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A Manhattan judge approved District Attorney Alvin Bragg's request to dismiss a homicide conviction from 1993. The case involved the killing of Emanuel Felix in West Harlem. The individual had served 25 years in prison for the crime. Prosecutors stated the conviction followed an identification of the defendant. A Manhattan judge ruled that former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey may proceed with her federal lawsuit. Comey alleges the Trump administration terminated her last year for political reasons. The judge will also consider if there is sufficient evidence to proceed to a jury trial.

Democratic candidates including Winder are calling for a short-term moratorium on a data center expansion project. The project involves expanding an existing 2.2 million square foot facility. Representative Van Drew did not respond to questions regarding constituent concerns or contributions related to the matter. The campaign for Van Drew stated the data center is a local issue with no Congressional involvement. Companies involved in the expansion have submitted plans to the city but did not respond to requests for comment. The call follows incidents of gun violence involving teenagers in the city. Recent incidents include the shooting of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre in Queens Park during a water fight. Additionally, 16-year-old Marquis Beifield was shot and killed following a confrontation in an East New York bodega last week.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is directing $20 million to fund five free outdoor viewing sites across the five boroughs this summer. The sites will be located at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, the Bronx Terminal Market, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Staten Island. These locations aim to provide viewing access for fans unable to afford high ticket prices.

Ernesto Soberon, Cuba's permanent representative to the United Nations, affirmed his delegation's commitment to building a more just and inclusive international information order. The diplomat recognized the work of the Global Communication Department during his address. Soberon said the importance of ensuring altitude, objectivity, and integrity of content. He also highlighted the promotion of multilingualism as a tool to expand information access. Ernesto Soberongos Man, Cuba's permanent representative to the UN, said the importance of content objectivity and the use of multilingualism to expand Cuba's reach.

New York Mayor Zora Mamdani suggested hosting free FIFA events in the city during the upcoming World Cup. The proposal follows concerns that soccer events at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey are cost prohibitive. Mamdani is discussing the idea with state officials.

New York City officials announced plans to establish free fanzones across the five boroughs. The initiative aims to serve fans following the 2006 matches due to high attendance costs. Each of the five boroughs will host a zone according to the announcement.

The death of Harold Bloom, a prominent American literary scholar, has been noted. The death of Harold Bloom, described as one of the most prominent literary scholars in America, has occurred. He was known for his advocacy of serious reading and his opposition to popular culture. The news has prompted various obituaries across different media formats. The coverage extends beyond traditional genre boundaries of obituary reporting. He was known for his 1973 book "Fear of Influence," which applied the Oedipus complex to the writer's ego. He is also widely remembered for his 1994 work, "The Western Canon." The discussion of his passing was featured on Radio Svoboda in conversation with culturologist Salmon Volkov.

Singer Harry Styles and actress Zoe Kravitz are engaged, according to People magazine. The couple reportedly shared the news with a small circle of friends and family. Engagement speculation had previously circulated after Kravitz was seen wearing a ring. Zoe Kravitz was spotted wearing a ring on her finger, according to NBC News Radio. The announcement follows previous engagement speculations. No specific wedding date or location was provided.

An emerging market fund recorded over $352 million in fresh capital last week. Year-to-date flows for the fund have already surpassed $4.6 billion. Traders are seeking exposure to developing markets as an alternative to China. Flows to U.S.-listed emerging market ETFs, including those targeting specific countries, totaled $1.67 billion for the week ending April 24th. This compares to previous gains of $3.29 billion. Data shows fund holdings in certain sectors have reached 29.06% of circulating shares, approaching the 30% threshold. Specific holdings include Biosearch at 37.82%, Zhongji Innolight at 20.78%, Lanqi Technology at 21.71%, and Yuanjie Technology at 23.46%. Analysts warn that high over-allocation in sectors like the AI computing power chain may lead to collective selling if performance misses expectations.

The Manhattan Antiquities Trafficking Unit has recovered rare love letters written by poet John Keats. The documents were part of a collection of rare books stolen from a Long Island residence in the 1980s.