Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
2 Men Killed In Queens Plaza ATV Crash, Police Say
Two men riding an ATV were killed early Friday when they crashed into a semi-truck at Queens Plaza in Long Island City, police said.
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|
Missing Astoria Girl Found Safe After Less Than A Day
An Astoria teenager who was reported missing from her home on Thursday was found safe hours later, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Bank Robbery: Police Seek Suspect
Police asked for help finding a man accused of stealing hundreds in cash from an UES bank this week by passing a threatening note.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem's Newest Restaurant Row Opening: Rosa Pizza
After a monthslong move-in, the family-owned pizza shop has become the latest addition to Frederick Douglass Boulevard's Restaurant Row.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Church Can't Sell Its Buildings, Parent Group Alleges
A century-old Upper East Side church is trying to sell two next-door buildings that it owns — without proper permission, a lawsuit alleges.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Misinformation Roils Queens Senate Race With Voting Underway
A business-friendly PAC placed a false advertisement in Western Queens's hard-fought State Senate race, sparking outrage from rivals.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Man Punched On Board Long Island City Subway Train, Police Say
Police are looking for a man who punched a 56-year-old passenger on board a Long Island City train earlier this month.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
VIDEO: Shootout Near Queens Plaza, Police Seek Suspects
Police released video of men exchanging gunfire in an early-morning shootout near Queens Plaza, as they seek a man and a car involved.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Former Dutch Kills Daycare Center To Become 9-Story Building: Plans
A longtime adult daycare center near the N train will be transformed into an apartment building after a recent sale by its former owner.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Ex-UES Whole Foods Worker Says Apron-Cleaning Policy Broke The Law
A former employee at the Yorkville Whole Foods Market is suing the company, saying its uniform-cleaning rules broke minimum wage laws.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
In Harlem, Gov. Hochul Pledges Millions To Renovate Schomburg Center
In a Harlem Week speech, Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed that the storied Harlem library and archive will get a multimillion-dollar "facelift."
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Coffee Shop Robbed At Gunpoint, Police And Employee Say
Two men robbed customers at gunpoint at Under Pressure Espresso Bar in broad daylight Tuesday, according to police and an employee.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
West Nile Virus Breaks Record In NYC Mosquitoes, 2 People Infected
Two New Yorkers have come down with West Nile virus and a record number of mosquitoes have documented cases, the health department said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Eli Zabar Is No NIMBY, Lawyers Tell Upper East Side Shelter Defenders
The restaurateur insists his opposition to the Yorkville Safe Haven shelter centers on its construction plans. Advocates aren't buying it.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Breakfast Club: New Restaurant Opens In Neighborhood
One of Central Harlem's newest openings is an all-day breakfast joint dishing out Southern-style classics and plant-based dishes.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Gaming Arcade, Beer Hall Opening In Long Island City This Week
Gamehaus, a sprawling entertainment venue, arcade and beer hall, is set to open in the former Alewife Brewing space in Hunter's Point.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Ex-Prosecutor Accused Of Raping Woman In Midtown Hotel, DA Says
Adam Foss, a prominent criminal justice reform advocate is accused of raping a woman while she slept in a hotel room, prosecutors announced.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
LIC Woman Found Safe After Going Missing From Luxury Tower, Police Say
A 67-year-old woman has been found safe after going missing from her home in an apartment tower near Court Square, according to police.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Armed Robbery Suspects Shot At By Off-Duty Cop, Police Say
An NYPD detective witnessed a broad-daylight robbery in East Harlem Monday morning, then fired at the two masked suspects, police say.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Scrap Sliced-Up Upper East Side District Maps, Councilwoman Says
Julie Menin became the highest-profile official to come out against the proposal to move dozens of UES blocks to a district based in Queens.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
