Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Stage To Hold Virtual Fundraiser Amid Coronavirus Closure
The Harlem performing arts venue was shut down by state social distancing mandates to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Man Loses Arm In Fight Against Coronavirus: Report
Days after a three-week hospital stay for coronavirus a Harlem resident was forced to have his arm amputated for a blood clot.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Worker Dies In Fire Extinguisher Explosion At Chelsea Site: NYPD
One worker was killed and another was seriously injured by the explosions at the site of a Chelsea post office.
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Harlem, NY|News|
City Extends Open Streets Program To Harlem
Cars will be banned from parts of West 114th Street, East 115th Street and Edgecombe Avenue.
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New York City|News|
Council Passes Restaurant Relief Bills, Will Cap Delivery Fees
Bills will waive third-party delivery fees and prevent landlords from holding restaurateurs personally liable for business closures.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Lawmaker Organizes Mask Giveaways
Upper East Siders can grab a free mask Friday at Carl Schurz Park.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
City To Open Coronavirus Testing Site In E Harlem, De Blasio Says
The East Harlem site is one of twelve new testing sites to be opened as New York City attempts to ramp up capacity.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Broadway Shows Canceled Through Labor Day Due To Coronavirus
Broadway productions will be closed until at least Labor Day, the Broadway League announced Tuesday.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Manhattan DA Won't Prosecute Social Distancing Arrests
The Manhattan prosecutor is also looking into cases where social distancing rules may have netted more serious charges.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
MTA Installs Social Distance Markers At Midtown Stations: Report
The six-foot markings could become a common sight in subway stations throughout the city.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Judge Denies Challenge To Planned Sutton Place Bike Bridge
The bike bridge will connect to a new portion of the East River Esplanade at East 54th Street.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Churches To Become Coronavirus Testing Sites
Three Harlem churches will be converted into temporary coronavirus testing sites this upcoming month.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Central Park Visitor Center, Garden To Become More Accessible
The Central Park Conservancy plans to add ADA-accessible ramps to the park's Dairy Building and Conservatory Garden.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Lawmakers Win Ballot Lawsuits In Boost To Reelection Chances
Two Upper East Side State Assembylmembers won ballot changes: One to stay on the ballot and the other to remove an opponent.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Man Fatally Shot On East Harlem Street, Police Say
A 20-year-old East Harlem resident was shot and killed Sunday night.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NYC Chipotle Employees Protest Unsafe Working Conditions
Workers filed an OSHA complaint Thursday claiming that employees aren't told when coworkers are quarantined with coronavirus symptoms.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Upper West Side Fire Breaks Out In Apartment Building, FDNY Says
The Thursday afternoon fire drew more than 130 firefighters to West 101st Street and Broadway.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Seven Face Mask Giveaways Planned In Harlem Parks
The city plans to distributed 7.5 million face masks across New York as a measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
WeWork Members Threaten Legal Action Over Monthly Fees: Lawyers
Lawyers representing WeWork members in New York say the company is collecting fees despite the state's stay-at-home order.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Turkish Restaurant Beyoglu Closes Amid Coronavirus Crisis
The Third Avenue restaurant will close permanently after more than 20 years in business.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
