Upper West Side, NY|News|
'Mr Unknown' Back With Family 7 Weeks After Brain Injury: Report
An Uzbek tourist was called "Mr. Unknown" after he was found suffering brain trauma in Riverside Park.
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Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Burglar Swipes Packages From UWS Buildings, Police Say
The man breaks into buildings by forcing open the front door.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Woman Groped On Midtown 2 Train, Police Say
A man touched the woman's inner thigh while sitting next to her on the train, police said.
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New York City|News|
Central Park Art Show, Festivals & More | Fun Events In Manhattan
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some of the most interesting events Manhattan has to offer.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Chihuahua Missing On The Upper East Side
Keep your eyes peeled for Norman the tan-colored Chihuahua.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
NYC's First Kosher Ramen Bar Opens On Upper West Side
Boru Boru is located on the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and West 98th Street.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Traffic Cop Assaulted In East Harlem, Police Say
The traffic officer was issuing a ticket for double parking when a man approached her and punched her in the face.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
UWS Woman Sues Feng Shui 'Expert' For $1M Scam, Report Says
The alleged scammer tricked the Upper West Side resident into buying worthless items for exorbitant prices.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Suspect In Brutal Times Square Assault Identified, Police Say
The suspect blindsided a man on the Times Square subway platform with a seemingly random attack.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Thieves Steal Dozens Of New York City Trash Cans, Reports Say
The garbage can theft spree has puzzled police and business districts.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Commuters Slept In Grand Central During Storm, Report Says
Commuters turned Grand Central station into a hotel after Metro North Railroad suspended service during Wednesday's storm.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Fire Critically Injures 1, FDNY Says
The fire broke out early Thursday morning in an East 89th Street apartment building.
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New York City|News|
NYC Transit Delays: Storm Still Hurting Commuter Rail, Buses
It's going to be tough getting in, out and around the city Thursday as effects from the winter storm linger.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Track Fire Breaks Out At Upper West Side Station, FDNY Says
Panicked subway passengers stampeded off a train entering the station, according to one witness. Nobody was injured, officials said.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Uptown Post Office To Be Renamed In Honor Of Tuskegee Airmen
Congress approved a name change for the post office branch on Macombs Place and West 154th Street.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NJ Transit Buses Suspended, Trains Delayed During Winter Storm
At 4:30 p.m. NJ Transit suspended service on all of its bus lines. Several trains going to and from Penn Station were delayed as well.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Washington Heights Man Hired Hitman For 3 Murders, Feds Say
The man wanted two people in his Audubon Avenue building and a gas station owner to be killed, federal officials said.
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Central Park, NY|News|
Central Park To Expedite Parking Lot Makeover, Report Says
A parking lot near the West 65th Street entrance to Central Park is set to become some sort of public space.
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Harlem, NY|News|
City Proposes More Bike Lanes In Central Harlem
Bike ridership in Harlem is growing, but there's little dedicated space for cyclists, according to the city Department of Transportation.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Garbage Truck Plows Into Columbus Circle Building, Police Say
The truck hit parked cars, jumped a curb and then slammed into a subway entrance and Fedex store.
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