Andrew J. Cohen at a glance
- Current role
- Supreme Court Justice, Bronx County Civil Term, General IAS Part 4
- Jurisdiction
- New York · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends 2034
Andrew J. Cohen
Supreme Court Justice, Bronx County Civil Term, General IAS Part 4 · Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term
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Biography
Professional career
- Justice, New York Supreme Court, Bronx County, NY, 2021-2035
- Justice of the Bronx County Supreme Court, presiding over civil cases in the 12th Judicial District, elected in 2020 and serving on the bench through 2034
- Adjunct Professor at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Education
- Sociology — State University of New York at New Paltz
- Yeshiva University — J.D.
Additional information
- Date of birth: 1969-08-09
- Birth place: Brooklyn, New York City, NY
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Powerpoint And Innovative Presentations
Courtwide
In a Bronx County Summary Jury Trial, counsel may use innovative jury presentations, including medical records, reports, and PowerPoint.
Counsel are encouraged to use innovative methods of presentation to the jury, including medical records, reports, PowerPoint presentationsBronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules ↗
Exhibits
Courtwide
Evidence or trial notebooks intended for the jury in a Bronx County Summary Jury Trial must be exchanged 30 days before trial or the material may be precluded.
Any evidence or trial notebook intended for the jury must be exchanged thirty (30) days prior to trial or may be precludedBronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules ↗
Statewide
The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof.
1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCEGuide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role ↗
Statewide
In New York Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, the court may require indexed trial exhibit binders, notebooks, or electronic equivalents for the court, counsel, and witnesses.
The court may direct that on the first day of trial or at such other time as the court may set, counsel shall submit an indexed binder or notebook, or the electronic equivalent, of trial exhibits for the court's use.Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗
Statewide
Civil trial counsel in New York Supreme Court and County Court must confer before trial and attempt to agree on exhibits to be offered without objection, unless the court directs otherwise.
Counsel for the parties shall consult prior to trial and shall in good faith attempt to agree upon the exhibits that will be offered into evidence without objection.Part 202: Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court ↗
Remote appearances
Courtwide
Live or prerecorded video testimony is permitted in a Bronx County Summary Jury Trial.
Video taped testimony, live or pre-recorded, is permittedBronx County Summary Jury Trial Rules ↗
Statewide
For Commercial Division matters, New York rules encourage Virtual Evidence Courtrooms for managing and presenting trial evidence after authorization by request or court direction.
Virtual Evidence Courtrooms (VECs) may be used to facilitate real-time access to trial exhibits and other relevant documents.Part 202.70 Commercial Division Rules: Virtual Evidence Courtrooms and Trial Exhibits ↗
Statewide
For New York criminal proceedings, virtual and hybrid appearances are governed by Part 200 consent, objection, public-access, and calendar-update requirements.
For all hybrid proceedings, all electronic appearances shall be projected in the physical courtroom in which the in-person portion of the proceeding is taking place in such a manner as to provide a reasonable opportunity for members of the public to view and hear the participants appearing electronically.Part 200: Uniform Rules for Courts Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms.
Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtainedPart 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings ↗
Published courtroom rules
Judge and named-part rules
Published judge / part rules (52 excerpts)
See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding.
Official rules document ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27
Communications with chambers
All inquiries should be made via e-mail to all Chambers staff listed above. Inquiries are not to be made via NYSCEF. Chambers Staff routinely uses email to convey information to the parties regarding scheduling, to respond to inquiries and for most other communications. All parties must provide email addresses as well as telephone numbers where they can be reached on all motion papers and communications to the Court. Telephone calls to chambers will be entertained only in situations requiring immediate attention, and you will be directed to send an email if your telephone call concerns a matter that does not require immediate attention.
Source page 1Communications with chambers
Ex parte communications are not permitted. When communicating with Chamber Staff, emails must be copied to all attorneys. If there are unrepresented litigants involved in your case, you must ensure that they receive such communications by email or other means. Therefore, attorneys must ensure that they have email addresses and/or telephone numbers for unrepresented litigants and communicate that information to Chambers Staff or demonstrate how they have attempted to obtain such contact information.
