Harlem|News|
Teen Cashier Killed In East Harlem Burger King Robbery: Police
Kristal Bayron-Nieves, 19, was shot dead inside an East Harlem Burger King early Sunday morning, police said.
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 West Side, NY|News|
Striking Columbia Students Reach Deal With University, They Say
After two months of striking, Columbia University graduate student workers said they have secured pay raises and better health coverage.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
New Restaurants, Alleged Rioter Still Free | UES Week In Review
Also: UES Building Unsafe After Fire, Tenants Say | Menin To Push For School, Parks In City Council | Double-Parking Curbed By New Rules
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Ratty Lot Cleaned, New Rep Talks Plans | Harlem Week In Review
Also: One45 Development Shot Down By Board | 2nd Avenue Subway Extension Clears Hurdle | Attempted Bank Heist On 125th Street
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Pasta Slashing, Budget Bucks | Midtown Week In Review
Also: Brothel Run By Townhouse Squatters, Suit Says | Penn Station Plaza Will Open Up Midtown Street | COVID Rate Update
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
COVID Rates In Midtown, Hell's Kitchen Show Signs Of Dipping
The neighborhood's positivity rates have dropped in recent days, but New York is not out of the omicron woods yet.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
How Sidney Poitier Got His Start In Harlem
Years before achieving stardom, Sidney Poitier was a teenager living in Harlem — directionless and broke, but angling for an opportunity.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Second Avenue Subway's Harlem Extension Clears Federal Hurdle
The decades-old dream of extending the Second Avenue Subway to 125th Street has cleared a federal hurdle, putting it on the "fast track."
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Rampant UES Double-Parking Would Be Curbed By New Rules
New city rules will target street-clogging delivery trucks on a busy Upper East Side avenue and double-parked cars on nearby streets.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Where To Go Sledding On The Upper East Side After The Snowfall
Before the snow melts, here's a list from the Parks Department showing the best places to go sledding on the Upper East Side.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Where To Go Sledding In Harlem After The Snowfall
Before the snow melts in Harlem, here's a list from the Parks Department showing the best places to go sledding in the neighborhood.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Woman Named Deputy Borough President of Manhattan
Keisha Sutton-James, a member of a prominent Harlem political family, is joining the cabinet of new Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
New African Food Hall May Be Coming To Harlem
A major food hall showcasing African cuisine is coming to Harlem near 125th Street — courtesy of a prominent neighborhood chef.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Hell's Kitchen Block Could Be Named For Beloved Theater Founder
The Signature Theatre is pushing to rename a stretch of 42nd Street for its founder, Jim Houghton, who died in 2016.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
When Will Omicron Peak In NYC? Hopefully Soon, Experts Say
New York's omicron surge appeared nightmarish at first, but some experts hope the COVID wave could peak within days.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Pizzeria, French Bistro Among New Upper East Side Restaurants
A Mexican eatery, a pizza shop and an expanding Peruvian joint are some of the Upper East Side's next restaurant openings. Here's the list.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Board Rejects One45 Development, But Battle Continues
In a tense, three-hour meeting, a community board unanimously voted down the two-tower project, which now heads to the borough president.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Man Goes Missing From East Harlem Social Service Center: Police
Police asked for help finding 51-year-old Cliff Torres after he went missing from an East Harlem homeless services center.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Hospitals Get Millions For Staffing Amid Omicron Wave: Adams
Mayor Eric Adams vowed to preserve staffing levels at New York City hospitals, which were being threatened by the omicron wave of COVID-19.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
West Village Budget: Help Choose How $1 Million Gets Spent
New City Councilmember Erik Bottcher is bringing back the popular program that lets District 3 residents choose what city projects to fund.
Nick Garber and Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
