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De Blasio Plays Washboard In Block Party | Xi'an Famous Foods Opening New Location | Rent Strike Presses On | MTA Bus Fatal Hit-And-Run

A headshot of Anthony Medlin overlayed on his viral motorcycle video.
A headshot of Anthony Medlin overlayed on his viral motorcycle video. (Photos courtesy of Anthony Medlin)

NEW YORK CITY — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New York City Patch network to talk about tonight.

Meet NYC's Favorite Katy Perry-Singing Motorcyclist

"I'm just being myself, " Anthony Medlin said of his commuting concerts. "I'm not doing anything out of the ordinary."

Bill De Blasio Plays Washboard With Park Slope Block Party Band

"I don't know if he plays an instrument, " a campaign volunteer told Patch. "But I would say the man has good rhythm."

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Xi'an Famous Foods Opening New LIC Location After Buying Building

The beloved local Chinese noodle chain will open a new "forever home" in Long Island City after buying an entire building, its CEO said.

Crown Heights Pandemic Rent Strike Rages On, Despite New Landlord

Tenants say mold, leaks and other conditions haven't been fixed under new landlords. But landlords say tenants haven't let them.

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MTA Bus Driver Arrested In Fatal NYC Hit-And-Run Crash, Cops Say

Darrell Sweet, 52, is accused of driving an MTA bus in to Patrick Varriale, 69, and leaving him for dead along a Staten Island street.

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