Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
LIC Man, 51, Has Been Missing For More Than A Month, Police Say
Donald Smith has been missing since early July from his home at the Queensbridge Houses, according to police.
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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's Lenox Coffee Closing After 11 Years
The popular Harlem coffee shop is closing due to rising costs and pandemic struggles — though it also faces a lawsuit from an ex-employee.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
'Jungly' Replacing Bierocracy In Prominent Long Island City Storefront
A mysterious restaurant by the Queens Bully founder will open next month in the sprawling former Bierocracy space on Jackson Avenue.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
How Nadler Beat Maloney: Block-By-Block Manhattan Breakdown
Jerry Nadler dominated the "Only Murders" block and even won Carolyn Maloney's East Side home turf in his sweeping win. Here's a breakdown.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Costco Sues Landlord After Customers Get Stuck In Elevator
Costco says its landlord at an East Harlem shopping center has let elevators deteriorate, causing some customers to get trapped this month.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Boy's Arm Severed In Queens Subway Accident: Police
A teenage boy's arm was severed in a possible subway-surfing accident at the Roosevelt Avenue station Monday morning, according to police.
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Harlem|News|
Video: Harlem Bus Passenger Stabbed Unprovoked; Police Seek Suspect
Video shows a man staring at his fellow passenger on board a Harlem bus, then stabbing him as other straphangers scramble to safety.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Video: Upper East Side Moped Robbers Fought Off By Women
Dramatic video shows two men on a moped trying to snatch a woman's necklace near the Guggenheim Museum, only to be thwarted by her friend.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Popular Astoria Home Goods Shop Earth & Me Opening 2nd Location
The zero-waste, eco-minded store founded by an Astorian after her pandemic layoff is expanding with a new neighborhood location.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Woman Claims False Arrest After Foisting Screenplay On Lady Gaga
A Manhattan writer who pitched her script to Lady Gaga at Radio City was needlessly arrested and cuffed to a pole for hours, she alleges.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Offices Destroyed By Billionaire's Botched Renovations: Lawsuit
The billionaire founder of ALDO shoes wanted an UES triplex for his daughter, but helped destroy a medical office instead, a suit alleges.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem's 125th Street Openings: Food Bazaar, CityMD
With Food Bazaar's new opening set to alleviate 125th Street's supermarket shortage, CityMD has also opened a new clinic steps away.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Near LaGuardia Airport, Police Say
A man died early Friday when he crashed his motorcycle on the Grand Central Parkway, causing rush-hour delays on the highway, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Teen Has Been Missing More Than A Week, Police Say
Police asked for help finding 14-year-old Rehanny Ramirez, who went missing from her Harlem home more than a week ago.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Man Stabbed To Death In Midtown Near Port Authority, Police Say
A man who was recently arrested for swinging a hatchet at passersby was stabbed to death on a Midtown street Friday, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Althea Gibson, Tennis Great & Daughter Of Harlem, Gets Her Own Street
The Harlem block where Althea Gibson learned tennis before becoming the first Black Grand Slam champion has been co-named in her honor.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria's 'Socialist Slate': Kristen Gonzalez Breaks Down Her Win
Kristen Gonzalez told Patch how she achieved Tuesday's landslide State Senate victory, and why Astoria keeps electing socialists.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Blood Center Neighbors Lose Lawsuit Against Rezoning
The development that roiled the Upper East Side last year could finally get underway after a judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by neighbors.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Long Island City Man Killed In New Hampshire Hiking Accident: Report
A Long Island City man was killed on a New Hampshire mountain when he slipped and fell off a ledge, according to reports and authorities.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Large Fire In Randalls Island Church Injures 4, Billows Smoke
An early-morning fire in a church building on Randalls Island injured four people and spewed smoke that could be smelled across the river.
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