Source page 1Motion practice
Please do not request relief that should be made by way of a motion by letter or email. No decision or order will be issued based on such requests. Please do not inquire about the status or estimated completion date of a pending decision after submission, post-conference or post-oral argument as no information will be given.
Source page 1Adjournments
Attorneys must contact Chamber Staff and all parties immediately if there have been any developments in a case that would affect a future appearance, the outcome of the case, or a pending motion (e.g., actual engagement, death of a party/attorney, discontinuance, settlement, stipulation to adjourn, withdrawal, etc.).
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Any communications regarding any stipulations of adjournment shall be uploaded to NYSCEF and emailed to Chambers Staff pursuant to Uniform Rule § 202.8 (e)(1) (as we do not automatically receive NYSCEF notifications) and BxSupCiv-IA4@nycourts.gov preferably forty-eight (48) hours before the return date. Where there is no agreement between the parties, a request for an adjournment by any party shall be submitted in
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Effective: December 2025 writing via email, upon notice to all other parties, to the part email and Chambers Staff (see above) at least forty- eight (48) hours before the return date (absent extenuating circumstances). Chambers Staff will notify the parties whether the adjournment has been granted via email.
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In-person appearances in Courtroom 413 will be the default method of appearance. This includes preliminary, compliance, pre-trial, status and settlement conferences, inquests, and other hearings. Attorneys must contact Chamber Staff and all parties as soon as possible and prior to the appearance date (preferably forty-eight hours) regarding any extenuating circumstances that will affect the appearance or the outcome of the case (e.g., attorney engagement, death of a party/counsel, discontinuance, settlement, stipulation to adjourn, withdrawal, etc.).
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Failure to appear and communicate, in advance, with the Court regarding an appearance may result in default pursuant to the Uniform Rules (Uniform Rule § 202.27).
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A request for an interpreter or court reporter for any appearance or proceeding should be made via email to Chambers Staff at least seven (7) days before the proceeding.
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Although in-person appearances are the default method of appearance, if an appearance or conference is scheduled by the Court using Microsoft Teams, a Microsoft Teams Invitation and link will be sent to the movant and, unless provided to the Court, the movant is responsible for forwarding the invitation to all parties entitled to notice. During the appearance on Microsoft Teams, proper attire for all participants is required as is a quiet environment for the duration of the appearance. It is best if the Court can view all parties and for the parties to see one another, hence a working camera and microphone would be preferred.
Source page 2Motion practice
All papers must comply with the requirements of CPLR § 2101, CPLR §2103, and CPLR § 2214 as well as the applicable provisions of the Uniform Rules for the Supreme Court § 202.5 (and in addition other sections of Rule 202, as specified below) as to form, language, specificity, notice and service requirements, and motion practice. No papers shall be double-sided, and all pages shall be numbered.
Source page 2Motion practice
All motions should comport with Uniform Rules for the Supreme Court rules, specifically Section 202.8,
Source page 2Communications with chambers
Effective: December 2025 All discovery motions will be scheduled for a conference and should conform to Uniform Rule Section 202.7 (a) (2), the requirement of an affirmation that counsel has conferred with counsel for the opposing party in a good faith effort to resolve the issues raised by the discovery motion. Conferences or oral arguments relating to all other motions should be requested in writing (preferably by email) pursuant to § 202.8-f. Oral Argument and, if deemed necessary, will be scheduled by Chambers Staff. Parties will be notified by email, except where the Court directs otherwise.
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Motions are returnable five days a week and may be filed via NYSCEF or in the Motion Support Office, Room 217, and subsequently placed on the submission calendar and tracked. All opposition and reply papers must be submitted at the Motion Support Office on the return dates provided in the notice of motion or as provided pursuant to an adjournment.
