New York City, NY|News|
Hochul & Zeldin's Best NYC Blocks: A Neighborhood Breakdown
Kathy Hochul won 70 percent of New Yorkers' votes, but zooming in shows a more complicated picture. Here are both candidates' best blocks.
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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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Wheelchair User Put In Chokehold, Robbed On Luxe Midtown Block: NYPD
A man sitting in a wheelchair outside Bergdorf Goodman's Fifth Avenue flagship was choked and robbed by a stranger, according to police.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Man Throws Rocks At Upper East Side Jewish School, Police Say
The overnight vandalism at the Ramaz School is the latest possible bias incident targeting an East Side Jewish institution, police say.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
125th Street Could See Another Apartment Tower As Lot Goes Up For Sale
The low-rise block across from the Apollo Theater could become home to a high-rise apartment tower, according to a new $13 million listing.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
New Astoria Italian Restaurant Has Wood-Fired Pizza With A Local Touch
Figlia, the latest addition to Astoria's bountiful pizza scene, bakes "neo-Neapolitan" pies in a custom-built oven.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Hochul Did Worse On UES En Route To Victory: Block-Level Breakdown
The Democrat swept the Upper East Side, but Republican Lee Zeldin performed strongly on a few neighborhood blocks — here's a breakdown.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
'Faith And Perseverance': Harlem Star Athlete
We all know athletes who shine whether they're competing or not. Let's help share these amazing stories!
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Van Leeuwen's New Upper East Side Ice Cream Shop Opening This Month
Free tote bags and $1 scoops will be on offer for the grand opening of Van Leeuwen's new Upper East Side ice cream shop next week.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Big Asian Supermarket, Apartment Complex Coming To Astoria Block
It isn't just H Mart: another big Asian supermarket will be built on a mostly empty Astoria block, as part of a new eight-story building.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem's Acclaimed Belle Restaurant Closing Permanently, Owners Say
The tiny, chef's-table-style eatery won a rave review from the New York Times, but is closing after six years in business.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Man Who Vandalized UES Sukkah Still Sought, Police Say
A man who kicked and urinated on a religious structure outside an Upper East Side synagogue is still being sought by police.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Election Results: Dickens, Gibbs Lead Challengers
Here are Harlem's general election results, featuring two challenges to incumbents and several unopposed races.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Election Results: Nadler, Bores, Krueger Win
The Upper East Side will have new representation in Washington and Albany next year: here are the full results from Tuesday's elections.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria, LIC Election Results: AOC & Velázquez Win, Stavisky Leads
Here are Western Queens' general election results, with an incumbent clinging to a lead and two members of Congress cruising to re-election.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
More Police Patrols Come To Busy UES Corridors Amid Theft Uptick
More cops have begun patrolling a few key commercial streets on the Upper East Side, responding to demands from local business owners.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Greek Restaurant To Replace Calexico In Big Astoria Space
Nisi Mediterranean will open up within weeks in the prominent 30th Avenue storefront that has cycled through four eateries in eight years.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
2 Hamilton Heights Hotels To Become Low-Income Housing By AIDS Org
The powerful AIDS Healthcare Foundation paid $17 million to buy the two 145th Street hotels and turn them into low-income housing.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Man Charged In Brutal Murder Of BK Woman Found In Suitcases: PD
Justin Williams, 24, is accused of brutally killing his girlfriend, 22-year-old D'Asia Johnson, and trying to hide her body, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
MAP: Did NYC Find A Hazardous Problem In Your Building This Week?
This week, city inspectors found roaches and mice in Park Slope, rat droppings in the West Village, lead paint in Astoria, and more.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Affordable Housing, Church To Be Bulldozed: East Harlem Developments
A flurry of new developments were filed for East Harlem this week, from a block-sized affordable housing project to another church deal.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
