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Evening news editor at @WNYC / @Gothamist. Worked as a newspaperman at the @nypost in a previous life. Drummer. Email: pcorso@nypublicradio.org

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NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin backs bill to end Central Park horse-drawn carriages

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By Phil Corso Verified
| Gothamist Verified
City Council Speaker Julie Menin has thrown her support behind legislation to phase out horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park, becoming the first sitting Council speaker to publicly back the proposal. The bill, known as Romanch's Law and previously called Ryder's Law, comes after the death of 18-year-old tourist Romanch Mahajan, who was thrown from a runaway horse-drawn carriage in Central Park last month.
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Heavy rain threatens evening commute as flash flood risk continues across NYC region

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By Giulia Heyward Verified, Phil Corso Verified
| Gothamist Verified
Heavy rain and thunderstorms continued across the New York City region late Monday, threatening the evening commute with localized flooding and transit disruptions after a stormy Fourth of July weekend. The National Weather Service said multiple rounds of heavy rain are expected through Monday night, with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour and widespread storm totals of 2 to 3 inches. Some locations could receive 4 inches or more, increasing the risk of flash flooding, officials said.
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Shark sightings trigger intermittent swimming closures at Rockaway Beach

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By Phil Corso Verified
| Gothamist Verified
New York City officials warned beachgoers on Thursday to expect intermittent closures at Rockaway Beach after multiple shark sightings were reported off the Queens shoreline. In a notification issued shortly before 1 p.m., New York City Emergency Management said the temporary closures could continue throughout the day and urged visitors to follow the guidance of lifeguards and on-site beach staff. The advisory came as officials across the region respond to shark activity.
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