Source page 3Adjournments
Stipulations of adjournment of motions which comply with Uniform Rule § 202.8-a. (c) and submitted in Room 217 on the return or adjourned date of a motion, will be honored and the motion will be adjourned and kept in the Motion Support Office. If a non-stipulated application for adjournment is submitted in Room 217, the application will be forwarded to Chambers for a ruling. Counsel is strongly advised to provide a courtesy copy of non-stipulated applications for adjournment via email directly to Chambers Staff for consideration at least forty- eight (48) hours in advance (see page 1, above) because Chambers Staff may not become aware of the request, in which case you may be in jeopardy of having your appearance marked as a default. Counsel will be advised of the ruling in writing. Oral applications for adjournments are not considered.
Source page 3Motion practice
In addition to the Uniform Rules (see above), motions for summary judgment must be made in compliance with and according to the limitations set forth in CPLR § 3212, and no later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the filing of the Note of Issue, except with leave of court on good cause shown. Motions for summary judgment should also adhere to Uniform Rule § 202.8-g. Motions for Summary Judgment; Statements of Material Facts.
Source page 3Communications with chambers
All OSCs must contain an affirmation in compliance with Uniform Rule § 202.7 (see subsection (d)) and be E-filed on NYSCEF. All OSCs must include an email address and telephone numbers. Proof of service of a signed OSC must be E-filed and a copy should be emailed to Chambers Staff. Any application for a TRO must comply with Uniform Rule § 202.7, see subdivision (f). Non-compliance will result in denial of the OSC.
Source page 3Adjournments
OSCs are returnable on Tuesdays in IAS Part 4, Courtroom 413 at 10 a.m., unless otherwise indicated. Stipulations adjourning an OSC should be emailed to Chambers Staff and uploaded to NYSCEF prior to the return date.
Source page 3Conferences and appearances
Preliminary Conferences - scheduled for Tuesdays (unless otherwise scheduled by the Court)
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Effective: December 2025 Counsel for all parties shall be familiar with Uniform Rule 202.12 (“Preliminary Conference”) and consult with one another prior to any appearance for a preliminary, compliance, status or settlement conference regarding: (i) potential resolution of the case, in whole or in part; (ii) timetables for outstanding discovery, including discovery of electronically stored information, and any other issues to be discussed at the conference;
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(iii) the use of alternate dispute resolution to resolve all or some issues in the litigation; and/or (iv) any voluntary and informal exchange of information that the parties agree would help aid early settlement of the case. Counsel shall make a good faith effort to reach agreement on these matters in advance of the conference.
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While the parties may discuss and recommend the date for a subsequent conference to follow-up on the matters discussed at the preliminary conference, the Court, in its discretion may decide on a different date. The recommended date for a subsequent conference should be on a Tuesday at least four (4) months from the first date of exchange of discovery. The parties may elect to leave the subsequent date blank. All requests for adjournments of preliminary conferences by stipulation should be made following the adjournment protocol (see page 1, above)
Source page 4Communications with chambers
Pursuant to Uniform Rule 202.12, an in-person conference need not be held if such conference will involve only the submission of a proposed stipulated conference order (see below). In such cases, a proposed order will be “so ordered” and issued. Preliminary conferences (also referred to as “PCs”) will be scheduled after the Request for Judicial Intervention (“RJI”) is filed on NYSCEF. The parties may jointly submit (preferably forty-eight hours in advance) a proposed PC order, in lieu of appearance, using the Part’s standard form (“Part 4-Proposed PCO-fillable.pdf”) which is available on the Bronx County Supreme Court – Part Rules webpage, here. The proposed preliminary conference order must be filed on NYSCEF by uploading it as Document Type “ORDER (PROPOSED)” with “Request to So Order” in notes section, followed by an email to the part email BxSupCiv-IA4@nycourts.gov, copying all parties and Chambers Staff. The subject line of the e- mail shall read "Proposed PCO: Index Number, Caption." The parties must use this Part’s current standard form as posted on the website or provided by Chambers Staff.
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Any proposed PC order shall state the date plaintiff served or will serve the Bill of Particulars and any additional information regarding discovery that has been negotiated by the parties. A so-ordered copy of the PC order will be uploaded to NYSCEF. Parties are advised that the Court may alter the deadlines set by the parties, schedule a compliance conference (also referred to as “CC”), and/or prescribe a Note of Issue filing date. Parties shall strictly comply with discovery obligations by the dates set forth in the so-ordered PC order pursuant to Uniform Rule § 202.20-e (“Adherence to Discovery Schedule”). If 45 days have elapsed, issue is joined, and a so-ordered PC order has not been uploaded, please contact County Clerk’s office.
