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Body Parts Linked To Charred Remains, Report Says: NYC Top 5

Catch up with the news making headlines today in New York City.

Catch up with the news making headlines today in New York City.
Catch up with the news making headlines today in New York City. (Peter Senzamici/Patch)

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. Remains found in a Bronx apartment Monday have been linked to a charred body discovered burning in Yonkers, authorities said. (Read more on Patch.)

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2. Sushi favorite Sugarfish, known for its affordable tasting menu, will open a new location in Manhattan on Thursday. (Read more on Patch.)

3. As chain pharmacies like CVS, Rite Aid, and Duane Reade have been closing retail locations, a report says those empty ground-floor commercial spaces could remain vacant for years. (Read more on Patch.)

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4. Police arrested a New York City journalist suspected of participating in the vandalism of several homes across the city two months ago, including the residence of the Brooklyn Museum's director. (Read more on Patch.)

5. With Eater magazine saying New York City is "in the middle of a Chinese food renaissance,” one Patch reporter put together a list of familiar favorites and new arrivals in the ever-dynamic dining scene on the Upper West Side. (Read more on Patch.)

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