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Mysterious Brush Fire Leads To Woman's Body | NYC Top Stories

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

Catch up with the stories making headlines today across New York City.
Catch up with the stories making headlines today across New York City. (Peter Senzamici/Patch)

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. First responders found an "extremely" burned female body after extinguishing a brush fire in Washington Heights on Wednesday afternoon, police said. (Read more on Patch.)

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2. Bed-Stuy's makeshift goldfish pond— made possible by a leaky fire hydrant's puddle — now has financial backing. (Read more on Patch.)

3. Two teenagers were attacked on a southbound train at Times Square just before the morning rush on Thursday, police said. (Read more on Patch.)

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4. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced that they will soon start issuing fines for vehicles blocking bus stops or double-parking, and drivers will no longer get a warning. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged for the fatal shooting of a New York City YouTuber last month, police said. (Read more on Patch.)


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