Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Gets First Look At New Medical School Tower
The medical school residence replacing a prominent church was revealed to an UES board. Meanwhile, the Ruppert Park dog run won support.
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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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Pedestrian Hit In Upper East Side Intersection, Alarming Lawmaker
Another pedestrian was hit by a driver in an Upper East Side intersection Tuesday, prompting renewed calls for safety improvements.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Lion-Fronted UES Mansion Gets Board's OK, Despite Skepticism
"I’ve cuddled lions and I love lions," said one community board member who backed a billionaire's plans to adorn his Upper East Side home.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
125th Street Building To Be Torn Down Amid Safety Issues
A century-old Harlem building is being torn down, amid complaints that its facade was cracking. Its neighbor also faces the wrecking ball.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
LIC Hotel Skyscraper May Become Low-Rise Apartments Instead
A long-vacant lot facing the Court Square subway station had been slated for a high-rise hotel, but new city laws may change its fate.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Hell's Kitchen Man Killed In E-Bike Crash Near Javits Center
A 66-year-old man died weeks after crashing his e-bike into the open door of a stopped car on 11th Avenue, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Strangers Beat Woman In Harlem As Kids Looked On, Police Say
Three men hit a woman on an East Harlem street, then hit her car with baseball bats while children sat inside, according to police.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Long Island City Man Sentenced To 17 Years For 2018 Killing
Shahid Burton, 21, had pleaded guilty to fatally shooting father-of-two Jelan Moreira at the Ravenswood Houses in 2018.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Lawmaker Agrees: Planned UES Tower Could Put Kids At Risk
Councilmember Julie Menin is asking the city to intervene in the dispute, where a school claims a planned tower would endanger its students.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Meet Your New Astoria/Long Island City Reporter
Nick Garber is the new reporter for Astoria and Long Island City Patch. Here's how to get in touch.
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Harlem|News|
Swath Of Harlem Fast-Tracked For Development By State
A large chunk of Harlem has received a new state designation that could spur new developments, waterfront access and more.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Prince Andrew Settles Sexual Abuse Lawsuit With Virginia Giuffre
The royal did not admit to abusing Giuffre as a teenager in the undisclosed settlement, the latest development in the Jeffrey Epstein saga.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Elizabeth Crowley Plots Comeback In Western Queens Senate Race
After narrowly losing last year's Borough President race, Crowley has filed to run in a new Senate district starting in Long Island City.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Rents Are Jumping As Inventory Shrinks: Study
The post-pandemic real estate recovery may be bad news for Upper East Side renters, as prices jump while vacant apartments dry up.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Sarah Palin's Libel Suit Against NY Times Is Tossed: Reports
A Manhattan judge unexpectedly dismissed Palin's suit against the New York Times, saying she failed to prove the paper acted with "malice."
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Longtime Astoria 7-Eleven Store Closing After 15 Years
An Astoria 7-Eleven that inspired a level of devotion unusual for a corporate chain store will close permanently within days.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Amtrak Train Stalled In Long Island City For Nearly 7 Hours
An Acela train lost power around 8:30 a.m. Monday as it passed through Long Island City. Passengers were stranded until after 3 p.m.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem's New Lidl Supermarket Reveals Long-Awaited Opening Date
After years of anticipation, the popular European grocery chain will open its Harlem supermarket this month, the company announced.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Patel To Challenge Maloney Again In Crowded Congressional Race
Suraj Patel hopes the third time will be a charm in his rematch against Carolyn Maloney in the newly-redrawn 12th congressional district.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Niece Arrested In East Harlem Woman's Bathtub Murder, Police Say
The East Harlem woman found dead in her bathtub was murdered by her 30-year-old niece, according to police, who released both women's names.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
