Rent Freeze Updates; Live In The Mayor's Home; Harlem's Murals; MTA Fare Hikes: PM Digest

NEW YORK, NY — It's the first day of spring and it looks like the sun is here to stay — for a while, at least. Here are the top 11 local news stories from our 28 neighborhood Patch sites across NYC worth thinking about as you sunbathe.

Live In Bill de Blasio's Park Slope Home For Under $2K Per Month

Don't worry: The mayor and his wife won't be living with you.

'Dine In Brooklyn' Restaurant Week: Full List Of Restaurants, Prices, Schedule

Plan your week-plus of fine dining in Brooklyn.

Sunset Park Library Redevelopment Approved By City

The controversial project has the city's backing.

MTA: L Train Shutdown Could Be Shorter Than Expected

What's this? A train ahead of schedule? Well, reports are that L Train repairs will be complete in 15 months instead of the planned 18.

New Target To Open In Herald Square

Target plans to open a new store in Manhattan near Herald Square, the company announced on Monday.

Rent Guidelines Board Announces Public Meeting Schedule, Preliminary Vote

Could the two-year rent freeze be coming to an end? The Rent Guidelines Board will be meeting several times in the coming months.

50 New Murals Coming To East Harlem Business Gates

A public arts program that pairs artists and businesses to create murals on roll-down security gates is expanding to East Harlem.

Man Fatally Shot In Face At Bushwick Nightclub 'Brooklyn Asylum'

22-year-old Jefferson Exantus was killed early Sunday morning in an argument with another man, cops said.

MTA Fare Hikes: What To Expect When Buying Subway Tickets This Week

You've known about the fare hikes. Here they are, one more time.

Queens Night Market Returns Soon But You'll Need Tickets For The Opening Night

Half of the proceeds from tickets will go to three NYC charities.

Jamaica Woman Charged With Killing Aunt With Meat Cleaver

If found guilty, she will serve up to 25 years in prison.