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Pricey Pomeranian Puppy Stolen From Pet Store | NYC Roundup

Here are the must-read Patch NYC stories for Friday, June 25.

A man removed a $3,495 Pomeranian puppy from its cage, tucked it into his arm, and walked out the pet store door, according to police.
A man removed a $3,495 Pomeranian puppy from its cage, tucked it into his arm, and walked out the pet store door, according to police. (Credit: New York Police Department)

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

Pricey Pomeranian Puppy Stolen From Pet Store

A man removed a $3,495 Pomeranian puppy from its cage, tucked it into his arm, and walked out of the pet store, according to police.

Crips Leader Gets Life In Prison In BK Hookah Lounge Murder: Feds

Eight Trey Crips street gang leader Larry Pagett was convicted in 2018 for the gang-related murder in the Flatbush Avenue hookah lounge.

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'He Finally Comes Home': Park Slope Street Named For Pete Hamill

A new street sign designating the Seventh Avenue block where the late newspaper icon grew up as "Pete Hamill Way" was unveiled Thursday.

Man Arrested In Shooting That Caught Kids In Crossfire: Report

A 27-year-old gang member is accused of being the shooter who narrowly missed two children in the Bronx, according to a report.

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Last Remaining Lucerne Residents Will Leave Shelter Next Week

The saga of the Upper West Side hotel serving as a homeless shelter that made national news will come to an end next week.

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