​Rogue Raccoon Snarls 'A' Train Service​ | Patch PM

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Rogue Raccoon Snarls 'A' Train Service

The meddlesome mammal prompted delays in Manhattan-bound A train service early Friday morning.

PHOTOS: Kobe Bryant Hosts Harlem Youth Basketball Clinic

The NBA legend started his Mamba League Youth Clinic with Nike to help kids stay active.

Hot Sauce Expo To Bring The Spice To Brooklyn

Get ready for a weekend of heat-inducing eating contests, a chihuahua beauty pageant and the chance to beat a Guinness World Record.

Riverside Park Bike Path Section To Close For 5 Weeks

Cyclists will be diverted from the bike path near the West 72nd Street dog run.

Free Coney Island Summer Concerts Saved With $600K Funding Bump

Elected officials have secured $600,000 a year to throw free concerts in Coney Island for the next six years.

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