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- Today on the Gothamist Newsmap: a bank robbery on New York Ave. and Fulton St. in Brooklyn, another bank robbery on Park Ave. and 86th St. in Manhattan, and a person under the F train at the Delancey St. station in Manhattan.
- Money man vs. "Moneyline" host for NJ governor? As Jon Corzine contemplates a second term as the Garden State's Governor, CNN anchor Lou Dobbs is considering running for the seat on the Republican ticket.
- The Albanian man who is accused of hiring two men to cut up the face of his ex-girlfriend last month is being held without bail.
- A Manhattan doorman who's been buying Lotto tickets for 25 years finally scratched a winner, netting himself $5 million.
- United Airlines will begin charging customer $15 for checking bags on their flights as well.
- This summer's must-have work out wear? Official NYC sweatband and wristbands.
- Police are searching for a man who cold-cocked a 62-year-old woman in the face before stealing her purse. The incident took place in front of a Brooklyn Catholic school.
- Italian Prime Minster Silvio Berlusconi has endorsed John McCain for the U.S. Presidency, primarily so the Italian media magnate-turned-politician won't be the oldest person at the next G8 meeting.
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