Early Addition

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From the Gothamist Newsmap: A pediatric burn victim at 196th St & Hollis Ave in Queens, a double stabbing at West 171 St in Manhattan and a water rescue at Gerritsen Ave & Abbey Ct in Brooklyn.
Even Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor forgets her purse at restaurants.
A touching story about two kidney transplants that took place at NY Presbyterian Columbia Hospital—a woman donated her kidney to a stranger, the stranger's son gave his kidney to the woman's friend.
Mayor Bloomberg said of his former rival, "Bill Thompson, I've said all along is a quality, honest guy who's really tried to make this city better."
Plans for J.J. Byrne Park in Park Slope have been revealed—there are more defined kids' areas and "adult" areas (cafe seating).
Because of the city's problems with issuing crane operator licenses, the Department of Buildings is looking at outside contractors to administer tests.
While Dyker Heights may have the elaborate Christmas displays on lawns, check out this display on a Queens balcony.
Aerosmith bandmates say that Steven Tyler needs help.
And the case against the British man who strangled his wife (he dreamed she was an intruder) was withdrawn.