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Top NYC news: WWII vet threatens protesters; wife of Asia's richest man joins Met board; more

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Published on November 13, 2019
Top NYC news: WWII vet threatens protesters; wife of Asia's richest man joins Met board; morePhoto: Jeff Gunn/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in New York City.

WWII veteran threatens to shoot anti-Trump protesters at New York City parade

The elderly veteran clashed with other vets at the parade as they held placards against President Donald Trump.

Read the full story on Newsweek.

The power to control our own destiny: New York City should take back its energy delivery systems

Public utilities are having a no good, very bad, shameful year. 

Read the full story on New York Daily News.

New York’s jails are failing. Is the answer 3,600 miles away?

City officials are looking to Norway, whose correctional system is a radical departure from cold, harsh American prisons.

Read the full story on The New York Times.

New York City investor recapitalizes Long Island City office building for $438 million

Innovo Property Group (IPG), a New York City-based real estate investment and operating company, closed a $438 million recapitalization of 24-02 49th Ave. in Long Island City.

Read the full story on QNS .

Wife of Asia’s richest man named to Metropolitan Museum’s board

Nita Ambani, philanthropist and wife of Asia’s richest person, was named to the board of the largest U.S. art museum after years of supporting exhibitions at the New York City institution.

Read the full story on Bloomberg.


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