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Police stopped a U-Haul truck and detained the driver after reports that the vehicle struck multiple pedestrians in New York City on Monday.
Police stopped a U-Haul truck and detained the driver after reports that the vehicle struck multiple pedestrians in New York City on Monday. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

NEW YORK CITY — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New York City Patch network to talk about tonight.

8 Injured By U-Haul Truck's 'Violent Rampage' In Bay Ridge: Cops

"At this time, we have no indication that there is any terrorism involvement in this incident, " said NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell.

NYC COVID Cases Fall 70% In New Year, Data Shows

As pandemic-era restrictions lift, all the city's coronavirus indicators are officially "decreasing."

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Forest Hills Cancer Patient Owes $3,700 In Rent, Fundraiser Begins

Eddie Friedman, from Forest Hills, is struggling to pay $3,700, over four months in rent, with his disability funds.

Flushing Man Sentenced After Selling Guns, Drugs To Undercover Cop: DA

Renshan Lin was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison after selling over 40 grams of meth and a loaded semi-automatic pistol.

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Man Struck, Severely Injured By Train At Atlantic-Barclays Station

An as-yet-unidentified man remains in critical condition with a severe leg injury after he was hit by a D train late Sunday, police said.

Man, 83, Hospitalized After Upper West Side Attack: Police

An 83-year-old was walking near West 61st Street and Broadway when he was unexpectedly shoved to the ground, police said.

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