Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
New Astoria Butcher Shop Brings Focus On Local Meats
Prince Abou's Butchery will hold its long-awaited soft opening Saturday, holding a food giveaway in keeping with its owner's philosophy.
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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Harlem|News|
Harlem COVID Cases Rise As NYC Enters New Risk Level, Data Shows
Harlem is seeing a notable increase in COVID-19 cases as the city contends with a new, contagious subvariant. Here's what the data shows.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Busy UES Subway Escalator Broken For Months, Angering Residents
The trash-strewn, broken escalator has caused bottlenecks at the busy Second Avenue subway stop, as the MTA blows past deadlines to fix it.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Man Dies In Fight Over Times Square Arcade Prize: NYPD, Report
A fight over a Times Square arcade prize led to the death of one Harlem man and the arrest of another, according to police and reports.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Elderly UES Man Hit, Killed By School Bus In Midtown: Police
An 82-year-old Upper East Side man was fatally struck by a school bus driver while crossing a Midtown street Friday morning, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Elderly Man Hit, Critically Injured By School Bus In Midtown: Police
A school bus driver hit an 82-year-old man in a Midtown street on Friday, leaving him critically injured, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Queens, NY|News|
Trash Spottings, Sex Worker Sentenced | Queens Week In Review
Also: Q70 Bus To LaGuardia Becomes Free | Controversial Astoria Development Moves Forward | Vax Site Diluted Doses, Suit Says
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Home Designed By Famed Architect On Sale: See Inside
Take a peek inside this beautiful Forest Hills Gardens residence, which has hit the market for $3.95 million.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Met Gala 2022: How To Watch, What To Know, Who's Going
Stars will march up the Metropolitan Museum steps on Monday for the "Super Bowl of fashion." Here's what to know, and how to watch.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
2 Harlem Eateries Hosting Competitions To Crown Neighborhood Titles
The "Mayor of Harlem" competition by Sugar Hill Creamery and "Mr. or Miss Harlem Shake" contest are both underway. Here's how to vote.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Street To Bear Name Of Pioneering LGBT Activist Family
The Astoria block where Stanley and Kathleen Rygor lived for 67 years and became unlikely activists will be named for them and their son.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Man And Woman Hit, Killed By Subway In Harlem, Police Say
A man and a woman both died when they were hit by a train at a Hamilton Heights subway stop Friday morning, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Fire In Harlem Apartment Building Injures 6 People: FDNY
Five civilians were hurt and a firefighter was hospitalized in an early-morning fire in a Hamilton Heights apartment building on Friday.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Pizza Shop Stole $175K From Its Workers, AG Says
The owner of a pizza shop with two UES locations has agreed to pay back workers after a state investigation found he had stolen their wages.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
7 Trains Delayed Between Queens, Manhattan After Worker Is Hurt: MTA
An injured worker at Grand Central forced 7 trains to be suspended between Manhattan and Queens at the start of Thursday's rush hour.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Teens Sexually Assaulted Near Columbia Dorm, Police Seek Other Victims
A man sexually assaulted two 19-year-old women near a Columbia University dorm last week, and police fear there may be other victims.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem 'Stoop Sale' To Sweep The Neighborhood This Weekend
More than 70 households have signed up to sell toys, clothes, furniture and other goods at Sunday's stoop sale around Marcus Garvey Park.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Townhouse Sealed Off After Repeated Collapses, City Says
A historic Harlem townhouse has had its facade wiped clean after it began to collapse, forcing residents of three buildings to be evacuated.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
21-Story Tower, Affordable Housing Coming To Upper East Side Block
The developer planning to demolish half of a Second Avenue block has revealed what it will build: a tower and a shorter, affordable project.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
LIC's Culture Lab Gears Up For Another Summer Of Outdoor Concerts
The popular free concert series on the Long Island City will kick off another seven-month season on Saturday, along with art, food and beer.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
