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BK Stop Had Most Fare Evasion Arrests | Teacher Hit Student: Cops | More 'Slutty Vegan' | Boy Calls For Stop Light Where Sister Was Killed

Nearly all crime fell across New York City in February, police said.
Nearly all crime fell across New York City in February, police said. (Peter Senzamici/Patch)

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Assaults On Cops One Of Few Crimes Not To Drop: NYPD

The assaults were on "police officers who were conducting enforcement, " a top cop said of February's crime statistics.

Bed-Stuy Subway Stop Had The Most Fare Evasion Arrests In NYC

Of the 63 people arrested, just two were white, new NYPD data show.

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Queens Teacher Accused Of Hitting 8-Year-Old Student Arrested: NYPD

Lashawn Leak, 34, stands accused of bruising the girl's arm and hitting the student, police said.

'Slutty Vegan' Will Open Much Anticipated Harlem Joint Next Week

Founder Pinky Cole will open the plant-based burger spot at 300 W. 135th St. on Tuesday. Here's what to know.

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Brother, 11, Of Astoria Girl Killed By Driver Petitions For Stop Light

Dolma Naadhum died on Feb. 17 after she was struck by an SUV driver at the intersection of Newton Road and 45 Street.

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