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5Pointz Graffiti Lawsuit; 'Governor' Donald Trump Jr?; Cuomo Signs 'Raise The Age': PM Digest

Also: Brooklyn avocado bar runs out of avocados and a Brooklyn community board manager used his girlfriend's Uber account to harass her.

NEW YORK, NY — Here are the top local news stories for Tuesday, April 11. They come from our 28 neighborhood Patch sites across NYC.


Sunset Park's 'Avocado Bar' Opens — And Runs Out Of Avocados

Avocaderia opened Monday at Industry City.


Proposal To Run F Trains Express Through Brooklyn Still 'Under Consideration,' MTA Says

People on the south end of the line rallied in support of the plan Monday; people at the other end aren't so excited.

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Brooklyn Community Board Manager Used Ex's Uber Account To Stalk, Harass Her: DA

An attorney for Craig Hammerman, the district manager of Community Board 6, said the allegations are not true.


'Governor' Donald Trump Jr? Not For Now, He Says

Trump Jr. told the Associated Press he wouldn't challenge New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but that "you never know, it's fascinating stuff."

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo Visits Harlem To Sign 'Raise The Age' Bill

The legislation will end the New York state practice of processing 16- and 17-year-olds as adults in the criminal justice system.


Alan Cumming Plans To Open 'Club Cumming' In The East Village

Alan Cumming plans to open a permanent 'Club Cumming ' in the East Village in September.


Rollerblader Killed In Hit-And-Run Had Just Reconnected With Estranged Father, Friend Says

Michael Joefield had decided to become a doctor and had forged a new friendship with his father before his death in a hit-and-run Saturday.


Williamsburg's Pokito Restaurant Robbed Of $3K By Bearded Burglar, Police Say

A burglar who broke into Pokito restaurant snagged $980 in cash and two checks worth $2000, police said.


5Pointz Graffiti Artist Will Go To Court Over Whitewashed Artwork

The owner of the 5Pointz building had whitewashed the site of the graffiti one night in 2013.


East Elmhurst Church To Be Replaced By Residential Buildings

The developer bought the church for $2.3 million in December 2015.


Maspeth's Knockdown Center Is Packed With Performances This Saturday

The art space is presenting three exhibition openings and a concert this Saturday.


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