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Top NYC news: Proposal for city to pay for armed guards at houses of worship; girl dies in car blaze

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Published on May 06, 2019
Top NYC news: Proposal for city to pay for armed guards at houses of worship; girl dies in car blazePhoto: Eric Haake/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in New York City.

Councilman wants New York City to pay for armed guards in houses of worship

A New York City councilman plans to introduce a bill this week that would require the city to pay for an armed security guard at any house of worship that requests the protection.

Read the full story on The Wall Street Journal.

Girl dies after being found in car ablaze in New York City

NEW YORK (AP) - Police say a child is dead after being found in a burning car in New York City, and a man is in custody. Authorities were called around 9 p.m. Sunday to a car fire at the intersection of Baisley and Rockaway boulevards. 

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.

New York City now has a Wu-Tang Clan District

The Wu-Tang Clan will live on forever in New York City's streets. The city has designated a section of Staten Island, the borough otherwise known to Wu-Tang fans as Shaolin, as the Wu-Tang District to celebrate the legendary hip-hop group's influence and contributions to the world. 

Read the full story on KTLA 5 News.


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