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Police could not say if the feces belonged to a human or an animal. 

A man in his 20s was hit by a car in Morningside Heights on Wednesday night, police said.

A woman in her 60s was in critical condition after being hit by a car at South Street and Rutgers Slip.

Capt. Martine Materasso is taking over command from Deputy Inspector Philip Rivera.

The cat found dead Sunday in Astoria, on 21st Avenue near 33rd Street, showed signs of animal cruelty.

The suspect posed as a cab driver before attacking a 26-year-old mom and her three kids, police said.

The group allegedly robbed the 14-year-old victim on Bronxwood and Allerton avenues.

Margus Tart, 20, was arrested for shooting a 29-year-old and 26-year-old man several times.

Police said Mark Leaks Jr. is wanted for last week's robbery that only netted $55.

Three suspects made off with $600 from the New Royal Spa last week, police said.

Ronnell Bradley was killed in what police believe was a gang-related shooting Tuesday afternoon.

Gregory Walters hit a man in the head with a hammer at the Clock Tower Edition Hotel site, police said.

The suspect drove the woman and her kids from Inwood to Queens before trying to attack her, police said.

Alex Hernandez, 25, was charged with vehicular assault for the incident in Mott Haven.

 Johnny Castillo, 38, said the baby's fists clenched and she opened her eyes after he performed CPR.