Harlem|News|
Developer Withdraws Controversial Hamilton Heights Rezoning
The developer seeking to put up a 17-story building on Riverside Drive has pulled the project after facing strong neighborhood pushback.
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|
Boy Pleads Guilty To Murder Of Tessa Majors In Morningside Park
Sixteen-year-old Luchiano Lewis pleaded guilty Tuesday for his role in the 2019 stabbing of Majors, a Barnard student, in the Harlem park.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Chelsea Residents Sue Building To Block Planned 'Casino' Lounge
Residents of a new luxury condo are suing their building owner to prevent a "casino" event space from opening up on the ground floor.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Harlem's Historic RKO Hamilton Theater Could Be Reborn: PHOTOS
A community board hopes to save the historic theater in Hamilton Heights and redevelop it into housing — but first, it must raise millions.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Billionaire Raped Woman At Epstein's UES Townhouse, Suit Alleges
Two women have now accused investor Leon Black of raping them in separate Upper East Side homes, including Jeffrey Epstein's townhouse.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Man Gropes Worker At Upper East Side Ice Cream Shop: Police
Police asked for help finding a man accused of entering an Upper East Side ice cream shop on Monday and sexually assaulting an employee.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Suit Dismissed, Renovated Hell's Kitchen Building Seeks Tenants
The iconic McGraw-Hill Building opened up for leasing this week, days after a lawsuit seeking to preserve its art deco lobby was dismissed.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Landmarked Harlem Home To Be Demolished After Years Of Decay
A 138-year-old building on Astor Row is being torn down after the city was unable to force its owner to repair the dilapidated structure.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Tell An Upper East Side Board What The Neighborhood Needs Most
Community Board 8 is asking neighbors to weigh in by Tuesday as it plans an annual list of the Upper East Side's biggest budget needs.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
East Harlem School Closes After 19 COVID Cases Are Confirmed
P.S. 79 in East Harlem has confirmed at least 19 coronavirus cases, making it the first NYC school to go temporarily remote this year.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Traffic To Be Snarled By UN General Assembly: Closures List
Dozens of streets on the East Side of Manhattan will be closed to traffic during the United Nations General Assembly. Here's a rundown.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Upper East Side Man Killed In Midtown Scooter Crash: Police
A 22-year-old Upper East Side man was fatally struck by a driver after he fell from a Revel scooter on Sunday, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Revel Scooter Rider Hit, Killed By Driver In Midtown: Police
A 22-year-old man riding a Revel scooter was killed Sunday when he fell onto First Avenue and was struck by an SUV driver, police said.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
Outdoor Dining Shot Down | Harlem Week In Review
Also: Gambling Den Shut Down | East Harlem Block Faces Redevelopment | NYCHA Residents Died From COVID At Higher Rates
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Tenant's Battle, Restaurant Robbery | UES Week In Review
Also: Scaffolding Collapse | Electric Car Chargers Blocked | New UES Restaurants | NYCHA Tenants Caught COVID At Higher Rates
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
High Line Extension, Wage Theft | Midtown Week In Review
Also: Times Square Building Faces Demolition | New Hell's Kitchen Restaurants | School Classroom Closed By COVID
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
2021 Steuben Parade Is Back In NYC: How, Where To Watch
The popular German-American parade is back this year, bringing revelers — and street closures — to Fifth Avenue. Here's what to know.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
After 1 Week, 1 Hell's Kitchen Classroom Closed By COVID-19
Less than 1 percent of classrooms citywide detected a coronavirus case in the first week of public school reopening, data shows.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Harlem|News|
1 Week In, 11 Harlem Schools Close Classrooms For COVID Cases
Well over a dozen Harlem classrooms have closed from positive COVID-19 cases, though the vast majority remain open citywide.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Is One Of NYC's Best Places For Young Home Buyers: New Study
Despite its pricey reputation, the Upper East Side has large numbers of homes affordable for first-time buyers, according to a new study.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
