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Share-worthy stories from the New York City Patch network to talk about tonight.

SEE: Dead Squirrel Carried On NYC Subway Train

Straphangers have had their space invaded by raccoons, rats and even a tiny shark — but this was probably a new animal oddity.

Vengeful 'Grinch' Developer Trashes LES Community Garden: Lawsuit

A Lower East Side community garden is suing a developer for encroaching on its property.

No Jail Time For Ex-Cops Accused Of Raping Handcuffed Teen In Van

Eddie Martins and Richard Hall were sentenced to five years probation after admitting they had sex with a handcuffed teen, prosecutors said.

Legionella Found In Water Supply At Two Bridges Condo: Officials

After two cases of Legionnaire's disease were confirmed, the Health Department has found the bacteria in a Two Bridges building's water.

FDNY Forced Muslim Firefighter To Shave Religious Beard: Lawsuit

The FDNY suddenly told Steven Daniel he could not fight fires with the beard he had long maintained for religious reasons, a lawsuit says.

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Across America

• Judge Closes Sex Trafficking Case Against Jeffrey Epstein
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