Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Cyclist Assaults Woman Near Penn Station, Police Say
The man is accused of biking past a woman and striking her on the head, police said.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Woman Stabbed By Drunk Roommate Recounts Horror: Report
The stabbing victim said she was trying to help her roommate through a serious drinking problem.
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Harlem, NY|News|
State Undercounts Harlem Nursing Home Deaths: Report
At least 20 corpses were removed from the Harlem Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, but the state lists only five deaths at the home.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Congressman Backs $100B Rent Relief Bill
Congressman Adriano Espaillat also introduced a separate bill to help renters pay back rent accrued during the coronavirus crisis.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Two Stabbed On Harlem Bus, Police Said
A man is facing attempted murder and assault charges for the stabbings.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Sections Of Broadway To Become Open Streets This Week, Mayor Says
Three short stretched of Broadway near the Flatiron Building and in the Garment District will open to pedestrians on Thursday.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Mount Sinai Ends Partnership With Evangelical Group
Samaritan's Purse treated 315 coronavirus patients in partnership with the Mount Sinai at a Central Park tent hospital.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Uber To Donate Meals To Harlem Nonprofit Workers
The ride hailing company is partnering with state lawmakers to feed workers with Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Students Receive Donated Cardboard Desks For Remote Study
The lightweight desks made from corrugated cardboard are sturdy enough to support a student and their materials.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Police Arrest Harlem Nurse's Attempted Rapist, NYPD Says
A Bronx man followed the nurse inside her West 149th Street building on Friday night.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Coronavirus Stimulus May Yield Funds For Gateway Program: Reports
President Donald Trump recently said he supports the critical New York infrastructure project after his administration worked to defund it.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
City To Hand Out Masks At De Witt Clinton Park
The city will distribute face masks at the Hell's Kitchen park on Tuesday to help combat the spread of coronavirus.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
These UES Streets Are Opening To Aid Social Distancing
The city's first round of car bans to open up space for pedestrians goes into effect Monday.
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New York City|News|
Police Union Head: NYPD Shouldn't Enforce Social Distancing
Patrick Lynch said cops have to "fend for themselves" after video of cops beating up social distancing violators resulted in outrage.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Nurse Fights Off Rapist In Harlem Building, Police Say
A nurse returning home from a shift on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis was attacked in her building.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Asian Man Attacked On Midtown Train Over Coronavirus: NYPD
A suspect shouted "you're infected" at an Asian man at the Lexington Avenue-59th Street station and tried to force the man off a train.
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New York City|News|
NYC To Distribute 7.5M Face Masks To Curb Spread Of Coronavirus
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday: "Wherever you turn, you're going to be offered a face covering."
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New York City|News|
SEE: Violent Social Distancing Arrests Lead To NYPD Investigation
Videos show cops throwing people up against walls, down to the ground and punching people over social distancing violations.
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New York City|News|
NYC To Produce Coronavirus Testing Kits, De Blasio Says
The city will produce 50,000 testing kits per week with the help of local manufacturers and medical colleges.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Penn Station Concourses To Close Overnight, Amtrak Says
The Amtrak and NJ Transit concourses at Penn Station will close at midnight until 5 a.m.
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