19 NY Retailers On Verge Of Bankruptcy: Patch PM

Patch PM shares a few of the day’s must-read items from our regional network. The Patch community platform includes communities in the lower Hudson Valley, Long Island, New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut. Here are stories worth talking about tonight:

19 New York Retailers On Verge Of Bankruptcy. Twenty-two national retailers had the lowest debt rating — higher than the number of bankrupt-leaning retailers during the Great Recession.

Protesters In Briarcliff Manor Blast Trump Over Golf Club Taxes. They want the town to stand up to the president over lowering his property assessment.

Father Accused Of Killing 7YO Appears In Court. If a grand jury indicts him, the venue for his trial could change.

9 Hurt As Car Jumps Curb. The black SUV careened onto a sidewalk, plowing into several pedestrians in its path.

BMW-Driving Man Caught Going 139 MPH On I-95. The man told police he speeded up because he thought someone was tailgating him.

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