Bradley Cooper Slings Philly Cheesesteaks In NYC: 5 Must-Read Stories

Good evening, New York City Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from around the city:

1. A vacant Upper West Side storefront plastered with posters of Israeli hostages has been graffitied with pro-Palestine sentiments, according to a photo posted to Instagram Thursday morning. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A New York Police Department captain has been charged with seriously injuring a female victim, after Passaic County officials say he kidnapped and assaulted her last December in Paterson. (Read more on Patch.)

3. If you have $20 and you want something to eat, your best bet is to head to West 52nd Street for some Indian food. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Hollywood star Bradley Cooper has really be showing his love for Philadelphia as of late by serving Philly cheesesteaks in NYC. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A Queens man who proclaimed himself the "Republican messiah" and is running for George Santos' vacant seat has been convicted for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection, prosecutors said. (Read more on Patch.)