Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Woman, 21, Returns Home After Being Reported Missing: Police
A 21-year-old Astoria woman has returned home after being reported missing on New Year's Eve, police said.
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|
Church Scandal, 125th Subway, One45 Killed: Top Harlem Stories Of 2022
Here are the most-read Harlem Patch stories of 2022, from a rezoning battle to a developer scandal to the sweep of a beloved workout spot.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Pizza War, LaGuardia Subway, H Mart: Top Astoria, LIC Stories Of 2022
Here are the most-read Astoria-Long Island City Patch stories of 2022, from a popular new bakery to Queensboro Plaza's revamp, and more.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Papaya King, Tenant Battle, Secret Brothels: Top UES Stories Of 2022
Here are the most-read Upper East Side Patch stories of 2022, from a boathouse closure to new restaurants to Papaya King's likely demise.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Here's Where Upper East Siders Can Drop Their Christmas Trees
Instead of leaving your Christmas tree on the sidewalk, bring it to one of these Parks Department sites to have it recycled into wood chips.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Man Shot, Killed In The Bronx, Police Say
Aboubacar Toure, 34, was fatally shot in the hip Thursday afternoon on a Bronx street, according to authorities.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Suspect Arrested In 2020 Harlem Shooting That Wounded Girl, 8
Two years after stray bullets wounded three people, including an 8-year-old girl, on a Harlem block, a suspect has been arrested, cops said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Watch Live: Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop 2022
Click here to watch a free livestream of the Times Square ball drop ringing in 2023 — or see how else to watch New Year's Eve live.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Here's Where To Drop Your Christmas Tree In Astoria, LIC
Instead of leaving your Christmas tree on the sidewalk, bring it to one of these Parks Department sites to have it recycled into wood chips.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Here's Where Harlemites Can Drop Their Christmas Trees
Instead of leaving your Christmas tree on the sidewalk, bring it to one of these Parks Department sites to have it recycled into wood chips.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Famed UES Mansion Letting Vines Damage Next-Door Townhouse, Suit Says
A Gilded Age landmark is allowing its lush ivy to grow out of control, damaging a next-door townhouse, according to a new lawsuit.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Boozy Rat Traps, Secret Office: Mayor Eric Adams's Strange 1st Year
Here's a look at the biggest, oddest stories from Eric Adams's first year as mayor, from crime claims to a secret office to subway safety.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Few In Astoria, LIC Have Gotten Latest COVID Booster, New Data Shows
Only a fraction of Western Queens residents have gotten the recommended bivalent booster for COVID-19, whose rollout has lagged citywide.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Few Upper East Siders Have Gotten Latest COVID Booster, New Data Shows
Only a fraction of Upper East Side residents have gotten the recommended bivalent booster for COVID-19, whose rollout has lagged citywide.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
These Harlem Blocks May Get Huge 5G Towers, City Says
Five Harlem corners may soon be home to giant 32-foot-tall 5G transmitting towers as part of a city effort to expand internet access.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Man Sexually Assaults Woman Inside UES Italian Restaurant: Police
A man brazenly assaulted a 21-year-old woman inside an upscale Upper East Side Italian restaurant this month, according to police.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Man Found Stabbed To Death In Marcus Garvey Park, Police Say
A 60-year-old man was found dead with stab wounds inside the Harlem park early Friday, according to police.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria, LIC COVID-19 Rates Elevated Heading Into Holidays
Hundreds of people in Astoria and Long Island City have come down with COVID-19 in recent weeks, and 99 were hospitalized, city data shows.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
MAP: Did NYC Find A Hazardous Problem In Your Building This Week?
This week, city inspectors found mold in Astoria, roaches in Crown Heights, 188-degree water in Bayside, and more.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Lost More Chain Stores In 2022, Report Finds
The number of national chain locations in Harlem kept shrinking in 2022, showing the pandemic's impact, a new study found.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
