Harlem|News|
Harlem School Shuttered By COVID; 48 Others Dealing With Cases
A whopping 48 Harlem schools fell under the city's COVID-19 protocols this week, while another school had to go remote due to an outbreak.
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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|
Here Are The Upper East Side's Top 10 'Secrets'
A new list by Untapped NY ranks the "Top 10 Secrets" of the Upper East Side, from historic spots to ethnic enclaves. Do you agree?
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
New NYC Laws That Could Impact You In 2022
From legal weed to a styrofoam ban to new protections for delivery workers, here are the city and state-level laws taking effect in 2022.
Nick Garber and Alex Costello, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Watch Live: Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop 2022
Here's the free, official livestream of the Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop, plus details on how to watch live on CNN, NBC and more.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Did Crime Rise On The Upper East Side In 2021? Here's The Data
Crime mostly fell on the Upper East Side this year, despite fears about the pandemic's impact. Here's what NYPD statistics show.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown, Hell's Kitchen COVID Rates At All-Time Highs: Data
Nearly a fifth of people in Midtown and Hell's Kitchen tested positive last week amid the omicron surge—but no deaths have been recorded.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Gets New Bronx Connection Through Ferry Extension
A newly extended NYC Ferry route will connect the Upper East Side with a Bronx park that is otherwise tough to reach.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Hugh Jackman Catches COVID-19, Broadway's 'Music Man' Suspended
The star actor's diagnosis forced the Broadway musical, which is still in previews, to cancel its remaining performances in 2021.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Woman Hit By Train At Harlem Subway Station: Police
A woman who was apparently walking on the subway tracks was hit by a 1 train in Harlem Wednesday morning, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
300 Affordable Harlem Apartments Hit Housing Lottery
Part of East Harlem's huge Sendero Verde development, the 324 rent-stabilized apartments have rents as low as $388. Here's how to apply.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NYC New Year's Eve Guide 2022: Times Square Ball Drop
Whether you're going to Times Square or watching from home, here's what you need to know about this New Year's Eve celebration.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Burglar Climbs Into Midtown Gallery, Steals 'Digital Art': Cops
A scaffolding-scaling burglar broke into a nonprofit Midtown gallery and stole art supplies and a "digital art work," police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
21-Story Midtown Building To Be Demolished For Skyscraper
A 72-story skyscraper will take the place of a 95-year-old office building on a busy Garment District block, plans show.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Man Hit, Killed By Train At Upper East Side Subway Station
Trains were rerouted after a southbound 4 train fatally struck a man at the 86th Street station Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Did Crime Rise In Harlem In 2021? Yes And No
Crime in Harlem rose overall this year during the city's pandemic recovery — but a full look at NYPD data shows a complicated picture.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Giant Seinfeld Banner On UES Tower Lands Owner $25K Fine
"No sign for you!" said the city to the Madison Avenue developer, who was forced to tear down the sign that first appeared last fall.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Apple Closes Upper East Side Store Amid NYC's COVID Spike
Apple closed its Madison Avenue store and all other locations in the five boroughs as New York contends with the omicron variant.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Did Crime Rise In Midtown And Hell's Kitchen In 2021? Yes And No
Crime in Midtown rose overall in 2021 amid a series of high-profile incidents — but a look at NYPD statistics shows a complicated picture.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
New Harlem COVID Testing Site Opens On 125th Street
The new state-run testing site at the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building offers online appointments, hopefully preventing long lines.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
New 10-Story Building Coming To Empty Harlem Lot, Plans Show
A corner lot on a busy East Harlem street that has been empty for years may soon be home to a new building with affordable apartments.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
