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Weed Should Make Downtown 'Version Of Amsterdam' | NYC Roundup

Here are the must-read Patch NYC stories for Wednesday, June 16.

Phelan Dante Fitzpatrick is running for the West Village city council seat, and he's got big plans for marijuana in the district.
Phelan Dante Fitzpatrick is running for the West Village city council seat, and he's got big plans for marijuana in the district. (Photo courtesy of Phelan Dante Fitzpatrick's campaign. )

A round-up of the news stories in New York City today:

Legal Weed Should Turn Downtown Into Amsterdam, Candidate Says

Phelan Dante Fitzpatrick is running for the West Village city council seat, and he's got big plans for marijuana in the district.

See The Photos: NYC Firework Show Marks End Of COVID Restrictions

Miss Tuesday's night's firework show? Want to experience it again? Here's a sampling of photos from the big pandemic-capping event.

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MTA Drops Mask Requirements For Outdoor Platforms and Bus Stops

You can now go mask-free on all MTA outdoor platforms and bus stops.

Upper West Side Coronavirus Rates Plummet Toward Zero: Data

Rates of COVID-19 across the Upper West Side have reached record lows as the neighborhood continues to get vaccinated, data shows.

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See Coldplay For Free In Long Island City On Thursday

The free concert will kick off at 6:30 p.m., with tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. Find out how to get tickets here.

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