Harlem|News|
Harlem's New Historic District Gets Street Markers From City
The city unveiled new signs for the Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District in Harlem: the first such district named for a Black person.
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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Upper East Side, NY|News|
New Upper East Side Gallery Brings Focus On Contemporary Art
Upsilon Gallery will open its new Upper East Side location on Friday, aiming to showcase artists that have been "forgotten or overlooked."
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Man Stabbed In Fight On West Harlem Street: Video
Police are looking for a man seen on video stabbing another man during a fight on a West Harlem street corner last week.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Much Of Astoria Block Faces Demolition For New Apartments
Two years after it was rezoned, an industrial block in Astoria will soon be cleared to make way for a 13-story apartment building.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
New Harlem Restaurants: Vegan Spot, Caribbean Grill
From a tropical bar and grill to an outpost of a popular Indian restaurant, here are the next Harlem restaurant openings we know about.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Man Beat 68-Year-Old On East Harlem Street, Police Say
A 68-year-old man was beaten on an East Harlem street corner in a Valentine's Day assault, police said. A suspect is being sought.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Elderly Upper East Side Woman Is Found Safe, Police Say
Angela Figueroa, 97, has been found after going missing from her Upper East Side apartment, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria Cyclists Celebrate New Bike Lane Protections
Streets in Astoria and LIC will be among the city's first to get newly hardened bike lane barriers. Western Queens cyclists are celebrating.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Delivery Center Endangers Neighbors, Menin Says
A rapid grocery delivery center is flouting traffic laws near its Upper East Side storefront and putting neighbors at risk, a lawmaker says.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Medical Clinic To Anchor New Astoria Condo Building
The luxury condo building recently completed in Ditmars now has another tenant besides Lincoln Market: a Northwell Health medical clinic.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Presidents' Day 2022: What's Open, Closed In NYC
From schools to businesses to alternate-side parking, here's how Washington's birthday will affect New York City this Monday, Feb. 21.
Nick Garber and Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Tenants Protest Privatization As City Finalizes Deal
The famed Harlem River Houses complex will soon be handed over to private landlords in an effort to fund repairs. Some tenants are alarmed.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Queens Library's Broadway Branch Closing For Yearlong Renovations
The branch, on Broadway in Astoria, will close for a year and a half starting next month, the Queens Public Library announced Friday.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
New Astoria Bakery, Cafe Combines Food And Fables
Elevenses, a new bakery by lifelong Astorian Georgia Koutsoupakis, focuses on sustainable and affordable pastries — with fantastical themes.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Kossar's Bialys Opening Upper East Side Location
The legendary Lower East Side bagel and bialy shop is expanding uptown. Here's what we know about Kossar's new Upper East Side location.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Man Is Reported Missing, Police Say
Police asked for help finding a 41-year-old man who was last seen leaving his West Harlem home early Thursday.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
3 Candidates Jump Into Western Queens Assembly Race: Report
Days after longtime lawmaker Cathy Nolan announced her retirement, three candidates have already stepped forward seeking to replace her.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Rents Keep Rising Amid Pandemic Recovery: Study
The pandemic renters' paradise in Harlem now feels like a distant dream, as some areas rebound to their 2019 price levels.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Astoria's Innovation QNS Developers Share Changes Amid Skepticism
The five-block megadevelopment in Astoria now includes a second 27-story tower, while hopes of a public school may have been dashed.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Person Hit, Killed By Train At 125th Street
A person was killed Thursday afternoon after possibly jumping in front of a subway train at 125th Street in Harlem, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
