AirBNB Guest Pays $27, Gets 'Harry Potter' Closet | Patch PM

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AirBNB Guest Pays $27, Gets 'Harry Potter' Closet Under Stairs

Video of a Brooklyn AirBNB went viral when a guest reported she spent $27 to sleep in nook reminiscent of Harry Potter's first bedroom.

W Village Locals Deny Plan To Bring 'Friends' Sofa To Sidewalk

Warner Bros. plans to place the iconic orange couch on a sidewalk in the West Village for the 25th anniversary of "Friends."

Person Squatting On Third Rail Stalls Subway Commutes

Subways were slowed down for a number of reasons including: Disruptive passengers on the third rail, emergency brakes and door problems.

Brooklyn Start-Up Under Fire For First-Ever DIY Rape Kit: Report

A Downtown Brooklyn company called MeToo is facing backlash for selling rape kits you can administer at home.

Cop Laughs At Video Of Man Shot Dead By NYPD: Report

An NYPD officer watching video of a Brownsville police-involved shooting reportedly said, "That's one less a--hole to sue us."

Also Worth A Look Today

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Across America

• California Boat Fire: 34 Presumed Dead, Rescue Suspended
• After Mass Shootings, Walmart Responds To Calls To End Gun Sales

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