'Life Saving' Doc Stranded In Sudan; Crack Smoker Catches Fire; Biggest Book Club Ever? Patch PM

NEW YORK, NY — It's hard to be Blue when the nation's No. 1 most beautiful zygote just made itself into two. Here are the top 10 local news stories for Wednesday, Feb. 1, as pulled from our 28 neighborhood Patch sites across NYC.

The Legendary Frank Pellegrino, Rao's Owner And Sopranos Actor, Dies At 72

The joke was that even he couldn't get a table at his restaurant.

Yesterday's Snowfall Was Frighteningly Perfect: A Photo Retrospective

Not all snow is created equal.

All NYPD Officers Will Wear Body Cameras By 2020, City Says

A deal reached with the police union Tuesday also includes pay raises for community cops.

Eric Garner's Mom Arrested At Trump Tower Protest

Along with 10 others.

NYC Is Launching America's Largest Book Club

New Yorkers will vote on which book the whole city should read at once. Public libraries and bookstores will then stock thousands of copies.

Anthony Weiner Child Porn Charges Mulled By Prosecutors, Reports Say

The disgraced former congressman could face 15 years in prison for sexting with an underage girl.

Tribeca Resident Announces Pregnancy

"We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. - The Carters."

Disturbing Video Shows Man On Fire In Bed-Stuy

The burn victim had reportedly been smoking crack on Halsey Street.

New York Sues Time Warner For Slow, Overpriced Internet

Time Warner customers could see a major payday if the NY Attorney General wins in court.

Brooklyn Doctor Stuck In Sudan Indefinitely Under Trump Executive Order

Dr. Kamal Fadlalla is worried about his patients at Interfaith Medical Hospital, and about falling behind in his residency.