Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Foot Chase Ends in Shattered Glass, Man in Custody: Police
Police caught a suspected counterfeit vendor after a foot chase in the middle of Midtown on Wednesday night.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
UWS Subways At Risk Of ‘Catastrophic’ Delays
Power-related incidents are the “most disruptive” to subway service, according to the MTA, and delay an average of 30 trains.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Huge Disco Ball And Epic Dance Floor At Lincoln Center Until August 10
Haven’t busted a move on the glam outdoor dance floor at Lincoln Center yet this summer? There’s still time.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Shots Fired On 95th Street And West End Ave
Authorities are actively investigating a shooting incident on the Upper West Side this afternoon.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
City ‘Weedwacks’ More Than 200 Illegal Cannabis Shops Across Manhattan
The cannabis crackdown continues, with hundreds of unauthorized stores closed in Manhattan since a citywide campaign began in May.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Cooling Centers Open Across Harlem This Week As Heat Bakes NYC
Cooling centers are open in Harlem this week, from 110th to 155th Street, and larger pools are staying open late.
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Upper East Side|News|
Man Dies After East River Rescue: Police
An unidentified man died after he was pulled out of the East River near 78th Street on Tuesday.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Fork In the Road For NYC's Outdoor Dining As Deadline Approaches
Restaurants and bars must apply for the city’s new Dining Out NYC program by August 3 or face fines. So far, more than 1,300 have done so.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
MTA Moving Forward With Big Plans Despite Funding Uncertainty
The MTA appears to believe that the $15 billion congestion pricing was due to bring in will materialize. Somehow.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Second Jumper Dies At Columbus Circle in Less Than A Year: Report
An elderly man jumped from a luxury building to his death on the Upper West Side on Saturday morning.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Traffic In 2024 Kills Most New Yorkers Since ‘Vision Zero’ Began
Don’t forget to look both ways: this year is on track to be the city’s deadliest year for traffic in a decade.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Drawing Stolen By Nazis Returned to Heirs of Rightful NYC Owner
A valuable drawing stolen by the Nazis was returned to the heirs of its rightful owner in New York on Friday.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Necklace Snatched In Broad Daylight On UWS
Two individuals forcibly removed a male victim’s chain necklace on Thursday afternoon.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
DA Bragg Indicts Queens Man In 460K Diamond Caper
Manashe Sezanayev is accused of a clever trick: swapping valuable diamonds with lab-grown fakes.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Shootout at 90th and Amsterdam Ends In Arrests
Three teenagers were arrested after the NYPD responded to reports of gunfire on Wednesday night.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Traffic In New York City Now Worst In The World, Literally: Report
How long does it take to drive across Midtown these days? You don’t even want to know.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Worn Out ACs Lead To Sauna-Like Conditions On 1 Train: Report
Air conditioning units on the 1 train regularly break down, resulting in hot and sweaty rides for passengers, according to a recent report.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|News|
Amidst Overdose Crisis, Central Park Is City’s Latest Drug Den: Report
As overdose deaths spike citywide, some fear Central Park’s North Woods are no longer safe due to rampant drug use, according to a report.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
New York Comedy Festival Celebrates 20 Years With Star-Studded Lineup
Featuring Bill Maher, Tracy Morgan, Judd Apatow, and more, this year’s lineup is stacked with more than 100 performances.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Adams Charges Forward With New E-Bike Safety Measures
E-bikes are a critical tool for tens of thousands of working New Yorkers. Here’s how Mayor Adams’ new measures will make e-bikes safer.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
