Crime & Safety

Jonathan Majors Avoids Jail Time After Assault Conviction: NYC Top 5

Catch up with the news making headlines today in New York City.

Catch up with the news making headlines today in New York City.
Catch up with the news making headlines today in New York City. (AP Photo/Brittainy Newman)

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. Donald Trump's lawyers were blocked Friday from forcing NBC to provide them with materials related to the TV network's recent documentary about porn actor Stormy Daniels, a key prosecution witness at the former president's upcoming hush-money criminal trial in New York. Read more.

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2. The culprit behind a deadly stabbing at a bar in Bay Ridge Sunday morning remains at large Monday, authorities said. Read more.

3. The ground rumbled Friday beneath New York City, home to famous skyscrapers like the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center. Though buildings that can reach above 100 stories might seem especially vulnerable to earthquakes, engineering experts say skyscrapers are built with enough flexibility to withstand moderate shaking. Read more.

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4. A sexual predator is wanted by police after officials said he placed his penis on a woman's arm inside a subway car. Read more.

5. Actor Jonathan Majors avoided jail time Monday for assaulting his ex-girlfriend in a high-profile case that derailed the once-promising star’s career. Read more.

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