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Listen Up: A Closer Look at the Top Stories for Tuesday, Oct. 9

What to Know

  • A ceremony in New York for the victims of the limousine crash that killed 20 people ended with participants lifting candles over their heads
  • You too can live in the Bohemian van life next time you visit the Big Apple
  • Commuters who used the newly reopened 72nd subway station may have noticed the murals painted by Yoko Ono

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 

Happy Tuesday! Not much sun today, except for a few afternoon peeks. We should stay dry, however. Highs will reach the upper 70s. As always, get the latest forecast at nbcnewyork.com/weather.

1. Hundreds Attend Vigil to Honor 20 Victims of NY Limo Crash

A ceremony in New York for the victims of the limousine crash that killed 20 people ended with participants lifting candles above their heads to signal unity and perseverance.

More than 1,000 people jammed a riverside park in Amsterdam for a vigil as victims' relatives tried to come to grips with the tragedy that happened as a group of friends and family were on their way to a 30th birthday party.

The supersized limo ran a stop sign and hit a parked SUV on Saturday in Schoharie.

Read more here.

2. Rent a Van as an Airbnb for Your Next Trip to NYC

You too can live in the Bohemian van life next time you visit the Big Apple. 

A man is currently renting out an old Chevy Conversion van parked in SoHo on Airbnb for less than $70 a night. 

Before you ask, no you cannot drive the van and no there are no bathrooms inside, but if you do book it you will receive fee guest passes to a gym with a pool and showers. 

Read more here.

3. NYC Subway Station Reopens With Yoko Ono Murals

Commuters who have used the 72nd B and C subway station since it reopened last week may have noticed the enchanting, cloudy murals that adorn the station. 

The celestial work, called Sky, was created by non other than artist and activist Yoko Ono. The murals were commissioned by the MTA arts and designs. 

Six separate mosaics span both station platforms and are just steps away from Yoko Ono's home at the Dakota and from strawberry fields, which pays homage to her late husband, John Lennon. 

Read more here.

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