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Dolphins Spotted In NYC, Swimming In East River | NYC Roundup

Here are the must-read Patch NYC stories for Tuesday, March 23.

Cailin Doran shot video of three dolphins near WNYC Transmitter Park on Tuesday.
Cailin Doran shot video of three dolphins near WNYC Transmitter Park on Tuesday. (Courtesy of Cailin Doran)

A round-up of the news stories in New York City today:

See It: Dolphins Spotted In NYC, Swimming In East River

"It was this serendipitous moment," said Cailin Doran, who caught video of three dolphins swimming near a Greenpoint park on Tuesday.

Dramatic Parrot Rescue On The UWS Ends Happily: Watch Here

A parrot got entangled in tree branches Monday evening on 87th and Columbus. The New York City Fire Department stepped up.

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Applications Open For 70,000 Summer Youth Jobs In NYC

Applications are now open for New York City's summer jobs program, which is expanding after being slashed last year, Mayor de Blasio said.

NY Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The Bronx Democrat said he's experiencing mild symptoms and will continue to work through the state's budget process.

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Tambourine Helped ID Retired NYPD Cop In Capitol Riot: Feds

A woman seen shaking a tambourine inside the Capitol Rotunda during the Jan. 6 riot is Sara Carpenter, of Queens, authorities said.

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