Concessions are returning to the Staten Island Ferry with the help of Dunkin Donuts. Editor Warning: mentions of death. 

Happening in the World: Three people dead and over 32 hospitalized in the Philippines after consumption of a stew that contained a contaminated sea turtle. Though according to the Philippines’ environmental protection laws, it is illegal to hunt or consume sea turtles due to its status as an endangered species, the marine reptile is a traditional delicacy in a variety of communities and is believed to possess medicinal properties. It is likely that the sea turtle had consumed polluted algae and was, therefore, toxic. Since the incident last week, most of those affected have been discharged from the hospital and the deceased were immediately buried in accordance with local tradition. (BBC)

Happening in the US: The Great Lakes received snow Monday and may experience increased snowfall throughout the week. According to the National Weather Service, snow showers hit west Michigan during the night and snow of up to one foot is expected to hit Monday. With even more snow, gusty winds, and freezing temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday. (AP)

Happening in NYC: Concessions are set to return to the Staten Island Ferry for the first time since the pandemic. Dunkin Donuts was chosen as the concessionaire following the Transportation Department’s request for proposals in January. The concession stands will open within the next two months and are to be offered aboard Staten Island Ferry’s two newest ships, the MV Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis and the MV Dorothy Day. (Gothamist)

Happening in our Community: On Tuesday, December 3 from 5 to 7:30 pm, the Lehman Center for American History is hosting a book talk with Laura Helton to discuss her new book, Scattered and Fugitive Things. The book discusses the stories of collectors and creators who dedicated their lives to recording the history of African American life. For more information, look here. 

Staten Island Ferry via Wikimedia Commons