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Transitioning from weather to breaking news, Gregory highlighted a significant incident on the Upper West Side, where police arrested 25-year-old Joshua Zinberg in connection with a slashing attack on a tourist. This alarming attack is part of a recent uptick in violent incidents, notably following a stabbing spree that claimed three lives.
In further political news, Matt Gates had withdrawn his name from consideration as President-elect Trump's pick for attorney general amidst scrutiny and investigations related to sex trafficking issues. Gates claimed that his confirmation was inadvertently becoming a distraction for the transition team’s critical work.