Upper East Side, NY|News|
Carolyn Maloney, NYC Congresswoman, Tests Positive For COVID
The longtime congresswoman disclosed her COVID-19 case on Tuesday, becoming the latest government official to test positive.
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|
Astoria's Huge Halletts Point Development Inches Forward, Plans Show
The seven-building project by the Durst Organization is slowly reshaping the Astoria waterfront, even amid reported delays.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Accused Child Rapist Escapes Cops In Midtown Manhattan: Police
Isaiah Metz, accused of raping 4-year-old twins, fought off officers in Manhattan and is now at large, according to police and reports.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Mom Murder: New Details Emerge, Reports Say
Orsolya Gaal was stabbed 58 times by her killer — a violent attack that suggests she may have known the assailant, according to reports.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Bathrooms, Park Fixes: These UES Projects Won Menin's Budget Bucks
The results are in: Upper East Siders picked these six projects to win $1.3 million in city funds, from NYPD cameras to schoolyard upgrades.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Man's Assault Spree On Upper East Side Leaves 3 Hospitalized: Police
A man who may have been high on crystal meth assaulted four random people in a string of East Side attacks Monday morning, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Brewery To Open In New Long Island City Apartment Tower
Queens-based Finback Brewery will open a taproom and microbrewery later this year on the ground floor of the new Queens Plaza "Sven" tower.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria's Longtime Associated Supermarket Closes Permanently
The decades-old Associated Supermarket on 31st Avenue has closed for good, the company confirmed. Renovations appear to be underway.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
125th Street Building Seized By MTA For Second Avenue Subway
The state has filed its first plans to take over a privately-owned Central Harlem building to make way for the long-delayed subway line.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
East River Esplanade Getting Long-Requested Fitness Equipment
Fulfilling a years-old request, the equipment will be installed as part of a six-block refurbishment led by a neighboring hospital.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Workers At Second Astoria Starbucks Seek To Unionize
Another Astoria cafe has been swept up in the movement to unionize Starbucks locations across the U.S., according to organizers.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Landmark Battles, Central Park Record | Manhattan Week In Review
Also: City Dismantles Beloved Workout Spot | Panels On Inwood Library Deemed Dangerous | Upper Manhattan Robbery Spree
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Queens, NY|News|
Smelly Diner, Sex Trafficking Bust | Queens Week In Review
Also: Police Shoot Man In Astoria Apartment | New Buildings Coming to 21st Avenue | New Mexican Restaurants Opening
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Huge Astoria Clean Energy Project Is Approved By State
A 300-mile hydropower line that will run from Canada to Astoria and help power the city with clean energy won final approval on Thursday.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
City Dismantles Beloved Harlem Workout Spot, Sparking Outrage
"Kids think it’s a safe haven," said the founder of a beloved Marcus Garvey Park fitness club, which the city dismantled despite protests.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Fertility Clinic Impregnated Woman With Wrong Embryo, Suit Claims
A woman was forced to abort a stranger's baby at six months after the Upper East Side clinic mixed up embryos, according to the lawsuit.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Man Hit, Killed By Subway Train In Long Island City: Police
A subway motorman made a grisly discovery early Thursday when he came upon a man who had apparently been hit and killed by a previous train.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Dozens Of Affordable Astoria, LIC Apartments Listed On Housing Lottery
Four new buildings around Western Queens have apartments up for grabs through the city's official lottery. Here's how to apply.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
'Affordable' Harlem Apartments Require $90K Income
The so-called affordable apartments in a new Harlem building require a minimum $90,000 income to even be eligible. Here's how to apply.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Illicit Work At Landmarked UES Home 'Makes Life Hell' For Neighbors
The owner of a landmarked Upper East Side townhouse built an unpermitted addition, amassed thousands in fines — and is now asking for more.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
