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NYC Funeral Home Accused Of Displaying Wrong Body At Wake: Report
The funeral home allegedly misplaced a man's body and put another person's body in his coffin at his wake.
David Luces, Patch Staff
David Luces, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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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New Trash Bin Rules Take Effect, NYC Extends Deadline For Homeowners To Switch
While NYC Bins will be required for trash collection, the Department of Sanitation will not issue any tickets through the summer.
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1 Killed, Another Critically Injured After Queens Building Fire: FDNY
The fire seems to have started on the second floor of the building.
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Mayor Mamdani Fires NYC Sheriff, Appoints Replacement: What To Know
Mamdani did not give a reason for firing Anthony Miranda.
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Body Found Floating In Queens' Jamaica Bay, Police Say
The body was discovered early Friday morning.
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NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed May 22 - 29
Five restaurants closed in New York City this week.
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5 Injured After Train Fire At Penn Station, Some Rail Service Still Affected
Amtrak, NJ Transit and Long Island Rail Road service were disrupted ahead of the Friday morning rush.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
NYC Plans To Complete Redesign Of McGuinness Boulevard In Greenpoint
The expected competition of the project comes after numerous delays.
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Queens, NY|News|
2 Killed After Colliding On Bike Path On Queensboro Bridge
The two men were both traveling in opposite directions when they collided.
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NYC Want New Yorkers To Vote On The Official 2-K Program Jingle: Learn More
Free child care will soon be offered to every 2-year-old in the city and the Mayor's Office wants New Yorkers to pick the official anthem.
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Knicks Owner Invites President Trump To NBA Finals Game At MSG
The Knicks are scheduled to host Game 3 on June 8 and Game 4 on June 10.
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Queens, NY|News|
3-Year-Old Girl Falls Out Of NYC Apartment Window: NYPD
It is not known how the child fell out of the window.
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Queens, NY|News|
Woman Found Dead Near NYC Park, Police Say
The city's medical examiner will determine the cause of death.
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Jim Henson's Creature Shop In NYC Opens For Tours: What To Know
Fans will get a behind-the-scenes look at where some of the world’s most famous puppet characters have been made.
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New York City|News|
Manhattanhenge Returns To NYC This Week: Where To See It
A half-sun will be visible on Thursday, May 28.
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6 NYC Bars Were Just Nominated For Best U.S. Cocktail Bar Award: See Here
Next month, the Top 10 nominees will be narrowed down to four finalists.
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NYC, Lake Placid Being Eyed As Future Winter Olympics Hosts: Report
The idea of a New York City and Lake Placid partnership comes after the success of the most recent Winter Olympics in Italy.
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Queens, NY|News|
2 Teens Stabbed Outside NYC Apartment Building, Police Say
The incident happened outside a building on 31st Avenue and 45th Street in Astoria.
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2 NYC Students Are Vying To Win National Spelling Bee In Washington D.C.
Both students won one day of a two-day citywide competition back in March.
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3 Arrested After Storming NYC Church of Scientology In Viral 'Speedrunning' Social Media Stunt
The May 2nd incident resulted in $10,000 worth of damages, according to police.
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