Man Groped Teen On Subway, Cops Say | NYC Top Stories

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Here are the top five stories around New York City:

1. Two New York City Police officers have been arrested in the past 24 hours, including one accused of official misconduct after rubbing pepper spray in a detainee's face. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A tiny bit of sweetness in the misery of flying home for the holidays is coming to JetBlue passengers Thursday in the New York City area's three major airports. (Read more on Patch.)

3. The greatly anticipated East Midtown Greenway opened to much fanfare this week, as people (and their dogs) gathered to enjoy the new waterfront park. (Read more on Patch.)

4. A young driver was speeding and ran a red light before fatally striking a pedestrian in Bed-Stuy a year ago, police and prosecutors announced Tuesday. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Police are seeking a man for reportedly groping a 15-year-old girl on the subway during Tuesday morning's commute. The stranger approached the girl on the train and fled on foot after grabbing her, police said. (Read more on Patch.)