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NYC Is Worst Large College City In U.S., Study Finds
From a sky-high cost of living to a dearth of part-time jobs, New York City is just terrible for students, a new study found.
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I cover the citywide beat for Patch NYC after reporting on my beloved home borough of Brooklyn.
Before Patch, I kicked around newspapers and other outlets in Indiana, Michigan and New York City. Along the way I've sat through innumerable trials and public meetings, picked up a national investigative reporting award, reported on televangelists flying private jets, among many other mundane, noteworthy or strange reporting experiences.
In my free time, I'm a big movie buff, an aspiring home cook and am forever seeking good natural areas.
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Mayor Tells NYPD, FDNY To Involuntarily Commit More Mentally Ill NYers
Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a plan Tuesday to speed up hospital trips for people who appear to have untreated severe mental illness.
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'Magical' Rainbow Arcs Over Pink Sky During NYC Sunrise | Top Stories
Vintage Subway Cars Roll Out For Holidays | Malnourished Dog, Puppies Rescued | Hero Cops Honored | Lady Pickpockets Go On $1K Spree
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FDNY's Boys Club Firehouses Face Change Under New Laws
Mayor Eric Adams signed bills Monday that not only require FDNY firehouse upgrades for women, but also focus on diversifying its ranks.
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NYC Weather: 'Major Storm' Blows Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Toward City
Up to 60 mph wind gusts and nearly an inch of rain could hit the city Wednesday, forecasters warn.
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Photos: 'Magical' Rainbow Arcs Across Pink Sky During NYC Sunrise
"TASTE THE RAINBOW," one Twitter user posted as New Yorkers looked up and saw pot of gold in the sky Monday morning.
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Where To Find NYC Christmas Trees: A Guide For Holiday Cheer
From garden centers to street corners, finding the perfect Christmas tree in New York City doesn’t have to be a holiday headache.
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NYC Rent Nearly $1K More Than Any Other Pricy U.S. City: Study
Boston and San Francisco rents are practically steals in comparison to the median rent in New York City, a new study shows.
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Albanian Rap-sody: NYC Mayor's Son Appears In Balkan TV Talent Show
The mayor’s son Jordan Coleman sang "Itsy Bitsy" on an Albanian talent show called "Kënga Magjike" or "The Magic Song."
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Man's Gay Bar Brick Attack Was 'Revenge' For Woman: Cops | Top Stories
$1M Worth Of Fentanyl At JFK Hotel | Man Beats Boy With Crutch | Quirky Pizzeria Makes Uptown Comeback | Troubled Developer Sues Neighbor
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NYC Black Friday: Inflation Grinch Looms Over Holiday Shopping Deals
An iconic New York City store is among the best places to shop on Black Friday, but a study found most retailers will be 13 percent pricier.
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Thanksgiving 2022: What Grocery Stores Are Open, Closed In NYC
Forget a stick of butter for your Turkey Day preparations? These grocery stores will be open.
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'Tripledemic' Thanksgiving Fears Hit NYC: See The Latest Virus Data
A side of COVID-19, flu or RSV could come with your Thanksgiving dinner if you're not careful, health officials warned.
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Cat Out Of The Bag After Being Packed In JFK Suitcase | Top Stories
Former Mayors Tchotchke Auction | Astoria Rezoning Passes | Maloney In Ethics Trouble Over Met Gala Tix | 'ThanksVegan' Giveaway From Pol
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Adams Defends Cuts By Citing 'Economic Tsunami,' Questionable Stats
Many officials — including its top fiscal watchdog — worry Mayor Eric Adams' plan to cut half of vacant positions will impact city services.
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Midtown, Fifth Avenue Will Go Pedestrian-Only For NYC Holiday Season
Eleven city blocks will be car-free in December, including Fifth Avenue for the first time in 50 years, officials announced.
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Former NYC Mayors' Tchotchkes Up For Auction
Want Rudy Giuliani's Louis Vuitton soccer ball? Bid on it — and other knickknacks given to past mayors — in the "Gifts To The City" auction.
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NYC's 1st Recreational Pot Shops Get Green Light | Top Stories
Gay Bar Repeatedly Vandalized | Astoria Rezoning Nears Finish Line | This NYC Eatery Is Among Best New In U.S. | 3 Women Killed In Home
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NYPD Drones Fly Over NYC With 'Almost No Regulation', NYCLU Says
“The dangers posed by these incredibly powerful spying devices are hard to overstate," a new NYCLU study states.
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NYC’s First Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries Get Green Light
At least a dozen of licensees announced Monday are in New York City, according to Patch's review of state records.
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