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Morning Headlines: Two Inmates Die in Prison Amid Officer Strike, New Immigration Detention Center Opens in Newark, and the Fight for Congestion Pricing Continues

Feb 28, 2025
Two deaths at Sing Sing prison amid an unauthorized guard strike raise urgent questions about inmate care. In Newark, a controversial immigration detention center opens, effectively doubling detention space. A gripping 1973 crime involving sulfuric acid on a child is revisited in a new book, shedding light on resilience. Plus, the MTA grapples with its congestion pricing program, collecting $48 million but facing legal battles with the federal government over its future.
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