Upper East Side, NY|News|
Roosevelt Island Opens Southpoint Park Renovation: See It
The $11 million project adds new waterfront pathways with skyline views, and is designed to fend off future storms.
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|
Chelsea Waterside Park Kicks Off Renovations: See It
The popular West Side park has begun work on a $13 million project to add a comfort station, picnic area, a dog run and more.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Columbia Stabbings Revive Morningside Park Safety Concerns
The killing of Davide Giri has revived difficult questions about Morningside Park, long seen as a dividing line between Columbia and Harlem.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Rat-Filled UES Lot Should Become Green Space, Neighbors Say
The overgrown lot has sat empty since its controversial owner demolished its buildings years ago. Neighbors want to do something about it.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Park Avenue Tree Lighting Set For Sunday: What To Know
Thousands of people will gather Sunday to watch as trees along Park Avenue are illuminated for the 77th year. Here's how to attend.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Restaurant Closes, Church Up For Sale | Harlem Week In Review
Also: Safe Injection Site Opens In Harlem | Suit Alleges Violent Arrest At Harlem Modell's | 18-Story Building Coming To Park Ave.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Trader Joe's Opens, Rents Rise | UES Week In Review
Also: Met Museum To Renovate Unloved Wing | Fire In Restaurant Injures 4 | UES Swung Left In 2021, Results Show
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Rents Rise, UN Standoff | Midtown, Hell's Kitchen Week In Review
Also: Chef Sowed Chaos At Hell's Kitchen Restaurant, Partners Say | Times Square Vendor Bemoans New Rules | New Building Planned
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Community Center Hosting Free Vaccine Event
Saturday's free event at the Stanley Isaacs Center will offer free Pfizer, Moderna and booster vaccine doses.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem Christmas Tree Lightings Set For This Weekend
At least three Christmas trees around Harlem will be lit up on Saturday to mark the holiday season. Here's where and when.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Annual Upper East Side Shopping Event Returns Saturday
The 35th annual Miracle on Madison Avenue is back with a good cause this weekend — and festive attractions to entice shoppers.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Another Harlem Church Goes Up For Sale: See Inside
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, an imposing house of worship in Hamilton Heights, is up for sale for $12 million and could be redeveloped.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Times Square's Costumed Character Crackdown Worries Some Vendors
New rules restricting costumed characters in Times Square were cheered by some, but other ticket vendors fear "they want to get rid of us."
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Columbia Student Killed In Upper Manhattan Stabbing Spree: Police
A 30-year-old Columbia University student was killed and a tourist was wounded when a man randomly stabbed them Thursday night, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Alleged Killer Of Harlem Uber Driver Is Arrested: Police
The man accused of shooting an innocent Uber driver during a robbery on a Harlem street in September was arrested Thursday, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Popular Harlem Restaurant Chaiwali Is Closing, Owner Says
After six years serving nourishing Indian food in Central Harlem, the eatery is shutting down due to an unexplained drop in foot traffic.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Hell's Kitchen Chef Sowed Chaos In His Restaurant, Partners Say
A lawsuit accuses the chef behind a popular Hell's Kitchen restaurant of harassing customers, showing up drunk and serving spoiled food.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Carolyn Maloney Backed By Kallos, Menin Ahead Of Re-Election Bid
The longtime East Side congresswoman was endorsed by the neighborhood's incoming and outgoing Council members ahead of a primary battle.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Armed Man Arrested At UN Headquarters After 3-Hour Standoff
A Florida man armed with a shotgun was arrested after a standoff outside the United Nations' Midtown Headquarters on Thursday, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
New Upper East Side Trader Joe's Finally Opens: See Inside
Throngs of customers filled the famed 59th Street Bridgemarket for Thursday's long-awaited opening. Take a peek inside.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
