New York City Week In Review

NEW YORK, NY — Missed the headlines this week? Patch has you covered. Here's the most important local news from your neighborhood and your city in the last week.

Parents Of Tribeca Terror Attack Victim Will Sue City: Notice

TRIBECA, NY — The parents of one of the victims in last month's terror attack in Tribeca plan to sue the city, according to a new legal notice filed this week.Barbara and James Drake, the parents... Read more

NYCHA Waited To Tell Residents About Missed Lead Tests

NEW YORK, NY — The New York City Housing Authority told some residents their homes needed to be checked for dangerous lead, but didn't mention that a city law mandates such inspections — or that... Read more

Trump Soho Hotel Parts Ways With President's Organization

SOHO, NY — The Trump Organization is being bought out of its management contract at the Trump Soho, the high-end Manhattan hotel that's faced a dip in revenue since its namesake was elected president,... Read more

Giant East Harlem Housing Development One Vote Away From Approval

HARLEM, NY — A massive proposed development that would take up an entire East Harlem block is only one vote away from passing the city's public review process. The New York City Council committees... Read more

Woman Sets Harlem Apartment On Fire, Injures 16, Officials Say

HARLEM, NY — Sixteen people were injured, one critically, after an emotionally disturbed woman set fire to her Harlem apartment during a standoff with police, police and fire officials said. Police... Read more

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