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These are the top stories from the New York City Patch
These are the top stories from the New York City Patch (Patch Media)

NEW YORK CITY — Here are the top stories from the New York City Patch.

Famiglia's Original Upper West Side Location Sued Over Unpaid Rent

"This location was our very first Famous Famiglia, " the owner said. "It is about the very start of an American Dream for my family and me."

Stop Loudly Praising Your Kids, Park Slope Neighbor Tells Mom: Reports

A letter a Park Slope mom received from a neighbor — complaining of loud parental encouragement outdoors — has been making the rounds.

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Fresh Meadows Teacher Repeatedly Punched Special Needs Student: NYPD

Hector Hernandez, 51, stands accused of leaving a student with a black eye and bloodied lip Wednesday, according to police.

Bye-Bye $2.75 Ferry Rides, NYC Boat Fee Bumped To $4

But a new ferry plan unveiled by Mayor Eric Adams doesn't strand lower-income New Yorkers. About 1 million people qualify for $1.35 fares.

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Bayside Councilmember Tells Bodega Workers To Arm Themselves

City Councilmember Vickie Paladino made this recommendation as a Harlem deli clerk faces murder charges for stabbing a violent customer.

Pacific Park Developer Misses $10M Deadline On Barclays Corridor: Pols

"This project isn't a field of dreams — it's a field of schemes, " Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon said of the promised arena-subway connector.

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