World's Tallest Politician Is In NYC | Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from the New York City Patch network to talk about tonight.

NYC Councilman Breaks Glass Ceiling As World's Tallest Politician

The Guinness Book of World Records named the Bed-Stuy city councilman the world's tallest. It's a big achievement.

And, Predictably, De Blasio Makes A Lot Of Bad Tall Guy Jokes

Mayor Bill de Blasio reached new heights Wednesday with a line-up of jokes directed at the world's tallest politician, Robert Cornegy.

Main Break Shuts 7th Ave, Leaves 400 Without Water In Chelsea

A water main break shut down Seventh Ave. again and left more than 400 households without water.

Man Shot Dead In Washington Heights, Police Say

The man was sitting in a vehicle when he was shot multiple times, an NYPD spokesman said.

JP Morgan To Fund Improvements At Grand Central

The funding deal was negotiated as part of JP Morgan's massive redevelopment of its Midtown headquarters.

Also Worth A Look Today

• Measles Outbreak: Reaching Hasidic Moms Afraid Of Vaccines
• 8 Injured After Fire Rips Through Bronx NYCHA Building: FDNY

Across America

• Jake Patterson Pleads Guilty To Kidnapping Of Jayme Closs
• James Fields Pleads Guilty To Unite The Right Rally Hate Crimes

Patch PM shares a few of the day's must-read items from our New York City network.