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Listen Up: A Closer Look at the Top Stories for Friday, March 1

What to Know

  • A Chelsea resident is suing a sex shop after she claims her home became uninhabitable due to a sewage leak caused by a build-up of condoms
  • Luke Perry has been hospitalized after officials say they responded to his home for an 'unspecified medical request'
  • The first of three winter systems Storm Team 4 is tracking over the next several days has arrived, leaving a slick Friday morning rush

Friday, March 1, 2019 

Happy Friday! Be careful during that morning commute today, it will be slick as some light flurries are dumped on the tri-state. However, the worst of the three storms is yet to come. As always, get the latest forecast at nbcnewyork.com/weather.

1. NYC Sex Shop Sued Over 6-Ft Sewage Wall From Condom Buildup

A Chelsea resident is suing a local sex shop after she claims her home became uninhabitable due to a sewage leak caused by a build-up of condoms, diapers and rubber gloves.

Susan Haar filed a lawsuit against Sexy Boutique, which is located at 155 8th Ave.

She is seeking $2 million in damages after she says the repeated flooding wrecked the furnished basement of her townhouse.

Read more here.

2. 'Beverly Hills: 90210' Star Luke Perry Hospitalized

Actor Luke Perry has been hospitalized after the Los Angeles Fire Department said it responded to his Sherman Oaks home Wednesday morning for an “unspecified medical request.”

The “Beverly Hills: 90210” star, who played Dylan McKay in the 1990s teen drama, was treated by paramedics and is “currently under observation at the hospital," his spokesperson confirmed.

It was not immediately clear what the medical emergency was and his spokesperson did not provide any additional information on Perry's condition.

Read more here.

3. 1st Storm Brings Light Snow, Slick Commute; Worst to Come

The first of three winter systems Storm Team 4 is tracking over the next several days has arrived, leaving a slick Friday morning rush.

Light snow began around 3:30 a.m. Friday. Storm Team 4 says New York City and Long Island should see a dusting to an inch at most from the first system once it's all said and done, while southern and central Jersey could see up to 3 inches.

The snow should begin to taper off by mid-morning.

Read more here.

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