Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Ice Menorah Smashed To Pieces In 'Malicious' Act, Rabbi Says
The destruction of a Yorkville menorah is the second act of vandalism against the synagogue in three months, according to its rabbi.
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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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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Elderly Man Randomly Punched On Upper East Side Street, Police Say
Police are looking for a suspect who randomly punched a 72-year-old man on a Yorkville sidewalk last month, according to authorities.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Migrant's Death In LIC Shelter Shows Negligence By City, Provider: Won
The Long Island City shelter where a man died by suicide last week was already plagued by mold, disease and more, a Council Member alleged.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Lost Chain Stores In 2022, Report Finds
The number of national chain locations on the Upper East Side kept shrinking in 2022, showing the pandemic's impact, a new study found.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Boy, 14, Shot Near 125th Street In Broad Daylight, Police Say
A 14-year-old boy was shot Thursday afternoon near the bustling corner of 125th Street and Lenox Avenue, according to police.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Times Square Ball Drop 2023: What To Know For NYC New Year's Eve
After a couple of pandemic-limited years, Times Square will once again be thronged with people on Dec. 31. Here's how to watch, and more.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem's Park Avenue Viaduct To Start Big Repair Project, MTA Says
The century-old Metro-North train line will get nearly $400 million in badly needed repairs, also reducing noise levels, the MTA announced.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
LIC Hit-And-Run Truck Driver Critically Injures Man, 62: Police
A truck driver reportedly being pursued by police hit a 62-year-old man in Long Island City Wednesday, critically injuring him, cops said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
57 Harlem Buildings Owned By NYC's 'Worst Landlords,' Watchlist Shows
Tenants of these Harlem buildings can say that their landlords are among the worst in New York, according to the Public Advocate's new list.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria, LIC Lost Chain Stores In 2022, New Report Finds
Even national chains are still struggling to rebound from the pandemic, with Astoria and Long Island City both losing locations this year.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
2 UES Buildings Owned By NYC's 'Worst Landlord,' Watchlist Shows
Unlucky tenants of two Upper East Side buildings can claim that their landlord is the worst in New York, a new Public Advocate report found.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Missing Astoria Man Is Found, Police Say
A 70-year-old Astoria man who went missing this week has been found, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
'He Has Brought The Members Together': Harlem Local Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Harlem.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
'They Are Completely Selfless': Harlem Local Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Harlem.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem's Long-Empty 'Mart 125' May Stir Back To Life, City Says
The empty vendors' market, a decaying "landmark" of 125th Street, could finally be reborn if the latest effort to redevelop it pays off.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Food Pantry Forced To Cut Distributions As Donations Drop
The "major setback" comes as the food pantry's neighborhood donors feel "financially squeezed," an organizer of the Astoria group said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Safe Haven Held Up By Zoning Problem As Zabar Suit Drags On
The beleaguered Yorkville shelter is dealing with yet another problem. Meanwhile, Eli Zabar took the stand in a messy court case about it.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria, LIC Arts Groups Get $1.7M In Funding, Senator Says
Big names in Western Queens' arts world will get a much-needed boost as part of the $140 million arts funding included in the state budget.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Troubled Irish Society To Stay On Upper East Side After AG Intervenes
The American Irish Historical Society is dropping plans to sell its historic Fifth Avenue townhouse after the state stepped in to stop it.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Robert De Niro's UES Townhouse Burglarized: Reports
A woman stole Christmas presents from under a tree in the actor's Upper East Side home, according to multiple reports.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
