Driver Caught Using Fake Passenger In HOV Lane | Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the New York City Patch network to talk about tonight.

Driver Caught Using Fake Passenger In Brooklyn HOV Lane, Cops Say

Police found a dummy dressed in a sweatshirt and shades buckled into the backseat of a car in a High Occupancy Vehicle lane this week.

Health Dept Shuts Down 14 Restaurants In Brooklyn Food Hall

A shared walk-in refrigerator kept 17 degrees above FDA standards led 14 of the new Dumbo food hall's 21 restaurants to be shut down.

Thief Has World Cup Star's Key To NYC

Allie Long's key, gifted to her by Mayor Bill de Blasio after a parade honoring the women's team's World Cup victory, was stolen.

Threat Of ICE Raids Spurs NY Officials To Stand Behind Immigrants

City and state officials vowed to protect immigrants' rights after a report that ICE will sweep up at least 2,000 people starting Sunday.

Bill To Save 9/11 Victim Fund Easily Passed By House

The House of Representatives voted 402-12 to keep the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund running for seven more decades.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Héctor Figueroa, Prominent NYC Union Leader, Dead At 57
• Queens Craft Brigade Celebrates 2nd Anniversary In Astoria

Across America

• Tropical Storm Barry To Blow Into Louisiana Overnight
• 4.6 Earthquake Hits Seattle Area, Strongest In 18 Years

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