Upper East Side, NY|News|
Thief Swipes $3K Candlesticks From UES Church, Police Say
The man stole four ornate candlesticks from St. Monica's Church on East 79th Street in January.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
East 67th Street Library To Close For Renovations
The Upper East Side library branch will receive a new HVAC system and is expected to reopen in the summer.
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Central Park, NY|News|
Man Found Dead On Central Park Bench, Police Say
The city medical examiner's office will determine the man's cause of death.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Man Slashed With Bottle On UWS Train For Playing Music, NYPD Says
The 61-year-old victim refused to stop playing his harmonica before another passenger hit him with a broken bottle.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Popular Pita Chain To Open UWS Location, Report Says
Miznon, a venture from Israeli chef Eyal Shani, is planning a second New York City location on West 72nd Street.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NYC White Supremacist Killer Sentenced To Life In Prison, DA Says
James Jackson hoped to inspire a race war when he stabbed Timothy Caughman to death with a replica Roman sword in Midtown, prosecutors said.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
De Blasio Still A No On Congestion Pricing, Report Says
The New York City mayor admitted he may change his tune on the policy if a "hardship exemption" is added.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Cops Baited UWS Package Thief With Stack Of Police Magazines
The thief broke into an Upper West Side building and lifted packages three times in the month of February.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Preservation Commission Approves 550 Madison Ave Renovation
Owners will modernize the interiors and overhaul public space at 550 Madison Avenue while preserving its postmodern-style exterior.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
UWS Resource Fair Brings City Agencies To Neighborhood
Services such as flu shots, vision exams and HIV testing will also be offered during the Wednesday night resource fair.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Former Knicks Player Hit Bouncer At UES Club, Report Says
Chris Smith, the less-talented brother of former Knicks favorite J.R. Smith, allegedly punched a bouncer at the club Lavo in December.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Hit-And-Run Driver Accused Of Killing Harlem DJ To Stand Trial
Jean Paul Guerrero — known as La Mega 97.9's DJ Jinx Paul — was hit and killed after performing at a club in East New York, Brooklyn.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Dominican Activist Mirabal Sisters Honored In Washington Heights
Patria, Minerva and Maria Teresa Mirabal, known as Las Mariposas, were killed for resisting the Trujillo regime in the Dominican Republic.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
SEE: The Goofiest-Looking Dogs At The Westminster Dog Show
Dog perfection is a funny-looking thing.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Developers Plan 20-Story East Harlem Building On 3rd Avenue
The development will replace a three-story building and bring 61 apartment units to the neighborhood. Some units will be below-market.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
City Requests Bids For New Inwood Waterfront Parks
The city will invest $50 million for new parks at Inwood's Sherman Creek Malécon and North Cove as part of the neighborhood's rezoning.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Luxury 23-Story Senior Living Facility Rises On UES
The Inspīr Carnegie Hill development, currently in construction on Second Avenue and East 93rd Street, is expected to open in 2020.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Developer Pitches Redevelopment Of Entire Harlem Block: Report
If plans are approved, the Ennis Francis Houses on West 124th Street will be torn down and rebuilt as taller developments.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Westminster Dog Show 2019: Results, Live Stream, Event Schedule
Here's everything you need to know about watching the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Uptown Man Tried To Join Terror Group, Feds Say
The Washington Heights resident was arrested at JFK en route to join a terrorist organization in Pakistan.
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