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Batten Down The Hatches For Tropical Storm Elsa | NYC Roundup

Here are the must-read Patch NYC stories for Thursday, July 8.

Pedestrians dash across as intersection as heavy winds and rain associated with Tropical Storm Elsa passes Key West, Florida, on Tuesday.
Pedestrians dash across as intersection as heavy winds and rain associated with Tropical Storm Elsa passes Key West, Florida, on Tuesday. (Rob O'Neal/The Key West Citizen via AP)

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

Tropical Storm Elsa: NYC Sets Travel Advisory, Urges Preparation

Batten down the hatches — heavy rainfall, gusty winds and a flash flood watch are all on the table Friday.

Formula E Car Race Returns To Brooklyn This Weekend: What To Know

An electric car race will take over the streets of Red Hook this weekend. Here's what you should know.

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Beloved Bed-Stuy Veteran, James Been, Dies At 101 Years Old

James A. Been, who served in World War II, called a block on Halsey Street home for 92 years.

Sushi Bar, Mexican Spot Among Upper East Side's New Restaurants

Here's the latest on four new restaurants opening on the Upper East Side in the coming months, including some recognizable names.

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GoFundMe Started For Man Who Had Wheelchair Stolen In The Heights

James Jett, 75, had his electric wheelchair stolen after he parked it outside a pharmacy in the Heights. Now residents are looking to help.

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