'Midtown Jane Doe,' Encased In Concrete, Identified: Top 5 Stories

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. Pop superstar Lady Gaga has pulled out of hosting her sister’s bachelorette party at infamous downtown club The Box later after Patch first reported on a lawsuit accusing the nightclub’s management of allowing male clients to sexually assault waitresses and instructing female employees to engage in sex, excessive alcohol consumption and drug use, all under the threat of punishment or termination. Read more.

2. Allegations have surfaced against a funeral home chain with locations across New York City, including one on the Upper West Side, which city officials claim has been exploiting grieving families through "predatory" practices. Read more.

3. For more than a quarter of a century, Earl Wilcox has been a cherished figure at a Yorkville diner, bringing happiness and laughter to all who visit. Now, the community has the chance to show their appreciation in return, this weekend. Read more.

4. An elderly man was killed when he tried exiting his own vehicle as it began to roll forward and was crushed to death between another parked car in Sheepshead Bay, police said. Read more.

5. The long-mysterious identity of "Midtown Jane Doe" — a young woman's body found encased in concrete more than 20 years ago — has been revealed after a cold case investigation, police said. Read more.