Upper East Side, NY|News|
Lavish Upper East Side Mansions Bought By Paper Magnate
Two ornate mansions built nearly a century ago were sold for $20 million to paper heir Peter Brant, according to records and news reports.
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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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Hell's Kitchen Unified At Last In New State Senate Maps
Days after newly drawn congressional maps divided Hell's Kitchen in two, a state-level map is giving the neighborhood a newfound unity.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
109 Harlemites Have Died During Omicron Wave, Data Shows
Harlem's COVID-19 rates have dropped significantly since the omicron variant began surging late last year. But damage has still been done.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Long-Awaited Queensboro Bridge Repairs Delayed, Angering Pols
A badly needed expansion of the Queensboro Bridge's cramped pedestrian-bike zone is being pushed back, to the dismay of local lawmakers.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Uptowners Can Report Infrastructure Problems With New Map
A new map by Rep. Adriano Espaillat lets Upper Manhattanites view infrastructure projects in their neighborhood and report problems.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Contested UES COVID Company Admits Mistakes, But Menin Not Happy
Councilmember Julie Menin isn't buying explanations given by the company accused of making misleading claims about its UES COVID test site.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Newest Upper East Side Restaurants: TBar Returns, Teacup Replaced
The Upper East Side's upcoming restaurant openings include a revival of a shuttered eatery and a side-street spot that sparked debate.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Dangerous Hell's Kitchen Streets Need Safety Fixes, Bottcher Says
A set of West Side avenues that have seen hundreds of pedestrian injuries should be redesigned, a new neighborhood lawmaker says.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
'3 Times A Hero': Wilbert Mora Mourned At St. Patrick's Cathedral
For the second time in a week, hundreds filled the Midtown cathedral to remember a fallen officer: this time, 27-year-old Wilbert Mora.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Much Of East Harlem Block To Be Demolished For Apartment Tower
Four buildings, including a supermarket, will soon be cleared from an East Harlem block to make way for an 18-story tower, a developer says.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Man Shot, Killed On 125th Street In Harlem, Police Say
A man was shot and killed on a busy stretch of 125th Street on Tuesday, police said — Harlem's second daylight shooting within a few hours.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Man Killed In Daylight East Harlem Shooting: Police
A man was shot and killed in broad daylight on an East Harlem street Tuesday morning, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NYPD Officer Wilbert Mora's Funeral Set For Wednesday
Wednesday's funeral for slain Officer Wilbert Mora will close streets around St. Patrick's Cathedral. Here's what to know.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Topless Lap Dances Land Midtown Seafood Joint In Hot Water: Suit
A Midtown restaurant hosted drug use and a "topless lap dance party" while failing to pay rent, its landlord claims in an eviction suit.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Black History Month 2022 In Harlem: Events, Food & More
From concerts to talks to an exhibition on African American food, here are the 2022 Black History Months happening in Harlem and around NYC.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Deadly UES Intersections Must Be Redesigned, Menin Says
After a series of fatal crashes, an Upper East Side lawmaker wants the city to remake the intersections where people lost their lives.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
These Harlem Subway Stops Could Have Platform Barriers, MTA Says
After the deadly Times Square attack, the MTA released a study showing which stations could be fitted with doors—but don't hold your breath.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown's Congressional Lines Are Redrawn: What To Know
Much of Hell's Kitchen will be shifted to a new district under newly released plans by state lawmakers. Here's what to know.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side's Congressional Lines Are Redrawn: What To Know
From a new overlap with the Upper West Side to outer-borough losses, here's what the newly proposed district means for Upper East Siders.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Man Hits Child Inside Harlem Restaurant, Police Say
A disturbing video shows a man hitting a small child inside a Harlem restaurant. Police are asking for help identifying him.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
