Crime & Safety

Underage Sex Sting Busts School Crossing Guard In NYC: Top 5 Stories

Catch up with the news making headlines today in New York City.

Catch up with the news making headlines today in New York City.
Catch up with the news making headlines today in New York City. (Renee Schiavone/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. Harvey Weinstein can expect a sequel to a Manhattan sex crime trial that cemented his "Me Too" downfall. Read more.

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2. Police are searching for three men responsible for six robberies in Washington Heights, Harlem and the Bronx. Read more.

3. The New York City Department of Transportation, The Horticultural Society of New York and Rutgers University announced Thursday the creation of a new initiative that would create habitats for at-risk bee populations. Read more.

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4. A pro-Israel counterprotest led by far-right media figures is planned to descend on Columbia University as the days long Gaza Solidarity Encampment demonstration continues. Read more.

5. An undercover sting busted a Queens school crossing guard who tried to have sex with a cop he believed was a 14-year-old girl, prosecutors said. Read more.

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