Week in Review: May 16- May 23
Briefly

The Cuauhtémoc, a Mexican naval ship, tragically collided with the Brooklyn Bridge while on a promotional tour, causing the masts to break and resulting in a critical situation for the crew, including fatalities. In political news, a criminal inquiry into former Governor Andrew Cuomo's alleged false statements regarding nursing home death counts during the pandemic has surfaced, inciting renewed allegations against him. Progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani is strategically fostering alliances in the mayoral race against Cuomo, while a strike in New Jersey temporarily halted rail services until a resolution was achieved between unions and authorities.
On Saturday, the Cuauhtémoc, a Mexican naval ship, struck the Brooklyn Bridge, leading to 11 critical injuries and 2 fatalities among its crew.
The Department of Justice's inquiry into Andrew Cuomo’s statements regarding nursing home deaths during the pandemic has reignited political tensions and allegations of misconduct.
Zohran Mamdani’s cross-endorsement strategy among progressives represents a strategic effort to consolidate support against frontrunner Andrew Cuomo ahead of the mayoral primary.
A significant transit workers' strike in New Jersey shut down rail service, marking a historic moment for labor negotiations until a tentative agreement led to service resuming.
Read at Brooklyn Eagle
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