Officers Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man, NYPD Says | NYC Top Stories

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. Police shot and killed a man wielding a 14-inch knife after he advanced on NYPD officers Monday morning, officials said. The officers first tried to tase the man, but it proved to be ineffective, according to Chief of Department John Chell. (Read more on Patch.)

2. The company that owned the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last Thursday is shutting down its operations, the Federal Aviation Administration announced. A family of tourists and the pilot were identified as the victims. (Read more on Patch.)

3. City agency funding is not keeping pace with increasing needs as NYC's migrant population has grown, a new report finds. (Read more on Patch.)

4. The MTA wants to spend a big chunk of its next capital budget on train cars, which would be the most significant upgrade in decades. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Reports say that “The Phantom of the Opera” is set to return to New York City with a new “immersive” theatrical experience after its last show on Broadway two years ago. (Read more on Patch.)