Upper East Side, NY|News|
New Pre-K Facility Adds 90 Seats To Upper East Side
The new universal Pre-K center opened for the new school year and is part of a push to add seats on the Upper East Side.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Harlem, NY|News|
East Harlem Man, 51, Reported Missing, Police Say
The East 102nd Street resident hasn't been seen since the beginning of September.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Home On Exclusive, Gated UWS Block Hits Market
The three-story townhouse is located in the ultra-private Pomander Walk.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Principal Accused Of Pushing Out Jewish Teachers: Report
The principal of a Midtown Manhattan public high school is facing lawsuits from multiple former staff members.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Uptown State Senator Gets Funding Push From IDC Group: Report
Former IDC member Marisol Alcantara received $125,000 from a campaign committee that was previously investigated by the state.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Park To Host NYC Tomato Festival
Love tomatoes? Make sure you get to Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park on Saturday, Sept. 15.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Six Families Displaced By Hamilton Heights Fire, Officials Say
The two-alarm fire was ruled an accident. A city Department of Buildings investigation revealed no structural damage to the building.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Public Housing Among Nation's Worst Managed: Report
Three Upper East Side public housing developments badly failed federal inspections in 2017.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Crane Accident Shuts Down West Side Highway: Officials
Nobody was injured when two steel beams fell from a crane near 12th Avenue and West 34th Street, city officials said.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Advocates Push For Return Of East Harlem Public Restroom: Report
The public restroom is located under the Metro North viaduct on East 125th Street.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Cop Says Port Auth Refused Him Job Because He lives With Parents
The 28-year-old NYPD cop sued the Port Authority for rejecting his job application.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Hamilton Heights Fire Breaks Out In Apartment Building, FDNY
The two-alarm fire started on the top floor of a six-story apartment building.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Con Men Scam UES Woman Out Of Nearly $40K, Police Say
The con artists impersonated the 89-year-old woman's grandson and said they needed the cash for bail money.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Raccoon Found In Riverside Park Tested For 'Zombie Virus': City
The sick raccoon was picked up by park rangers near Riverside Park's Neufield playground. It's being tested for canine distemper virus.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Washington Heights Bridge Rapist Arrested, Police Say
A Bronx man is accused of attacking two women on the Washington Bridge.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Virginia Man Arrested For Attempted Harlem Rape, Police Say
The man is accused of following a woman inside her apartment building and attacking her.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Woman Set On Fire In UWS Building Has Died, Police Say
The woman's boyfriend is facing attempted murder and arson charges for the June attack.
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New York City|News|
NYC Weekend Subway Service Changes Sept. 8-9
Heads up: The 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, M, N, Q and R trains won't be running normally this weekend.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NYC Labor Parade 2018: Route, Traffic Closures, Start Time
Here's everything you need to know about New York City's celebration of its union workers.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Upper Manhattan Designated First 'Little Dominican Republic'
The designation honors the Dominican communities of Washington Heights and Inwood that built up the neighborhoods.
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