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Trump Just Landed At JFK; El Chapo Losing Sanity; Rare Baby Bear At NYC Zoo: PM Digest

Plus: We're live from the protest awaiting President Trump on the Hudson River waterfront.

NEW YORK, NY — He's back from slaying Obamacare and apparently ready to party in a full tux and bow tie. Below, watch Trump's brief return to NYC, then catch up on all the other top local news worth knowing about on Thursday, May 4. Stories are pulled from our 28 neighborhood Patch sites across NYC.


Anti-Trump Protesters Have Been Waiting For The President To Arrive In NYC All Day

Live video from within the (increasingly frustrated) protest mob currently awaiting Trump on the Hudson River waterfront.


Trump's Plane Finally Just Landed At JFK

Here's another live stream from the USS Intrepid, where Trump plans to speak around 7:30 p.m.

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El Chapo, Losing 'Sanity' In NYC Jail Cell, Can At Least Send Sexy Letters To His Wife Now

It has taken the snivels of the world's most-wanted cartel boss to bring the city's own backyard Guantánamos back into the public consciousness.


WATCH: Rare Andean Bear Cub Explores New Habitat At Queens Zoo

The cub was born in November, but was just released into the zoo's full bear exhibit. Watch crazy-cute footage of his first ramble in the "wild."

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UPS Trucks — Sometimes 20 At A Time — Are Clogging This Brooklyn Street, Neighbors Say

Bob Levine started noticing something odd a few years ago on his Park Slope block.


Controversial Crown Heights Homeless Shelters Would Cost City $75M, Records Show

Several elected officials have signed a letter asking the mayor to ditch his plan for the two new shelters.


Mark Ruffalo Loses $375K On Brooklyn Townhouse Sale

Has the bubble finally burst in Carroll Gardens?


Meet Manhattan's New Area Code

Watch out 212, 646 and 917 — there's a new area code in town.


SoHo Shop Will Sell Beyoncé-Backed Watermelon Water (And Nothing Else)

Open all summer long at 187 Spring St.


Celebrity Truck Thief Gets Max Jail Time For Crash That Killed MTA Bus Driver

Domonic Whilby, 25, had been drinking and smoking with his uncle Tyson Beckford at the 1 Oak nightclub before getting kicked out and drunkenly stealing a delivery truck, according to prosecutors.


Where To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In NYC

Because we know how much you care about the Mexican Army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla under the leadership of Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza on May 5, 1862.


Former B-Ball Star Led Massive Brooklyn Drug Ring: DA

James "Fly" Williams is accused of peddling millions of dollars worth of heroin across Brooklyn.


Brooklyn Flea Leaves Williamsburg — But Smorgasburg Stays Put

Organizers of the mega-popular flea market canceled their weekly bazaar this week after locals complained of overcrowding.


Murder Charges In Williamsburg Broad-Daylight Shooting

David Green is accused of killing Byron Elder outside the Williamsburg Houses last Friday afternoon.


Restaurants To Try In NYC This Weekend

Looking for a new place to eat? From sustainable seafood to a "Mad Men"-"Twin Peaks" mashup, we've got you covered.


Nat Geo 'Dog Whisperer' Will Share His Secrets At Queens College Saturday

Cesar Millán be demonstrating his techniques on dogs from local shelters.


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