Upper East Side, NY|News|
Restaurant's New Home; $101M Elevator | UES Week In Review
Also: Clara Coffey Park Reopens After 1 Year | COVID Rates Jump On UES | Delivery Worker Memorialized After Crash
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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Harlem|News|
New Street Names, Bad Landlords | Harlem Week In Review
Also: One45 Developers Grilled | New Park Will Connect To RFK Bridge | Subway Platform Stabbing
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
New Building Coming To Central Harlem Block
An empty lot just east of Morningside Park will soon be redeveloped with a six-story apartment building, according to city records.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Advocate Enters Race For Gottfried's Assembly Seat
Layla Law-Gisiko, an opponent of the state's Penn Station development plan, is the first candidate to announce a run for the open seat.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
New Hell's Kitchen Restaurants: Cheesesteaks, Spanish Cuisine
A Spanish eatery, a hearty Cheesesteak joint and a new outpost of Friedman's are among the newest restaurants coming to Hell's Kitchen.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side COVID-19 Cases Jump Amid Omicron's Rise: Data
More than 500 Upper East Side residents tested positive for COVID-19 in a recent week, the highest total in months as omicron spreads.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Board Grills One45 Developers Over Affordability, Impact
Neighbors raised deep concerns about affordability and displacement in the first major hearing on the two-tower proposal this week.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Man Shot And Killed In Hamilton Heights: Police
A 24-year-old man was killed in broad daylight on Amsterdam Avenue Thursday morning by an unknown gunman, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Here Are NYC's 'Worst Landlords' For 2021: List
From mice to roaches, these landlords amassed hundreds of violations over the past year without any relief for tenants, a new report says.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Skyscraper Towering Over Grand Central Approved By City Council
The massive development will include a 1,500-square-foot skyscraper replacing the Grand Hyatt, plus improvements to Grand Central Terminal.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Landlord Is Worst In City, New Watchlist Says
More than 50 Harlem buildings appear on this year's "Worst Landlord Watchlist," based on open violations from the city. Here's which ones.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Cafe D'Alsace Opens New UES Restaurant As Old Spot Faces Teardown
As its old building readies for demolition, the popular French restaurant has found a new Upper East side spot: the former home of Elaine's.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
New CitiBike Stations Coming To Hell's Kitchen: Here's Where
Nearly a dozen new CitiBike docks are coming to Hell's Kitchen, Hudson Yards and Chelsea as part of the system's ambitious infill plan.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
'Free Toy Store' To Spread Cheer To Upper East Side Kids
A first-of-its-kind "free toy store" will appear on the Upper East Side this weekend thanks to the efforts of a neighborhood group.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Future Harlem Park Will Connect To RFK Bridge, MTA Says
Harlem will get new access to Randalls Island through a pedestrian ramp connecting to an upcoming waterfront park, the MTA said Wednesday.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Crash Victim Memorialized Amid Anger Over Death
The delivery worker killed in Monday's moped crash is being remembered as a hardworking father amid calls to make the city's streets safer.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
4 Midtown Streets Getting New Names: Tin Pan Alley, Perkins Place
Four streets around Hell's Kitchen and Midtown will be co-named after passing the City Council this week. Here's which places are affected.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Man Stabbed On Harlem Subway Platform: Police
A man was stabbed on the platform of the 125th Street-Lenox Avenue station Wednesday morning, police said. The suspect is at large.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Lawmaker Drops Out Of City Council Speaker Race
Keith Powers withdrew from the race for City Council Speaker on Tuesday, saying he would work to support fellow contender Adrienne Adams.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Subway Stop Finally Becoming Accessible For $101M
The inaccessible, heavily-used 68th Street-Hunter College station may at last get an elevator — but with a stunningly high price tag.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
