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Top NYC news: Weinstein rerouted to hospital; woman recovers from flu only to be killed by van; more

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Published on February 25, 2020
Top NYC news: Weinstein rerouted to hospital; woman recovers from flu only to be killed by van; morePhoto: Miquel C./Flickr

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

Harvey Weinstein rerouted to hospital on way to Rikers Island jail in New York City

Convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein was rerouted to a New York City hospital Monday night as authorities transported him to the jail on Rikers Island.

Read the full story on NBC News.

Central Park races to save a rare duck gagging on a piece of plastic

The bird is unable to eat because of a discarded plastic ring stuck in its beak.

Read the full story on New York Times.

Queens woman, 88, had just recovered from flu when she was struck and killed by a van near her home

A Queens grandmother was just getting back on her feet after being hospitalized for the flu, when she was fatally struck by a van, her family said Monday.

Read the full story on New York Daily News.

Mayor de Blasio under fire for using app that hides his communications

Mayor Bill de Blasio found a new way to hide his communications, and now finds himself in hot water. His actions have raised legal and ethical questions.

Read the full story on CBS New York.

Police searching for suspects involved in baseball bat assault in Bronx

Authorities said the female began to strike the victim's torso with a baseball bat, as the male began to punch the victim about the head and face.

Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.


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