Principal Gets Hate Mail; Man Killed By Train; and More Brooklyn Briefs

- Brooklyn principal who didn't let kids sing patriotic song is barraged with racist hate mail. Raw Story

- Photo of Mr. Sammy Erzel, former Hatzolah NYC volunteer, who was struck and killed by a train last night. Twit Pic

- A sixteen-year-old raps about the dark underbelly of James Madison High School in Brooklyn ("Horndog High") after the latest alleged teacher sex scandal. NY Magazine

- A new report suggests the greatest financial risk from hurricanes may be in the greater New York City area. Huff Post via Queens Crap

- You can now make political contributions via text message. NY Magazine

- People are excited about all the new amazing Apple products after all. Gizmodo

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