Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Uptown NYCHA Complexes To Transition To Private Management: City
The move will facilitate repairs at the Audubon, Bethune Gardens, and Marshall Plaza public housing developments.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
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Harlem, NY|News|
Photos: Artists Transform Plywood Wall At E Harlem Train Station
More than 50 artists are joining forces to paint a massive 1,500-foot mural at the Metro-North Train Station on East 125th Street.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Police Identify Diamond District Heist Suspects: NYPD
Three men robbed a Diamond District store at gunpoint in August, making out with a large quantity of jewelry in the broad-daylight heist.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Touching By Costumed Characters Rampant In Times Square: Report
The Times Square Alliance estimates that 24 people are touched without consent by a costumed entertainer each hour.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Lawmaker Dan Quart Enters Manhattan DA Race
The State Assemblyman is running on a progressive platform that includes decriminalizing sex work and abolishing cash bail.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Hallucinogenic Weed Used By Charles Manson Grows On UWS: Reports
A patch of Datura stramonium, also called Jimsonweed, was seen growing in a concrete median on Columbus Avenue.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
'Affordable' Harlem Apartments Require $73k, $95k Incomes
Rents for six Harlem apartments being offered through the city's "affordable housing" lottery system range from $2,149 to $2,799.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Times Square Elmo Gropes 14-Year-Old Tourist, Police Say
A New Jersey man working as an Elmo impersonator in Times Square is accused of groping a 14-year-old tourist.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
City Seeks Bids For Inwood Immigrant Art Center
The city is looking or a nonprofit partner for the Upper Manhattan Immigrant Research and Performing Arts Center.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
2-For-1 Tickets Go On Sale For NYC Off-Broadway Week 2019
Here's how to claim 2-for-1 tickets to shows such as "Jersey Boys," "Stomp" and the "Blue Man Group."
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Traffic Fixes Needed At Dangerous UWS Crossing: Community Board
Community Board 7 wants the city Deparrtment of Transportation to study traffic fixes at Riverside Drive and West 79th Street.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Teen Stabbed In Upper West Side Subway Station, Police Say
A 16-year-old was injured early Monday morning after being stabbed at the 96th Street and Central Park West subway station.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
NYC Fifth Avenue Mile: Race Time, Street Closures
Here's everything you need to know about the annual road race.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Weekend Subway Service Changes Sept. 7-8
Heads up: The 1, 2, 5, 6, A, B, C, D, E, F, J, L, M, N, Q, R, S and W trains won't be running normally this weekend.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Lawmaker Blasts New Rent Laws In Letter To Constituents
Democrats hailed the laws as a win for tenants when they were passed this summer, but Inez Dickens says they may hurt landlords of color.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Rezoned Inwood Site Hits Market At $22.5M, Report Says
The full-block site is located in a former industrial district along Ninth Avenue between West 218th and 219th streets.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
John Jay Park's New Ball Courts Result Of UES Dad's 4-Year Fight
Upper East Side dad Greg Davis went to nearly 50 meetings with his local city council rep to push for upgrades at the local park.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Nordstrom's New Upper East Side Store Sells Nothing
"Nordstrom Local" doesn't offer products, but instead acts as a service center for alterations, returns and online pickup.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Gunman Arrested For Harlem Bodega Shooting, Police Say
A Bronx man is facing murder charges in connection to an Aug. 4 shooting in Harlem.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Beekman Theatre Closes Unexpectedly On Upper East Side
The longtime Second Avenue movie theater's marquee is blank and its windows are covered up with paper.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
