Harlem, NY|News|
Morningside Heights Catholic School To Close, Church Says
West 121st Street's Corpus Christi School is one of 20 schools being closed by the Archdiocese of New York.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Harlem, NY|News|
Local Artists Finish Harlem Black Lives Matter Mural
Eight local artists and volunteers from Harlem community groups helped paint the mural on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
J.C. Penney Shutters Manhattan Mall Store, Company Says
The Herald Square department store is part of a company initiative to close more than 100 stores this summer.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
City Paints Black Lives Matter Mural Outside Trump Tower
City workers closed off a stretch of Fifth Avenue on Thursday to prepare the street for painting.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Queens, NY|News|
These Queens Businesses Scored Coronavirus PPP Loans: MAP
Thousands of Queens businesses received more than $150k from the federal government to keep workers on payroll during the pandemic.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
These Brooklyn Businesses Scored Coronavirus PPP Loans: MAP
Thousands of Manhattan businesses received more than $150k from the federal government to keep workers on payroll during the pandemic.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
These Manhattan Businesses Scored Coronavirus PPP Loans: MAP
Thousands of Manhattan businesses received more than $150k from the federal government to keep workers on payroll during the pandemic.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Murray Hill Building Collapse Hurts 1, FDNY Says
The parapet of a five-story building on East 38th Street crumbled onto the sidewalk before 12 p.m. Wednesday.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Man Fatally Shot Near East Harlem's Wagner Houses, Police Say
The 35-year-old Wagner Houses resident was shot and killed Wednesday morning on Pleasant Avenue.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Man Drives SUV Into Times Square Black Lives Matter Protest: Cops
The driver was taken into custody, but police could not confirm if he will be charged.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Community Board Backs Plan To Close Last Gap Of 2nd Ave Bike Lane
The city Department of Transportation plan mirrors one used to close a gap in the bike lane near the Queensboro Bridge.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Blocks To Become 'Cool Streets' To Beat The Heat
Fire hyrdrants on four Harlem blocks that are part of the city's open streets initiative will be outfitted with spray caps.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Parking Garage Hits Market For $7.5M
The West 132nd Street garage is being marketed as a redevelopment property.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Here's How Reopened NYC Schools Could Look
Safely reopening New York City schools means requiring students and teachers to wear masks, smaller classes and staggered schedules.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Black Lives Matter Mural Damaged By Tire Tracks: Report
Painters began installing Harlem's Black LIves Matter mural over the July 4 weekend. It's set to be finished by July 8.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Woman Who Called Cops On Black Birdwatcher Faces Charges: DA
Amy Cooper will be charged with filing a false report, a misdemeanor, after calling police on a Black birdwatcher in Central Park.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Hell's Kitchen Racks Up Social Distancing Complaints: Data
Hell's Kitchen's 10036 zip code was in the city’s top ten for 311 complaints for social distancing violations.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Racks Up Social Distancing Complaints: Data
The Upper East SIde's 10028 zip code was in the city’s top ten for 311 complaints for social distancing violations.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Manhattan Police Officials Call Out DA As Shootings Rise
Two of Manhattan's top cops called out elected officials over an spike in gun violence, urging DA Cy Vance to appear at shooting scenes.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Man Who Slashed Toddler In Morningside Heights Arrested: Police
A 35-year-old is facing charges for attacking a young child in Morningside Heights.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
