Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Tailor Reopens In Defiance Of Social Distancing: Report
Upper East Side men's fashion boutique Peter Eliot has reopened for business amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Harlem, NY|News|
Man Dies In Harlem Double Shooting, Police Say
A 30-year-old man was killed and a man in his 20s was hurt during a shooting on West 143rd Street and Lenox Avenue.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC To Hire 1K Contact Tracers For Reopening Effort: de Blasio
The city is hiring medical professionals to interview people who test positive for the coronavirus and trace their contacts.
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New York City|News|
NYC To Aid Social Distancing With Traffic Ban On Miles Of Streets
The traffic ban could be extended to open as much as 100 miles of streets to pedestrians during the coronavirus lockdown.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Two Arrested For Harlem Fatal Stabbing, Police Say
Two people, one who is 16, are facing murder charges.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
USNS Comfort To Leave New York City, Pentagon Says
The 1,000-bed hospital ship is getting ready to leave New York City harbor after about a month. An exact departure has not been set.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Assembly Challenger Sued Over NY Residency
Incumbent Dan Quart claims that 22-year-old challenger Cameron Koffman shouldn't qualify for the ballot because he voted in Connecticut.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
De Blasio To Rent Guidelines Board: Pass Rent Freeze Quickly
Mayor Bill de Blasio said that challenges landlords are facing "pale in comparison" to those of tenants.
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New York City|News|
'Good Day' Yields Drop In NYC Coronavirus Hospitalizations: Mayor
New York City's three "key indicators" showed that the virus' spread is slowing, but it's still too early to think about reopening.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Knicks Owner James Dolan Recovers From Coronavirus: Reports
The New York Knicks and Rangers owner James Dolan is donating coronavirus antibodies following his recovery.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Hell's Kitchen's Empire Coffee & Tea Closes After 112 Years
The Ninth Avenue coffee bean store opened in 1908. Empire's Hoboken location will remain open.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Nursing Home Tops Manhattan In Coronavirus Deaths: State
The Upper East Side's Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home has lost dozens of residents to the new coronavirus.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NY To Launch Statewide Investigation Of Nursing Homes, Cuomo Says
Alarming death rates at New York State nursing homes spurred a state Department of Health and Attorney General investigation.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Deliveryman Robbed At Knifepoint In Harlem, Police Say
A food deliveryman had his e-bike stolen near West 131st Street and Lenox Avenue.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Council Rep's Cat Steals Show During Zoom Meeting
Councilmember Kallos' cat Pandora got plenty of pets, and an Eskimo kiss, during Wednesday's Council meeting.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Lawmaker Kicked Off Ballot After Filing Error
Incumbent State Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright was removed from Democratic and Working Families Party lines for reelection.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Eatery Luke's Bar & Grill Donates Food To First Responders
Third Avenue restaurant Luke's Bar & Grill is donating meals to first responders and hospitals during the coronavirus outbreak.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Upright Citizens Brigade To Permanently Close NYC Theater: Report
The improv school and theater closed and laid off its staff due to coronavirus. Now founders say it won't reopen.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Education Council Member Dies Of Coronavirus
Members of the Community Education Council for District 5 are raising funds for the council member's family.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Bryant Park Lawn To Reopen In May Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The Midtown park's lawn will be reopened for spring "in compliance" with social distancing measures.
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