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This Rat Is The Subway's Next 'Showtime' Sensation​ | Patch PM

App-Based Moped Service Expands | See Renovated SummerStage | Measles In Manhattan

A rat crosses a Times Square subway platform.
A rat crosses a Times Square subway platform. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

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SEE: This Rat Is The Subway's Next 'Showtime' Sensation

An acrobatic rodent was caught on video practicing its pole-dancing routine aboard a subway train.

PHOTOS: Central Park's SummerStage To Debut After $5M Renovation

The new SummerStage venue features improved seating, a larger stage canopy and brand-new lighting and sound systems.

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App-Based Moped Fleet Expands To 20 Bk, Queens Neighborhoods

Revel will add 1,000 more mopeds to its 68-bike fleet by this weekend, connecting riders from Sunset Park to Astoria to the ride service.

Manhattan Resident Gets Measles From Exposure In Sunset Park

The city said 550 individuals had been diagnosed with measles as of May 28 since the outbreak first began last October.

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NYPD Officers Save Injured Robin In Central Park

The officer's wrapped the injured bird in a shirt and went to find help.

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