East Village, NY|News|
After More Than 17 Years, a Community Garden Is Rebuilt
The Carmen Pabon garden opened Wednesday to the public, named after the activist who founded the original garden that was bulldozed in 2000.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
- Brooklyn, NY
Sarah is a full-time Patch reporter for Bed-Stuy, Bushwick, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, East New York, Brownsville, Brooklyn Heights, and DUMBO. She has a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern University and a BA in Russian from Bryn Mawr College. Any tips, comments, or funny stories, please email sarah.kaufman@patch.com.
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West Village, NY|News|
Holocaust Survivor Who Fought Off Purse Snatcher Will Be Awarded by State Senator
90-year-old Gina Zuckerman fought off an attacker who tried to grab her purse in September, but her assailant is still on the loose.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
Pearl River Mart Gets a Makeover in Tribeca — and a New Owner
The legendary store's owners have passed on the family business to their daughter-in-law, who has a new, modern vision for it.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
Pearl River Mart to Re-Open in Tribeca
The old Soho neighborhood favorite confirmed its next location will be at 395 Broadway.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Gramercy-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Naked Trump Statue Auctioned Off In Los Angeles for $22,000
"The Emperor Has No Balls" was a hit at the street art auction.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Lower East Side Housing Tenants 'Ecstatic' to Have Most Gas Pipes Repaired
After 55 days without gas, most tenants of 131 Broome St. have gas back ... but their apartments are damaged and their wallets empty.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Lower East Side, Chinatown Residents to Demand Mayor de Blasio Step Down Over Rezoning
They are accusing the mayor of blatantly racist neighborhood rezoning policies that will increase racial tension in their areas.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Nike Should Remove Flagship Store From Trump Tower, Petition Says
Over 60,000 people have signed a petition calling on Nike not to renew its lease in Midtown's Trump Tower due to his offensive remarks.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Gramercy-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Naked Hillary Clinton Statue Re-Emerges in Union Square — Slightly Damaged
The statue's hands are ripped off from an onlooker attack last time it popped up in Manhattan on Oct. 18.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
East Village, NY|News|
Someone Wrote 'Dump the Trump' on a Line of Toilets on 2nd Street
The street art this election has inspired has been absolutely incredible.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Watch Live CNN Election Coverage at the Movies Nov. 8
CNN and AMC partnered to bring the election to a theater in Midtown and a theater in Jersey.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
Elderly Widower Sues Late Partner's Nieces and Nephews for Selling His West Village Brownstone
They had dollar signs in their eyes for his lifelong one-bedroom apartment.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Man Who Attacked 72-Year-Old in Midtown Still on the Loose
He intervened when the man attacked his wife, the NYPD said.
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East Village, NY|News|
Women's Homeless Shelter's Family Photo Shoot Day Provides Relief for Its Residents
A mother and daughter got a short reprieve from the daily struggles involved in treating the daughter's rare medical condition.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Illegal Airbnb Renters in New York Now Subject to $7,500 Fine
But it's not clear how strongly the new law will be enforced.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
New Yorkers and Their Children Rally Against 'Tortured' Circus Animals
Children of activists held signs outside City Hall on Thursday that said "circuses are no fun for animals."
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Argument Turns to Slashing in Lower East Side, Cops Seek Suspect
On the evening of Oct. 17, a man slashed another man in the arm in front of Soho Deli & Grocery at 15 Stanton St.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYPD Releases Adorable Footage of Police Dog Named After Fallen Officer
The labrador, Randy, is named after Officer Randolph Holder, who was shot in the head and killed last year chasing a gunman in East Harlem.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
Part of West Village on Its Way to Protection From Monstrous Skyscrapers
Preservationists are hailing this final phase of South Village historic designation as a big win for them.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
East Village, NY|News|
Construction Workers, Preservationists Join Forces Against Millennial Hotel
The demolition of five historic brownstones in the East Village for a hotel developed by the mayor's friend is unacceptable, they said.
Sarah Kaufman, Patch Staff
