Harlem, NY|News|
Why This Harlemite Fights For A Starbucks Union
"We're fighting to raise the standard of living," Alberto Oliart told Patch. "We're just one piece of the puzzle."
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
- Upper East Side, NY
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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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Starbucks Workers Union Picket Midtown Shop In National Day Of Action
The Fifth Avenue store was one of 200 locations in the city that participated in handing out leaflets on Monday.
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Upper East Side|News|
Accused Sex-Pest And Former Mayor Giuliani Lists $6.5M UES Apt: Report
Rudolph Giuliani listed his three bedroom apartment in the landmarked Fred Leighton Building is now on the market, reports Insider.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Bagel Mania: Third New Bagel Place In UES Coming To Yorkville
This spot is the second bagel-dealer from Brooklyn to stake a claim uptown, and the third announced UES bagel spot in the past two weeks.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
Woman Attacked In Hate Crime Onboard West Village Subway Train: NYPD
Police said that a woman pulled the victim to the ground by her hair and punched her in the head repeatedly, video shows riders intervening.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Pickpockets Target Woman In Midtown Florist: NYPD
A trio of crooks swiped a woman's wallet from her purse on Friday, police said.
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West Village, NY|News|
West Village July Crime Down over 25 Percent Than Last Year: NYPD Data
Major crimes are overall down, but some are still seeing a rise, data shows.
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Upper East Side|News|
UES Crime Drops Nearly 20 Percent Over '22: NYPD Data
July, typically a busy season for hard-working crooks, saw crime fall 18 percent compared to the same month last year on the Upper East Side
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed July 28 - Aug. 4
Roaches, mice and rats were found all over Manhattan this week.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Woman Was Gilgo Beach Murder Victim 7: Suffolk DA
Fire Island Jane Doe was identified as Karen Vergata, who lived on West 45th Street when she disappeared in February 1996.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Police Still Searching For Man Who Stole Over $3K In April UES Rob
The man stole more than $3,000 worth of items from an unattended Citibike back in April, officials said.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Drowning Person Rescued From Midtown Pier: FDNY
First responders rescued a person drowning off of Pier 76 early Friday morning, officials said.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Bicycle-Riding Thief Steals Woman's Purse In Midtown East: NYPD
Police said the same man is suspected to have robbed another woman in July near 14th Street.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Elected Officials Announce Medicaid Mental Illness Boost In Midtown
The new proposed federal law was announced on Tuesday at a nonprofit's Midtown headquarters.
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West Village, NY|News|
West Village Gets Street Fair Filled Weekend
Street fairs are hitting both Bleecker Street and Washington Square North on Saturday and Sunday.
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Upper East Side|News|
Summer Streets Returns To The Upper East Side: What To Know
For the next three Saturdays, Park Avenue will become a pedestrian paradise, part of over eight miles of car-free streets in Manhattan.
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West Village, NY|News|
Cabbie Robbed For $10 In West Village: Police
A man with a sharp object robbed a yellow taxi driver in June, police said.
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West Village, NY|News|
State Pot Dispensary Template To Be Unveiled In West Village: Report
The reopening of Smacked Village will be the first of 20 new pot shops featuring the new state-wide store template.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Person Injured In Upper East Side Manhole Fire: FDNY
A person was brought to a hospital just steps away from a Wednesday afternoon manhole fire, officials said.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Central Park Eyed As Potential Site For Migrant Tents: Report
Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom said that "everything is on the table" when asked about the idea at a Wednesday press conference.
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