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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.
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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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