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Woman Threw Acid In NYC Subway Attack, Gets 12 Years In Prison: DA
Rodlin Gravesande, 34, threw a vial of sulfuric acid in a passenger's face back in 2022, prosecutors said.
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I cover New York City for Patch as a local editor after a brief stint covering Brooklyn. Previously, I've worked as a breaking news reporter for the Staten Island Advance and before that I covered local news on Long Island.
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Teen, 16, Killed 2 In Upper Manhattan Triple Shooting: NYPD
The teen has been charged with second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon, police said.
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NYC Heat Wave Approaches Peak, Temps To Reach Mid-90s Forecasters Say
The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert for New York City from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday.
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Spotted Lanternflies Are Back: What To Do If You See Them In NY
New York residents are encouraged to step on and squish spotted lantern flies if they see them outside.
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Brooklyn Man Tried To Rape Woman In Alley, Gets 17 Years In Prison: DA
Leroy Hatcher, of Stuyvesant Heights, attacked and attempted to rape a woman at knife point, prosecutors said.
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Mermaid Parade 2024: Here's What You Need To Know
The largest art parade in the nation will be held on June 22, at 1 p.m.
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Suspected NYC Park Child Rapist Nabbed: NYPD
Residents spotted the man on the street and held him until police arrived earlier this morning, according to multiple media reports.
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Heat Wave Hits NYC As Air Quality Alert Is Issued Due To Extreme Heat
Temperatures are expected to peak between noon and 8 p.m. daily, forecasters said.
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'Bling Bishop’ Lamor Whitehead Gets 9 Years In Prison For Fraud Crimes
Whitehead is ordered to pay $85,000 in restitution and forfeit $95,000, prosecutors said.
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NYC Carjacker Stole Minivan With Baby In Back Seat: Police
The suspect stole a 2000 Chrysler minivan at the corner of East 46th Street and Third Avenue, police said.
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2 Dead In Brooklyn Following Weekend Mayhem, No Arrest So Far: NYPD
The two incidents in Bed-Stuy and Kensington happened on Sunday, June 16, police said.
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Home Insurance Rates Spike Nationwide: See Impacts In NY
Since 2018, the cost of home insurance in New York has continued to rise. See a full breakdown here.
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Upper Manhattan Triple Shooting Leaves 2 Dead: NYPD
When police got to the scene, they found a 44-year-old man who was shot once in the face, a 40-year-old man shot in the chest.
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Extended Heat Wave Set To Sizzle NYC Through The Weekend
According to forecasters, the peak of the heatwave will take place at 4:50 p.m. on Thursday.
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NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed June 7 -June 14
Only 6 restaurants closed across the city.
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2 Men Found Dead In Brooklyn This Week: NYPD
Both men were found unresponsive by police and pronounced dead at the scene.
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PHOTOS: NYC Stonewall Memorial Vandalized, Pride Decor Burned
Vandals snapped Pride flags and destroyed decorations at the national monument and at 22nd Street, Council Member Erik Bottcher said Friday.
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Severe Thunderstorms Target NYC As Air Quality Alert Is Issued
Thunderstorms and rain will move into the NYC area due to a cold front in the Northeast beginning at 9 p.m., according to AccuWeather.
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Man Tied Up Teens, Raped 1 In NYC Park: NYPD
The man pulled out a knife and forced the 13-year-olds into a wooded area, where he took their cell phones and tied them up, police said.
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TAO Ex-Worker Tossed Poop Into Koi Pond At Swanky Restaurant: Lawsuit
The ex-employee returned on June 2 to TAO Downtown in Chelsea, donning a full disguise with a wig and glasses, around midnight.
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