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Mixed martial artist Ro Malabanan​ sprang into action and restrained a man he said punched a construction worker on a SoHo street.
Mixed martial artist Ro Malabanan​ sprang into action and restrained a man he said punched a construction worker on a SoHo street. (David Allen/Patch)

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MMA Fighter Takes Down Man Attacking Others On NYC Street

Ro Malabanan, a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, called on New Yorkers to help each other when faced with a similar situation.

Central Park Horse Carriages Could Be Replaced By Electric Cars

A renewed push to ban horse carriages from Central Park is taking shape in the City Council, with support from animal rights activists.

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Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Forest Hills Smoke Shop

Every first-place winning ticket in Tuesday's evening drawing was sold in New York City.

Lidl To Replace Now-Demolished Key Foods In Park Slope

Local groups reached an agreement with developers last year to bring an affordable market to the contested development replacing Key Foods.

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UES Subway Robber Snatches Teen's Phone, Orders Him Onto Train: Police

A teen was forced onto a train after handing over his belongings at knifepoint on an Upper East Side subway platform, according to police.

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