Harlem|News|
5th Avenue Museums Cancel Block Party Over Delta Variant Concerns
Museum Mile's popular "Uptown Bounce" block party has been scrapped due to the rapidly spreading delta variant of COVID-19.
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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|
After Sudden Closure, Harlem's Sushi Inoue To Reopen on 125th
The sushi spot was Harlem's only Michelin-starred restaurant until it closed suddenly last year. Now, it has found a new home on 125th St.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Fraudsters Duped Sotheby's Into Selling Fake Art, Suit Alleges
The esteemed Upper East Side auction house is suing a Florida couple, saying they pocketed millions after giving it fake artworks.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Bike Lane, Pedestrian Fixes Coming To 5th Ave — But No Busway Yet
A highly anticipated bike lane, plus other improvements, are coming to Fifth Avenue this month. But the long-delayed busway isn't ready yet.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Elderly UES Bus Rider Harassed In Anti-Asian Incident: Police
An 80-year-old man was told "F--k you, Chinese" while riding a bus on the Upper East Side, police said. A suspect is being sought.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Shop Closes After Staff Walk Out Over BLM Sign Removal
Fleisher's butcher on Third Avenue has closed after staff walked out, protesting the CEO's removal of BLM signs, according to reports.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Trader Joe's On Track For Fall 2021 Opening
After more than a year of anticipation, Trader Joe's will open this fall under the Queensboro Bridge, the company said this week.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Hell's Kitchen Gets A 'Community Cupboard,' And Fridge May Follow
The take-what-you-need food pantry is the latest mutual aid effort to spring up in Hell's Kitchen. A community fridge may soon join it.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Manhattan D.A. Launches Cuomo Probe After AG's Investigation
Prosecutors said Wednesday they had "requested materials" from the state about allegations against the governor that happened in Manhattan.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Street To Be Co-Named For Legendary 1958 Jazz Photo
Over 60 years after the world's foremost jazz musicians assembled on a Harlem street for a photograph, the block will memorialize the event.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Woman Stabbed To Death In Harlem Stairwell: Police
A 38-year-old woman was found fatally stabbed Wednesday in a stairwell at an East Harlem housing complex, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Hell's Kitchen Playground Spruced Up By New Cleanup Crew
A New Deal-inspired cleanup program spent nearly a week rehabilitating McCaffrey Playground by painting, power-washing and more.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Week Returns With Food, Music, Movies & More
The annual festival returns this week with a packed slate of events. Here's what to know about Harlem Week 2021.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Where Upper East Side Lawmakers Stand On Andrew Cuomo's Scandals
Some East Side legislators have called on the governor to resign or be impeached after Tuesday's bombshell report. Others remain quiet.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Madison Avenue Touts New Store Openings, Expansions
Though a recent study found the famed shopping corridor was struggling to recover from the pandemic, leaders tout dozens of new openings.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Suspect In Hell's Kitchen Anti-Gay Attack Sought By Police
A man made anti-Asian and anti-gay statements while throwing liquid on someone in Hell's Kitchen, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
6 Harlem Precincts Hosting 'Night Out' With Food, Music, More
Six Harlem precincts will be serving up free food, music, raffles and more as part of the NYPD's annual Night Out event.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Free Concert, 'Night Out' Event Coming To UES Parks This Week
A "Night Out" at John Jay Park will be followed the next day with a free, outdoor concert at Carl Schurz Park. Here's details on each.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Old Vanderbilt Mansion On Billionaire's Row To Be Demolished
A former Vanderbilt mansion in Midtown, most recently home to kosher delis, will now be knocked down ahead of a likely redevelopment.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Mugger Shoots Victim Before Stealing Jewelry: Police
A mugging on a Midtown street on Sunday ended with the robbery victim being shot in the leg, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
