Harlem, NY|News|
Woman Dies Month After East Harlem Car Crash, Police Say
The 63-year-old Maryland woman was riding in a for-hire vehicle when a hit-and-run driver struck the vehicle in an East Harlem intersection.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
NY Scientists Hope Coronavirus Survivors' Blood Is Treatment Key
The FDA has approved the use of plasma from people who have recovered from coronavirus as a treatment for ailing patients.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NYC Four Seasons Hotel Offers Free Housing To Healthcare Workers
Doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers will be able to stay in the five-star Midtown Manhattan hotel.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Penn Station To Close Concourse Overnight As Coronavirus Measure
Penn Station's west concourse will be closed between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. starting Wednesday.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NY Public Library Offers Free Tutoring While Schools Are Closed
The online tutoring options include instructional videos, educational exercises and one-on-one chat sessions offered daily.
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New York City|News|
Congress To Pass $2T Coronavirus Stimulus: How It Affects NY
After days of negotiations, federal lawmakers are poised to pass a bill that could bring more than $40 billion in aid to New York.
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New York City|News|
MTA To Cut Service As Coronavirus Tanks Ridership, Officials Say
Ridership on New York City subways is down as much as 87%, MTA officials said Tuesday.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem's Red Rooster Offers Free Food During Coronavirus Outbreak
The restaurant is partnering with chef José Andrés' World Central Kitchen, which provides free meals during disasters.
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New York City|News|
MTA Joins Call For $25B In Federal Aid For Public Transit
Public transportation agencies in cities around the country are experiencing major declines in ridership, dooming future improvements.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Mt Sinai Scientists Develop Coronavirus Antibody Test
The test can identify people who have recovered from and developed an immunity to the deadly virus.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NYPD Will Break Up Large Gatherings In Parks, Mayor Says
Police will be directed to ensure that New Yorkers are following the state's social distancing guidelines.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Expectant Dads Blast Hospital For Banning Them During Labor
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is banning visitors for all adult patients, including during labor, as it fights the spread of coronavirus.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Swanky Clinic's Members Got In-Home Coronavirus Test, Reports Say
The membership only Sollis Health clinic tested its high-paying clients while the state placed strict rations on other New Yorkers.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Ban Cars From Major Midtown Roads During Coronavirus: Advocates
Transportation Alternatives said New York City should dedicate major streets for pedestrian use in order to aid social distancing efforts.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Uptown Lawmaker Demands Public Transit Aid In COVID-19 Bill
Congressman Adriano Espaillat wants the federal government's coronavirus stimulus to help public transit agencies around the country.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Woman Starts Group To Connect Single Neighborhood Seniors
Upper East Sider Carol Shusterman says group members can help each other with chores, recommend doctors or just chat.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Explosions Heard After Bus Catches Fire In Midtown: FDNY
Nobody was hurt in the "small" fire, an FDNY spokesman said. Witnesses described hearing an explosion after the blaze broke out.
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New York City|News|
AG Demands Crackdown On Craigslist Coronavirus Scammers
Profiteers and scammers are posting fake listings for coronavirus tests, medical masks and bogus treatments on Craiglist.
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Harlem, NY|News|
East Harlem Gunman Arrested On Murder Charge, Police Say
The 41-year-old man is accused of killing his neighbor in their building lobby.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NY Library Coronavirus Branch Closures Extended Indefinitely
Library officials remain hopeful library branch closures aren't a "long-term situation," but have extended the hiatus indefinately.
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