Good Monday morning in New York City, where it's perfectly fine outdoor dining weather, according to some .
Here's what else is happening:
The NYPD confirmed that it's been working with the FBI to surveil volunteer court watchers who monitor ICE activity in Lower Manhattan.
A 26-year-old now-former aide to Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey has been charged with staging a fake politically motivated attack .
The Nassau Inter-County Express transit system, AKA NICE , is getting new low-emission buses thanks to a $42 million federal grant.
Times Square is getting a new ball .
One potential benefit of the IBX : It'd take you right to the Kings Plaza mall .
Doctors are concerned that more movies, TV shows and pop stars are making cigarettes look cool .

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