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24 New City Schools Open, Adding 11K Seats | NYC Top Stories
Catch up with the stories making headlines today across 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. Twenty-four brand-new city schools officially opened on the first day of classes Thursday, officials announced. (Read more on Patch.)
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2. The gunman who killed one person and injured four at a parade this week was a gang member targeting a 16-year-old, officials said. (Read more on Patch.)
3. Police confirmed that four men carjacked a driver at gunpoint on Thursday morning, on Lexington Avenue in Harlem. One of the men brandished a firearm, according to officials. (Read more on Patch.)
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4. The Times Square shuttle has become New York City's first subway with full cell service. (Read more on Patch.)
5. Crime in NYC decreased overall for the eighth straight month, though the city saw a slight uptick in certain incidents. (Read more on Patch.)
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