Crime & Safety

Body Pulled From Hudson River: Top 5 NYC Stories

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. The Rent Guidelines Board approved rent increases for New Yorkers with rent stabilized apartments Monday night. Read more.

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2. A popular Italian restaurant chain with six other locations across New York City is set to open on the Upper West Side, taking over the current home of a neighborhood staple. Read more.

3. Lamor Whitehead, the “Bling Bishop” from Canarsie, was sentenced to 9 years in prison by a federal judge Monday. Read more.

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4. The 42nd annual Mermaid Parade is set to return to Coney Island this weekend. Here's what you need to know. Read more.

5. A dead man was found floating in the Hudson River Monday afternoon, police said. Read more.

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