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Nun Murder Threat; Brooklyn Dognapper; Central Park 5 Show: PM Digest

Also: The city's homeless population is growing.

NEW YORK CITY, NY – Have your umbrellas ready for tomorrow's commute – a storm's on its way. Here are the stories to talk about tonight, July 6, as pulled from our 28 neighborhood Patch sites across NYC.

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Is Nowhere Sacred?

A nun praying in a Brooklyn church was approached by a man who threatened to kill her, police said.

Find out what's happening in Brooklynfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


The Amount Of People Sleeping On NYC's Street Has Gone Up 40%

The increase has come despite the city beefing up outreach efforts.


The Story Of The Central Park 5 Is To Be The Focus Of A Netflix Miniseries

The five teenagers were convicted of a brutal rape, only to be cleared 13 years later.


A Big Storm Is Coming Tonight

See when it's going to hit.


The Killer Of A Bronx Cop Recorded A Facebook Rant About Police Abuse

Alexander Bonds warned police to leave him alone or "we gonna do something."


A New Social App Shows Where The Cool People Go In NYC

Postcard produces a heat map showing the most trendy venues.


Celebrate French Independence On The Upper East Side

Bastille Day celebrations are being planned.


Times Square Has Traveled Back In Time As Phone Booths Reappear

The booths are part of an art installation.

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