NEW YORK, NY — Here are the 13 biggest news stories from across New York City last week — Monday, April 24, through Sunday, April 30 — as reported by Patch editors for our 28 neighborhood news sites in NYC.
Amtrak's Plan To Improve Penn Station Could Mean More Commuter Hell
Coming this summer to a train track near you.
Last Of American Apparel's NYC Locations Now Closed
It's the end of an era, for sure — if a somewhat overpriced and sexually exploitative one.
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The Met Is Considering An Entrance Fee For Tourists
Museum officials are currently in talks with city officials about changing the Met's longstanding admissions policies to bring in some cash.
NYC Rent Board Votes For First Rent Hike On Stabilized Housing In 3 Years
You may soon be paying more for your rent-stabilized apartment.
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'Last Nazi In America' Lives In Queens, Protesters Say
Jakiw Palij was a guard at an extermination camp where 6,000 people died in one day, according to the Department of Justice. So why hasn't he been deported yet?
U.S. News & World Report Releases Annual Public High School Rankings
The definitive list of America's best public high schools is out for 2017. See if your kid's school is among the 76 in New York City.
Trump Announces First Trip Back To NYC Since Becoming President
Here's what's on his itinerary.
Every NYC Classroom Will Have AC By 2022, De Blasio Vows
That's right: 11,000 city classrooms still aren't equipped with air conditioners.
U.S. Airman Killed By Q Train
The victim, 25-year-old Montiel Alleyne, was stationed at a U.S. Air Force base in New Jersey.
Jail Boss Drove 18,500 Miles For Personal Trips In City-Owned Car, Investigation Finds
Turns out Department of Correction Commissioner Joseph Ponte is quite the road-tripper.
Legendary West Village Italian Joint Closes After 24 Years
R.I.P. Po Restaurant.
2 Injured In Rare Lower Manhattan Shooting; Suspect Under Arrest
Jason Wright, 37, is accused of shooting two people near Battery Park — including a woman who cops believe was a bystander.
Woman Claims She Was Raped In Brooklyn Port-A-Potty
The NYPD originally took two suspects into custody, but freed them soon after. Now, the Brooklyn District Attorney's office — and a growing number of neighbors — are getting involved.
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