Chelsea, NY|News|
Buildings Reopen As Steam Pipe Explosion Cleanup Continues
At least nine buildings have reopened to the public after Thursday's steam pipe explosion in the Flatiron District.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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SoHo-Little Italy, NY|News|
Suspected Thief Caught Two Days After Escaping Police Custody
The man who allegedly robbed a Soho Nike and gave police the slip on Friday was re-arrested early Sunday morning, officials said.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Police Hunt A Dozen Suspects After Lower East Side Slashing
Authorities are looking for up to 12 suspects who fled after a man was slashed in the face on the Lower East Side Sunday, police said.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Whole Foods Sinking Into Gowanus Because Of Cleanup, Feds Admit
The grocery store's promenade is sinking toward the canal because of the EPA's pilot dredging program at the Fourth Street Basin.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
Flatiron Blast Upends Lives As Residents Left Without Answers
More than 500 residents were displaced when a steam pipe exploded on Fifth Avenue.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
Here's How The Steam Pipe Explosion Will Impact Your Commute
Street, subway and bus traffic remains snarled a day after the steam pipe blast on Fifth Avenue and 21st Street.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
Asbestos Found After Steam Blast, City Shuts Down Part Of 5th Ave
Tests for asbestos came back positive after a steam pipe explosion in Flatiron.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
Asbestos Fears After Blast May Force Stretch Of 5th Ave To Close
Officials are concerned that asbestos may have been thrown into the street during a steam pipe explosion.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
WATCH: Steam Pipe Explosion Won't Stop This Guy Getting Breakfast
Not even an exploding street will keep New Yorkers from their morning bagel and coffee.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
Steam Pipe Blast In NYC Flatiron District Forces Mass Evacuations
Officials fear asbestos might have been released in the steam.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
Volunteers Clear 207 Pounds Of Trash From Hudson River Park Shore
Volunteers picked up 900 pieces of plastic and some bizarre items including a sewing machine, a jack-o-lantern and pool noodles.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Whole Foods Appears To Be Sinking Into The Gowanus Canal
Waves of the brick promenade are sloping toward the Gowanus Canal.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Gramercy-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Union Square Caged Mannequins Protest Trump Immigration Policies
An artist plans to bring the political art installation to Union Square on Thursday.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
10 New Eateries To Try In Tribeca
Foodies can dine sixty stories over Downtown, try a summer seafood spot and explore Korean-twists on American classics.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Gramercy-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Thief Pretending To Be Repairman Robs Gramercy Senior: NYPD
A man robbed a Gramercy woman in her apartment after he claimed he was going to fix a leak in her home, police said.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
Knife-Wielding Dad Surrenders To Police After Filmed Tirade: NYPD
The man allegedly hit his child on a West Village E train and then threatened a straphanger for calling him out for the child abuse.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Shakespeare In The Spa Returns To Gowanus Bathhouse
Boutique bathhouse CityWell will host "A Midsummer Night's Steam" featuring Shakespearen scenes and sonnets.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
SoHo-Little Italy, NY|News|
Soho's Color Factory Will Feature 16 Rooms Of Interactive Art
The multicolored museum will include a floating balloon room, a ball pit and a luminous dance floor come August.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Children's Magical Garden Clears Legal Hurdle Towards Ownership
A court decision found that the Lower East Side garden can make a case for the contested land through state law.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Plans Revealed For Two-Towered Lower East Side Project
The design comes a month after a heated co-op vote shot down efforts to dramatically increase the project's size.
Caroline Spivack, Patch Staff
