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U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat, the primary Dominican to serve in Congress, speaks to the gang of mourners at an April 14 vigil for the victims of the Jet Set nightclub tragedy within the Dominican Republic. Photograph Emily Swanson On April 14, Bronxites gathered at Lou Gehrig Plaza to commemorate greater than 220 lives misplaced to the April 8 roof collapse catastrophe at Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.  Tons of of mourners—joined by over a dozen native elected officers and representatives from the Dominican authorities—lit candles and waved flags in remembrance of the victims. The Bronx, dwelling to…

What to KnowHarvey Weinstein’s #MeToo retrial is ready to start Tuesday with jury choice, because the disgraced film mogul faces three prices, two of which stem from the unique trial.New York’s highest courtroom, the Court docket of Appeals, overturned Weinstein’s conviction and ordered a brand new trial, discovering that improper rulings and prejudicial testimony tainted his unique one in 2020.Decide Curtis Farber has put aside at the very least 4 days for jury choice and expects opening statements and the beginning of testimony subsequent week. The final time a New York Metropolis jury sat in judgment of Harvey Weinstein, the ex-movie studio boss…