Central Park, NY|News|
NYC's 'Mulchfest' Turns Parks Into Xmas Tree Recycling Centers
New York City parks in all five boroughs will serve as Christmas Tree drop-off locations from Jan. 4 to 13.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Harlem, NY|News|
NYC Hospital System's First Baby Of 2019 Was Born In Harlem
The baby girl was born around 12:56 a.m. at Harlem Hospital.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Roosevelt Island Man Goes Missing In Queens, Police Say
The 75-year-old man was last seen on Dec. 31 leaving a rehabilitation and nursing facility on Roosevelt Island.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Rezoning Passes, La Marina Shut Down: Uptown Year In Review
Check out some of the Washington Heights-Inwood Patch's most read articles from 2018.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Rezoning Challenge Fails, Migrant Children: Harlem Year In Review
Check out some of the Harlem Patch's most read articles from 2018.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
CNN Mail Bomb, Billionaire's Row Shelter: Midtown Year In Review
Check out some of the Midtown Patch's most read articles from 2018.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
School Diversity Plan, Beloved Cinema Closes: UWS Year In Review
Check out some of the Upper West Side Patch's most read articles from 2018.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Ferry Launches, Full-Block Demolitions: UES Year In Review
Check out some of the Upper East Side Patch's most read articles from 2018.
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New York City|News|
NYC Weekend Subway Service Changes Dec. 29-30
Heads up: The 1, 4, 5, 6, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, M and N trains won't be running normally this weekend.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Lawyer Wants FDNY Chief's Retirement Halted For Probe: Report
The lawyer represents a fire marshal claiming the FDNY covered up the cause of a deadly Harlem blaze. The city is investigating the claim.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Fifth Avenue Gap Store To Close In January, Report Says
The three-story clothing store will shut down as part of a company-wide initiative to cut locations.
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New York City|News|
MTA Transit Changes For New Year's Eve, Day
The MTA will be making several service changes to help New Yorkers both get around on New Year's and escape to the suburbs.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Man Arrested For Killing Near Harlem River Drive, Police Say
A 48-year-old Bronx resident was killed by the East Harlem highway in November.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Construction Stopped On Billionaire's Row Shelter, Report Says
An appeals judge ruled to block the city's plans to open a homeless shelter on one of the richest blocks in Manhattan.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Times Square New Year's Eve: Your 2019 Guide To The Ball Drop
Whether you're going to Times Square or watching from home, here's what you need to know about this New Year's Eve celebration.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Bicyclist Struck By Vehicle On Upper East Side, Police Say
The cyclist was rushed to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in serious condition.
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Harlem, NY|News|
68 Renovated Harlem Apartments Offered At Below-Market Rates
The unis are spread throughout six different buildings in Harlem. Rates range from $896 per month for a studio to $1,339 for a 3-bedroom.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Cops Rescue Sick Hawk From Central Park Reservoir
The Wild Bird Fund took the hawk in and gave it a "rigorous blow-dry." The group also diagnosed the bird with lead poisoning.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Five 'Affordable' Washington Heights Units Require $65K Income
The five one-bedroom apartments are renting in a newly-constructed building on Amsterdam Avenue and West 158th Street.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Teenager Shot In East Harlem, Police Say
The teen ran into a bodega for help after being shot during a dispute with four unknown men, police said.
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