Upper West Side, NY|News|
Man Stalks, Gropes Woman On Upper West Side Subway, Police Say
The suspect followed a 25-year-old woman into the station on West 79th Street and Broadway before groping her on a train.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Doctor Convicted For Pushing Opioids: Feds
Martin Tesher, who ran a "family practice" on the Upper East Side, wrote patients unneeded opioid prescriptions — resulting in one death.
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Central Park, NY|News|
Central Park's Lasker Rink To Get $150 Million Renovation
The 50-year-old skating rink and swimming pool will be upgraded and the Harlem Meer will become more accessible to parkgoers.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Uber Driver Fired For Peeing In Bottle With Woman In Car: Report
An Uber spokesperson called the act "completely inappropriate and a clear violation of our community guidelines."
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Harlem, NY|News|
Man Gropes Woman In Harlem Apartment Building: Police
The man followed the woman inside her building's elevator.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Body Pulled From Hudson River Near Riverside Park, Police Say
An unidentified woman's dead body was found floating in the Hudson River.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NYC Subway Delays: Herald Square Switch Problem Causes Mess
The MTA reported "extensive delays" and limited service on four subway lines between Brooklyn and Manhattan.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Uptown Legionnaires' Outbreak Kills First Victim: Officials
One person who fell ill with Legionnaires' Disease in Washington Heights has died, officials said.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Man Shot Dead On Harlem Street Corner, Police Say
The 22-year-old victim was shot Tuesday in the head and torso, police said.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Hamilton Heights 2-Alarm Fire Injures 2 Firefighters, FDNY Says
The fire broke out Tuesday night in a six-story apartment building on Riverside Drive.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Disabled Train At Grand Central Stalls Tuesday Evening Commute
The disabled train caused delays of up to 20 minutes on nearly every Metro-North Railroad line.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
East Harlem Man Died Accidentally In NYPD Custody, City Rules
The city medical examiner said Edwin Garcia died of a cocaine overdose while in police custody in May.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Co-Op Tries To Evict Noisy Gym, Report Says
The Crunch Fitness on East 66th Street may get the boot after building residents complained about noise.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Flooding Shuts Down Upper East Side Portion Of FDR Drive
Witnesses recorded video of cars sloshing up the east side highway.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Flooding Stalls 6 Train Between Manhattan, Bronx: MTA
A "water condition" was reported at the 3rd Avenue and 138th Street station.
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Central Park, NY|News|
'Baby Trump' Blimp Could Fly Over Central Park
The balloon, which depicts President Donald Trump as a baby wearing a diaper, was made famous during protests of Trump's visit to the UK.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Plans Filed For 43-Story Hudson Yards Hotel
The new hotel building will rise 487-feet-tall and contain 531 rooms, according to plans filed with the city.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Renovation Begins At Washington Heights Park
The $3 million project will completely overhaul Jacob K. Javits Playground in Fort Tryon Park.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Controversial UWS Development 200 Amsterdam Ave. Wins Appeal
The Board of Standards and Appeals ruled in favor of a development planned for 200 Amsterdam Avenue.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Hotel Serves $1,500 Ice Cream Sundae
The Baccarat Hotel's "Bear Extraordinaire" sundae is made with black truffles and edible gold and silver.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
