Harlem|News|
25-Story Hotel, Arts Tower Proposed For 125th Street In Harlem: Plans
A 245-foot tower containing a 300-room hotel could rise on a long-empty 125th Street lot, according to a new proposal by a developer.
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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|
East Harlem Man, 62, Is Missing, Police Say
Police asked for help finding Miguel Rodriguez, an East Harlem man known to frequent a neighborhood playground and a nearby restaurant.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Queensbridge Robbers Target Delivery Workers, Police Say
Police are looking for two people accused of robbing food-delivery workers in back-to-back days at the Long Island City housing complex.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Woman Killed In UES Truck Crash Identified As Yorkville Local: Police
Carling Mott, 28, lived just a few blocks away from where she was killed Tuesday morning, police said.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Woman Tackled, Sexually Assaulted On Upper East Side Street: Police
A woman walking down Yorkville street was tackled and assaulted by a stranger, according to police, who shared photos of the suspect.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem COVID-19 Rates Rise As Subvariant Spreads: Data
As the most contagious subvariant yet fuels a COVID-19 spike across the country, Harlem's virus rates have risen. Here's the data.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Bus Stop Displaced By Development Needs A Shelter, Menin Says
Extell's planned 79th Street tower has displaced a busy bus stop—and deprived passengers of shelter from the sun and rain, a lawmaker says.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Woman On CitiBike Killed In Truck Crash On Upper East Side: NYPD
A young woman riding a CitiBike down a quiet Upper East Side street was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer Tuesday morning, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria's 3-Tower Halletts North Rezoning Advances To City Council
The 1,300-unit project that would reshape the Halletts Point peninsula was approved by City Planning commissioners, setting up a final vote.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Another Teen Arrested In East Harlem Murder Of 14-Year-Old: Police
A suspect has been arrested nearly a week after last week's targeted killing of 14-year-old Justin Streeter in East Harlem, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Claims Of AOC Absenteeism Fuel Spat Among Queens Politicians
Queens lawmaker Jessica Ramos accused Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of ignoring her district. Hours of squabbling between colleagues ensued.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
6th Teen In 'Central Park 5' Case To Be Exonerated, D.A. Bragg Says
Steven Lopez, a largely forgotten sixth defendant in the 1989 Central Park jogger case, will have his conviction overturned decades later.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Historic 125th Street Bank Building To Be Demolished By Developer
The century-old Harlem Savings Bank Building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will face the wrecking ball, plans show.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Jewelry Store Thieves Make Off With $19K In Goods: Police
Police released video of three people swiping pricey goods from a Broadway jewelry shop earlier this month.
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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Driver In Long Island City Hit-And-Run Is Arrested, Police Say
A driver who fled after striking a scooter-rider in a Long Island City intersection on Wednesday has been arrested, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
5 Napkin Burger Closing Upper East Side Restaurant After 7 Years
The abrupt closure, announced Friday, further reduces the already-shrinking 5 Napkin Burger chain. No explanation was given.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side COVID Latest: Rates Fluctuate As Subvariant Spreads
As the most contagious subvariant yet fuels a COVID-19 spike across the country, here's how the Upper East Side is faring.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Grant's Tomb Criterium: Harlem Race Sees Cyclists Circle Mausoleum
The annual Grant's Tomb Criterium is coming to the Riverside Drive mausoleum on Saturday. Here's what to know.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Car-Free 'Summer Streets' Expanding Up To Harlem, City Announces
Nearly nine miles of Park Avenue will open up to pedestrians and cyclists as "Summer Streets" expands to East Harlem for the first time.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Hundreds Lose Power In Astoria Amid Sweltering Heat, Thunderstorm
The failure of an underground left hundreds of Astorians without electricity on Thursday amid sweltering heat and a thunderous rainstorm.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
