🌱'Heinous' City Racism + ISIS Cleric Lawsuit | NYC Daily Digest

We almost made it to the weekend — happy Friday! Top Department of Building officials sought to rid the agency of Black people, a new lawsuit charges. Read more below about the "heinous" racism alleged in the suit.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, windy and cooler. High: 45 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in New York City:

1. A discrimination lawsuit accuses Department of Buildings leaders of "egregious" racism and active efforts to rid Black people from the agency. One white inspector bragged about his familiarity Neo-Nazis in his neighborhood while another supervisor made Black people call him "Sir," according to the suit. (New York City Patch)
2. An accused ISIS cleric claims he's being denied his right to pray while jailed at Rikers Island. The inmate — who is described by experts as among the world's most dangerous English-speaking extremists — is suing the city for $2 million. (New York City Patch)
3. A Florida man with a shotgun caused a tense three-hour standoff outside the United Nations. Police took eventually him into custody. (Midtown Patch)
4. A newly unveiled "Streets Master Plan" provides blueprint for a New York City with more bus lanes, protected bike paths and measures to reduce traffic deaths. But there's two potential roadblocks: money and a lame duck Mayor Bill de Blasio. (New York City Patch)
5. A Brooklyn student entered his high school with a loaded "ghost gun" and $30,000 in his backpack, reports say. (New York City Patch)

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Today in New York City:

• Environmental and Racial Justice Network Summit (9:30 AM)
• Stilettos to Sneakers: A Virtual Shoe Symposium (11:00 AM)
• Moxy East Village's Naughty Holiday Market + Bad Santa (4:00 PM)
• Free Improv Comedy Workshop For Beginners (5:00 PM)
• Jen Kirkman Album Recording NYC Shows Dec 1-4 (7:30 PM)
• Spyro Gyra (8:00 PM)

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New York City Patch Notebook

• Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs: "This is an urgent plea. We need to find a foster for sweet Harper. Do you remember Harper? We saved her last month from a shelter in North Carolina. She was found running as a stray with her leg inhumanly cut off. Harper developed a seve..." (Facebook)
• Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs: "Hello world! My name is Shamus! I'm a nine months old German Shepard pup, and I'm looking for my forever home. I had a wee bit of a rough start to my young life. At just three months old, I was hit by a car and lost my front leg. But it'..." (Facebook)
• The High Line: "It's a Tree! invites you to celebrate this holiday season with an unconventional twist on a traditional festivity—a tree lighting in the style of a gender reveal. Conceived by artist-designer Michael Angelo, the colored light installatio..." (Facebook)

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