Upper East Side, NY|News|
So Long From Your Upper East Side Reporter
Nick Garber leaves Patch after two great years of neighborhood news. Here's how to reach your new Upper East Side reporter.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
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Nick worked at NYC Patch from 2020 to 2023, covering Harlem, the Upper East Side and Astoria-Long Island City. Follow him on Twitter at @nick_garber.
Nick grew up in New York City and went to college in Vermont, where he reported for several newspapers. He later reported for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette before spending a year with Patch in Seattle. He lives in Astoria.
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Harlem|News|
So Long From Your Harlem Reporter
Nick Garber leaves Patch after two great years of neighborhood news. Here's how to reach your new Harlem reporter.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
New Harlem Apartment Tower Coming To Historic Housing Complex
The 13-story, 130-unit tower will be built on the campus of the Lionel Hampton Houses, a former affordable complex near St. Nicholas Park.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Billionaire Sues UES Neighbor Over 'Egregious' Townhouse Damage
The billionaire-owned mansion, where a woman was infamously trapped for days in 2019, has allegedly been damaged by a next-door doctor.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Thousands Of Trees In Astoria, LIC Mapped By Parks Department
Curious about the ash on your corner, or the big oak in Astoria Park? A new map shows facts about all 20,400 trees across Western Queens.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Robber Shoves Woman, Snatches Her Purse, Police Say
The 36-year-old woman was robbed in broad daylight on New Year's Day while walking down an Astoria street, according to police.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Woman Stabbed To Death In East Harlem Apartment, Police Say
The 45-year-old woman was found Thursday morning, lying in a kitchen with a stab wound to the torso, according to police.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Woman On Citi Bike Hit, Killed By Truck Driver In Astoria, Police Say
The victim, identified as 62-year-old Tamara Chuchi Kao, was killed by a cement mixer steps from Bohemian Hall on Thursday, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem's 18,000 Trees Are Mapped By Parks Department: Check Them Out
Curious about the oaks on your corner, or the big elm in Marcus Garvey Park? A new map shows facts about all 18,000 trees across Harlem.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Dangerous UES Intersection Needs Safety Fixes, Menin & BP Say
Officials want to prevent a tragedy at a clogged Second Avenue corner where bridge traffic, pedestrians, and new bike lanes converge.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Brazilian Restaurant Kilo Closes After 5 Years
The popular Ditmars Boulevard eatery had pivoted from its buffet-style model to a more traditional setup during the pandemic.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
East Harlem Man Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In The Bronx: Police
The 62-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck on New Year's Eve by a pickup truck driver who fled the scene, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
One45 Truck Stop Battle Escalates As Richardson Jordan Protests
The Harlem Council member traded barbs with developer Bruce Teitelbaum, as they blame each other for the unpopular truck depot.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Queensboro Plaza Revamp Set To Begin, Forcing Subway Suspensions
The badly needed project will add multiple elevators to the now-inaccessible station — but will also limit weekend service for months.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
New UES Restaurant By Flex Mussels Owner Will Revive Bygone Name
Hoexter's, a 1970s Upper East Side favorite, will be revived on its old block by the daughter of its founder—the force behind Flex Mussels.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Accused MoMA Stabber Extradited To NYC After 9 Months
Gary Cabana, accused of stabbing two employees at the Museum of Modern Art last March, has finally arrived in New York to face charges.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
9 Hurt In Harlem Apartment Building Fire, Blocks From December Blaze
A fire broke out late Tuesday in an apartment building on 141st Street, where another devastating blaze displaced dozens last month.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Woodworking Group Wants To Nail Down Its Own Home
After years of lending its civic-minded carpentry skills to the neighborhood, the Astoria Woodworkers Collective needs help opening a shop.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem's Riverbank State Park To Get Big $26M Renovation, Hochul Says
A track and field, arts center, and locker rooms at the aging Harlem park will all be upgraded starting this year, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Old Upper East Side Shelter Building To Be Torn Down, Plans Show
A nearly 100-year-old Yorkville building, home since the 1990s to a mental health facility, will be demolished by its nonprofit owner.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