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Parties must appear if the proposed PC order is not filed on NYSCEF at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the scheduled PC, if there are any disputes regarding the proposed PC order, or if there are any pending discovery motions. When in person preliminary conferences are required, failure to appear, failure to reasonably negotiate a proposed preliminary conference order, or repeated non-compliance with an order issued by the Court may result in the imposition of an appropriate sanction against that party or for other relief pursuant to CPLR § 3126, including dismissal of the action or default against the disobedient party.
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Compliance Conference - scheduled for Wednesdays (unless otherwise scheduled by the Court)
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Absent an extenuating circumstance, a compliance conference (“CC”) will be scheduled no later than four (4) months after the so-ordered PC order. Extensions of deadlines set forth by PC order must be requested at a compliance conference and will only be granted upon a showing of good cause.
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Effective: December 2025 At least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the compliance conference, the parties may jointly submit a completed proposed compliance conference order (“Part 4-Proposed CCO-fillable.pdf”), in lieu of appearance, using the Part’s standard form which is available on the Bronx County Supreme Court – Part Rules webpage, here. The proposed CC order should be filed on NYSCEF by uploading it as Document Type “ORDER (PROPOSED)” with “Request to So Order” in the notes section followed by an email to the part email BxSupCiv-IA4@nycourts.gov, copying all parties and Chambers Staff. The subject line of the e-mail shall read “Proposed CCO: Index Number, Caption.” The parties must use this Part’s current standard compliance conference form as posted on the website or provided by Chambers Staff.
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Parties must appear if the proposed compliance conference order is not filed on NYSCEF at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the scheduled compliance conference, if there are any disputes regarding the proposed compliance order, or if there are any pending discovery motions. Failure to appear, reasonably negotiate proposed compliance conference orders, or repeated non-compliance with discovery orders or to disclose may result in the imposition of an appropriate sanction against that party or for other relief pursuant to CPLR § 3126, including dismissal of the action or default against the disobedient party.
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Settlement and Pre-Trial Conferences - scheduled for Thursdays (unless otherwise scheduled by the Court)
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A mandatory pre-trial conference shall be set after the filing of a Certificate of Readiness certifying that all discovery is complete and the Note of Issue (“NOI”). If a pre-trial conference has not been set by the Court within three (3) months after the filing of the NOI, the parties shall request such conference via email to the Part email BxSupCiv-IA4@nycourts.gov CC’d to dschafer@nycourts.gov, jdtownes@nycourts.gov and corr@nycourts.gov.
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Counsel attending the settlement or pre-trial conference must be counsel of record, or at a minimum, be fully familiar with the action to discuss all factual and legal issues presented by the litigation and with full authority to accept settlement demands or make settlement offers. The case will be referred to the Trial Assignment Part following an unsuccessful pre-trial conference.
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A Note of Issue (“NOI”) and Certificate of Readiness must be filed pursuant to Uniform Rule § 202.21. Note of Issue and Certificate of Readiness by the NOI deadline otherwise imposed the Court. The NOI may not be filed unless the Certificate of Readiness has been executed by all Counsel indicating that discovery is complete, and a copy of the stipulation has been “So Ordered” by the Court. Applications to vacate the NOI are not typically granted.
Source page 5Adjournments
Applications for initial adjournments of trial must be made to the Special Trial Part (STP) Judge and any renewal of these applications will be referred back to STP.
Source page 5Motion practice
Any pre-trial issues (except those not reasonably anticipated in advance but timely raised), including motions in limine, not raised at the first appearance in the Part for trial/conferences may be deemed waived. Parties must make the Court aware of any motions in limine upon reporting to the Part.
