Litter Basket Cuts Nixed In New Budget: 5 Must-Read NYC Stories

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

Here are the top five stories from around the city:

1. A simple "hack" is all it takes to beat the MTA's fancy new anti-fare evasion gates, according to a viral video. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A city Corrections Department employee was cuffed early Thursday morning for drunk driving in East Harlem, officials said. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Healthcare providers and officials on Thursday said New York-Presbyterian's move to eliminate midwifery services from its Inwood hospital is a massive "blow" to an already vulnerable patient population. (Read more on Patch.)

4. A body was found floating in the Harlem River Wednesday afternoon, according to police. The man, who police said had yet to be identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A controversial proposed budget cut that would have taken 9,000 litter baskets off New York City's streets has been scrapped, said Mayor Eric Adams. (Read more on Patch.)