Upper West Side, NY|News|
Thief Steals Purse From Elderly Woman's Walker On UWS: Video
Video shows a man snatching a 90-year-old woman's purse as she pushes it on her walker outside an Upper West Side building.
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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Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Sunnyside Woman Has Been Missing More Than A Month, Police Say
Suzette Havenbrook disappeared from a 7 train station in Sunnyside in early April, according to police, who asked for help finding her.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Christian Cooper, Central Park Birdwatcher, Gets Own TV Show
Two years after he was threatened by a white dog-walker in Central Park, Cooper is set to host a birdwatching show on National Geographic.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Help Pick Upper Manhattan's School Superintendent At Tuesday Event
Washington Heights and Inwood's public schools could get a new leader amid a citywide shakeup. Parents can weigh in at Tuesday's town hall.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Fancy New UES Building Is Smelly, Leaky And Unsafe, Lawsuit Says
A brand-new "boutique luxury condominium" on the Upper East Side is plagued by dangerous construction and "sewage odors," residents allege.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NYC's Last Payphone Removed As LinkNYC Wifi Kiosks Complete Rollout
It's the end of an era: New York's last public payphone was hoisted away from a Midtown corner on Monday. A handful of exceptions remain.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Long Island City's Acclaimed Adda Restaurant Is Moving Away
The celebrated Indian restaurant is departing its Long Island City digs for Manhattan — but you'll still be able to get takeout in Queens.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Bigwig Falsely Arrested After 'Dooring' Cyclist, Lawsuit Claims
Keith Wright, a Harlem political leader, is suing the city, saying he was falsely imprisoned after hitting a cyclist with his car door.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Man Shot Dead On Upper Manhattan NYCHA Campus, Police Say
A 46-year-old Bronx man was found dead in front of an Upper Manhattan public housing building on Friday, police said. No arrests were made.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Skyscraper Rescue, Esplanade Fears | Manhattan Week In Review
Also: Vacant UWS Storefronts Brightened By Art | Pick Your Own Park Ave Tulips | UES And UWS Jews Are Different, Advocates Tell Judge
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Help Pick The Upper East Side's School Superintendent At Monday Event
The Upper East Side's public schools could get a new leader amid a citywide shakeup. Parents can weigh in at Monday's town hall.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Free Food, Music, Movies At Columbia's Harlem Campus On Saturday
The return of Manhattanville Community Day will bring free food, movie screenings, music and more to Columbia's West Harlem campus Saturday.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Celebrate Israel Parade To March Up 5th Avenue Sunday: What To Know
After a hiatus, the 2022 Celebrate Israel Parade will proceed up Fifth Avenue on Sunday. Here's info on street closures and how to watch.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Broadway In Astoria Getting Another New Apartment Building, Plans Show
Another low-rise Broadway block will soon be home to a multi-story apartment building, according to newly submitted plans.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem's Rucker Park To Host Big, Televised Basketball Tournament
The legendary street-basketball venue will add a new chapter to its history when it hosts a nationally-televised tournament this summer.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Pick Your Own Tulips On Park Avenue Starting Monday: What To Know
Park Avenue's annual tulip dig kicks off Monday, allowing Upper East Siders to dig up the flowers and replant them in their own gardens.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Man Beaten, Robbed At Harlem Subway Station, Police Say
Video shows a 69-year-old man being punched and kicked at the 125th Street subway station this week, police said. Two suspects are sought.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Window-Washers Rescued From High Up On 5th Avenue Skyscraper
Two workers stranded on a platform dangling outside the 42nd floor of a Midtown skyscraper Friday morning were rescued, officials said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Huge LIC Building Should Be Handed Over To The People, Advocates Say
As Long Island City's growth displaces businesses and artists, a growing campaign aims to take control of a huge, city-owned building.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
New Harlem Restaurants: Open-Mic Bar, Loaded French Fries
A performance spot on Lenox Avenue and a loaded french-fry shop are among the newest restaurants coming to Harlem. Here's what we know.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
