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Nuclear Armageddon Survival Guide; 'Disco Bodega' Busted; Tipping Uber Drivers: PM Digest

Plus: Cleveland Facebook murder suspect may be in New York and cyclists condemn 'mixing zone' intersection designs.

NEW YORK, NY — Here are the top nine local news stories for April 17, as pulled from our 28 neighborhood Patch sites across NYC.


Hey, NYC: Here's What To Do If We Get Nuked

You know, just in case.


Sunset Park 'Disco Bodega' Was Illegal Nightclub, Authorities Say

The underground nightclub "masquerading" as a humble corner store was the site of a drug overdose, authorities said.

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Bergen St. Homeless Shelter Site Part Of $20M Fraud Scheme, Lawsuit Says

The owner of 1173 Bergen St, where the mayor wants to open a shelter for homeless seniors, is mentioned in a massive fraud lawsuit.


Cleveland Facebook Killer May Be In New York, Police Say

Police think Steve Stephens, who is suspected of killing someone and uploading video of the murder to Facebook, could be in New York.

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Red Hook Parents Arrested In Child's Death

The child died in November.


Inwood Arts Group To Host Free Outdoor Film Series

Twelve films will be screened at Gaelic Field in Inwood Hill Park from June through August.


NYC Cyclists Condemn Intersection Design After Kelly Hurley's Death

Activists throughout New York City are critical of "mixing zones," like the one Kelly Hurley was riding in before her death.


Subway Groper Who Pushed Victim On Tracks Charged With Attempted Murder: Police

A man accused of groping a woman on a subway platform and then shoving her onto the tracks has been charged with attempted murder.


Uber App Would Add Tipping Option Under Changes Considered By City

Uber drivers claim it's hard to make a living because the company cut fares and most passengers don't tip.


Morningside Heights Closet Listed As $750 A Month Studio

The tiny apartment boasts "a large window" in an area that's "very safe and gentrifying rapidly."


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