Upper West Side, NY|News|
Nordstrom's New Flagship Store Opens In Columbus Circle
The seven-story, 320,000 square-foot store is opening at a troubling time for New York City department stores.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Men Who Jumped NYPD Captain In Hell's Kitchen Arrested: Police
An NYPD captain was punched in the face during an attempted robbery in Hell's Kitchen.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Marymount Manhattan Gets Another Bomb Threat, Man Arrested: NYPD
The Upper East Side campus was evacuated Wednesday for the second time this month after receiving a bomb threat.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Extell's UES Development Site Is Unsafe: Lawmaker, Seniors Say
Extell Development's First Avenue building site is unsafe, dark and infested with rats, State Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright said.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Upper West Side JG Melon To Close, Report Says
The famous burger spot just opened its Upper West Side location in 2017.
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Central Park, NY|News|
Central Park Skating Rinks Drop 'Trump' Name, Report Says
Donald Trump took ownership of Central Park's Wollman Rink and Lasker Rink after renovating the concessions in the 80s.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Proud Boys Get 4-Year Prison Sentences For UES Brawl, DA Says
Two of the Proud Boys described as the "most vicious" in a 2018 street brawl on the Upper East Side are facing four-year prison terms.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Stranger Punches Woman In Random Harlem Attack, Police Say
The woman was hospitalized after being struck in the head during the seemingly random attack.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Sider Sues To Block Madison Avenue Development: Report
The Madison Avenue residents claims the development going up across the block violates city zoning codes.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Gunman Who Shot Bystander Walking Dog In Harlem Arrested: Police
A 40-year-old Harlem man died in June after being shot with a stray bullet while walking his dog.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
New Research Space Debuts At NY Public Library Main Branch
The nine-room space is dedicated to quiet research for authors, scholars and students as part of the library's $317M master plan.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|News|
City Approves Central Park's First Monument Honoring Women
The monument of Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Sojourner Truth will be the first depicting real women in Central Park.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Road Paver Fatally Struck By Co-Worker Near Gracie Mansion: NYPD
The man was performing road work on East 88th Street when a Department of Transportation truck backed into him.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Bomb Squad Investigates Package Near Grand Central, Police Say
A Midtown Manhattan block near Grand Central Terminal was shut down Tuesday morning for the investigation.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Extell Closing In On UWS College Building, Report Says
Extell, currently fighting opposition to a project at another UWS site, is buying the New York Institute of Technology building on W 61st.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Video Shows Man Leap Out Of NYPD Car After UWS Shooting: Report
One person was hurt in the shooting near West End Avenue and West 63rd Street.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem African Burial Ground Project Begins: City Accepting Bids
The project will feature an 18,000-square-foot memorial and a large mixed-use development.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Rockefeller Center Selects 2019 Christmas Tree
The massive Norway Spruce tree hails from Florida, New York.
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New York City|News|
MTA Awards $507M Contract To Build Congestion Pricing Tolls
All drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street will be required to pay the toll, which state officials estimate could raise $15 billion.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Photos: 3 Men Delivered Brutal Attack In Harlem Street, Cops Say
Three men are wanted for a brutal beatdown in front of a Harlem apartment building.
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