Watch Gigantic Balloons Inflate For Macy's Parade | NYC Top Stories

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. On Wednesday night, there's a special chance to watch the gigantic Macy's Thanksgiving Parade character balloons come to life. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A 19-year-old who pointed a weapon at NYPD officers and was subsequently shot last weekend has been formally charged, officials said. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Police are searching for an attacker who stabbed a 15-year-old boy in the stomach aboard a subway car on Monday. (Read more on Patch.)

4. Do you feel like you're paying more for bags and seats when you fly out of NYC airports? That's because you are, a new Senate report found. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A local business owner has been found guilty of a $2.4 million conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud. (Read more on Patch.)