Upper East Side|News|
President Biden Dines On UES For Granddaughter’s Birthday: Report
The commander-in-chief celebrated his granddaughter Finnegan’s birthday at Campagnola on Tuesday night.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
2 Shot At UWS Playground, Shooters Flee On Citi Bike: Police
Two men were shot at the Samuel N. Bennerson Playground on Tuesday night, officials confirmed.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Sweet Brews And Where to Sip Them: UWS Coffee Delights Revealed
Whether you’re partial to a pistachio latte or prefer something pastry-inspired, committing coffee sacrilege never tasted so good.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Inwood Homeless Shelter Approaching Completion: Report
The development, which has been in the works for years, is reportedly scheduled to be finished in early 2025.
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New York City, NY|News|
How Much Money Do You Need To Make To Buy In Manhattan?
Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.
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Upper East Side|News|
Robbery At Gunpoint On Queensboro Bridge: Police
Two men robbed a woman of a bag and some jewelry while she was walking across the bridge toward Manhattan, police said.
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Harlem, NY|News|
5-Year-Old Child ‘Grabbed By The Neck’ At Harlem School: Police
A Department of Education Employee was arrested after an incident at P.S. 153 in Harlem, police said.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Diddy Surfaces In Harlem: Report
Sean Combs, known widely as Diddy, was reportedly out in Harlem on Sunday. He's kept a low profile following numerous abuse allegations.
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Central Park, NY|News|
WNYC Turns 100: Join The Party In Central Park On Monday
The free event will feature radio favorites like Ira Glass, Brooke Gladstone, Alison Stewart, and more.
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Upper East Side|News|
Rolex Robber Targeting UES Seniors: Police
The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man connected to a string of high-value watch thefts on the UES.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Man Slashed In Face In Hell’s Kitchen: Police
A man was hospitalized after he was slashed in the face early Monday morning, police said.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Hundreds Mourn, Demand Release Of Remaining Hostages, In Central Park
“May their memory be a revolution,” a banner at the Sunday event read.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Man Sought After Anti-LGBTQ+ Attack On A Train: Police
Officials are investigating an alleged hate crime after a man punched a stranger in the face on the A train.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Battery Fire In Heights Garbage Truck Highlights Ongoing Hazard
There have been 30 collection truck fires connected to lithium batteries in 2024 so far, according to the Department of Sanitation.
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New York City, NY|News|
Protest Set After Congestion Pricing Delay Halts Subway Upgrades
Subway accessibility upgrades are on hold across New York City. In response, advocates are holding a citywide canvass on Sunday.
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New York City, NY|News|
Summer Travel Slip Away? Catch NYC’s Best Fall And Winter Flights
Whether you’re chasing the sun or embracing the chill, NYC’s airports offer adventures galore.
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Upper East Side|News|
UES Woman’s Death After Harlem Incident Ruled Homicide: Police
An Upper East Side resident’s death after an incident in Harlem has been reclassified as a homicide, police said.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Battle Lines Drawn Over Proposed 96th Street Bus Lane: Report
A neighborhood feud is brewing on the Upper West Side after the DOT revealed it plans to paint bus lanes on 96th Street.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Driver Carjacked At Gunpoint On Lexington Ave: Police
Four men carjacked a driver at gunpoint on Lexington Avenue on Thursday morning, police confirmed.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Mixed Blessing? Times Square Shuttle Train Gets Cell Service
The MTA plans to eventually add service to all of the subway’s tunnels. Up next? The 4/5/6 trains on the Upper East Side.
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