Upper East Side, NY|News|
Man Seriously Injured During UES Chemical Spill, FDNY Says
HAZMAT units and firefighters worked to decontaminate East 61st Street near Fifth Avenue after the chemical spill.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
NYC Ecuadorian Parade 2019: Route, Traffic Closures On UWS
Several blocks of the Upper West Side will be shut down Sunday for an Ecuadorian Parade to honor the country's patron saint.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Weekend Subway Service Changes May 25-26
Heads up: The 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A, B, D, E, J, L, M, N, Q, R and S trains won't be running normally this weekend.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Port Authority Reconstruction Moves Forward | Week In Review
Also: Serial Bottle Thrower Arrested | "Sephora of CBD' Opens In Manhattan | Hospital Missed Warning Signs Of Predator Doctor
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Downtown Pilates Studio Opens UES Location
The new Pilates stdio will be located in a newly-renovated building on East 78th Street near First Avenue.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Manhattanhenge Returns Next Week, Here's Where To Take Photos
New Yorkers will be on the streets with cameras in hand when the sun sets in line with Manhattan's grid on May 29 and 30.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
'In The Heights' Movie Seeks Locals To Act As Extras
A casting call for extras to play the parts of Washington Heights residents will be held June 1 on Wadsworth Avenue and West 187th Street.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Port Authority Considers 3 Options To Replace Bus Terminal
The proposals include reconstructing the Midtown bus terminal or moving some operations under the Jacob K Javits Convention Center.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Teenager Shot In Front Of Inwood Community Center, Police Say
The 18-year-old was hit in the shoulder and sent to the hospital in stable condition.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Dog On Tracks Stalls Midtown Trains During Evening Rush: MTA
Northbound Q trains were being held in stations after a dog was spotted between West 34th and 42nd street stations.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
UWS Synagogue Redevelopment Gets Green Light
A last-ditch effort to landmark the Shaare Zedek synagogue to block its redevelopment failed in 2017.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Hospital Missed Warning Signs Of Predator Doctor: Report
A renowned growth specialist abused patients at Rockefeller University for decades. An investigation reveals the institution missed signs.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Memorial Day 2019 NYC Transit Changes: LIRR, Metro-North, Subway
The MTA is adding service on commuter rail lines to make it easier to leave the city.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES High School To Get New $6.5M Gym Facility After Petition
A petition for a gym started by Eleanor Roosevelt High School students got more than 5,000 signatures.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Firefighter Beat Girlfriend In Front Of Kids In Inwood Home: NYPD
The firefighter turned himself in to police days after throwing his girlfriend to the ground and kicking her in her Inwood apartment.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
NewYork-Presbyterian To Build New Washington Heights Facility
The 13-story development will consist of employee housing, rooms for hospital guests and a center for children's programs.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Teen Arrested For Attacking Firefighter On UES, Police Say
The firefighter suffered a concussion and broken teeth after trying to prevent a group of teens from harassing an elderly couple.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Former Harlem Teacher Gets Prison Time For Bomb Making, Feds Say
The former Harlem Prep High School teacher paid students $50 per hour to help manufacture explosives.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
The Gael Pub To Close On UES After 14 Years In Business
The Third Avenue Irish pub will close its doors on Sunday, May 26.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Taxi Flips Over During Hell's Kitchen Crash, Police Say
The cab driver was taken to an area hospital.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
