Upper East Side|News|
Plotting Your Next Staycation? The Surrey Is Now Open On Madison Ave
The five-star hotel, which closed during the pandemic, was originally built almost a hundred years ago in 1926.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
One Dead In Fire At Douglass Houses, Officials Say
One man was killed and two firefighters were injured in a fire on the Upper West Side on Thursday night, officials said.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Hoylman-Sigal Is A Working Legislator With A Lot Of Ideas
Early voting begins Saturday and Patch is profiling a few key contests, including the race for New York Senate District 47.
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Harlem, NY|News|
East Harlem Taco Bell Robbed At Gunpoint: Police
The Taco Bell at East 104th Street and 3rd Avenue was robbed at gunpoint on Thursday, authorities said.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Inwood Hill Park Hosts ‘City of Forest Day’ This Weekend
Inwood Hill Park is home to Manhattan’s oldest-growth forest, and you’ll have the chance to explore it with experts on Saturday.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|News|
Is It Fall Yet? Central Park’s Wollman Rink Reopens Saturday
It’s 70 and sunny in New York City, but winter is coming – and in Central Park, that means ice skating (among other things).
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Upper East Side|News|
Halloween Dance Party On The East River Esplanade This Weekend
Live music, ice cream, and Halloween fun – it’s all happening on the East River Esplanade on Sunday.
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Harlem, NY|News|
16-Year-Old Boy Shot And Killed In Harlem: Police
A 16-year-old teenager died after he was shot in Harlem early Thursday morning, police said.
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New York City, NY|News|
Everything You Need To Know About Election Day In Manhattan
It’s almost over. Until next year, that is.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
New Home Depot Opening Thursday On East 61st Street
The new location has been in the works for years. It's finally opening on Thursday.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
UES Woman Loses $12K In Zelle Scam And Her Bank Says She’s On Her Own
An East Sider says she lost about $12,500 on Zelle after she was conned by sophisticated scammers. She still hasn't been reimbursed.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Man Stabbed In Midtown West Early Tuesday Evening: Police
A 31-year-old man was stabbed on 8th Avenue on Tuesday evening. He’s expected to survive, authorities said.
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Upper East Side|News|
Park Avenue’s Spring Tulips Available Now
As it prepares to plant its iconic flowers, the Fund for Park Avenue is holding its first-ever sale of tulip bulbs.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
‘I Will Never Stop Fighting’, Says Jerry Nadler
Early voting begins Saturday and Patch is profiling a few key contests, including the race for New York’s 12th Congressional District.
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Upper East Side|News|
Pedestrian Killed In Upper East Side Hit-And-Run: Police
An elderly woman died after she was hit by a transit van on the Upper East Side on Monday morning, police confirmed.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
75-Year-Old Woman Attacked At 125th Street 4/5/6 Station: Police
An elderly woman was attacked by a stranger in an apparently unprovoked assault in an East Harlem subway station, police said.
Michael McDowell, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Central Park Five Sue Trump For Defamation
Former President Donald Trump was hit with another defamation suit on Monday. This time, it's the Central Park Five who are suing.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Woman Assaulted On UWS Subway In Apparently Unprovoked Attack: Police
A 28-year-old woman was assaulted on the subway on the Upper West Side early Monday morning, police said.
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Upper East Side|News|
Woman Assaulted On UES Subway: Police
A 43-year-old woman was assaulted by a man on the subway early Saturday morning, authorities said.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Man Shot In Midtown On Sunday Morning: Police
A man was hospitalized after he was shot in the leg in Midtown early Sunday morning, authorities said.
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