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Can the presidential election and fact that this par- a big blow to moderates and Residents said a you guess who they are? may take actions in response, ticular case was reformists deprived now of their crowd gathered Who was richer: JFK or his incoming chief of staff said entities in Russia so that’s not the most infl uential supporter in the outside the hospital in northern George Washington? Check on Sunday. Reince Priebus said issue,” Priebus said on “Fox News Islamic establishment. “Ayatollah Tehran where Rafsanjani was out our list of the 10 richest Trump believes Russia was behind Sunday.” Priebus’ comments Hashemi Rafsanjani was taken taken. Mehdi, the imprisoned presidents at the intrusions into the Democratic marked a signifi cant shift away to hospital after heart attack and son of Hashemi who is in jail on metro.us/news. Party organizations, though he from the repeated dismissals by more than an hourlong eff orts by corruption charges, attended the WEB PRODUCER LEXIS SACHDEV did not clarify whether the presi- Trump of Russian interference in doctors to revive him were not hospital to say goodbye to the dent-elect agreed that the hacks the presidential election. REUTERS successful,” the deputy minister body of his father. REUTERS 1 2 3 4 FOUR DEAD IN PALESTINIAN TRUCK ATTACK IN JERUSALEM A Palestinian rammed his truck into a group of Israeli soldiers on a popular promenade in Jerusalem on Sunday, killing four in an attack that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said is likely to have been inspired by Islamic State. 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW GETTY IMAGES GUN GIVEN BACK TO FLA. N. 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AMANDA MIKELBERG @MetroNewYork [email protected] Donald Trump’s campaign promise to pull bil- lions of federal dollars out of public schools to pay for private vouchers would undermine the education of more than 700,000 New York students, according to an analysis by the Unit- ed Federation of Teachers. The UFT found that students at 1,200 schools across New York City would face larger class sizes, have fewer teachers and lose after-school academic and enrichment programs if Trump were to divest Title 1, legisla- tion designed specifically to aid poor pupils. “Congressional hear- New Utrecht High School in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn WARREN B./CREATIVE COMMONS ings are scheduled for this week for Betsy DeVos, the the administration’s plan in a news release. previously proposed a million loss of Title 1 Vice President-elect administration’s nominee is for Title 1, which is spe- The Trump campaign change in federal law funds — money that Mike Pence has strong- for U.S. Secretary of Edu- cifically designed to aid had gone on record sup- to allow states to use helps defray the costs of ly backed Indiana’s cation. We need to hear in poor pupils and which porting voucher pro- Title 1 funds for new teachers, guidance coun- voucher program which detail from Ms. De- New York City relies on grams but did not indi- purposes, defenders are selors, aides and admin- proved to be an eco- Vos — a fervent advo- to help serve our neediest cate a plan for funding; concerned. istrators — more than nomic windfall for the cate of vouchers and students,” UFT President but because Congres- “If the school system these schools would suf- primarily white charter charter schools — what Michael Mulgrew stated sional Republicans had had to make up a $500 fer,” Mulgrew asserted. schools. BRIEF Cell service, Wi-Fi launches in NYC Cuomo plugs for electric car Cuomo’s pledge to reduce green- subway stations ahead of schedule charging stations along New house gas emissions by 40 percent York Thruway in State of the by 2030 from 1990 levels. No cost State proposals estimate was released at the time One of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s of the announcement Sunday. Straphangers should forward for the MTA, and more electrifying State of the “New York has adopted now be able to tap into for our customers.” State proposals is a plan to add one of the most aggressive cellphone service and Wi- “Commuting and more charging stations to New greenhouse gas reduction Fi at most underground connectivity shouldn’t York roads in anticipation of more policies in the nation, and subway stations in the be mutually exclusive, electric cars on New York roads. these continued investments in city. and the MTA recognizes The