Man’s Death Could Be Hate Crime: 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:

Man's Death Could Be Hate Crime: Cops. Preliminary reports indicate the victim was in an altercation and fell or was pushed, possibly striking his head on a curb.

Teacher's Assistant Charged With Rape, Sexual Abuse. The alleged abuse took place at a state-run residential center for juvenile delinquents.

ICE Deports Christian Immigrants. The men had overstayed their tourist visas in the 1990s, but up until now were allowed to stay as long as they checked in yearly with ICE agents.

Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency For MTA. The declaration will allow the MTA to expedite the purchase of materials needed to repair crumbling infrastructure.

Snake On A Train? I don’t know about you, but I’d get off the train ASAP.

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