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Cellino Sues Barnes; Upper East Side Party Murder; 'Night Mayor' For NYC? PM Digest
Plus: New design revealed for NYC's "I Voted" sticker, and how to sneak a peek of Brooklyn Heights' most hotly anticipated hotel remodel.

NEW YORK, NY — Who would have thought we'd see the day? Below, everything you need to know about the self-implosion of New York's most annoying personal injury law firm, and all the other local news stories worth your time on Thursday, May 11. Stories are pulled from our 28 neighborhood Patch sites across the city.
Cellino Sues Barnes: Law Firm With Infuriating Jingle Could Break Up After Lawsuit
All the cathartic details.
2 Dead Bodies Found This Week In Central Park Waters Not Linked, Police Say
The shift from cold to warm weather this time of year usually brings up some "floaters," Central Park's precinct captain explained at a community meeting last night.
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Amtrak Chief 'Very Impressed' With Operations At Penn Station
In the past six weeks, there have been two derailments, a stampede, a sewage leak and near daily delays at the Midtown transit hub.
Suspect Arrested For Sex Assault, Robbery Of Harlem Tourist
Bed-Stuy resident Keon Robinson allegedly beat, sexually assaulted and robbed a German tourist in Harlem. The brutal attack was caught on tape.
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Man Found Hanging From Tree On Upper West Side, Police Say
Police made a gruesome discovery early this morning in Riverside Park off West 91st Street.
See NYC's New 'I Voted' Sticker
More than 10,000 people voted for the new sticker design.
Falling Crowbar Smashes Taxi, Injures Driver Near Upper East Side Construction Site
The site of a planned 35-story luxury apartment tower is now being investigated by the city.
Trump Jeweler's Surrogate Son Indicted For Upper East Side Party Murder
James Rackover, 25, and his friend Lawrence Dilione, 28, are charged with second-degree murder, hindering prosecution, tampering with evidence and the concealment of a human corpse.
How To Get A Sneak Peek Of Brooklyn Heights' Most Hotly Anticipated Hotel Remodel
The historic Hotel Bossert has been shuttered for decades. In recent years, it's undergone extensive renovations — but still hasn't opened to the public. Here's how to sneak a peek ahead of time.
HBO Show 'High Maintenance' Wants Extras For Bushwick Dance Party Scene
And if that's not enough to sell you: The party, hosted by House of Yes, is goddess-themed. "Delicious disco, Dionysian drink specials, free pizza, and glitter galore will be provided," the venue says.
NYC Might Get A 'Night Mayor'
Under proposed legislation that advocates say would help DIY music venues like Shea Stadium navigate city bureaucracy.
Brooklyn's More Moneyed Neighborhoods Brace For New Homeless Shelters
Local leaders in Park Slope are warning Mayor de Blasio not to spring any new shelters on them out of the blue, like he did over in Crown Heights.
15 Injured When MTA Bus, City Garbage Truck Sandwich Sedan In Flatbush
All the victims are expected to live. Here's scary footage from the crash.
A Manhole Exploded In Park Slope Last Night
The explosion was so intense it shattered windows nearby.
Frustrated NYC Subway Riders Plan 'Rush Hour Rally' Outside Cuomo's Manhattan Office
"We're at a crisis point," an organizer says.
Katz's Deli Will Soon Deliver Internationally
The rest of the world is about to get a taste of the Lower East Side.
NYC's First Art Show For Dogs Will Open This Summer
The exhibit is called — wait for it — "Dogumenta."
Cabbie Killed In Lower Manhattan Crash
Lena Pitu, a Queens resident, died this morning after her cab crashed into a metal barrier on the sidewalk near the World Trade Center, police say.
NYC Restaurants To Try This Weekend
Looking to expand your horizons? From a standing-only steak spot to home-style Filipino food, we've got you covered.
Guess Who's Coming To This Year's Pride Parade In Queens?
We'll give you a hint: She's got quite the cult following.
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