goal is to have 500 infrastructure supporting zero The cellphone launch, that,” Natalie Grybauskas, charging stations installed at emission vehicles ýis one more which includes coverage spokeswoman for Mayor workplaces, and 69 electric plug-in way to help reach these goals, from AT&T, Sprint, T- Bill de Blasio, told Metro. charging stations installed along reduce our carbon footprint and Mobile and Verizon Wire- “We’re pleased that our the New York Thruway, a 570-mile combat climate change,” Cuomo less, is one year ahead of city’s underground is highway which currently only has said. “Additionally, increasing the schedule. The Wi-Fi instal- becoming more internet- four charging stations. availability of charging stations lation was completed two accessible for New York- The were 2,600 electric cars on the thruway will help ensure years early. ers on the go.” registered in New York state as of their availability in virtually every “By bringing Wi-Fi and Subway riders still last year, DMV records show. corner of the New York.” cell service underground New Yorkers will now be able to call or text from most of the MTA’s under- won’t have Wi-Fi or cell The initiative is part of AMANDA MIKELBERG ahead of schedule, we ground subway stations. GETTY IMAGES service when riding be- are reimagining our tween stations, however. subway stations to meet network for the future.” “As of Monday, our The underground ini- the needs of the next The MTA entered into customers can text or call tiative also includes high- generation,” Gov. Andrew a 27-year partnership from our underground tech security features, Cuomo announced Thurs- with Transit Wireless on stations, staying in touch such as a public safety day in a statement. “This the $300 million project with their families, keep- broadband network and will better connect New that was installed without ing up with work and more than 3,000 Help Yorkers who are on the go any additional costs to staying connected,” New Point intercoms in 175 and build on our vision to city taxpayers or strap- York City Transit Presi- stations that allow instant reimagine the country’s hangers, the governor’s dent Veronique Hakim access to 911 service and busiest transportation office said. said. “That’s a major step information. N IKKI M. MASCALI Electric car charging LIBBER/CREATIVE COMMONS metro.us Have you been diagnosed w. w w with Fibroids? Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is the latest state of the art treatment at USA Fibroid Centers. a short recovery and no hospitalization. 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County isn’t clear; the power plant generates KIMBERLY AQUILINA more than 2,000 mega- @KimESTAqui watts — 25 percent of [email protected] the region’s electricity. Cuomo previously Indian Point nuclear suggested alternative power plant, less than power options, includ- 30 miles from New York ing power from nearby City, will close by April wind farms and hydro- 2021 under an agree- power from Quebec. ment New York State In 2015, Cuomo’s reached this week with administration opposed the utility company that the 20-year recertifi- owns the plant, accord- cation request by the ing to several news re- plant’s owner, Entergy, ports. citing ecological con- One of the reactors cerns. The objection will permanently shut stated that the reactor, down by April 2020, fol- located near “two ac- lowed by the rest of the tive seismic faults,” kills plant, which sits on the marine life by using east bank of the Hudson 2.5 billion gallons of River, the following year. water of day for cooling Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and puts drinking water who supports nuclear at risk, according to the power plants in the up- advocacy group River- per region of the state, keeper. has long requested that In his 2004 report the Westchester County “Chernobyl on the Hud- plant cease operations. son? The Health and “Why you would al- Economic Impacts of a low Indian Point to con- Terrorist Attack at the tinue to operate defies Indian Point Nuclear common sense, planning Plant,” Edwin S. Lyman and basic sanity,” Cuomo of the Union of Con- said in June, The New cerned Scientists “found York Times reported. that a core meltdown New York’s Depart- and radiological release ment of State said the at one of the two operat- Indian Point plant is in ing Indian Point reactors violation of state coastal could cause 50,000 near- management regula- term deaths from acute tions and that it poses radiation syndrome and a risk to the 17 million 14,000 long-term deaths people who live within from cancer.” 