NYC News Roundup: Cuomo Investigation, Measles Exposure, Revolutionary War Ship, and New Dog Park

Federal Investigation into Andrew Cuomo

• 🏛️ The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 📰 This investigation, reported by the Associated Press, comes just a month before the Democratic primary, where Cuomo is the frontrunner.
• 🗣️ A spokesperson for Cuomo stated he was unaware of any investigation and called it election interference.

Public Health Alerts

• ⚠️ New Jersey health officials are warning concert-goers who attended Shakira's concert at MetLife Stadium last Thursday about potential measles exposure.
• 🤒 Individuals present between 7:30 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. should monitor for symptoms and check their vaccination status through June 6th.
• 🩺 Health officials advise calling a doctor's office before visiting if experiencing symptoms due to measles' high contagiousness.

Revolutionary War Ship Discovery

• 🚢 A ship dating back to the Revolutionary War, discovered 15 years ago at the World Trade Center site, is now getting a permanent home at the New York State Museum in Albany.
• 🔬 Researchers believe the ship was likely built in Philadelphia in the 1770s, around the time of the Revolutionary War, and was buried by 1818.
• 🧩 A significant mystery remains regarding a pewter button inscribed with '52' found on the ship, suggesting it may have been a British gunship captured by American forces.
• 🖼️ The public is invited to observe the reconstruction process, which is expected to be completed by the end of June for a planned exhibit in 2026.

New Dog Park Opens in the Bronx

• 🐕 The first-ever dog park on a NYCHA property has opened at Castle Hill Houses in the Bronx, fostering a sense of community among residents.
• 🤝 The park, featuring separate areas for small and large dogs, has already helped residents connect and get to know each other.
• 🌱 This initiative is part of the Green Space Connections program, aimed at creating open spaces in NYCHA developments, with the next project at Patterson Houses featuring a playground and fitness center.