Witches Put Spell On Trump; Feds Grill De Blasio; Record-Breaking Heat: Patch PM

NEW YORK, NY — Could the secret to stopping Trump really have been tarot cards and orange candles all along? Guess we'll find out at midnight. Below, an interview with the ritual's lead organizer and 20 other top local news stories worth talking about as this hot winter sun sets on Friday, Feb. 24. For more, check out our 28 neighborhood Patch sites across NYC.

Obama Spotted In The Flatiron

A crowd gathered on 5th Avenue today to cheer for the former president as he walked to his motorcade.

An Interview With The 'Magical Thinker' Behind Tonight's Witch Ritual Against Trump

The ritual calls for the use of an unflattering photo of Trump; the "tower" tarot card; and two candles, including an orange one to represent the president. Lana Del Rey reportedly plans to participate.

Vegans Honor 'Courage' The Bull, Chased To Death By NYPD, At Emotional Vigil

"I felt like I was watching my own brother or someone I loved running for their life."

De Blasio Was Just Interrogated By Federal Investigators For 4 Hours

A probe into the mayor and his network of donors is ramping up.

Postal Truck Kills Elderly Man On Upper West Side

At the intersection of West 95th Street and Amsterdam.

'God's Only Demons' Biker Club Building For Sale After NYPD Raid

The run-down Gowanus building is going for more than $4 million, because Brooklyn.

Here's Where You Should Watch The Oscars In NYC

If you're sick of your living room.

Hudson River Suicide Jumper Points Pellet Gun At Rescuing Officers, Police Say

Officers rescued him anyway.

Heat Records Were Broken Today In NYC

At the JFK and Newark Airport measuring stations.

Brooklyn Dog-Walker Reportedly Falls Down Stairs, Dies

The man "lost control" of two dogs after picking them up from a second-floor apartment, and "was either pushed or knocked down the steps," the Daily News reports.

The Latest Goings-On At Paul Manafort's 'Eyesore' Of A Carroll Gardens Brownstone

Trump's former campaign manager is angering the neighbors.

15% Of Bed-Stuy And Brownsville Students Are Homeless

Homeless students miss nearly twice the amount of class as their peers, according to a new report on the citywide epidemic.

Israeli Teen Arrested For Allegedly Climbing Brooklyn Bridge To Take Selfie

Shivel Dikstein has been charged with criminal trespassing.

Dead Man Discovered On G Train Platform

The man, in his 40s, had no apparent signs of trauma when he was discovered this morning, police say.

Brooklyn Pub Fire: Neighbors Paying Staff Salaries While Restaurant Rebuilds

"Please give what you can — every amount helps," says the GoFundMe page for Putnam's Pub. "Maybe what you would normally spend on a pint or some fries."

New York City Beer Week Starts Saturday

Here's where to drink.

East Village Coffee, Wine Shop Priced Out Of Neighborhood

"Short of charging $10 a cup, we can no longer make ends meet," Ost Cafe management says.

Brooklyn-To-Queens Streetcar: Who Will Ride And Who Will Pay?

We're not buying everything the city's streetcar-pushers are saying.

Things Are Looking Up For Fans Of Brooklyn's Most Historic Horse Stable

The owner of Kensington Stables, who's currently auctioning it off to pay family debts, says he's had multiple offers from prospective buyers who want to keep the stable a stable.

'Made In New York' Factory Could Create More Than 2,000 Jobs In Sunset Park, Officials Say

Across 200,000 square feet of clothing manufacturing space and 100,000 square feet of film studio space.

15 Subway Lines Will Be Running Weirdly This Weekend

Beware: Service changes are coming to the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, A, C, D, E, F, J, M, N and R lines.