50 miles, The Wall Street When asked if New Journal reported. York City’s safety will However, Cuomo be affected by the plant hasn’t confirmed the win closure, Raul Contreras, for his administration. a spokesman for Mayor Find a Shape Up class near you at nyc.gov/shapeupnyc. “There is no agree- Bill de Blasio, said, “The ment — Gov. Cuomo has closing of Indian Point been working on a pos- must be coupled with a sible agreement for 15 clear understanding of years and until it’s done, the risks and impact its it’s not done,” spokes- replacements will have man for the governor, on air quality, energy Richard Azzopardi, said. affordability and reli- “Close only counts for ability.” horseshoes, not for nu- A representative clear plants.” from Entergy told Metro The governor is ex- on Saturday that the pected to make the company has no com- announcement in his ment at this time on the home county of West- closure. metro.us w. w w 017 York Monday , January 9 , 2 w Ne 7 METRO.US 8 NEW YORK MONDAY , JANUARY 9 , 2017 ‘Political speakeasy’ “I think Councilman debuts in Levin is one of the great unsung heroes Brooklyn of this city.” Jamie Hook Live talk show Jamie Hook will host “The Hook” and public ironing events this month. PROVIDED “I think Councilman “The Hook” kicks Levin is one of the great off Tuesday at unsung heroes of this city,” Hook said. “I’ve Pete’s Candy Store . NOW is the time to take found him incredibly per- sonable and a refreshing NIKKI M. MASCALI combination of idealistic @MetroNewYork and pragmatic. [At a re- care of YOUR BODY! [email protected] cent event] he said a lot of people feel really discon- In a time when people nected from politics right are arguably more divid- now, and [to me], politics ed politically, spiritually is the grandest form of and creatively than ever community engineering before, one Brooklyn resi- of all.” dent aims to bridge those Metro reached out to Varicose Veins Heaviness gaps on the local level. Levin for comment on Jamie Hook will debut his appearance on “The Leg Ulcers Swelling “The Hook,” which he Hook,” which promises describes as a “political to ask him burning ques- Spider Veins Itching speakeasy” on Tuesday tions about hope in poli- at Pete’s Candy Store in tics, his college band and Pain/Burning Fatigue Brooklyn. It was partly more, but had not heard inspired by “Open City back by press time. Restlessness Cramping Dialogues,” his lecture se- With the divisive ries that ran at Pete’s from events of the past year, 2008 to 2012. Hook wants people to Frustrated with previous treatments, “It gave me a chance to think locally and step do some ‘community en- away from their comput- services and poor results? gineering’ — taking your ers or phones. community, finding parts “Maybe our way to Trust the doctor that of it that are insurgent or fight back isn’t to pen dysfunctional, inspiring or endless comments on the cares about you! disinspiring and working internet about how much with them to better tune we disagree with things, their community,” Hook but to collect in a room told Metro. and to notice what’s hap- (cid:115) Personal & discrete care delivered (cid:115) No downtime “The Hook,” which is pening in our community, a live talk show and pod- be inspired by it and go directly Ronald Lev, MD (cid:115) 15 minute minimally cast, will kick off with out and build it brick-by- (cid:115) Certified by the American invasive procedures City Councilman Stephen brick,” he said. Levin, who represents “The Hook” will start Board of Venous and Lymphatic (cid:115) Consistently ranked New York’s 33rd District off as a monthly event, Medicine and the American #1 Vein Doctor in NYC and recently helped se- with the goal of eventu- Board of Anesthesiology by our patients cure the final parcel of ally going weekly “if we land for Bushwick Inlet find a way to enable it fi- Tired of long diets, Park. nancially,” Hook said. juice cleanses & lotions? The return of Hook’s Iron Man Smart Lipo Laser Body Countouring GET RID OF… Body Fat In addition to “The Hook,” Jamie of people like a Tefl on plate, but Hook is also resurrecting his act I like a steel plate. It’s gotta have Sagging Arms of public ironing — as in that a really good steam function. Double Chin oft-dreaded laundry task — on Cellulite & more Tuesdays this month as part of What’s your least favorite Iron Man’s Greenpoint Gratitude household chore? tour. Emptying my cat’s litter