Top NYC news: Sculpture honoring transgender community unveiled; NYPD commissioner to resign; more

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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in New York City.

Sculpture honoring transgender community unveiled at New York City park

Internationally known visual artist Rubem Robierb is the creator of the sculpture, "Dandara," which is named after the 42-year-old transgender woman who was brutally attacked and murdered in Forteleza, Brazil, in 2017.

Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.

Reports: New York City police commissioner to step down after 3 years leading nation's largest department

Reports: New York City police commissioner to step down after 3 years leading nation's largest department.

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.

Research shows dangerous levels of lead in New York City soil

The study proved the majority of the soil samples posed "significant risks to human life and ecological systems."

Read the full story on CBS New York.

The best photos from the New York City Marathon

The best photos from the New York City Marathon.

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