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NYC Lost Record-Breaking Number Of Chain Stores In 2019: Study
New York City lost more than 300 chain stores this year, according to the 2019 "State of the Chains."

Kathleen Culliton is regional manager of Patch's New York City bureau.
New York City lost more than 300 chain stores this year, according to the 2019 "State of the Chains."

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An unidentified man was fatally struck by a northbound Q train at the Newkirk Plaza station Thursday morning, the MTA said.
Last week it was a symbol of joy and light. Now it's garbage. Or mulch!
Shamire Coleman disappeared from her Claremont home Friday afternoon and hasn't been seen since, police said on Christmas Eve.
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A climbing Kris Kringle pulled himself up onto the Flatiron Building Monday, video shows.
A straphanger fell on the East 59th Street station in midtown Tuesday morning, delaying 4 and 5 trains, the MTA said.
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The suspension bridge connecting Brooklyn and Staten island will get 28,000 feet of suicide prevention fencing, the MTA announced.
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You've got one hour to get in, submerge yourself in the splendor, sing and then get out.
Eight subway lines were delayed during rush hour Monday morning, according to the MTA.
Because darling, you're on that pesky budget, aren't you?
"It's the best Christmas gift ever," said Universal Hip Hop Museum spokesperson Renee Foster. "It's like Santa Claus."
Why cook when you can dine?
Eight subway lines were delayed during rush hour Friday morning, officials said.
Two men and a woman were mowed down by trucks in Manhattan and Brooklyn in less than 24 hours, police said Friday.
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City Council will consider ending contracts with President Donald Trump's company, arguing, as Speaker Corey Johnson put it, "He's a crook."