Upper West Side, NY|News|
18-Story Tower Coming To Amsterdam Avenue: Report
A set of low-rise buildings on Amsterdam that once housed the Mermaid Inn, Sirenetta, and a corner bodega could soon face demolition.
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Upper East Side|News|
UES Subway Stabber Indicted: DA
A 27-year-old Queens man faces felony charges following an unprovoked stabbing on an Upper East Side subway platform, authorities say.
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Upper East Side|News|
Lenny Kravitz Visits UES Block Where He Grew Up
The ageless rocker, now 60, is a native New Yorker.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Man Shot Near Times Square, 3 In Custody: Police
Authorities are investigating an early morning shooting in Times Square on Tuesday.
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Upper East Side|News|
Menswear Brand Todd Snyder Now Open On Madison Ave
The new location, the company’s fifth in New York City, emphasizes “personalized services and experiences,” according to a press release.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Turnstile Hopper Assaults Transit Worker In Midtown: Police
The assault occurred as the MTA cracks down on fare evasion across the city’s massive transit system.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
UPDATE: Man Found Dead In Central Park Monday Morning, Police Say
An unresponsive man was discovered in Central Park on Monday morning. Police initially told Patch the man was found near Central Park West.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Man Stabbed On A Train In Heights Monday Morning: Police
It’s the third stabbing on the subway in Upper Manhattan in less than a month.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Child Hospitalized After Midtown Shooting: Police
Authorities are searching for three men in connection with the incident. No arrests have been made.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Man Fatally Shot Near Inwood Subway Station: Police
No arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing, officials confirmed.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Fill In The Blanks: Bryant Park Crossword Tournament This Weekend
A crossword puzzle showdown in Bryant Park? Only in New York.
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Harlem, NY|News|
March On, Harlem: Annual African American Day Parade Is This Weekend
The iconic uptown parade promises music, culture, and community pride.
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Upper East Side|News|
New Whole Foods Opening Soon On UES, Despite Legal Drama
The new store is scheduled to open on September 18.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Did Trump Defame ‘Central Park Five’ During Presidential Debate?
At Tuesday’s presidential debate, former President Donald Trump once again implied that the Central Park Five were guilty.
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New York City, NY|News|
Busted: Man Sold Guns and ‘Pink Cocaine’ in Manhattan, Officials Say
Known as “tusi,” the pink cocaine was found to contain ketamine and MDMA, according to authorities.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
UPDATE: UWS School Reopens After Lockdown, Police Confirm
Authorities placed Louis D. Brandeis High School on lockdown Thursday morning after receiving a report of an individual with a firearm.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Man Sought In Harlem Incident That Killed Beloved Cancer Nurse: Police
The NYPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man connected to a woman’s fatal fall in Harlem.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Second Shooting On West 51st This Week: Police
A 26-year-old man was shot in the back multiple times on Thursday morning, officials said.
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Upper East Side|News|
Jean Claude Has Reopened In New Location On UES
The restaurant, formerly located on 2nd Avenue, has reopened in a new space on 1st Avenue.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Teenager Shot In Midtown On Tuesday: Police
Authorities are piecing together details after a teenager was injured in a shooting in Midtown on Tuesday night.
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