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To streamline the hearing/trial and avoid delay, the parties must provide the following to the Court, to
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10. If a litigant requests a Pattern Jury Instruction (PJI) be modified, the complete PJI, incorporating the modified charges, must be submitted
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At trial, counsel and litigants are expected to report to the Courtroom by 9:30 a.m., unless the Court directs otherwise. Opening Statements will be strictly limited to oral statements (i.e., PowerPoint slides, Poster Boards, video clips, etc. are prohibited). Counsel shall not speak to objections in the presence of the jury. Redirect shall be limited at the topic of cross-examination, therefore recross of a witness or party will not be permitted.
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During trial, all counsel must be prepared for settlement discussions and have authority on behalf of their client or adjuster.
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Jury Selection Prior to jury selection, parties shall inform jurors about the estimated duration for trial. The “Struck method” will be the default jury selection method unless parties stipulate to a different jury selection method. Parties should stipulate to the number of jurors and designation of alternatives prior to the commencement of jury selection. Jury selection shall be completed within two court sessions (i.e., a morning session and an afternoon session).
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The parties must discuss all proposed evidence/exhibits and attempt to stipulate the exhibits, including marking, into evidence prior to the hearing/trial. All documents must be clear, legible, and in a format that is readily accessible (e.g., pdf or jpeg). The top page of the exhibits must also be clearly labeled and paginated (i.e., Defendants Exhibit “A” for ID, Plaintiff’s Exhibit #1 for ID). If a screen or computer is required to display exhibits/evidence during trial, it must be set up prior to the start of the hearing. Please conduct a test prior to the start of trial.
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E-File Cases: All Ex Parte applications must be uploaded to NYSCEF.
Source page 6Filing and working copies
To avoid delay and ensure that all required documentation is submitted, counsel or unrepresented litigants shall utilize an Infant Compromise Order checklist, uploaded to the New York Courts website, before submission of a proposed ICO. Proposed ICOs without the required documentation will delay processing.
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Effective: December 2025 All proposed infant compromise (E-filed or non-E-File) orders shall contain the following language if no
Source page 7Filing and working copies
All proposed infant compromise (E-filed or non-E-File) orders shall contain the following language if a
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• The attorney’s supporting affirmation shall set forth the policy limits of all available insurance and shall attach any (1) annuity plans proposed to the parent/guardian, (2) itemized sheet for disbursements, and (3) comparables to establish reasonableness for settlement amount(s). After review of Infant Compromise submissions, Counsel will be notified of the scheduled virtual or in-person appearance date by email.
Source page 7Communications with chambers
Plaintiff’s counsel must make all arrangements to have the infant and parent/natural guardian appear in- person or virtually on the hearing date. A request for an interpreter or court reporter for an ICO proceeding should be made to the court part and court clerk via email, and copied to Chambers staff, at least seven (7) days before the proceeding.
Source page 7Adjournments
Guardianship proceedings are initiated by an Order to Show Cause (OSC). Any adjournments will be granted only under exigent circumstances and with the prior approval of this Court.
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All filings, including the proof of service, the referee report (if applicable), request for adjournments or request for appearance must be faxed to the Guardianship Department at (212) 618-5248, or by email to bxfiduciary@nycourts.gov (subject line must include the Index No. and the Incapacitated Person’s name), or by mail to the Guardianship Department (Room 216) on or before the Friday before the return date.
Source page 7Motion practice
Attorneys and/or Guardians must follow up with the Guardianship Department by calling 718-618-1330 after submitting annual filings or proposed orders via NYSCEF (e-file) or paper filing. All motions by OSC are returnable on Mondays. All filings must include all interested parties’ email addresses and direct phone numbers. An affidavit of service must be supplied. Requests for compensation of services shall be accompanied by affidavit of services.
Source page 7Communications with chambers
Any requests for a virtual conference shall be sent to the senior court clerk and part email. Conferences shall be scheduled either Tuesday or Thursday of the week. All ex parte applications must be made on notice to all parties.
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All decisions will require an order to be settled unless otherwise indicated. When filing a Final Accounting, a Notice of Settlement must be provided.
Source page 7Shared court rules
22 NYCRR Part 202 — Uniform Civil Rules Supreme Court And County Court
Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term
Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings
Bronx County Supreme Court, Civil Term
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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