The Local: Violence underground is still a thing, what’s on TV tonight, an Uber surge pricing scam has come to light, checking in on Eric Adams, plus more top stories from around NYC

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Good evening everyone and welcome to this edition of New York City ‘s The Local by Bazaar Express.

1. Violent random attacks are still happening underground.

According to reports, a subway rider was violently stabbed with a rambo style knife this week. It is the latest example of violent crime underground.

2.A woman was violently mugged in Central Park and the NYPD would like the public’s help with identifying the two young men seen in the following photos. The young men snatched her purse; phone, and later racked up charges on her credit card according to police reports.

3. A pack of girls attacked a 76-year-old man on a subway platform early Monday morning also the latest example of violent scary crime underground.

According to reports, the NYPD is seeking the following girls seen in this image in relation to the attack on an elderly man in Brooklyn. The Post reports that he was sitting on a bench in the Rockaway Avenue station when he was attacked.

4. What’s on TV tonight?

Tonight we are watching Worst Ex Ever and Untamed Royals both on Netflix.

5. A duo of men has been charged after federal authorities discovered a huge Uber pricing scam. They reportedly netted more than $40m with the scheme.

According to the EDNY, a pair of men are facing the music after their scam came to light.

6. New York City ‘s mission to stamp out all weed sellers and instead force people to buy overpriced weed has resulted in tons of marijuana being destroyed.

According to CBS News, Eric Adams spent his week overseeing the destruction of confiscated marijuana products across the 5 boroughs of New York City.