NYC Morning Headlines: LIU Brooklyn Scholarship Investigation, Pit Bull Attack, and Knicks Win

LIU Brooklyn Scholarship Investigation

• 🔍 The city's consumer protection agency is investigating LIU Brooklyn following a WNYC report.
• 💰 Scholarship students at the Roc Nation School of Music reportedly owe thousands in unexpected charges, with debt ranging from $5,000 to $39,000.
• 🏛️ The university claims the scholarship only covered tuition, while the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is now investigating and advises affected students to contact 311.

Pit Bull Attack and Legal Calls

• ⚠️ A violent pit bull attack on a Chihuahua on the Upper West Side has led to calls for new laws.
• 🐕 The 10-year-old service dog, Penny, was attacked by two larger dogs whose handlers allegedly fled the scene.
• ⚖️ City Council member Gail Brewer and State Assembly Member Jennifer Raj Kamar are exploring legislative solutions, noting that dogs are currently treated as property, making criminal charges rare.

New York Knicks Game One Victory

• 🏀 The New York Knicks won game one of their series against the defending NBA champions, the Boston Celtics.
• 📈 The Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit in Boston to win in overtime with a score of 108-105.
• 🗓️ This is a best-of-seven series, with game two scheduled for tomorrow night in Boston, and the series shifting to New York on Saturday.

Weather Forecast

• 🌫️ The National Weather Service warns of thick fog this morning, reducing visibility to less than a quarter mile.
• 🌡️ Today's forecast includes temperatures rising to 68 degrees, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.