Upper East Side|News|
After Weekend UES Subway Protest, Police Seek Six
Protests erupted at the East 63rd subway platform —and tracks — in the wake of last week's chokehold killing on the subway.
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|
Arrest Made In Anti-Gay Hate Crime Stab: Police
A minor was arrested Thursday — a month after the attack — and was charged with hate crime assault and other charges, police said.
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West Village, NY|News|
Sidewalk Puncher Pummels 67-Year-Old In West Village: Police
A stranger walked up to a 67-year-old man and punched him twice in the face, police said.
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West Village, NY|News|
Flipping Out: Sandal Pop-up Comes To Bleecker Street
Freedom Moses, an affordable comfort-focused ethical footwear brand, is hosting a pop-up next week.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Indoor Ping Pong Spot Comes To Murray Hill
A "futuristic" automated ping pong room is set to open on East 27th Street.
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Upper East Side|News|
Music Will Swell On The Upper East Side For The Next Week
Music hits the East River Esplanade for next two weekends — plus a special midweek showcase from a Yorkville guitar shop in Central Park.
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West Village, NY|News|
NYC Subway Chokeholder Identified As Daniel Penny: Reports
The former Marine, from Long Island, has not been arrested or charged in connection to the incident, according to officials and reports.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed April 28 - May 5
The city closed eateries all across the city this week.
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Upper East Side|News|
1,000-Year-Old Hebrew Bible To Be Displayed At UES Gallery
The Codex Sassoon is expected to fetch up to $50 million at auction later this month —possibly the most valuable printed text ever.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Man Slashed On UES Subway: Police
A man got in a fight with and was slashed by a fellow subway rider, officials said.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Get Me In The Rat Zone, Says 200+ Prospect Heights Residents
Neighbors submitted hundreds of testimonials to the city after being ignored once again in a preliminary Rat Mitigation Zone map.
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Upper East Side|News|
EXCLUSIVE: Butterfield Market Planning Big 'Lex'pansion
The long-time Lexington Avenue specialty store is growing, an owner tells Patch.
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New York City, NY|News|
Chokehold Subway Death Ruled Homicide, DA Mulls Charges
Jordan Neely lost his mother to death by strangulation when he was about 16, family say. Reports show Neely testified at the murder trial.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Pervert Sought In Midtown Subway Rub: Police
Officials said that a man rubbed against a woman during the morning commute on Friday.
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Upper East Side|News|
Cop Divers Pull Man From East River Near UES ConEd Building: NYPD
Officials said two police divers helped to get a man out of the river Wednesday evening.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
Anger Mounts After Chokehold Death Of Michael Jackson Impersonator
Elected officials, organizations and New Yorkers all voiced outrage, and the Manhattan D.A. said he was investigating charges.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
Upper East Side|News|
Esplanade Extension Might Look Ready, But Don't Expect A Walk Soon
The new addition to the East Midtown Greenway may look ready to go, but its opening date is in December 2023.
Peter Senzamici, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
DA Indicts 3 For Downtown Armed Smoke Shop Robs: Officials
The trio had robbed smoke shops in the West Village, Chelsea and Union Square, according to the DA's office.
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West Village, NY|News|
Woman Charged With SoHo Pride Flag Blaze Found 'Unfit' For Trial: DA
Angelina Cando's trial will be delayed for a week so that prosecutors can review the findings.
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Upper East Side|News|
New Colombian Restaurant To Open In Old Swifty's
The restauranteurs have run a Colombian restaurant in Long Island for the last 13 years.
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