Machete-Wielding Robber Attacks Funeral Director, Cops Say | NYC Top Stories

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Here are the top five stories around New York City:

1. The director of a Harlem funeral home was attacked by a machete-wielding man who punched him in the head multiple times before stealing his wallet and cell phone, police said. (Read more on Patch.)

2. Four cases of measles have now been confirmed in New York State, Gov. Hochul said — including three in NYC. The governor launched a new web portal to support access to vaccines and public health information in the wake of measles cases. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Police are looking for a man accused of repeatedly punching a commuter on a downtown 6 train following an argument Tuesday evening. The victim, a 67-year-old man, reportedly sustained bruising and swelling to his face. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Three men were wounded in separate Brooklyn shootings on Wednesday and Thursday, as police launch a search for the perpetrators. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A law that allowed some non-U.S. citizens to vote in certain New York City elections has been struck down in the state's highest court. (Read more on Patch.)