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No City Better Than NYC For July 4 Celebrations, Ranking Says
The Big Apple topped WalletHub's list of the best Independence Day cities for the second straight year.
Noah Manskar, Patch Staff
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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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'We Are Unafraid': NYC Immigrants Defy Trump's Raid Threats
Immigrant-rights activists pledged to protect their neighbors after President Trump delayed mass deportations over the weekend.
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Dante De Blasio Helps Dad With Presidential Debate Prep
The mayor's son suggested that he bring a litter of puppies onto the stage in Miami, or do a slam dunk as a "power move."
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Fare Evasion Getting Even Worse On NYC Buses, MTA Figures Show
One in four riders skipped the fare on local buses in the first quarter of this year as fare evasion jumped across the board, MTA data show.
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Only 1 State Is Less Patriotic Than New York, Study Says
Blowing up a ton of fireworks over the East River on the Fourth of July apparently doesn't count as patriotism.
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How Many Squirrels Are In Central Park? Now We Know
More than 300 volunteers took to Central Park this fall in an effort to count all the Eastern gray squirrels there. Here's what they found.
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NYC Primary Elections 2019: What You Need To Know
The Queens district attorney's race has dominated headlines, but voters will also pick candidates for judgeships and a City Council seat.
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Legal E-Bikes Won't Be Allowed In NYC Bike Lanes, De Blasio Says
With e-bikes set to be legalized, the mayor is worried about intermingling them with regular bikes because they can reach car-like speeds.
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Subway Chief Helps Clean Up Wet Mess At Grand Central
Heavy rains turned the Midtown transit hub into a wet mess Thursday evening. Transit boss Andy Byford stepped in to help clean it up.
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Smoking Pot To Get A Lot Less Risky In NY
State lawmakers passed a bill further decriminalizing marijuana after an effort to fully legalize the drug died.
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Arrests For Low-Level Crimes To Be Limited In NYC Schools
School safety agents will limit arrests for marijuana possession, drinking and other minor crimes under a new agreement.
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Here's Where NYC Pet Lovers Should Search For Apartments
More than half the apartments in six Manhattan neighborhoods are "pet friendly," a new report shows. Here's where they are.
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Could You Afford A $400 Emergency? Almost Half Of NYers Can't
More than four in 10 New Yorkers don't have enough cash on hand to cover an emergency expense, research shows.
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A Quarter Of NYC Cyclists Don't Stop At Red Lights, Study Finds
Roughly one in four bicyclists didn't bother to stop or even pause at red lights, Hunter College researchers found.
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City Council Approves $92.8 Billion NYC Budget
Lawmakers sealed the deal Wednesday on the city's $92.8 billion budget for the 2020 fiscal year.
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Here's How To Avoid An NYC Air Conditioner Nightmare
Buying an air conditioner in NYC comes with the worry that it'll fall out your window. Here's how to prevent that from happening.
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NYC Finally Picks New Public Housing Chief
Gregory Russ, the head of a far smaller public housing system in Minneapolis, will be the New York City Housing Authority's next leader.
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NY1 Anchors Accuse Network Of Age Discrimination
The five women — including Roma Torre, NY1's first on-air personality — say they have been pushed aside in favor of younger talent.
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Marijuana Legalization Bill Is Dead In New York, Officials Say
A bill to legalize marijuana in New York won't pass this session, state officials admitted. The drug may be further decriminalized instead.
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Paul Manafort Spared From Stay On Rikers Island: Reports
Federal prison officials reportedly said Manafort would not be going to Rikers after all. He's now in a federal jail in Manhattan.
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