box. “It’s a lighthearted version NEW MIDTOWN LOCATION 111 John St, Ste 1450 of community engineering,” You said that you reserve the TreatmentsofManhattan.com Su3it6e9 1 L8eAx i(nbegt t4o0tnh &A 4v1est. ,S t), (Bet Cliff & Pearl St), H“Io boekli seavied tohfe trhee a irreo np eeovpelnet so.u t ryioguh tr etofu rseefdu saen syethrvinicge?. Have [email protected] New York, NY 10016 New York, NY 10038 there like me who enjoy ironing No, but there was one person 212.204.6501 close to 4, 5, 6, 7, S, F and and would do it as a public who brought a very diffi cult Metro North EVENING event.” rayon shirt, and I had one of my APPOINTMENTS apprentices on the board, and I Most Vein Treatments Covered by Major AVAILABLE! What’s the secret kicked her off to iron it myself. ¡Hablamos to a good iron? Nobody’s brought me a deal- Health Insurances including Medicare Español! The iron has to be heavy. A lot breaker yet. METRO.US NEW YORK 9 MONDAY , JANUARY 9 , 2017 BRIEF Police: Cabbie rapes woman at The woman handed over tion as to what type of taxi or knifepoint in Brooklyn approximately $100. Before she ride-hailing service was involved. Police are searching for a cab could exit the vehicle, the driver Anyone with information driver who they say raped a entered the backseat and forced regarding the incident is asked woman at knifepoint in Brooklyn himself on her, investigators to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers on Saturday. said. He then sped away in the Hotline at 800-577-TIPS or for The 29-year-old woman minivan. Spanish 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) hailed a red minivan near The woman walked to the The public can also submit Kensington in Brooklyn at 3 a.m. 68th Precinct to report the at- tips by logging onto the and asked to be driven to her tack. She was taken to a hospital Crime Stoppers website at home in Sunset Park. When they for treatment and was released. nypdcrimestoppers.com or reached her residence, the driver The man is described as Brooklyn police are looking for a texting their tips to 274637 pulled out a knife and demanded 20-25 years old and driving a red driver who raped his passenger. (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. money, police said. minivan. There was no informa- CREATIVE COMMONS AMANDA MIKELBERG Sen. Chuck Schumer GETTY IMAGES Schumer demands audit of railroad sleep apnea testing Last week’s LIRR Transit trains. crash is the third to “For years the NTSB be attributed to the has recommended sleep apnea testing, compre- sleep disorder. hensive fatigue risk management programs, and AMANDA MIKELBERG inward facing cameras @MetroNewYork and recently the Federal [email protected] Railroad Administration, the key regulatory agency Sens. Chuck Schumer and on this issue, took the Kristin Gillibrand are call- important step of issuing ing for an audit of railroad Safety Advisories on both companies’ sleep apnea of these issues as well,” screening as the disorder is the letter states. being blamed for the Long The MTA had an- Island Rail Road train crash nounced in April 2015 at Atlantic Terminal on that it would institute Wednesday. sleep apnea testing at In a letter released Sun- Metro North and its other day, Schumer demanded agencies, including the federal transportation au- LIRR. thorities provide a report Sleep apnea is a disor- of which railroad systems der in which a person’s are actually testing its en- breathing is interrupted gineers for sleep apnea, during sleep, and can re- a mandate he and Gov. sult in poor rest. The re- Andrew Cuomo made in quired testing assesses an 2015. Schumer also called engineer’s risk for sleep for increased safety re- apnea by physical traits views and the installation and can recommend fur- of inward facing cameras ther sleep tests for those on MTA and New Jersey deemed susceptible. Three crashes in four years Jan. 4, 2017: Long Island Rail for the crash at Hoboken Road, Brooklyn crash Terminal that killed 1 and Erratic speeds ranging from injured more than 100. 2 to 15 mph in the moments leading to the impact of the Dec. 1, 2013: Metro-North, train into the bumper at Atlan- Spuyten Duyvil crash tic Terminal was attributed to A severe derailment in the the operator’s sleep apnea. Bronx that killed 4, injured 69, and nearly sank the commuter Sept. 29, 2016: New Jersey train in the Hudson River, was Transit Hoboken crash attributed to engineer William Thomas Gallagher’s undiag- Rockefeller’s severe sleep nosed sleep apnea was cited apnea.