'Ink Cartridge Kingpin' Bust; NYPD 'Hot Cop' Funeral; Raccoon Bank Break-In: PM Digest

NEW YORK, NY — Why can't every day be a Snow Day? Never thought we'd say this, but we miss you, Stella. Here are the top 18 local news stories worth pondering as you traverse the giant, globally warmed glacier puddle that is NYC on Wednesday, March 15, as pulled from our 28 neighborhood Patch sites across the city.

The Storm May Have Passed, But We've Still Got Some Nasty Weather Ahead

Here's an hour-by-hour forecast for your commute home.

WATCH: Good Samaritan Beaten, Robbed After Offering To Pay For Stranger's Burger

No good deed goes unpunished in South Brooklyn.

Raccoon Breaks Into Chase Bank In Queens, Waits Out Snowstorm

The masked intruder was chilling inside the Chase branch for hours.

Yesterday's Final Snow Totals Across NYC

Guess which borough got 10 inches?

Your Guide To Manhattan's Huge St. Patrick's Day Parade This Friday

Everything you need to know about attending, or avoiding, the 2017 parade.

Mom Finds Teen Son Dead In Upper East Side Apartment: Police

Takashi Tamiguchi, 15, was discovered dead inside a sleeping bag underneath a flipped-over mattress, according to the NYPD.

Prospect Park Wants More Food And Drink Vendors

Park officials are now accepting applications for 16 open vendor slots.

Sleet Storm Stella's Epic Meltdown In NYC: A Very Real Photo Retrospective

Because our grandchildren deserve to know what New York City really looked like on March 14, 2017.

The Government Knew Tuesday's Storm Wouldn’t Live Up To The Hype, But Decided Not To Say Anything

Basically, National Weather Service officials knew by Monday afternoon that their NYC snow projections were too high — but decided against alerting the public.

The NYC Blizzard Of 1888, On The Other Hand, Was A Real Doozy

As told through the eyes of a big-time city politician who made the ill-advised decision to walk back to his Manhattan home during the blizzard.

'Ink Cartridge Kingpin' Ran Massive Office-Supply Ring Out Of His Manhattan Apartment, Prosecutors Say

Richard Rimbaugh's crews would allegedly swipe products from stores like Staples, Office Depot and BestBuy, then resell the stolen goods on Amazon and eBay. The scheme worked like a charm for at least 20 years, according to the state investigators behind "Operation Sticky Fingers."

These NYC Restaurants And Chefs Are Finalists For The 2017 James Beard Awards

Here's a list of their names and locations, so you can stop by and judge them for yourselves.

Beloved 'Hot Cop' Who Danced In Pride Parade Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer

NYPD Officer Michael Hance was only 44 years old.

Bushwick’s Maria Hernandez Park Is Getting Its First High-Rise: See The Renderings

The Williamsburg-ization of Bushwick, full steam ahead.

Random Dude Pretends He Owns Brooklyn Bar, Sells It To Someone For $45K: Police

The suspect is still on the lam with cash in hand, according to the NYPD.

Brooklyn Ceremony Will Honor NYC 'Women Of Distinction'

An NYPD officer, a criminal justice activist and a CNN political commentator are among the honorees.

City Paramedic Allegedly Stabs Girlfriend In Stomach, Steals Her Phone

His punishment? Suspension from the FDNY without pay for one month.

Memorial Planned Sunday For Queens Borough President Helen Marshall

Marshall was Queens' first black (and second female) borough president.