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Woman Killed By Unmarked NYPD Van, Sources Say | NYC Top Stories

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

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. NYPD sources say a woman lying in the road was hit and killed by an unmarked police van on Wednesday evening. (Read more on Patch.)

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2. A banana purchased at an Upper East Side fruit stand sold for millions at an art auction on Wednesday. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Seven new floats will make their debut at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade next week. (Read more on Patch.)

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4. The clouds burst over New York City overnight Wednesday into Thursday, to bring some much-needed rain. See how much rainfall was recorded: (Read more on Patch.)

5. Police are searching for a woman who slashed a subway rider in the face inside a Manhattan subway station this past weekend. (Read more on Patch.)

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