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- Today on the Gothamist Newsmap: A homicide on E 229th St in the Bronx, a home invasion robbery on W 131st and Lenox in Manhattan and a construction accident on Albemarle Road & East 19th in Brooklyn.
- Cesar Rodriguez was sentenced to up to 29 years in prison for his 7-year-old stepdaughter's death. Her mother will face trial this summer.
- A firefighter, who was hit by a 300-pound jackhammer when inspecting the Deutsche Bank site after last year's fatal fire, is suing.
- Some London Terrace dog owners aren't scooping their pups' poop! Residents are being reminded of proper dog ownership behavior.
- Not only were 91 people arrested in a NJ gang sweep, authorities also confiscated drugs, body armor, cash and a three-foot long alligator.
- Twenty-eight people were injured yesterday in a Bronx building fire next to the house where 10 people died. Yesterday's fire was caused by candles--a resident's electricity was shut off.
- According to a National Assessment of Educational Progress report, only 25% of NYC eighth graders can write proficiently, which is lower than the national average (31%).
- A Greenpoint subway rider questions George Clooney's past acting.
- Happy Birthday to Midtown Lunch, who celebrated his birthday with a feast from the by-the-pound buffet...and it cost under $7.50!
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