Upper East Side|News|
Wash Away Your Holiday Stress With A Local Sound Bath, UES
Nothing says 'seasonal self-care' like relaxing in a serene sanctuary while pretending your relatives don’t exist.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
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Harlem, NY|News|
Teenage Girl Shot In Harlem: NYPD
A 15-year-old girl was hospitalized after she was shot in Harlem on Wednesday night, police confirmed.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Inflating The Stars Of This Year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Love the holidays but hate the crowds? Patch went to the annual Macy's Parade balloon inflation so you don't have to.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
East Village, NY|News|
Man Robs Union Square Target At Knifepoint, Remains At Large: Police
An unidentified man displayed a knife and stole merchandise from the Target store on Union Square on Wednesday morning, officials confirmed.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Maserati Driver Shot During Attempted Carjacking In East Harlem: NYPD
Two men shot the driver of a Maserati during an attempted carjacking at an East Harlem gas station on Wednesday morning, officials said.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Will Electric Air Taxis Bring Quieter Skies To Manhattan? **UPDATED**
The Downtown Manhattan Heliport is set to change hands and electric air taxis are in the works, officials confirmed.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Restaurants Must Tear Down COVID-Era Dining Sheds By Friday
New York City's roadway dining dens must be removed by the end of the day on Friday, Nov. 29, per the Department of Transportation.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Florida Woman Missing On UES: Police
Joslyn Garrido, a 40-year-old woman from Kissimmee, Florida, was reported missing in New York City on Monday, officials said.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Flyers Face Skyrocketing Airline Fees, Senate Report Finds
Do you feel like you're paying more for bags and seats when you fly? That's because you are, a new Senate report found.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Man Slashed In Bryant Park Subway Passage, Suspect Charged: Police
A man was slashed in a subway passage underneath Bryant Park during the height of the morning commute on Tuesday, officials confirmed.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Gov. Hochul Goes On Consumer-Friendly Legislative Bonanza
From gym memberships and restaurant grades to domestic violence protections and government services, Gov. Kathy Hochul was busy on Monday.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
12-Year-Old Girl Groped By Man On Fifth Ave Bus: Police
Cops are looking for a man who they believe groped a child on an Upper East Side bus on Saturday afternoon.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
'I Will Slash You': Armed Robbery At UWS Duane Reade, Police Say
A suspect brandished a knife during a shoplifting incident at a Duane Reade on the Upper West Side on Friday afternoon, police confirmed.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
NJ Man Killed In Cross Bronx Expressway Shooting: Police
A man was killed and a woman was injured in a shooting on the Cross Bronx Expressway early Sunday morning, according to officials.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
BMW Stolen At Gunpoint In Broad Daylight On UWS: Police
Two suspects stole a BMW on Riverside Boulevard on Sunday afternoon, according to authorities. They remain at large.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Plastic-Free Lunch? It Happened At NYC Schools This Week
Eating without plastic is possible – and New York City schools proved it once again this week.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Two Shuttered Harlem Pharmacies Implicated In Medicaid Fraud Scheme
A former NYC pharmacy owner has been sentenced for operating an $11.5 million Medicaid fraud scheme targeting vulnerable HIV patients.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Man Dead In East Harlem Stabbing, Suspect Charged: Police
A man died following a stabbing at Odyssey House in East Harlem on Thursday. Police charged a suspect early Friday morning.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
5 UWS Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
Looking to make an impact right here in the neighborhood? Here are a few options to get you started.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
How The Military Would Assist In Trump’s Deportation Plans In NYC
As mass deportation plans take shape, local officials grapple with maintaining sanctuary policies amid federal pressures.
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