Harlem, NY|News|
'Broadway Bandit' Convicted In 2017 Bank Robbery Spree, Feds Say
The man pulled off five bank robberies in multiple neighborhoods during the month of August 2017, each time threatening bank employees.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Man Set At Least 18 Fires In Midtown Trash Cans, Feds Say
A 24-year-old Brooklyn man is facing federal charges in connection with the three-day arson spree in Midtown.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|News|
'Zombie Virus' Fears Cause Dog Leash Rule In Central Park
The Parks and Health departments "strongly recommend" keeping dogs on their leash due to canine distemper virus outbreak in the park.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
UWS Tenants Win Legal Battle Against Landlord Who Raised Rents
The residents of a Central Park West building were subject to 7.5 percent annual rent increases despite living in rent-stabilized units.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Washington Heights Theater Could Be Demolished Soon, Report Says
Asbestos abatement work has begun at the Colliseum Cinemas on West 181st Street, and a retail tenant in the building has closed.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Massive Sinkhole Opens Up On Upper West Side Street
Residents living near the sinkhole are frustrated by the city's delayed response to fixing it.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Luxury Tower May Trump Affordable Units In Hell's Kitchen: Report
Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration pitched plans to replace a planned 100 percent affordable development in Hell's Kitchen.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Luxury Building With Just 15 Apts Will Tower 20 Stories Over UES
The building will also feature ground-floor commercial space.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Hell's Kitchen Man Reported Missing, Police Say
The 20-year-old man was last seen at his 10th Avenue home.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Photos, Video Give Closeup View Of Uptown White Supremacist Rally
New images of white supremacist group Identity Evropa's rally in Fort Tryon Park are circulating online.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
The Four Seasons Restaurant To Return After 2-Year Hiatus: Report
The fine-dining restaurant popular among the "power lunch" crowd is opening just a few blocks from its original location.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
City Council Approves Inwood Rezoning
Politicians and the city have touted the plan as a necessary response to Northern Manhattan's housing crisis, but many activists disagree.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Supermarket Secures 15-Year Lease In Harlem, Reports Say
The supermarket chain, which has three locations in East Harlem, will open a 20,000-square-foot space in Central Harlem.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|News|
'Zombie Virus' Has Now Killed More Than 80 Central Park Raccoons
Canine Distemper Virus — which makes raccoons display "zombie-like" behavior — can spread to dogs and other animals who are not vaccinated.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC's Best Colleges: 13 Make Princeton Review List
The Princeton Review rankings are based on surveys of 138,000 students at the schools.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Northwell Health Plans Upper East Side Expansion: Report
The healthcare company, which operates Lenox Hill Hospital, will build a new ambulatory care and cancer center on Third Avenue.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Inwood Small Business Owners Fear Upcoming Rezoning
Several small business owners held a press conference Monday, saying they may lose both their customers and leases if the rezoning passes.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Gramercy-Murray Hill, NY|News|
ACS Worker Shoves Boy Into Door, Filing Cabinet: Officials
The Administration of Children's Services worker previously served nearly 30 years in prison for murder.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Arsonist Set Fire At Midtown McDonald's, FDNY Says
The man lit a fire at the McDonald's restaurant near Penn Station on Sunday.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Track Fire Breaks Out At West 72nd Street Station, MTA Says
The fire broke out around 1 p.m. and forced service changes on the 1, 2 and 3 lines.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
