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Murder Conviction Tossed Due To Mistaken ID: Top 5 NYC 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. The iconic Queens-based taco truck, Birria-Landia, is gearing up to open its latest Manhattan outpost, this time on the Upper West Side. Read more.
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2. The New York City Fire Museum has closed indefinitely out of concern for the building's structural integrity after employees felt the building shake over the weekend, according to the museum and a report. Read more.
3. Columbia University President Minouche Shafik suffered a fresh rebuke for her leadership during of pro-Palestinian protests. Read more.
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4. A Queens assistant principal showed a 15-year-old girl pornography and groped her in his school office, police said. Read more.
5. The conviction of a Brooklyn man who had wrongly served a 23-year sentence for a fatal botched robbery he did not participate in was tossed Thursday, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said. Read more.
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