Upper East Side, NY|News|
De Blasio Works From Home More Often Than At City Hall: Report
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio held more meetings at Gracie Mansion than City Hall to begin 2018.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
Liberty Island Fire Forces Evacuation, Injures Worker, FDNY Says
Three propane tanks caught fire shortly before noon, an FDNY spokeswoman said.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Robbers Don Wigs For Harlem Bodega Stick Up, Police Say
Two men wearing long black wigs are wanted for robbing a Harlem bodega at gunpoint.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Women Targeted In UWS Robberies, Police Say
Two men are wanted for the robberies, police said.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Woman Fights Off Rapist In Harlem, Police Say
The man followed a 22-year-old woman inside an apartment building on East 128th Street and grabbed her from behind.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Explore The Bird-Themed Murals Of Washington Heights
Ever wonder why there are so many birds painted onto gates and buildings Uptown? Find out on a two-hour walking tour.
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Central Park, NY|News|
Central Park Reservoir Due For Safety Inspection, City Says
Boats and divers will be out on the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir on Thursday and Friday.
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New York City|News|
New York Loses To Hawaii In Little League World Series
The New York team from Staten Island took its first loss to Hawaii on Wednesday.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Vegan Spot Teams Up With Winery For Frosé Smoothie Bowls
The Instagram-friendly meal featuring Kim Crawford Wines can be picked up at Loco Coco on Lexington Avenue and East 64th Street.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Tennis Icon John McEnroe Hosts Public Tryout In Harlem
Children between ages 6 and 14 are encouraged to attend the tryouts to win a scholarship for the John McEnroe Tennis Academy.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Sham UES Co-Op Conned Tenants Out Of Rent Stabilization
Owners of the co-op operated the property like a for-profit rental, violating state laws and depriving tenants of rent stabilization.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Lenox Hill Grill Closes After 59 Years On Upper East Side
The Upper East Side diner closed its doors earlier in August due to "imminent construction in the building."
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Harlem, NY|News|
Women Stick Up East Harlem Bodega At Knifepoint, Police Say
The bodega clerk refused to hand over money, which resulted in a struggle.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Cops Maced, Bitten By Woman In Midtown, Police Say
A 48-year-old woman is facing charges for assaulting the cops.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
UWS Building Near Top In Barking Dog Complaints In NYC: Report
The data team at Localize.city studied which New York City addresses received the most dog bark complaints in a 12-month period.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Building Has Most Barking Dog Complaints In NYC
The data team at Localize.city studied which New York City addresses received the most dog bark complaints in a 12-month period.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Commuters Puzzled As Penn Station's Signs Go Dark
The electronic signs that display track number information broke down Tuesday afternoon.
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Harlem, NY|News|
City Seeks Bids On East Harlem Greenway Extension
The city pledged to invest more than $100 million on riverfront improvements for East Harlem as part of the neighborhood's rezoning.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Waldorf Astoria Construction Continues With Delayed Opening
Developers are now saying the hotel conversion is expected to reopen in 2021, one year later than originally anticipated.
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Harlem, NY|News|
More Than 200 Over-Filled Trash Cans Taken From Harlem: Report
Neighborhood residents wanted more trash pickups. Instead, they got fewer trash cans.
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