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You can’t get rid of me. Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images Bill de Blasio can’t be mayor anymore, no one voted for him for president , and a run for governor was dead before it started, so he’s running for Congress. On Friday, the former mayor went on MSNBC’s Morning Joe to announce he is running in one of the city’s newly formed congressional districts. “The polls show people are hurting. They need help, they need help fast, and they need leaders who can actually get them help now and know how to do it. I do know how to do it from years of serving the people of this city. And so today, I’m declaring my candidacy for Congress in the Tenth Congressional District of New York,” de Blasio said. The news wasn’t exactly a surprise, given he had launched an exploratory committee on Wednesday. In addition to de Blasio, Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou and State Senator Brad Hoylman say they are considering a run. De Blasio will run in the Tenth Congressional District, … [Read more...] about De Blasio Finally Settles on a New Job: Running for Congress

Don’t let the name fool you — Brightline’s third annual #305Weekend is a sweet deal for the 954 and 561, too. Celebrating three years of intercity service in South Florida, the rail line is offering $3 and $5 one-way fares between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach on Friday through Sunday, which ought to encourage us to get out in a new way in new places. Here are some low-hassle ideas for a weekend date night or afternoon out at destinations within an easy stroll of Brightline’s three South Florida stations. If you are looking to venture farther, Brightline’s free shared-shuttle service (within 5 miles of the station) is available with these discounted fares, if you book at least two hours in advance. #305Weekend tickets — they cost $3 for one stop, $5 between West Palm Beach and Miami — are available at GoBrightline.com . Perez Art Museum Miami is a short walk from Brightline’s Miami Central station and is showing the exhibit “ Marisol and Warhol Take New … [Read more...] about Weekend things to do: $3 Brightline date destinations, Chris Bosh’s new beer, top tribute bands in Boca Raton

0 Arts & Entertainment Artist, administrator and activist Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj recently was the associate artistic producer of Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Dan Shalin , Patch Staff Posted Reply ST. PETE, FL —The American State Theatre Company and its Board of Trustees announced Thursday that Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj will be the theater group's next producing artistic director. Majaraj, who was selected after a national search, succeeds Stephanie Gularte. According to the biography on his website , Maharaj is an artist - director, choreographer and playwright - administrator and activist, who was twice hailed in the The New York Times as a Critics Pick for his work in the theater. Maharaj recently served as the associate artistic producer of Milwaukee Repertory Theater. Previously, Maharaj has worked on Broadway, Off-Broadway and at several prominent regional theaters, winning numerous theater awards, … [Read more...] about American Stage Theatre Company Names New Artistic Director

23 Crime & Safety Pasco County sheriff's deputies said two teen girls were fist fighting and, at some point, gunfire broke out. D'Ann Lawrence White , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies DADE CITY, FL — An investigation is underway after a man was killed and two children were injured when shots were fired in Dade City Wednesday afternoon. According to Pasco County Sheriff's Maj. Jeffrey Peake, two teen girls began fist fighting in the Johns Road area off River Road in Dade City. He said a number of people gathered to watch the fight. At some point, one or more people began firing a gun, he said. A bullet struck an 11-year-old boy, a 16-year-old girl and the father of the 11-year-old boy, all of whom were watching the fight. The father has died. Peake said he doesn't have information on the conditions of the 11-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl. "This is the worst nightmare for any parent, right?, to hear … [Read more...] about 1 Man Dead, 2 Children Injured During Shooting In Dade City

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 5 BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s outgoing government on Friday approved a recovery plan for pulling the Mideast nation out of its economic meltdown, the country's information minister said. The development came during the Cabinet’s last official meeting before it becomes a caretaker government following last weekend’s parliamentary elections. The plan is a first step on a difficult and complicated road with the ultimate goal of wresting Lebanon out of the worst economic crisis in its modern history. The crisis, which erupted in October 2019, leading to nationwide protests, is rooted in decades of corruption and mismanagement. However, Parliament still has to approve the plan, which includes restructuring the country’s hard-hit banking sector and amending decades-old banking secrecy laws. The economic recovery plan is a key demand by the International Monetary Fund. Lebanon 's … [Read more...] about Outgoing Lebanon government approves economic recovery plan

