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.

'Deathtrap' Landlord Pleads Guilty To Endangering Harlem Tenants

EAST HARLEM, NY — A landlord accused of turning an East Harlem apartment building into a "deathtrap" pleaded guilty to criminal charges Wednesday, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced.... Read more

Woman Sues NYC Saying Peace Officer Sexually Assaulted Her

GREENWICH VILLAGE, NY — The woman who police say was sexually assaulted by a city officer after he had handcuffed her is suing New York City and the officer in question for $5 million. Laura... Read more

Plan To Replace UWS Garages With Senior Housing Wins Approval

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — A proposal to replace three parking garages with supportive housing for low-income families and seniors on the Upper West Side received the endorsement of Community Board 7 this... Read more

Student Raped Inside Manhattan School, Police Say

UNION SQUARE, NY — A teenager has been arrested after he raped a 16-year-old fellow student in the stairwell of a Manhattan high school on Monday, police said. Jevon Martin attacked the girl... Read more

FAO Schwarz Plans Return To Midtown, Report Says

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY — Children of New York City, rejoice! Iconic toy store FAO Schwarz has plans to open up shop in Rockefeller Center, Commercial Observer first reported.ThreeSixty Group... Read more

'Stomp' Marks 10,000th Performance In The East Village

EAST VILLAGE, NY — The percussion and dance show "Stomp" will perform its 10,000th show in the East Village on Tuesday night, marking more than two decades as a New York institution.The famed... Read more

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