Upper West Side, NY|News|
Developers Plan 19-Story Building On Upper West Side
The mixed-use development will replace a 1-story building on Broadway between West 93rd and 94th streets.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Church Collapses, 1 Hurt, FDNY Says
Part of a church under construction on West 135th Street in Harlem collapsed Thursday. Firefighters are currently on scene.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Swastikas Painted On Walls Of Jewish Columbia Professor's Office
A Teacher's College professor who studies the Holocaust found two swastikas and the word "yid" painted on her office walls Wednesday.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Grad Student Union, Columbia Agree On Bargaining Framework
A union representing 5,000 graduate and research assistants voted to approve an agreement between the union and Columbia University.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Man Beaten With Cane After Bump In UES Subway Station, Police Say
A 51-year-old man suffered pain and swelling to his face after accidentally bumping his attacker on the subway.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
City Breaks Ground On Jackie Robinson Park Renovations
The Harlem park will receive a $4.4 million upgrade to its Edgecombe Avenue stairs and paths as part of the Parks Without Borders program.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
'World's Largest Menorah' Returns To Midtown Manhattan
The 32-foot-tall, 4,000-pound menorah will be lit every night of Hanukkah starting Sunday, Dec. 2.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Scooter-Riding Bandits Mug Man In Morningside Heights, Police Say
Four men riding electric scooters approached a man, displayed weapons and robbed him, police said.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting 2018: How To Watch, Performers
Going to the Rockefeller Center tree lighting? Watching from home? Trying to avoid it? Either way, here's what you need to know.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Central Park To Hold Annual Holiday Lights Ceremony
Central Park's 22nd annual holiday lights ceremony is a great low-key, family-friendly alternative to the Rockefeller Center tree lighting.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Rapper Treats NYCHA Residents To Thanksgiving Feast
Sheck Wes, the "Mo Bamba" rapper, was raised in NYCHA housing in Harlem.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Grand Bazaar Brings Holiday Market To Upper West Side
More than 150 vendors will sell their goods at the city's largest indoor/outdoor holiday market each Sunday in December.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Thousands Of Cops Assigned To Rockefeller Tree Lighting: NYPD
The NYPD will deploy uniformed officers, counterterrorism units and drone-intercepting technology to watch over the annual spectacle.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Former Harlem Teacher Pleads Guilty To Bomb-Making Scheme: Feds
The former Harlem Prep High School teacher paid students $50 per hour to help manufacture explosives.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Electrical Fire Injures 4, FDNY Says
The fire broke out in a 15-story apartment building on East 54th Street shortly after 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Theater Company Adapts 'A Christmas Carol' For Harlem
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's adaptation sets Charles Dickens' 19th century classic "A Christmas Carol" in present-day Harlem.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Winter's Eve Festival Rings In Holiday Season On UWS
Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square will bring free holiday entertainment and cheap eats to the area surrounding Lincoln Center.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree To Be Lit Wednesday
Thousands of people will watch the tree lighting in person and millions are expected to tune in from home.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Watch: Times Square Broadcasts NASA InSight Landing On Mars
NASA's InSight space probe landed on Mars on Monday, Nov. 26. Re-watch the dramatic live feed here.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Carrot Top Pastries To Close Inwood Location After 40 Years
The Inwood building the bakery is located in has been without gas since 2017.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
