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Prospect Park Zoo Set To Reopen After Flood: 5 Must-Read NYC Stories

Catch up with the news making headlines today in New York City.

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A red panda, California sea lion and the scene at Prospect Park Zoo. (WCS's Prospect Park Zoo)
A red panda, California sea lion and the scene at Prospect Park Zoo. (WCS's Prospect Park Zoo) (WCS's Prospect Park Zoo)

Good evening, New York City Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from around the city:

1. Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul and Port Authority officials announced on Tuesday that the city will take control of the entire Brooklyn marine terminal and turn the existing 122 acres of waterfront into a modern maritime port. (Read more on Patch.)

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2. A woman was arrested Monday afternoon one day after a brutal stabbing killed a Harlem man, according to police. (Read more on Patch.)

3. The most recent addition to the Upper East Side's array of French patisseries comes with a global footprint. (Read more on Patch.)

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4. DNA from a sweaty hat helped nab a serial shoplifter who stole $170,000 worth of jewelry across Queens, prosecutors said. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Prospect Park Zoo's hibernation is almost over. (Read more on Patch.)

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