Man Assaults Gay Hispanic Couple On Walk In Midtown, DA Says | NYC Top Stories

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

Here are the top five stories around New York City:

1. Officials charged a man with hate crimes after saying he shouted homophobic and xenophobic slurs at two Hispanic men who were walking hand-in-hand, before punching them both in the face. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A cause of death has been announced for Miller Gardner, the son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, who died at the age of 14 while vacationing with his family in Costa Rica. (Read more on Patch.)

3. It's no surprise to us that New York City was named the top city in the country for food and drink — Food & Wine released their latest Global Tastemakers Awards, celebrating the best in fine dining, pastries, coffee, hotel bars, and more. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Two NYPD officers have been suspended after a fatal car chase on Wednesday morning in Inwood, officials said. According to the NYPD, the officers were in pursuit of a reportedly-stolen vehicle when the driver lost control and crashed into a building, causing the car to burst into flames. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Police are searching for four men who attacked and robbed a subway rider inside a Manhattan-bound A train on Monday. (Read more on Patch.)