experience and reputation. Caban, who had previously served as first deputy commissioner, will oversee a force of 36,000 officers and 19,000 civilian employees. He takes over at a critical time for the NYPD, with concerns over officer retention and public safety amid ongoing debates about aggressive policing tactics. Caban’s appointment is seen as a historic moment for the Latino community and the city as a whole.