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'Shaken' Judge Mulls Rikers Takeover | Lady Liberty: Pick Up Dog Doo | Deli Workers Choke Complaining Customer: DA | $1M Queens Drug Bust

NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell joins Mayor Eric Adams (left) and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks during a briefing on security preparations ahead of former President Donald Trump's arrival on April 3 in New York City.
NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell joins Mayor Eric Adams (left) and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks during a briefing on security preparations ahead of former President Donald Trump's arrival on April 3 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New York City Patch network to talk about tonight.

NYPD Commissioner's Shock Resignation: What Happens Next

Keechant Sewell, the NYPD's first woman commissioner, could be replaced by a man who undercut her power as top cop, reports say.

'Shaken' Judge Opens Door To Federal Control Of Rikers Island

A judge found jail officials' response to recent violence so lackluster she ordered steps Tuesday that could end with a takeover of Rikers.

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Lady Liberty Tells UES To Pick Up Dog Poop In New Ad

Give me your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free (without, you know, smelling dog poop.)

Rockaway Deli Workers Strangled Customer Who Complained About Food: DA

Two Rockaway deli workers face strangulation charges after prosecutors said their weekend attack on a customer left him clinging to life.

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$1M Narcotics Seizure Follows Queens Trafficking Investigation: DA

Violence and drug sales around Rufus King Park in Jamaica prompted a year-and-a-half-long investigation, landing charges against 8 people.

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