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Arrest In 1-Year-Old's Death Part Of Gang Takedown: NYC Roundup

Here are the must-read Patch NYC stories for Thursday, May 6.

The stray-bullet shooting that killed 1-year-old Davell Gardner Jr. was part of a gang war that terrorized Central Brooklyn for years, officials said.
The stray-bullet shooting that killed 1-year-old Davell Gardner Jr. was part of a gang war that terrorized Central Brooklyn for years, officials said. (Courtesy of Brooklyn District Attorney's Office.)

A round-up of the news stories in New York City today:

Arrest In 1-Year-Old's Death Part Of Massive BK Gang Takedown: DA

The stray-bullet shooting that killed Davell Gardner Jr. was part of a gang war that terrorized Central Brooklyn for years, officials said.

NASA Rocket Could Be Visible In NYC Skies

The Black Brant XII rocket could be seen Friday.

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A West Village Restaurant Just Earned Its First Michelin Star

The West Village restaurant was one of seven eateries in NYC to earn a Michelin star for the first time in 2021.

$348M In Repair Funding Is Coming To Riverside Park On The UWS

Mayor de Blasio announced a $348 million investment that will rehabilitate the Overbuild Bridges in Riverside on the Upper West Side.

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West Harlem Exhibition Shows Artists' Resilience During Pandemic

The exhibition, on view through May 22, aims to uplift Harlem artists who have faced "dislocation and uncertainty" during the pandemic.

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