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The NYPD released surveillance video of a man suspected of mugging a 60 year old outside Chelsea Piers. Subscribe in a reader By Dan Gesslein, September 29, 2020  Police are looking for the mugger who attacked a 60-year-old man in broad daylight as he sat outside Chelsea Piers over the weekend.  At around 1:50 pm on Sunday, the 60 year old was sitting on a bench in front of Chelsea Piers at 11th Avenue. A man walked up to him and demanded his property. The robber then began to punch and push the victim.   The NYPD says the mugger fled without taking his victim’s property. The victim was treated for lacerations.   The mugger is said to be between the ages of 20 and 30. Anyone with information is urged to call CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM, on Twitter @NYPDTips. All calls are strictly confidential. ...

Pre-K, 3-K and Special Needs Students Head Back on Monday    Staggered School Openings for Rest Mayor Bill de Blasio announces the new phased in schedule for reopening NYC schools. -Photo by Mayor's Office Pre-K, 3-K and Special Needs Students Head Back on Monday    Staggered School Openings for Rest Subscribe in a reader By Dan Gesslein, September 17, 2020 Back to School will be delayed for the vast majority of NYC school children with half returning September 29 and the rest returning on October 1st.  Pre-K, 3-K and Special Needs students will return to the classroom on Monday.  Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the plan for a phased schedule for children to return to the classroom as well as the hiring of 2,500 additional teachers.  “For months, teachers, principals and school staff have been working hard to make sure our students have the education they deserve while putting health and safety first,” de Blasio said. “Today, we are announ...