Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NYC Postpones St Patrick's Day Parade Amid Coronavirus Fear
New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade will be postponed out of fears that it may contribute to the spread of coronavirus.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Principal Accused Of Assaulting Autistic Student: Report
The charter school official was accused of slamming a door into a 7-year-old boy's head.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
French Dual-Language Program To Launch At UES Pre-K
Families have until March 16 to apply to Pre-K for All programs for the 2020-2021 school year.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Hudson Yards Sky Deck Debuts As Highest In Country
The open-air observation deck at 30 Hudson Yards is 1,131 feet in the air.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Person Struck By Train On Upper East Side, MTA Says
The person was hit on the tracks near the Lexington Avenue and 59th Street Station shortly after 11:30 a.m., MTA and FDNY officials said.
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Harlem, NY|News|
'Affordable' Harlem Apartments Require $76k Salary
Four rent-regulated, one-bedroom units in Harlem are renting for $2,245 per month.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NYC Half Marathon Canceled Due To Coronavirus
About 25,000 runners were expected to participate in the NYC Half in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Youth Nonprofit To Connect Kids With Famed Artists
Harlem's Brotherhood/Sister Sol will work with Bill T. Jones and Carrie Mae Weems to teach neighborhood kids about art.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
UN Headquarters Closes To Public As Coronavirus Precaution
The United Nations' Midtown complex will be short-staffed and closed to the public. All guided tours have been canceled.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Central Park Conservancy Head Contracts Coronavirus
Central Park Conservancy President Elizabeth Smith tested positive for the fast-spreading virus and her staff is on quarantine.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Subway Rider Attacked In East Harlem Station, Police Say
A 60-year-old man was approached by an unknown person and struck in the head.
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Harlem, NY|News|
East Harlem School Mural To Feature Carmen Herrera Design
The mural will be unveiled on the famed artist's 105th birthday.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Activists To Hold Vigil For Carriage Horse That Died In Park
Video of the horse collapsing repeatedly drew strong reactions from politicians and animal rights groups.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Park Avenue Armory To Host Antique Book Fair
The 60th Annual New York International Antiquarian Book Fair will be held at the armory from March 5 to March 8.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown WeWork Member Could Have Been Exposed To Coronavirus
A WeWork member who works from a Midtown coworking space is being self-quarantined after potential exposure to the virus.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
White House Chef's UES Restaurant Closes After 5 Months: Reports
Bill Yosses cooked in the White House kitchen during the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Man Shot On East Harlem Corner, Police Say
The man is expected to survive a gunshot wound to the leg.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Law Firm Workers To Be Tested For COVID-19: Mayor
A lawyer at a Midtown law firm tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, becoming New York State's second confirmed case.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Assembly Challenger Opens Campaign Office In Neighborhood
22-year-old State Assembly Candidate Cameron Koffman is challenging incumbent Dan Quart.
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Harlem, NY|News|
City Neglects East Harlem Pier Repairs, Report Says
An East Harlem lawmaker says the city is neglecting a dilapidated East Harlem pier in favor of repairs in other neighborhoods.
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