Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Borough President Backs Garment District Rezoning
The plan will preserve at least 300,000 square feet of manufacturing space through tax breaks, rezoning and public-private partnerships.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Person Attacked For Upper West Side Parking Spot, Police Say
A Yonkers man is facing charges for striking another person in the head and face for the West 77th Street spot.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Buildings Named New York's Ugliest
New York state residents are not fond of these neighborhood eyesores.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Week 2018: Events, Theme, 'A Great Day In Harlem'
Here's your guide to Harlem Week events in 2018.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
Work Begins On New Park Slope 'Green' Playground
The new playground near PS 282 will feature green infrastructure designed to improve the health of the Gowanus Canal.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Inwood's La Marina Loses Valet Parking, Report Says
The city Parks Department shut down the Inwood venue's valet parking operation, which took public spots away from locals.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Trump Tower Protesters Arrested As They Block Fifth Ave
The protesters unfurled a banner reading "return the children" as they blocked Fifth Avenue traffic.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Watermelon, Corn Sprout From Broadway In Uptown Urban Farm
Owners of a bodega on Sherman Avenue and Broadway have planted beans, corn and even watermelon in neglected tree planters.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Arrests Made At Protest Outside UES Home Of JPMorgan Chase Exec
Protesters called on Dimon's company JPMorgan Chase to stop backing private prison companies that operate immigration detention centers.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Woman Punches Man On Subway In Washington Heights, Police Say
The 66-year-old victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Rapper Common Donates $10K To Hell's Kitchen School, Report Says
The Grammy-winning rapper visited P.S. 111 and gave the school a $10,000 check through the Adopt-A-Classroom program.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope School To Host Assembly To Save Speed Cameras
Safe streets group Transportation Alternatives is holding the event at Park Slope's Middle School 51.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Councilman Funds Upper East Side Firehouse Renovations
The East 85th Street firehouse is receiving more than a half-million dollar investment for two improvement projects.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Bus Crowned Slowest In The City By Transit Advocates
The M42 bus, which shuttles passengers crosstown along 42nd Street, averages a speed of 3.2 miles-per-hour.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Video: Cops Drag Man's Limp Body Into Car During Harlem Arrest
Residents crowded police officers as they dragged a man who appeared unconscious, placed him down on the street and put him into a car.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
City Launches Anti-Displacement Pilot Program Uptown
The Partners in Preservation program will provide community-based organizations funding to organize anti-displacement initiatives.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Woman Jumps To Death From Upper East Side Building, Police Say
The woman was pronounced dead after being taken to NYU Hospital.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Man Shot On Inwood Street, Police Say
The man walked into an Inwood emergency room Monday night after being shot on the street.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Summer Streets To Shut Down Much Of Park Ave This Weekend
Park Avenue will be shut down from Central Park to the Brooklyn Bridge on Aug. 4, 11 and 18.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Fatal Washington Heights Legionnaires' Outbreak Up To 23 Cases
City health officials confirmed additional cases in the Washington Heights Legionnaires' Disease outbreak.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
