Harlem|News|
Here's How Every Harlem School Did In The Latest State Tests
Long-awaited results show how students did in the first statewide tests since the pandemic. Patch found the data for every Harlem school.
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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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria EMS Lieutenant Randomly Stabbed To Death On The Job: Police
Alison Russo-Elling, a 24-year FDNY veteran who was a 9/11 first responder, was attacked by a man near her Astoria station on Thursday.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Large Art Installation On UES Church Honors Black Civil War Figures
Giant sepia-toned faces gazing down from the facade of a Carnegie Hill church are part of an art installation honoring forgotten figures.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Daylight Harlem Shooting Injures Bystander, Police Say
A shootout between two men Thursday morning wounded an innocent bystander, police said — Harlem's second broad-daylight shooting this week.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Decapitated Body ID'd As Woman Who Vanished From Midtown In 1980
Decades after a headless, handless body was found in a trunk in the Hudson Valley, police identified the remains as a missing NYC woman.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Long Island City's Murray Playground, Dog Run To Get $5M Overhaul
The much-loved but worn-out Hunter's Point green space will have its dog run and turf field renovated thanks to new funds, a lawmaker said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Woman Hit By Train At Penn Station, Causing Rush-Hour Delays
A woman was struck by a subway train as she stood on the platform at 34th Street-Penn Station Thursday morning, causing delays.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Suspect Arrested Nearly 2 Years After Harlem Murder, Police Say
Police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the 2020 Harlem murder of Alex Neal — months after they named a different man as the culprit.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Man Steals Woman's Wallet In Astoria Church, Breaks Her Finger: Police
A man snatched a woman's wallet during a memorial service at an Astoria church, then broke her finger when she confronted him, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
The Vale, New Hamilton Heights Scottish Pub, Celebrates Opening
Grab a pint at The Vale Public House, a new Harlem bar and restaurant offering free food and drinks for its grand opening this week.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Innovation QNS Increases Affordable Apartments In Bid For Approval
The major, long-awaited increase in affordable units comes as the contested Astoria rezoning awaits a final vote from the City Council.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Condo Renovations Wrecked Surgeon's Next-Door Townhouse: Suit
A plastic surgeon says he "lived in fear" when his neighbors' renovation shrouded his townhouse in scaffolding and pelted it with debris.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
4 People Shot On Harlem Street, Police Say
Four men were shot late Tuesday on a Central Harlem street, hours after another multiple shooting blocks away on 125th Street, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Man, Woman Shot On 125th Street In Broad Daylight, Police Say
Two people were shot in broad daylight on the Central Harlem street Tuesday afternoon, possibly by scooter-riding assailants, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Floodwalls, Storm Gate Could Line Long Island City In New Army Plan
Floodwalls along Hunter's Point and a storm gate across Newtown Creek are part of the new $52 billion federal plan to guard against storms.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
13 Harlem High Schools Named Among Best In America, NY
More than a dozen Harlem public schools made it onto the much-scrutinized Niche rankings, which were released Tuesday. Here's which ones.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
2 Men Shot On Long Island City Street, Police Say
Two men were shot early Sunday steps from LaGuardia Community College, according to police
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
15 Upper East Side Schools Named Among Best In United States
More than a dozen Upper East Side public and private schools made it onto the much-scrutinized Niche rankings, which were released Tuesday.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Suspects In 2 Brazen UES Street Robberies Sought By Police
Police asked for help finding two men accused of robbing people on Upper East Side streets in recent weeks — as well as their getaway car.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Could Be Lined With Miles Of Floodwalls In New Army Plan
New seawalls and flood barriers could surround Harlem as part of a massive $52 billion federal plan that would reshape New York's waterways.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
