Upper East Side, NY|News|
'Cash Mob' To Save Papaya King Plotted By Brooklyn Restaurateur
The Upper East Side fixture, which still faces the wrecking ball for Extell's next development, will get a festive boost this weekend.
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|
Harlem Health Center To Be Bulldozed For Housing, Surprising Neighbors
A prominent Harlem medical center is set to be demolished and replaced with supportive housing, sparking fears that services could be lost.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
2 Die Amid Legionnaires' Outbreak In Uptown Nursing Home, State Says
At least two people infected with Legionnaires' disease have died during an outbreak at a Morningside Heights nursing home, the state said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Umbrella Assault Escalates Into Subway Brawl, Police Say
An assault with an umbrella inside an Astoria shop escalated into a group attack inside a nearby subway station, according to police.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
'Affordable' Astoria Apartments Require $80K Income
A controversial tax break means a new "affordable" housing lottery in Astoria will be unaffordable to many in the neighborhood.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES To Be Sprayed With Pesticides This Week, & You Might Feel The Itch
A swath of the Upper East Side will be sprayed with pesticides this week as a mosquito-borne virus surges — to the ire of some advocates.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Star Singer's Shuttered Harlem Nail Salon Owes Thousands In Rent: Suit
Teyana Taylor's buzzed-about Harlem nail salon still owes nearly $50,000 in rent payments racked up before its closure, a landlord alleges.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Scooter-Rider Critically Hurt By Harlem Hit-And-Run Driver: Police
A man riding an e-scooter in Central Harlem was struck and critically injured by a driver who fled the scene on Tuesday, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Man Shot In Harlem Robbery Attempt, Police Say
A man was shot in the head in a Central Harlem robbery attempt Monday evening, but was expected to survive, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Formerly Homeless Harlem Educator Is NY's State Teacher Of The Year
A Harlem chemistry teacher who first taught in an abandoned building as a homeless teenager has been named New York's teacher of the year.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
500-Foot Tower Coming To Upper East Side Corner, Plans Show
It would appear to be Manhattan's tallest building north of 72nd Street — but would contain fewer apartments than the block used to have.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Councilmember OKs Three-Tower Halletts North Rezoning
Tiffany Cabán said she will support the 1,300-apartment proposal after developers made it more affordable, paving the way for its passage.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
New Harlem Restaurants: Sushi, Caribbean, The Porch Returns
Harlem's newest and upcoming restaurants include a new sushi spot, a Caribbean eatery and bar, and the rebirth of The Porch in Sugar Hill.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
New Astoria Rezoning Seeks 86 Apartments, Retail On Industrial Block
A new proposal would build an eight-story building on an industrial block and rezone portions of Astoria's Welling Court Mural Project.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Woman Robbed At Knifepoint, Followed At Harlem Subway Station: NYPD
Police are looking for a man accused of robbing a 22-year-old woman at knifepoint, demanding a sexual act and following her onto a train.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Beloved UES Park Fitness Classes Revived After Outpouring Of Demand
After neighborhood seniors pushed to bring back the "terrific classes" following a pandemic hiatus, an UES lawmaker has revived them.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Man Gropes Woman At Astoria Subway Station, Police Say
Police are looking for a man accused of reaching under a woman's skirt as she walked down the stairs at an Astoria subway stop.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
WH, Inwood To Be Sprayed With Pesticides As West Nile Virus Surges
The overnight spraying may irritate some people's throats or cause rashes, as the city tries to limit the surging mosquito-borne virus.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem To Be Sprayed With Pesticides As West Nile Virus Surges: City
The overnight spraying may irritate some people's throats or cause rashes, as the city tries to limit the surging mosquito-borne virus.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
UWS To Be Sprayed With Pesticides As West Nile Virus Surges, City Says
The overnight spraying may irritate some people's throats or cause rashes, as the city tries to limit the surging mosquito-borne virus.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff