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'Sopranos' Star Opening Speakeasy: 5 Must-Read NYC Stories
Also in the news: Queens man arrested in connection with mother's death, fire ravages restaurant, and fewer New Yorkers shot so far.

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 around the city:
1. A man faces a murder charge in a 2021 Queens killing connected to a spasm of gang violence that claimed the life of an innocent mother, according to cops and a report. (Read more on Patch.)
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2. The coronavirus really did scare off scores of New Yorkers in 2020, a new study found. (Read more on Patch.)
3. A Bed-Stuy restaurant caught fire Tuesday morning, authorities said. (Read more on Patch.)
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4. Nearly 700 fewer people were shot in New York City this year than in 2021, when fear of violent crime swept the city, newly released crime statistics show. (Read more on Patch.)
5. Upper West Side-dwellers with an HBO subscription may recognize a television star inside a new speakeasy opening Tuesday in the neighborhood. (Read more on Patch.)
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