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Hundreds Lose Power Amid Heat | Yonkers Man Brings Loaded Gun To JFK | 20M Oysters Added To Hudson | Royals Dine In NYC

A developer hoping to turn 441 Willoughby Ave. into condos was issued a demo permit this week, even though it might be saved by the landmarks board.
A developer hoping to turn 441 Willoughby Ave. into condos was issued a demo permit this week, even though it might be saved by the landmarks board. (Anna Quinn/Patch)

NEW YORK CITY — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New York City Patch network to talk about tonight.

Developer Moves To Demolish Bed-Stuy Mansion Awaiting Landmarks Vote

"They were ready to get busy this morning, " District Manager Henry Butler told Patch. "Something funny is going on."

Hundreds Lose Power In Astoria Amid Sweltering Heat, Thunderstorm

The failure of an underground left hundreds of Astorians without electricity on Thursday amid sweltering heat and a thunderous rainstorm.

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Yonkers Man Brings Loaded Gun To JFK Airport, TSA Says

TSA had to flag down Port Authority officers to detain the man, who received weapon charges, according to the federal agency.

20 Million Oysters Added To West Village Chunk Of Hudson River

The millions of juvenile oysters were added to the shoreline of Hudson River Park's Gansevoort Peninsula.

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Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Dine At Lower Manhattan Restaurant

The world-famous couple ate dinner at a restaurant on Greenwich Street earlier this week. Here's what to know about it.

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