What to Know
- Remember the video of that brawl in a New York City nail salon earlier this month? Now, there's a major development in the case
- A wardrobe change is causing some serious drama at the U.S. Open
- Nobody likes to hear subway announcements, but maybe a little Hollywood Flair might have you listening up
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018
Happy Thursday! It's going to be humid again today and an afternoon storm can't be ruled out either. The silver lining? It will be cooler with a high right at 90. As always, get the latest forecast at nbcnewyork.com/weather.
1. Charges Against Customer in Broomstick Brawl at NYC Nail Salon Dismissed, DA Says
Remember the video of that brawl in a New York City nail salon earlier this month? Now, there's a major development in the case.
The Brooklyn DA announced he is dropping charges against the customer involved in the fight.
The scuffle started when the customer refused to pay for a botched eyebrow job. Protesters later demanded the shop be closed.
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Read more here.
2. Umpire Shouldn't Have Warned Female Player for Shirt Change, US Open Says
A wardrobe change is causing some serious drama at the U.S. Open.
Fans were pretty upset when a chair umpire hit French player Alize Cornet with a penalty after she briefly took off her shirt because it was on backwards.
Twitter was quick to point out a bunch of male players were shirtless between sets throughout the hot day.
The U.S. Open said it regretted the call.
Read more here.
3. Would You Want a Hollywood Star to Be NYC Subway's Voice?
Nobody likes to hear subway announcements, but maybe a little Hollywood Flair might have you listening up.
Seth Rogen, a Canadian comedian, is a self-professed transit lover and did a dozen PSAs for the Toronto and Vancouver systems this year.
Read more here.
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