New York City, NY|News|
Think You’re Leaving NYC For Thanksgiving? Think Again.
Record-breaking travel is expected over the Thanksgiving holiday this year. As usual, escaping New York City won't be easy.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
- Upper East Side, NY
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
See New Macy’s Floats Debuting At This Year’s Parade
Seven new floats will make their debut at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade next week.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Banana Taped To Wall Sells For $6.2 Million: Report
A banana purchased at an Upper East Side fruit stand sold for millions at an art auction on Wednesday.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Man Stabbed Near Penn Station: Police
A 36-year-old man was stabbed in a busy Midtown corridor late Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Uncertainty, Skepticism Abound At Heights ‘City Of Yes’ Briefing
Council Member Carmen De La Rosa, who represents the Heights, held a meeting about Mayor Eric Adams’ major zoning proposal on Tuesday.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Tourist Slashed In Face On West 86th Street, Suspect Charged: Police
A man was rushed to the hospital after he was slashed in the face on the Upper West Side on Wednesday morning, officials confirmed.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Man Indicted In Unprovoked Attack On UWS Senior: DA
Two Upper West Side seniors were attacked in unrelated incidents on a single day in September. A second man now faces felony charges.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Major Brush Fire In Upper Manhattan On Tuesday: FDNY
Another brush fire ignited in wooded acreage of Harlem and Washington Heights near the Harlem River on Tuesday, officials said.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Terrorist Threats Made At Harlem State Senator's Office: NYPD
A man was arrested after threatening to “blow up” State Sen. Cordell Cleare’s Harlem office on Monday, according to a report.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Another Fire Burns Inwood Hill Park: FDNY
A fire broke out in Inwood Hill Park on Monday night, less than a week after a major blaze in the park burned about 4 acres.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Gluten-Free Bagels Exist Even In So-Called ‘Bagel Desert’
At least three Upper West Side establishments serve the elusive gluten-free bagel, according to a report. How do they stack up?
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Unsuccessful Shoplifter Assaults 84-Year-Old East Sider: Police
A would-be shoplifter knocked over an 84-year-old woman as he was fleeing a Target on the Upper East Side on Saturday, officials said.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Man Slashed In The Neck Outside Inwood Lounge: Police
A man was slashed in the neck as he was leaving a restaurant and lounge in Inwood early Sunday morning, authorities said.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
3 Dead In Manhattan Stabbings; Suspect Charged, NYPD Says
Three people were stabbed to death in a series of random attacks in Manhattan on Monday morning, officials said. A suspect has been charged.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Gridlock Returns To NYC This Week
Gridlock Days start Wednesday and span much of the next month. Avoid driving into Manhattan and take public transit instead, officials urge.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Virginia Maloney Joins Crowded UES City Council Race
Virginia Maloney, daughter of former Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, announced her campaign for an East Side City Council seat on Monday.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
UWS Residents Raise Concerns After Sudden Heat And Hot Water Loss
NYCHA residents on the Upper West Side were without heat and hot water this weekend. Little notification was provided, residents say.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Now's Your Chance To Weigh In On 'City Of Yes', Upper Manhattan
Council Member Carmen De La Rosa is hosting a community briefing on "City of Yes" in the Heights on Nov. 19.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Man Dead In Upper West Side Stabbing: Police
A man died at the hospital following a stabbing on the Upper West Side on Friday, officials said.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Four Injured In Fire Near Midtown Hotel: FDNY
A fire broke out near a hotel in Midtown on Friday morning. Four were injured, according to officials.
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