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July 7, 2023: Midday News

NYC NOW
NYC NOW
Episode • Jul 7, 2023 • 7m
Efforts continue to contain a fire at Port Newark, which claimed two firefighters' lives and injured five others. Meanwhile, the Manhattan District Attorney's office accuses six individuals of creating a "straw donor" scheme to illicitly boost Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign. This afternoon, Riverside Park visitors might encounter the resident goat gardeners. Lastly, a new culture and education center celebrating the life and legacy of iconic jazz musician Louis Armstrong opens its doors in Queens, with more details from WNYC’s Precious Fondren.

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