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Teen Shot During High School Dismissal, Cops Say | NYC Top Stories

Catch up with the stories making headlines today across New York City.

Catch up with the stories making headlines today across New York City.
Catch up with the stories making headlines today across New York City. (Peter Senzamici/Patch)

Good evening, New York City Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the city for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories around New York City:

1. A 15-year-old boy is recovering after he was shot during dismissal time near a Brooklyn high school, New York City Police Department officials said. (Read more on Patch.)

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2. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center could begin work on a new 31-story medical facility on the Upper East Side later this year. (Read more on Patch.)

3. An police officer was slashed in the face in Manhattan on Tuesday, officials said. (Read more on Patch.)

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4. State Sen. Andrew Gournardes announced a new bill that would increase fines for drivers who injure or kill pets and service animals. (Read more on Patch.)

5. The City Planning Commission has approved Mayor Eric Adams' "City of Yes" housing plan Wednesday, which would create more than 100,00 new housing units over the next 15 years. (Read more on Patch.)

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