Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Black-Owned LGBTQ Bar Raises Funds To Survive Coronavirus
Harlem's Alibi Lounge has raised more than $20,000 in a crowd-funding effort as it remains closed due to the coronavirus crisis.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
NY Congressmember Maloney Gets Coronavirus Test, Misses Debate
The longtime New York Congressmember is self-quarantined while awaiting the results of her coronavirus test.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Black Birdwatcher Police Call Inspires Bias Bill
A bill in the state legislature allows victims of false police calls based on bias to sue their accusers in civil court.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
SEE: Police Release New Photos Of Alleged St. Patrick's Vandals
Two woman allegedly spray-painted "BLM" and "f--- 12" on walls of the Fifth Avenue cathedral.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Columbia Offers Emergency Loans To Harlem Businesses: Report
The Manhattan ivy-league's emergency fund will distribute loans to local businesses hurt by the coronavirus.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Imposter Cops Rob UES Jewelry Store, Police Say
Two men dressed as cops entered a Third Avenue jewelry store, flashed fake badges and snatched jewelry.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
92nd Street Y Launches New Event Series On Racism, Hate
The Upper East Side institution will host events through June discussing racism and religious conflict in the United States.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown's Fifth Avenue Gets 23-Block Busway, Mayor Says
A 23-block stretch of Fifth Avene will be converted into a busway as the city adds 20 miles of new bus improvements.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
'UES Mommas' Group Briefly Shut Down After Calls For Black Admin
The Facebook group, which has dealt with past racism allegations, has since reopened with two new admins of color.
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New York City|News|
NYC Enters Phase 1 Of Coronavirus Reopening: What It Means
New York City will began reopening its economy Monday. Here's what will be open.
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Mid Hudson Valley, NY|News|
Man Dies In Plane Crash Near Wurtsboro Airport, State Police Say
One man died and another was injured after a single-engine plane crashed in the Hudson Valley.
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Long Island, NY|News|
NY Houses Of Worship To Reopen Ahead Of Schedule: Cuomo
Temples, mosques, churches and other religious buildings will be able to open at 25 percent capacity.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
NYPD Suspends 2 Cops For 'Troubling' Protest Violence: Shea
The suspended police officers were caught on video shoving a woman and pulling a protester's mask down to pepper spray them.
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New York City|News|
Protests Planned Across NYC For 10th Straight Day
Dozens of demonstrations will take place across New York City Saturday as New Yorkers protest police brutality and systemic racism.
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New York City|News|
Mayor Defends Curfew After Protest Crackdowns | Week In Review
ALSO: Outdoor Dining May Return In July | Public Transit Service Restored For NYC Reopening | DA Won't Prosecute Protesters.
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New York City|News|
Manhattan DA Won't Prosecute Most Protest Arrests, He Says
Low-level offenses associated with protesting won't be pursued against protesters arrested in marches against police brutality.
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New York City|News|
MTA Pushes Bus Lane Expansion As NYC Relaxes Social Distancing
Transit officials have identified 60 miles of New York City streets for new bus lanes and busways.
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Harlem, NY|News|
East Harlem Rape Declared Homicide After Victim Dies: NYPD
A woman who was assaulted and raped in East Harlem died nine days after the attack, police say.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Dog Returned To Woman Who Called Cops On Black Birdwatcher
Amy Cooper called police on a black man in Central Park when he asked her to leash her dog.
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New York City|News|
Judge Rules That NYPD Can Hold Protesters For More Than 24 Hours
A New York judge denied an emergency lawsuit filed by the Legal Aid Society to release protesters who were not arraigned within 24 hours.
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