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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.
Upper East Siders are still getting their COVID-19 shots, but vaccination rates haven't spiked even as the delta variant spreads rapidly.
Police asked for help finding a man accused of randomly punching a 66-year-old man in Chelsea earlier this month.
Among the first major developments made possible by the East Harlem rezoning, the two projects will reshape the neighborhood's skyline.
Here are the must-read Patch NYC stories for Friday, August 13.
Tenants were able to enjoy cheaper rents in Midtown for more than a year during the pandemic. Now, that trend may be coming to an end.
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Tenants were able to enjoy cheaper rents in Harlem for more than a year during the pandemic. Now, that trend may be coming to an end.
The beloved carousel will now be managed by the people behind Coney Island's Luna Park, after the city fired the Trump Organization.
A 13-year-old boy died after he and six others were struck by lightning on Orchard Beach during Thursday's storm, police said.
Promising a huge craft beer selection without the "beer snob" attitude, Craft + Carry is now open on Second Avenue.
The spread of delta and the offer of new incentives appear to have spurred more Harlemites to get their vaccines, according to city data.
Mount Sinai has become the latest East Side medical center to require employees to get vaccinated, joining nearly every other institution.
Police searching a man's Roosevelt Island apartment said they found a large cache of weapons, including a rifle, crossbow, daggers and more.
A landlord accused of running illegal Airbnbs rentals at seven Hell's Kitchen buildings has forked over a hefty settlement to the city.
Police are looking for a man captured on video firing shots in the middle of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard on a recent afternoon.
A free Shakespeare performance by the Public Theater and a dance party on 125th Street will both liven up Harlem this week.
Five Hell's Kitchen restaurants received this year's awards, which recognize excellent wine lists and devotion to the craft.
A Harlem restaurant took home one of this year's awards, which recognize excellent wine lists and devotion to the craft.