Upper East Side, NY|News|
Geriatric Burglar Snuck Into UES Doorman Buildings: Prosecutors
The 82-year-old burglar would walk by doormen and steal from apartments while residents were away on vacation.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Watch: Natural History Museum Cleans Iconic Blue Whale
The 94-foot-long, 21,000-pound blue whale model will get its annual dusting Thursday at the American Museum of Natural History.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
21 Harlem Schools Threatened By Road Pollution, Study Finds
Car fumes could threaten the health of students at schools near NYC's highways and other major roads, a new report says.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Stick-Up Gang Strikes In Inwood, The Bronx, Police Say
The robbers have stolen more than $50,000 in jewelry from their victims.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Burglar Steals $48K In Clothes From Midtown Boutique, Police Say
The man broke into a high-end boutique on West 56th Street and disabled the store's alarm before making off with a haul.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brownsville-East New York, NY|News|
Man Critically Injured In E. New York Shooting, Police Say
The 40-year-old man was shot near a playground on Stanley Avenue and Eldert Lane, police said.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Ricky's Closes UWS Store As Part Of Larger Cutdown: Report
The beauty store is cutting down to just two outlets in Manhattan.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Seven Uptown Schools Threatened By Road Pollution, Study Finds
Car fumes could threaten the health of students at schools near NYC's highways and other major roads, a new report says.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
180-Seat Pre-K Center Opens On UES For 2019 School Year
The new center continues the trend of adding pre-k seats on the Upper East Side for five consecutive years.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
'Affordable' Harlem Homes Require $61K, $82K Incomes
Three apartments are being offered at below-market prices in a new development on Morningside Avenue.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Queens, NY|News|
JFK Spill Dumps 50 Gallons Of Fuel On Tarmac, Officials Say
The fuel spill occurred when a fuel truck malfunctioned while attempting to pump gas into an airplane.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Tornadoes Possible Wednesday As Severe Storms Head To NYC
Counties in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey are facing a risk of severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Oil Truck Dumps 55 Gallons Of Fuel On UES, FDNY Says
HAZMAT crews have been working for hours to clean up the fuel spill near Second Avenue and East 61st Street.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
The Hudson Opens In Inwood's Former La Marina Space
The new restaurant at the Inwood waterfront spot is run by Jimmy Goldman of the Brother Jimmy's restaurant chain.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Zip Code 1 Of NYC's Priciest In First Half Of 2019: Study
The median price of 41 home sales in the zip code 10028 was $2,500,000 during the first six months of 2019.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Amtrak Wraps Up Summer Construction Work At Penn Station
Train schedules will return to normal following the completion of a $30 million track project at Penn Station.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
New 6-Story Apartment Building Coming To Harlem's Striver's Row
The new development will have 21 apartment units.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Person Squatting On Third Rail Stalls Subway Commutes
Subways were slowed down for a number of reasons including: Disruptive passengers on the third rail, emergency brakes and door problems.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Bushwick, NY|News|
Driver Fatally Hits Cyclist Suspected Of Breaking Into Car: NYPD
The SUV driver sped the wrong way down a Bushwick street to intentionally hit a cyclist suspected of breaking into his car.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Labor Day Weekend Subway Service Changes
Heads up: The 1, 2, 3, 4, 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
