Brooklyn Shelter Hearing; Manhattan Real Estate; NYC's New Ferries: PM Digest

NEW YORK, NY — Here are the top local news stories for Wednesday, April 5. They come from our 28 neighborhood Patch sites across NYC.

Public Meeting About Rogers Ave. Homeless Shelter Will Be Held Thursday

Hear from the city, elected officials and members of the community about a homeless shelter planned for 267 Rogers Avenue.

$2.2M Is Average Manhattan Home Price, Report Claims

The borough is at a record high for prices, according to a luxury real estate firm.

Watch: High-Tech Ferries To Take Strain Off NYC Commuting

Ferry stops are being built in Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn.

Massive Brooklyn Skyscraper Project Would Include 2 Schools, Apartments And Office Space

See the city and developer's plans for the new home of the Khalil Gibran International Academy.

Deputy Mayor 'Pulled Strings' To Get Kid Into Selective Park Slope School, Report Says

The Department of Education told Patch he followed "standard process" for families new to NYC.

'Footloose' Law That Bans Dancing Should Be Repealed, City Councilman Says

Bushwick Councilman Espinal will try to repeal a law that prohibits dancing and enact another to protect baseball fans from foul balls.

Cyclist Hit By Truck In East Village, Police Say

The woman suffered head injuries on Wednesday after a truck collided with her in the East Village.

Bloods Gang Member Who Killed Security Guard Convicted, Prosecutors Say

Antonio Mahon shot security guard Aaron Locklear, a father of three, in the head and paralyzed his partner, according to prosecutors.

Thief Punches Fort Greene Woman To Steal Purse, Police Say

The Fort Greene woman was walking home near Waverly and Dekalb avenues when a strange man punched her in the face, police said.

Thieves 'Fishing' For Mail Cause NYPD To Warn Against Sending Checks

A large number of mail fishing incidents were reported in Upper Manhattan in the past months.