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Squatters Seize NYC Hospital; New Legionnaires' Outbreak; Pigeon Poop Lawsuit: PM Digest

Plus: Pics of Penn Station's snazzy new concourse and Downtown Brooklyn's huge new food hall, and terrible news for 2/3 train commuters.

NEW YORK, NY — Almost-summer Fridays call for a little less Trump news, a little more pigeon poop news, wouldn't you say? Below, all the dirty details on a Lower Manhattan renter accused of over-feeding the birds on her fire escape, plus all the other local news you need to know by partytime on Friday, June 16. Stories are pulled from our 28 neighborhood Patch sites across NYC.


Got An Open Warrant For A Low-Level Offense? The Manhattan DA Will Clear It At 'Clean Slate' Event

Head up to East Harlem this weekend to have your record wiped clean of minor offenses like disorderly conduct, drinking in public and weed possession.


SoHo Lady Sued For Over-Feeding Pigeons On Her Fire Escape — Who Then 'Pelt' Sidewalk With Poop

Falling "bird and fecal matter" is grossing out customers at the trendy OAK NYC boutique on the ground floor, the landlord's lawsuit says.

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See Pics Of Penn Station's Snazzy New Concourse

Finally, some good news out of Penn Station.


Sudden NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak Kills 1, Infects At Least 6 Others

A rash of new Legionnaires' cases have been reported on the Upper East Side.

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Squatters Have Completely Overtaken This Old, Abandoned NYC Hospital

They're especially keen on the nurses’ quarters.


A Huge New Food Hall Opened Today In Downtown Brooklyn

Tenants include Katz's Deli and Ample Hills.


16 Subway Lines Will Be Messed Up This Weekend

Peep the scheduled changes before you find out the hard way.


Oh, And 2/3 Trains Will Be Messed Up Every Single Weekend For A Year

No trains will run between Manhattan and Brooklyn.


Corpse Found In Central Park Sailboat Pond Still Shrouded In Mystery

The body of a young man was found face-down Sunday in the shallow pond, a hotspot for mini remote-controlled sailboats.


Brooklyn Cyclist In Coma After Being Punched Off Bike

The unidentified cyclist-puncher of Bedford-Stuyvesant is still at large, cops say.


Gov. Cuomo Demands Amtrak Pay For Penn Station 'Summer Of Hell' — And Throw In Free Rent For The MTA

If not, the governor is considering legal action.


'Glorified Closet' In The West Village Costs Half A Mill

Its brokers prefer the word "studio."


NYPD Catches Up To Thief Who Allegedly Attacked Newsstand Clerk, Stuffed Cash In Pants

He also managed to fit some lottery tickets in there, cops say.


Azealia Banks Enters Anger Management After Biting Security Guard's Boob Outside Chelsea Nightclub

The lady rapper appeared in court today.


Broadway Actors To Perform Free Shows In NYC Parks

Everything you need to know about this summer's "Broadway in the Boros" series.


These 18 NYC Storefronts Are On The Verge Of Bankruptcy

According to credit rating firm Moody's.


Rivington House Defenders Plan To Crash De Blasio's Upcoming Town Hall

They're demanding the mayor immediately halt work at the Lower East Side nursing home turned luxury development.


East Village Leaders Call For Stricter Bike Lane Rules After Cyclist's Death

Kelly Hurley, 31, was killed by a box truck on First Avenue in April.


Meanwhile, In Brooklyn, A Victory For Cyclists: New Bike Lanes On Classon Avenue

Here's where the new bike lanes are going in — and what that means for everyone else.


Brooklyn Podcast Host Admits Involvement In T.I. Concert Shooting

Taxstone faces up to 20 years in jail.



Teen Charged With Dragging NYPD Officer For Blocks With His Car

A week after the horrific assault, Officer Dalsh Veve is still in critical condition.


NYC Day Mayor Wants NYC Night Mayor

De Blasio says he's feeling the idea, which draws inspiration from Amsterdam.


Is This Weird New Bushwick Building Trying To Out-Weird The Rest Of Bushwick?

The architect calls it "organized chaos."


Revealed: Brooklyn Book Festival's Author Lineup

Including MSNBC host Chris Hayes, Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage and more.


'Silent Disco' Will Take Over Queens Park This Weekend

Guests will receive headphones before the party, and will be able to tune into any of three DJs playing simultaneously throughout the night.


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