Upper East Side|News|
UES Hunter College Subway Hero: 'I Saw A Man In Need'
Pooran Mohabir, a union electrician, jumped onto the tracks and saved a great-grandfather who was shockingly shoved by an unhinged man.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
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Peter worked at Patch from 2022 to 2024 and covered the Upper East Side, Upper West Side and Harlem — plus other neighborhoods in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Upper East Side|News|
Subway Shove Suspect Caught On Camera After Hunter College Push: Cops
Police search for the man who pushed a senior to the tracks in an unprovoked attack Tuesday, police said, and offer a reward for tips.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
NYU Divests From Fossil Fuels In Student Activist Win: Report
With an endowment of over $5 billion, NYU is one of one the nation's largest universities, making this a major climate win.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Ole & Steen's Danish Treats Have Already Captivated The UES
The new East 87th Street bakery will be handing out 250 free cinnamon social slices for its grand opening Wednesday and Thursday at 7 a.m.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
NBA Star Kevin Porter Cuffed, Accused Of Abusing GF In Midtown: Cops
The basketball player made his $75k bail after an arrest for hitting his WNBA girlfriend, officials said, reportedly fracturing a vertebra.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Moped Man Injured As Midtown Car Thief Flees Police: NYPD
The man was injured after the stolen car smashed into an empty police cruiser that then smashed into him, according to officials.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
UES Senior Pushed Onto Subway Tracks At Hunter College: NYPD
A 74-year-old man was rescued by a MTA worker after he was randomly shoved onto the tracks, police said.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Anti-Trans Fundraiser Brings Protests, Violence, Arrests To UES: Cops
As an Upper East Side comedy club hosted the group "Gays Against Groomers", protesters outside raised more than $10,000 for LGBTQ+ kids.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Crime Takes A Bite Out Of UES Whole Foods Security Guard: NYPD
Don't bite the hand that guards what feeds you, Upper East Side thieves.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Fire Breaks Out In Carnegie Hill Apartment Building: FDNY
A blaze struck a seventh-story apartment early Monday morning, officials said.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Lenox Hill CVS Set To Close
The company said market dynamics, store density and other factors compelled them to shutter the Second Ave shop, but not theft.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
West Village Thai Spot Is 'Most Exciting' Opening This Fall: Report
Bangkok Supper Club is one of the most anticipated openings coming this fall, according to one food website.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Upper East Side's Third Ave Fair Returns This Weekend: What To Know
The 20-block-long festival on Third Avenue is one of Manhattans largest — and oldest — street fairs.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Young Harlem Girl Missing Since Thursday Found: NYPD
Essence Perry, 10, was last seen around 8 p.m. leaving her apartment on Second Avenue near East 122nd Street and was found safe on Friday.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Second Racer Arrested In Death Of Beloved Inwood Dad: NYPD
Marcos Vega-Pagan faces manslaughter charged in the Henry Hudson Parkway crash that killed Joel Quintana the night of Aug. 3, police say.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed Sept. 1-8
Manhattan ended the summer with a dirty showing.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Auto Theft Spikes 1,100 Percent In Harlem Precinct Over Last Year
Police data shows that car theft exploded in August compared to the same month in 2022.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
New UES Restaurants: Thai, Irish, Fish And Dangerfield Details
All of the new spots — aside from the First Avenue comedy club — will be on Second Avenue.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
West Village Crime Stats Plummet, NYPD Data Show
Reported crime in August dropped about 23 percent from numbers in August 2022, continuing a trend seen in July, police data show.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Person Killed By Train In Washington Heights: FDNY
The person was struck by a 1 train at around 11:45 on Thursday, officials said
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