Body With Prosthetic Leg Found In East River | NYC Top Stories

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. The body of a dead man with a prosthetic leg was found floating near the Brooklyn Bridge, officials said. It is not known at this time how the man ended up in the water. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who starred in "Harriet the Spy" and went on to roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," was found dead in her Midtown apartment Wednesday morning. She was 39. (Read more on Patch.)

3. An argument over a seat on a southbound A train prompted one man to slash another in the hand and then flee the subway, officials said. The NYPD is looking to identify the suspected attacker. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Mayor Eric Adams has asked a federal judge to dismiss his corruption case after accusing prosecutors of misconduct. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Prepare for rain and maybe even a thunderstorm as a fast-moving system approaches New York on Thursday, according to forecasters. (Read more on Patch.)