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Episode 58: December 12-18, 2021
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As you stay inside from the latest COVID surge, catch up with this week's news with THE 25TH HOUR!
* De Blasio refuses calls to close schools and return for remote learning in the face of increased COVID cases.
* The City Council wrapped up its last Stated Meeting, with Councilwoman Adrienne Adams declaring victory in the clandestine Speaker's race.
* Lines form once again around blocks to get tested since Governor Hochul's disclosure that more than 21,000 New Yorkers tested positive for COVID.
* The longest serving legislator, Assemblyman William Gottfried, announced his retirement.
* 800,000 Americans have perished under COVID, with Biden preparing a speech next week on his plans to tackle Omicron.
* Democrat Joe Manchin has shot down Biden's attempts to pass his human infrastructure agenda, saying on Sunday shows he couldn't support the bill as it stands despite negotiating with the White House.
* The Supreme Court shot down another challenge against vaccine mandates for healthcare workers.
* ... and much MORE!
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