Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Girl, 15, Goes Missing In Astoria, Police Say
Police asked for help finding 15-year-old Aesia McFadden, who went missing from her home at the NYCHA Ravenswood Houses in Astoria.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
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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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
2 Victims Of Hudson River Boat Capsizing Are Identified By Police
Police have named the seven-year-old boy and adult woman who perished when their small boat capsized in the Hudson River on Wednesday.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
7-Year-Old Boy, Woman Die When Boat Flips In Hudson River: Officials
A 7-year-old boy and 50-year-old woman died when a boat capsized in the Hudson Tuesday, leaving others injured, according to authorities.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Queens Home Stolen From Dead Woman's Family Using Fake Deed, DA Says
After his mother's death, a man found construction crews tossing cherished items from his family's home. Prosecutors say it had been stolen.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Illegal Midtown Airbnb Owner Faces Lawsuit From City, Mayor Announces
The suit against the owners of a Turtle Bay brownstone is the city's first since a new law made it easier to track illegal rentals.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Educator Wins $25K Award For Teaching Excellence
The Harlem teacher received the prestigious award for his efforts to help students of color fall in love with science.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
11 Astoria, LIC Eateries Join NYC Summer Restaurant Week
From new establishments to longtime spots, a slew of Western Queens restaurants will offer discounted meals this summer. Here's which ones.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
37 Upper East Side Eateries Join NYC Summer Restaurant Week
From new establishments to longtime spots, dozens of Upper East Side restaurants will offer discounted meals this summer. Here's which ones.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Ex-Boyfriend Arrested In Mom's UES Killing, Lawmaker Says
A man is in custody after Wednesday's fatal shooting of 20-year-old Azsia Johnson on an Upper East Side Street, a local lawmaker said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Sunnyside Bank Robbed For 2nd Time In A Month, Police Say
Patrons at the Queens Boulevard bank branch may be looking over their shoulders after it was robbed for the second time in under a month.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Hammer-Wielding Homophobe Threatens Men On Upper East Side, Police Say
Police are looking for a person accused of threatening two men with a hammer while spewing slurs near Central Park earlier this week.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Manhattan Club Sued For Sex Trafficking | Week In Review
Also: UWS Hot Dog Stand Ranked Best In U.S. | Last Papaya King May Be Demolished | 125th St. Cleanup Jeopardized By Cuts
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria's Paramedics Celebrate New $4 Million EMS Station
After spending years in a temporary trailer, the EMTs who serve Astoria have a shiny new home — but hopefully you'll never benefit from it.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem To Host NYC's Newest Film Festival Next Week
The city's newest film festival is heading to Harlem — here's how to attend the free, first-ever "Outdoor Film Festival" next week.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Stubby UES Building Faces Teardown As Legal Battle Drags On
The last building left on a demolished Upper East Side corner could soon be torn down as developers seek to build a medical center there.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
July 4 Festivities In Manhattan: Beach Fest, Fireworks & More
A Seaport Beach Fest, the annual Macy's fireworks show, and a special viewing event at the Edge are among Manhattan's Fourth of July events.
Nick Garber and Naeisha Rose , Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Restaurant Has Some Of America's Best Fried Chicken: Ranking
It may not be one of Astoria's marquee foods, but one neighborhood spot has been ranked one of the best fried chicken eateries in America.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
125th Street Improvements Jeopardized As City Ends Cleanup Program
Chronically-filthy blocks of 125th Street look cleaner than ever thanks to a city cleanup program — but new cuts may mean "going backwards."
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Getting Hit By NYC's Lifeguard Shortage, Lawmaker Says
An UES Council member is calling on the mayor to raise lifeguards' pay, citing people being turned away from the neighborhood's only pool.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
2nd Astoria Starbucks Votes To Unionize As Wave Continues
Organizers are now two-for-two in their efforts to unionize Astoria's Starbucks cafes, following Thursday's vote by Ditmars Blvd. workers.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
