Crime & Safety
2 Hostages Taken At NYC Store During Standoff: Top 5 Stories
Catch up with the news making headlines today in New York City.

Good evening, New York City Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the city for today, just for you.
Here are the top five stories around New York City:
1. Police nabbed one motorcyclist who struck an NYPD officer last month, causing him to fall from his scooter while he was being escorted out of Central Park, authorities said. Read more.
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2. A CGI-altered video posted to the official Game of Thrones X page Monday afternoon depicts the Manhattan Bridge flying black Targaryen flags from the upcoming second season of the prequel series “House Of The Dragon.” Read more.
3. A 14-year-old subway surfer was injured in Queens after he hit his head on a beam, police said. Read more.
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4. New York City drivers will notice four times as many red light cameras on city streets after the passage of a new bill.
5. A man took two people hostage as he was attempting to rob a money transfer store in Brooklyn, police said. Read more.
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