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The Philadelphia School District will resume masking indoors and on school buses starting Monday, May 23. The health department recommended the school district resume universal mask-wearing due to the rise of COVID-19 cases in the Philadelphia region. “School District students and staff will be required to wear their masks during the school and work day, and must continue to wear masks while riding transportation coordinated by the District (school buses and vans, taxis, ride-share, Uber, etc.)” the shool district said. READ MORE: Marquis Fletcher Charged With Murder For Shooting, Killing Woman In Camden No word how long the masking mandate will last. READ MORE: Philadelphia Weather: Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of Pennsylvania, Delaware And New Jersey As Gusty Thunderstorms Head Towards Region Meanwhile, several school districts in Montgomery County have also decided to resume masking . MORE NEWS: PREVIEW: CBS3 Awards Local Pharmacy With … [Read more...] about Philadelphia School District Students, Staff To Resume Masking As COVID Cases Continue To Rise In City

0 Weather Organizers of the River O' Green Fest have rescheduled the festival for Sunday when there will be no chance of rain and cooler weather. D'Ann Lawrence White , Patch Staff Posted Reply TAMPA, FL — A 95 to 100 percent chance of rain Saturday has prompted the Tampa Downtown Partnership and the city of Tampa to reschedule its River O' Green Fest for Sunday, March 13. Presented by Grow Financial, the planned festivities will still take place on Sunday in Tampa's Downtown in the beautiful Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park next to the Hillsborough River, which will be transformed into a vibrant shade of Kelly green for the occasion. "We are so excited to bring back this wonderful Tampa tradition," said Tampa Downtown Partnership President and CEO Lynda Remund. "We haven't been able to host our signature event since 2019, so we know people are looking forward to putting on their green garb, pulling out their best Irish accent, … [Read more...] about 100 Percent Rain Chance Prompts City To Move River O’ Green Fest

The District of Columbia’s attorney general promised accountability for nonprofits that took advantage of the Trump administration’s era of grift. Yet after D.C.’s top prosecutor let the Trump family off easy last month for misusing donor funds, The Daily Beast has discovered yet another recent example of a gentle settlement for executives—with Trumpworld connections—accused of personally enriching themselves with charitable funds. Last year, Attorney General Karl Racine sued the corporation that nearly ruined the United States’ presence at the 2020 World Expo in Dubai. The event presented a lucrative opportunity to represent the nation at the modern World’s Fair, and the State Department initially handed it over to Pavilion USA 2020, a nonprofit started by two political players in Washington. But Racine’s office says it eventually discovered these two men misused their nonprofit to pay themselves handsomely—and dupe well-meaning investors into pouring money into a failed … [Read more...] about D.C. Attorney General Lets the Trump Swamp Win Again

CHICAGO (AP/WJZ) — FIFA intends to announce the 2026 World Cup sites during a news conference in New York on June 16. Seventeen U.S. stadiums in 16 areas — including M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore — remain in the bidding for the first 48-team World Cup. Three stadiums each in Canada and Mexico are expected to be used. READ MORE: Maryland Weather: Tornado Watch In Effect For Much Of Northern Maryland The 2026 World Cup will be the first with three co-hosts. FIFA selected the bid as joint host in June 2018. Sixty games are to be played in the U.S., including all from the quarterfinals on. Canada and Mexico are to host 10 games each. In April, Baltimore and Washington D.C. merged their bids in the hope of landing matches at M&T Bank Stadium, home of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens, and a fan festival on the National Mall in the nation’s capital, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said. “I am extremely excited to join forces with the … [Read more...] about Will Baltimore Make The List? FIFA Plans To Announce 2026 World Cup Sites On June 16

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 20 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Broadway has extended its mask mandate through June 30, officials announced Friday. The Broadway League said operators of all 41 theatres in New York City will require masks for one more month, but policies for mandates in July and beyond will be decided at some point in June. Sarah Jessica Parker greets attendees during curtain call for her new play "Plaza Suite" on opening night in New York, March 28, 2022. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz) "We’re thrilled that nearly a quarter of a million people are attending Broadway shows weekly in this exciting spring season," President of The Broadway League Charlotte St. Martin said in a statement. "As always, the safety and security of our cast, crew, and audience has been our top priority. … [Read more...] about Broadway extends mask requirement to June 30