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- From the Gothamist Newsmap: An unusual rescue at Central Park & W 64 St in Manhattan, a sexual assault on 62 Ave in Queens and a pursuit at Castleton Ave & Clove Rd on Staten Island.
- Michael Vick was released from federal prison after serving 21 months on federal charges of bankrolling a dog fighting operation. He must spend another two months in home confinement.
- A Long Island day care center's owner and assistant director were arrested, because the facility lacked proper licensing and training. In March, a 2-year-old died after choking on a carrot there.
- A man who sells newspapers on West 56th and the West Side Highway was given $1,000 in cash from mysterious benefactors. The note said, "From Chris and George," so the newspaper seller now wears a "Thank you so much Chris and George" sign.
- Last night, Broadway's marquees were dimmed in honor of Rodger McFarlane. McFarlane, who passed away last week, was an AIDS activist and the executive director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS from 1989 to 1994.
- About a dozen New Yorkers who survived health issues, drowning and other emergencies, thanks to the help of emergency responders, got to say thank you in person at the "Second Chance Brunch" yesterday.
- Today, Maureen Dowd's column draws inspiration from Dirty Dancing.
- Is A-Rod dating Kate Hudson (K-Hud)? They were spotted at Mustang Grill one night (possibly making out) and outside 15 CPW another day.
- NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams really loves reading The Onion.
- Lights that illuminate a "single row of flowers" at the High Line are apparently mind-blowing.
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