Harlem, NY|News|
Shake Shack To Open First Harlem Location
Neighborhood small businesses Lady Lexis Sweets and Harlem Brewing Company will be featured on the menu.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Inwood's Park Terrace West Designated A Historic District
The city Landmarks Preservation Commission voted Tuesday to approve a historic district on part of Park Terrace West and West 217th Street.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Developers File Plans For 24-Story Building On UWS
The mixed-use development will rise more than 280 feet and contain 173 apartments.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Man Threatens Hell's Kitchen Bartender With Gun, Police Say
The threat came after a customer and bartender got into an argument at popular nightlife spot Rudy's Bar.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Inwood Residents Sue City To Block Neighborhood Rezoning
Advocacy groups claim the city failed to account for residential and small business displacement when designing its rezoning plan.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit To Block Natural History Museum Expansion
Preservationists argued that the American Museum of Natural History's Gilder Center expansion should have gone through land use review.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Plans For Midtown Postmodern Skyscraper Redevelopment Scaled Back
The city Landmarks Preservation Commission designated 550 Madison Avenue before a dramatic planned redevelopment.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Community Board Supports Inwood Historic District: Report
The proposed historic district will protect fifteen historic homes on West 217th Street and Park Terrace West.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Tuskegee Airman, 100, Dies In Harlem Apartment: NYPD
Wilfred DeFour, a long-time resident of Harlem's Riverton Square apartments, served as an aircraft technician during World War II.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Conman Tricks Woman Out Of $1,200 In Times Square Subway: NYPD
The conman approached his victim at the Times Square subway station and left her waiting on the platform while he made off with her cash.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Woman Hit By Car On UES Dies In Hospital, Police Say
The 81-year-old woman was struck on East 86 Street and Madison Avenue and died one week later.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Uptown Is No. 1 In Manhattan For Marijuana Arrests: Comptroller
City Comptroller Scott Stringer released a report identifying communities that should benefit if marijuana is legalized.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
E Harlem Is No. 2 In Manhattan For Marijuana Arrests: Comptroller
City Comptroller Scott Stringer released a report identifying communities that should benefit if marijuana is legalized.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Trump Tower To Serve As 2020 Reelection Headquarters: Report
Activity at Trump Tower may pick up for the 2020 presidential campaign. The skyscraper will be one of three Trump campaign headquarters.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Doesn't Have Tiniest Apts In USA | Manhattan Week In Review
Also: Guardian Angels Founder Attacked | The Upper East Side's Street Cleaning Turf War | Manhattan's First IKEA
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New York City|News|
NYC Weekend Subway Service Changes Dec. 8-9
Heads up: The 1, 4, 6, 7, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, M, N, R and S trains won't be running normally this weekend.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
City 'Diversion Center' To Open In East Harlem, Mayor Announces
The center will serve as an alternative to arrest and hospitalization for people with mental health or substance abuse struggles.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Columbus Circle Statue Designated National Landmark, Cuomo Says
The statue had previously been considered for removal by a city commission established by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Inwood's La Marina Shut Down By State, Officials Say
The New York State Liquor Authority issued an emergency suspension of the troubled Uptown party spot's license to operate.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Racist Harasses, Spits On Woman Riding Subway In Manhattan: NYPD
The NYPD is trying to identify a man who yelled anti-black slurs at a woman and spit on her face on the Times Square subway station.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
