Crime & Safety
Manhattanhenge 2024: When To See NYC's Sunset Glow [Top 5 Stories]
Catch up with the news making headlines today in New York City.
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. A man set a cup of liquid on fire and tossed it at a fellow subway rider in New York City, setting the victim's shirt ablaze and injuring him, police said Sunday. Read more.
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2. A 70-year-old man was killed in Bed-Stuy Friday after a woman intentionally set a fire in an apartment building, police said. Read more.
3. Police are on the hunt for a trio of motorcyclists after one of them punched a New York City police officer in the face while they were being escorted out of Central Park, authorities said. Read more.
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4. Former President Donald Trump has campaigned in one of the most Democratic counties in the nation, holding a rally in the South Bronx as he tries to woo minority voters days before a Manhattan jury will begin deliberations on whether to convict him of felony charges in his criminal hush money trial. Read more.
5. Cue up your Instagrams: Manhattan's street grid will align with the setting sun for the first time this year Tuesday, giving rise to the spectacular vistas known as Manhattanhenge. Read more.
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