Madoff Hedge Funder Suicide; Brooklyn Shelter Blocked (Again); Rent Freeze Update: PM Digest

NEW YORK, NY — Here are the top 10 local news stories to talk about Tuesday, March 28. They come from our 28 neighborhood Patch sites across NYC.

Hedge Funder Duped By Madoff Jumps To Death From Midtown Hotel: Police

The Upper East Side investment banker lost a fortune after his hedge fund invested billions with the Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff.

New Crown Heights Homeless Shelter Blocked Again By Brooklyn Judge

City officials have been pushing to move 104 homeless men into a new shelter on Bergen Street. Not so fast, a Brooklyn judge said Tuesday.

State Judge Upholds Rent Freeze For NYC Rent Stabilized Housing

The Rent Stabilization Association, a group which represents landlords of rent stabilized housing, sued the city for passing a rent freeze.

Queens Mob Bust Nets 10 More Alleged Bonnano Family Gangsters

Charges for the accused mobsters include conspiracy to commit racketeering, murder, arson and narcotics distribution.

Vegan Restaurant By Chloe Parts Ways With Its Namesake, Report Says

The popular vegan restaurant chain By Chloe has parted ways with its namesake Chloe Coscarelli, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Chelsea Market Fire Forces Evacuation

But the market's bustling ground floor stayed open, giving tourists and shoppers a front row view of the action.

DOB Program Seeks To Bring Unsafe Gas Piping Up To Code

The law will take effect on April 5, and applications will be accepted through Oct. 5.

East River Bridges to Get $936K Makeover, City Says

The cash will fund repairs to all of the East River bridges.

Eight Arrested In Corona For Prostitution Sting: Police

NYPD runs monthly operations to clear the area of criminal activity.

Two Men Rob 83-Year-Old Astoria Senior At Knifepoint: Police

They stole his phone and $20, an NYPD spokesman said.