​NYC COVID Rate Below 5% For First Time In Months | NYC Roundup

A round-up of the news stories in New York City today:

NYC COVID Rate Dips Below 5% For First Time In Months

The city's average COVID-19 rate stood at 4.91 percent, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. It's the lowest level since Nov. 29.

Stalker Arrested At Taylor Swift's New York Building: Police

The man told police,"She knows that I'm coming here, we're friends."

Man Hit, Dragged, And Killed By Car On The Upper West Side: NYPD

A man was fatally struck by a car on Sunday near Central Park West and 62nd Street after laying down in the middle of the street, NYPD said.

Homeless Shelter Plan For Inwood African Burial Ground Advances

A public meeting will take place Tuesday to discuss the development. Here's more information.

Tortoise Named Crush Struts Its Stuff Down Dyckman: See It

Dyckman Street generally has more going on than most parts of NYC, but it is not every day you see a tortoise meandering down the block.