Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Jewish Activists Arrested Protesting Birthright In Midtown
Protesters blocked traffic near Birthright's Midtown offices and blocked access to the office building.
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Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
UWS Man Who Went Missing From Senior Home Found Safe, Police Say
The 66-year-old man was reported missing in March.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Stem Cell Clinic Scammed Patients, Attorney General Says
Patients paid nearly $4,000 for treatments under the impression it could cure or improve conditions such as Lupus and ALS.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Washington Heights Teen Reported Missing, Police Say
The 16-year-old boy was last seen Monday morning at his West 164th Street home.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Sick Harlem Resident Needs Help Re-Homing 3 Dogs
Harlem resident Carol Singleton has loved her dogs "since they were babies," but health complications have left her unable to care for them.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Dog Sent To UES ASPCA Is 100k Pet Rescued From Rural Shelters
Apple the Dachshund, from rural Mississippi, arrived in New York City Thursday with 19 other dogs from rural shelters lacking resources.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Borough President Wants 200 Amsterdam Building Permits Revoked
The Supreme Court sided with a legal challenge against the UWS tower last month, but developers have been able to continue building.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Second Avenue Subway May Complicate E Harlem Developments: Report
Construction on the subway line may interfere with two planned developments on 125th Street helmed by large NYC developers.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Neuropathology Clinic Secures Hell's Kitchen Office Space
The area is becoming more desirable for businesses due to Hudson Yards' recent opening, real estate agents said.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Woman Mugged While Entering East Harlem Apartment, Police Say
The woman was followed into her home by an unknown man who demanded her money.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Conservancy Partnership To Benefit Riverside Park's Forest Areas
There are about 60 acres of natural forest land spread throughout Riverside Park.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Marijuana Dispensary Explores Times Square Location: Report
The dispensary company MedMen, which already has a Fifth Avenue location, may take over a Sbarro's pizza in Times Square.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
92nd Street Y To Expand Dance Center Following $5M Gift
A $5 million donation will fund the physical expansion of the 92nd Street Y's Harkness Dance Center.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
UWS Theater To Show 22-Movie Marvel Marathon
The marathon, which has a run time of 59 hours and seven minutes, will culminate with an advance showing of "Avengers: Endgame."
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Inwood Historic District Passes City Council Committees
The City Cocuncil's land use and landmarks committees voted to approve a historic district on Park Terrace West and West 217th Street.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Lenox Hill Plans UES Apartment Complex To Fund Expansion: Report
The hospital doesn't plan to include below-market units in the residential portion of the redevelopment.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Hudson Yards Arts Space 'The Shed' Set To Open
Local elected officials, real estate executives and artists held a ribbon cutting for the space Monday.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Nonprofit Gallery Featuring Immigrant Artists Opens On UES
The gallery is run by a nonprofit that turns unused real estate into spaces for artists to present and create works.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Teacher Arrested For Sexting Students, Prosecutors Say
The 26-year-old teacher sent pornographic videos to underage girls and asked one student about having a threesome.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Fire Breaks Out In UWS Fairway Basement, FDNY Says
Firefighters rushed to the scene on West 74th Street and Broadway after a fire alarm activated at the busy supermarket.
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