Harlem, NY|News|
City Opens More Streets For Pedestrians In Harlem
New open streets are located on stretches of 117th Street, 138th Street, 143rd Street and Morningside Avenue.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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UES Incumbent Removed From Ballot By New York's Highest Court
The State of New York Court of Appeals ruled against Assembylmember Rebecca Seawright for filing late paperwork.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Man Mugged In Times Square Subway Station, Police Say
A group of four people kicked, punched and stabbed a man in the subway over a cellphone.
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New York City|News|
New Yorkers Must 'Be Smart' This Memorial Day: De Blasio
New York City will direct more cops to city beaches this Memorial Day to enforce social distancing and a ban on swimming.
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New York City|News|
NYC Sets New Thresholds For Reopening
The city already meets two of the three thresholds that suggest the coronavirus outbreak can be managed, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Board Requests More Pedestrian Space On Queensboro Bridge
Community Board 8 passed a resolution Wednesday asking the Department of Transportation for more space on the bridge on a short-term basis.
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New York City|News|
NYC Courts To Accept New Lawsuits, State Judge Says
State courts in New York City will begin accepting new, nonessential e-filed lawsuits starting Monday, May 25.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Local Hero ER Nurse Treats Patients At Upper East Side Hospital
Hannah Haag serves on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic less than a year after earning her registered nursing certification.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Man Fatally Struck By Car On Upper East Side, Police Say
A 29-year-old man was killed by a teenager driving a BMW on Fifth Avenue.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Cops Fatally Shoot Murder Suspect In Harlem, Police Say
Police shot and killed a suspect as he attempted to stab a man inside an apartment on Saint Nicholas Terrace.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Low-Key Spots To Spend Time Outside In Midtown This Memorial Day
Venturing outside on Memorial Day? Here are some low-key spots on the Midtown where you should be able to avoid crowds.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Low-Key Spots To Spend Time Outside In Harlem This Memorial Day
Venturing outside on Memorial Day? Here are some low-key spots on the Harlem where you should be able to avoid crowds.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Low-Key Spots To Spend Time Outside On The UES This Memorial Day
Venturing outside on Memorial Day? Here are some low-key spots on the Upper East Side where you should be able to avoid crowds.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Times Square Art Installation Raises Money For Essential Workers
The Times Square Alliance is selling prints of posters being displayed on the landmark's billboards during quarantine.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
The Met Could Reopen In August, Museum Says
The Metropolitan Museum of Art would re-open without tours, concerts or other events.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Man Shot Dead On East Harlem's 125th Street, Police Say
Police officers found the man suffering a gunshot wound to the chest on Third Avenue and East 125th Street.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Developers Propose New Chrysler Building Observation Deck
The Midtown Manhattan skyscraper changed hands in 2019 for $150 million.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Suffers Nearly 200 Coronavirus Deaths: City
City officials released new data Monday that breaks down the number of fatal coronavirus cases by zip code for the first time.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Suffers More Than 600 Coronavirus Deaths: City
City officials released new data Monday that breaks down the number of fatal coronavirus cases by zip code for the first time.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Suffers More Than 200 Coronavirus Deaths: City
City officials released new data Monday that breaks down the number of fatal coronavirus cases by zip code for the first time.
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