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What's Open, Closed On MLK Day In New York City
Schools are closed, but many people are going to work.
Noah Manskar, Patch Staff
Noah Manskar, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Noah Manskar covers all things New York City for Patch, writing citywide stories about crime, politics, the subways and much else. He came to Patch from Blank Slate Media, where he covered community news and local politics in Nassau County, Long Island. He has won six awards from the New York Press Association and the Press Club of Long Island, including a first-place honor for a story about allegations of sexual abuse against the former president of a prestigious Catholic high school.
Noah grew up in Nashville, Tennessee and graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2015. He lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, with his partner, Claire, and their cat, Martha Washington.
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What To Do On MLK Day In NYC
From community service to concerts, there are plenty of ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
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Statue Study Fails To Pull Down Monuments, Moves 1 To Brooklyn
A city commission decided only one controversial sculpture would be affected, and that will be put up elsewhere.
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‘Free Ravi Now’: Protesters Cry For NYC Activist’s Release
Ravi Ragbir's supporters say his immigration arrest was retaliation against a vocal leader.
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Cop Shoves NYC's New Council Speaker At 'Violent' Protest
Corey Johnson said the officer pushed him and then refused to give his name.
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Ravi Ragbir, NYC Immigration Activist, Arrested By ICE: Advocates
Police arrested 18 protesters during a chaotic Foley Square rally after Ragbir was detained.
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Top NY Senator Jeff Klein Accused Of Forcibly Kissing Ex-Staffer
The Bronx Democrat denied allegations that he forced himself on a onetime policy aide in 2015.
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NY Flu Outbreak Sickens Nearly 3,000 In Week, 870 In Hospital
Officials say the disease is rampant in the state.
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Inmates Of First Rikers Jail To Close Won't Leave Island: City
Correction officials plan to move about 400 men into other jails on Rikers Island.
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JFK Airport Mess To Be Probed By Ex-Transportation Chief
The former U.S. transportation secretary will investigate the chaos that plagued the airport last weekend.
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City Sues Fossil Fuel Firms, Plans To Pull Investments
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Sick Yelpers Lead Inspectors To Tainted NYC Restaurants
The popular website helped the Department of Health identify 10 outbreaks of foodborne illnesses over five years.
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NYC Weather Forecast: Weird Warmth, But More Snow On Way
Flakes could fall just days after a balmy, 55-degree Friday.
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School Segregation In New York City: What The Data Shows
Researchers looked at whether existing zoning policies were successful in de-segregating schools around the country.
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NYC Dads Get Help Changing Diapers Under New Law
Every new bathroom in the city must have diaper-changing tables, regardless of gender.
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Rikers Island Visitors Put Through Hell To See Loved Ones: Report
"I shouldn’t have to give up my rights just to visit someone," one woman said.
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Brooklyn Assemblywoman Charged In Fraud Schemes
Assemblywoman Pamela Harris lied several times to bilk city and state agencies of more than $59,000, federal prosecutors alleged.
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NYC Weather Forecast: City Basks In Above-Freezing Temperatures
A summery 56-degree high is expected for Friday.
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Taxi Official Tried To Have City Foot Bill For Car Sirens
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Ex-City Official Solicited Church Gifts From Contractors: Board
Olakunle Ashimi used some of the $58,500 in illicit donations to pay for a trip to Africa, documents say.
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