Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Creep Rubs 9-Year-Old's Thigh On Midtown Subway, Police Say
The man fled the train when the boy's sister tried to get help from the train's conductor. He was arrested a day later.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Washington Heights, FDNY Says
The fire started in the top floor of a building on West 184th Street and spread to the area between the roof.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Man Shot During Washington Heights Corner Dispute, Police Say
The victim is expected to survive the shooting and did not cooperate with a police investigation.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Game Of Thrones Brings Winter To Grand Central With Unique Swipes
The 250,000 limited-edition MetroCards are being loaded into machines and ticket booths.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
New Year's Eve 'Wishing Wall' Unveiled In Times Square
Stop by Times Square in December to imprint your New Year's wish on a piece of confetti to be dropped on New Year's Eve.
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New York City|News|
Manhattan Community Boards Seek New Members
Community board applications for the 2019 to 2021 term are now open. There are 12 boards representing Manhattan neighborhoods.
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Harlem, NY|News|
City Gives Biotech Company $1M To Set Up Harlem Lab
Quentis Therapeutics' new West Harlem facility will help grow the company from 16 to 50 full-time employees.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
IKEA To Open First Manhattan Store, Company Says
The small-format "IKEA Planning Studio" is expected to open in spring 2019 on Third Avenue and East 59th Street.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
2 Shot On Washington Heights Street, Police Say
Both victims, men in their 20s, are expected to survive the gunshots.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Man Claims He Was Choked By Harlem Whole Foods Guard: Report
The man's lawsuit claims he lost consciousness for a minute after being placed in a choke hold by a security guard.
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New York City|News|
NYC Weekend Subway Service Changes Dec. 1-2
Heads up: The 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, M, N, Q, R and S trains won't be running normally this weekend.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
City Rejects Zoning Challenge For Tallest UWS Development
The Department of Buildings determined arguments made against a planned 775 foot-tall tower on West 66th Street were "not valid."
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Morningside Heights Tower Tops Out At 33 Stories
Local City Councilman Mark Levine cited the tower as a need for rezoning reform in the neighborhood.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Just Salad To Close After Rodent Video: Report
The restaurant had an "A" grade from the city Health Department before a video showed rodents scuttling around the salad spot's floors.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Subway Perv Masturbates On Midtown Train, Police Say
Police are trying to identify a man who was rubbing his crotch on an N train.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Man Robs UES Smoke Shop At Gunpoint, Police Say
The robber threatened to shoot a clerk at the Lexington Avenue store.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Community Board To Fight Private Development On NYCHA Lot
Fetner Properties is planning a 500-foot development with about 300 apartments on the campus of NYCHA's Holmes Towers.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Councilman To Hold Flu Shot Event In Washington Heights
City Councilman Mark Levine and pharmacists will discuss the importance of getting a flu shot. Shots will be available at the event.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Community Garden Fights City To Prevent Displacement
The Nelson Mandela Community Garden is in a battle with the city to prevent the rise of an apartment building on its West 126th Street site.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Two More Proud Boys Arrested For UES Brawl, Police Say
The total number of Proud Boys arrested for a brawl outside the Metropolitan Republican Club is up to eight.
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