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NYC Rodents Are Getting Diabetes From Fast Food, Study Suggests

A diet of human food waste is contributing to health problems in urban rodent environments, a new study suggests.

Amount Of Potholes In NYC Streets Halved As City Spends $1.6 Billion, Mayor Says

The number of craters in the roads has been drastically cut, the mayor said.

NYPD To Increase Security At Columbus Circle Statue

An extra patrol will be assigned to watch the 70-foot statue of Christopher Columbus during the Columbus Day weekend.

Ai Weiwei Public Art Project Installed In Washington Square Park

Workers are installing a massive cage in Washington Square Park as part of Ai Weiwei's citywide public art project.

Tropical Storm Nate: How Will It Affect New York City?

The storm is expected to head our way.

Cyclist Dies After Being Hit By Drunk Driver During Brooklyn Bike Tour: NYPD

Nancy Pease died from her injuries after an intoxicated Abel Antonio Pina-Morocho hit her with his Dodge Caravan in September, police said.

Brooklyn Events Happening This Weekend: Oct. 7-8

Here's Patch's guide to the random events in Brooklyn this weekend. Run with midwives. Play with yarn. Race across the Gowanus Canal.

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