SantaCon Back On The Naughty List: 5 Must-Read NYC Stories

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 the city:

1. A Brooklyn man stabbed his mother at her Bay Ridge home over the weekend — and he claims his mother tried to poison him, according to police and reports. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A 22-year-old is in critical condition after being struck by a driver in Midtown early Sunday morning, police said. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A 62-year-old scooter passenger died after being flung from the two-wheeled vehicle as its driver tried to swerve around a turning car in Queens, police said. (Read more on Patch.)

4. A 30-year-old man was shot dead inside a Harlem smoke shop Sunday evening, authorities said. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Expect a big lump of coal of a summons if you booze on commuter trains this weekend, SantaCon NYC revelers. (Read more on Patch.)