Harlem, NY|News|
Gunfire Strikes School Bus In Harlem, Suspects Flee On Scooter: Police
Shots were fired in the middle of the afternoon in Harlem on Wednesday, hitting a school bus, the NYPD confirmed.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Man Stabbed On 1 Train In Washington Heights: Police
A man was stabbed on the 1 train in Washington Heights on Thursday night, the NYPD confirmed.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Locked Cabinets, Reduced Hours And Store Closures: Retail Theft In NYC
What do retailers have to say about the big changes at the brick-and-mortar stores in your neighborhood? Read on.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Bail Reform Isn’t Linked To Crime In NYC, Study Says
Crime has risen in New York City, but a new report from the Brennan Center for Justice “discredits” the claim that bail reform is to blame.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Feds Allege Landlord Collusion, Local Reps Take Action
Feds say a company enables landlords to fix prices, harming renters. The company says its practices are legal. Local reps are on it.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
City Moving To Close Gaps In East Side Greenway
A 32-mile waterfront greenway could eventually stretch all the way around Manhattan. Gaps big and small persist on the East Side.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Two Cyclists Injured In Separate Incidents On UWS: Police
The two incidents occurred less than 30 minutes apart on the Upper West Side on Tuesday morning, police confirmed.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Would You Live Above Grand Central?
With Manhattan’s office vacancy rate at historic highs, Midtown’s iconic Helmsley Building could become a residential address.
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Harlem, NY|News|
MTA Accuses NYC Landlords Of Stalling Second Ave Subway: Report
Two landlords are accused of preventing progress on the Second Avenue subway’s expansion through East Harlem, according to a report.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Bus-Taking Bandits Pull Daylight Heists On UES And UWS: NYPD
Two brazen bandits robbed a newsstand on the UES, police said, before taking the bus over to the UWS for a second heist.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|News|
Was Central Park Inspired By…Texas?
Surprisingly, the answer is yes. At least in part.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
‘Only Murders’ Back For Fourth Season On Tuesday
Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short – also known as Mabel, Charles, and Oliver – are back on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
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Harlem, NY|News|
UPDATED: 62-Year-Old UES Man Killed By Cops In East Harlem, Police Say
Police fatally shot a man near an East Harlem housing complex early Sunday morning, according to officials.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Man Loses Rolex And More In Violent Midnight Mugging On UWS: Police
A ski-masked ringleader and two accomplices robbed a man of nearly $50K on an UWS block early on Monday morning, police said.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Tosca In Bryant Park: Free Opera Under The Stars On Saturday
No tickets are necessary, but plan to arrive early for the best seats.
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Upper East Side|News|
No Arrests After Bold Heist In Broad Daylight At UES Bank: Police
A TD Bank on the Upper East Side was robbed on Thursday morning, police said.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC’s Fentanyl Crisis: NY DEA Chief On How Feds Are Fighting Back
Fentanyl is the “greatest threat” drug enforcement officials have ever experienced, and New York City is “right in the belly of the beast.”
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Councilman Yusef Salaam, ‘Central Park Five,’ Speak At DNC
Four of the ‘Exonerated Five’, including Harlem City Council rep Yusef Salaam, spoke at the DNC on Thursday night.
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New York City, NY|News|
Mosquito Spraying Coming To Manhattan Next Week; See Where
The preventative measure follows the detection of West Nile virus across all five boroughs this summer, including in Manhattan.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
New UWS Gnocchi Spot Makes Pasta ‘As Easy As Pizza Or A Cheeseburger’
Gnocchi on 9th opened a new location on the Upper West Side on Thursday.
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