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Child Falls Onto Train Tracks During Rush Hour | NYC Top Stories

Also in today's news: Club promoter sentenced for violent rapes; "Wonder" restaurant prepares for opening; man charged in Midtown rampage.

A child tripped and fell onto the L train tracks in Williamsburg Tuesday morning, but only had minor injuries, according to the NYPD.
A child tripped and fell onto the L train tracks in Williamsburg Tuesday morning, but only had minor injuries, according to the NYPD. (Emily Rahhal/Patch)

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Here are the top five stories around New York City:

1. Wonder, a new restaurant concept opening on the Upper East Side, says it offers a cornucopia of cuisines, chefs and top restaurants — all under one roof. (Read more on Patch.)

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2. Police are investigating after a 21-year-old man was fatally shot in Crown Heights overnight Tuesday. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A New York City club promoter who violently raped two college students inside his car will spend 18 years to life in prison, prosecutors said. (Read more on Patch.)

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4. A man was indicted on multiple charges Tuesday, after authorities said he injured several people by driving his car into crowds gathered following the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Subway service was briefly halted after a 12-year-old tripped and fell onto the L train tracks Tuesday morning, police said. He was rushed to an area hospital with minor injuries. (Read more on Patch.)

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