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Jailed NYC Rapper; Free Park Philharmonic; Gym Teacher Noise Lawsuit: Week In Review

All the important local news stories you may have missed last week.

NEW YORK, NY — Here are the 13 biggest news stories from across New York City last week — Monday, May 29, through Sunday, June 4 — as reported by Patch editors for our 28 neighborhood news sites.


Eat At Any Of These Chipotle Locations In NYC? Some Hacker Could Have Your Credit-Card Info Right Now

Chipotle announced last week that the company has fallen victim to a massive, nationwide security breach.


Bill De Blasio Ripped For Trips To Park Slope Gym Amid Climate Concerns

"How about you stepping up your game, leading by example, getting out of your SUV armada?"

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Tutu Blicky, Teen Brooklyn Rapper, Arrested For Miami Beach Parking Spot Murder

The up-and-coming Flatbush rapper was in South Beach last weekend to perform at a hip-hop festival.


Peeing Pug Statue Installed At Foot Of Wall Street's 'Fearless Girl' — Then Quickly Removed

A local artist briefly installed a statue of a pug peeing on Fearless Girl last week. See the pics.

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Serial Mugger Who Attacked Brooklyn Women Faces 100-Plus Years In Prison

Justin Farrow will be sentenced in July.


Huge NYC Mob Bust Nets 19 High-Ranking Lucchese Family Mobsters, Including 'Paulie Roast Beef,' Feds Say

The family's acting boss, underboss and consiglieri were all taken down last week, according to a sweeping indictment.


WATCH: New Yorkers Aboard Stalled Subway Car Hold Ceremony For Guy Missing Graduation

A Hunter College graduate missed his commencement ceremony last week, thanks to a three-hour (yes, three-hour) delay on the E line. Watch his fellow commuters step up to save the day.


The Philharmonic Will Perform (For Free!) In One Public Park Per Borough This Summer

They're asking attendees to bring their own instruments.


New York Mets Fire Mascot After He Gives Fan The Finger (VIDEO)

Watch as Mr. Met loses his cool following a 7-1 loss last week to the Milwaukee Brewers.


West Village Neighbors Sue Equinox Gym Over 'Ear Splitting' Instructor Noise

The gym emits a steady drumbeat of dropped weights, blaring pop music and overenthusiastic teachers, neighbors claim in a curmudgeon-y new lawsuit.


Watch: Lorde Invites NYC Liquiteria Employee To Governor's Ball

But first she bought a Blue Velvet smoothie.


Brooklyn Aunt Gets 22 Years In Jail For Beating Nephew To Death — Because He Couldn't Spell

Christen Dale, 24, became enraged while babysitting her 4-year-old nephew, prosecutors say.


L Train Rider Maces Fellow Passenger For Coughing, Police Say

The suspect allegedly Maced her victim and jumped on his back after his coughing enraged her.


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