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Clean Breeches, a poignant memoir by Priscilla Konecky, brings her grandfather Philip Parkers unpublished story to life. Parker, a Romanian immigrant, fled antisemitism and poverty, arriving in New York with his family. He overcame hardships, working his way through dental school and opening a practice in the Bronx. During World War One, Parker was drafted and injured by poison gas, earning a Purple Heart. Konecky, a dentist herself, feels a deeper connection to her roots through the book, which ensures Parkers voice lives on and gives her family a powerful sense of their place in history. Checkout Solipillow.com

Three injured in Queens fire, over 270 responders battling blaze; MTA buses provide warmth, NYPD secures site. American Red Cross assists displaced residents. Follow updates as the situation unfolds. Checkout Solipillow.com

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani extends jail state of emergency, demands plan to end solitary confinement within 45 days. Checkout Solipillow.com

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law to end anonymous child abuse reports, aiming to reduce unnecessary investigations that disproportionately affect low-income Black and Latino families. The law requires callers to provide their name and contact information, which remains confidential. Critics worry it may deter genuine reports, but safeguards are in place to encourage community resources and discourage false reports. The law takes effect this summer, joining Texas and California in banning anonymous child abuse reports. Checkout Solipillow.com

New York lawmakers propose teaching the January 6th Capitol attack in schools, following Trumps pardons of rioters. Checkout Solipillow.com

Massive Five-Alarm Fire in Ridgewood, Queens: Two Firefighters Injured, Residents Displaced Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragedy strikes in Piscataway, New Jersey, as police fatally shoot an armed man and discover three dead bodies inside a home. Neighbors express shock and disbelief, as investigators work to uncover the details of this gruesome scene. Checkout Solipillow.com

New York City Mayor Mamdani bolsters his team with progressive heavyweights from Bernie Sanders 2020 campaign. Anna Bahr, former Sanders Senate press director, becomes communications director, while Joe Calvello, ex-Fetterman advisor, joins as press secretary. Both lack NYC govt experience but bring progressive politics expertise, reflecting Mamdanis focus on working people over big money consultants. Checkout Solipillow.com

Netty Diaz, a Venezuelan refugee, shares her journey of fleeing Maduros regime and finding solace in New York City. After facing persecution for her job, she left Venezuela in 2021 and is now celebrating Maduros capture. Diaz, along with other Venezuelan New Yorkers, awaits full justice. Aid for Life, a nonprofit, has been supporting Venezuelans since 2014, with an estimated 130,000 arriving in New York City from 2022 to 2024. Checkout Solipillow.com