New York City, NY|News|
NYC Restaurants Go Months Without Inspections During Coronavirus
Health inspectors only recently restarted limited "modified" restaurant inspections after stopping them altogether in March.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in New York are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Authentic Mexican Restaurant Opens Its Doors In Inwood
"I feel like I couldn't serve any other neighborhood than Inwood since they've supported us so much," the owner of Serrano Salsa said.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Cuomo Threatens $10K Coronavirus Fines Against Local Governments
Local governments, including New York City, can be fined $10,000 a day if they don't enforce coronavirus restrictions, Cuomo said.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Upper West Side Bar Closing After 23 Years In The Neighborhood
The West End Lounge, on the corner of West End and West 107th Street, announced it is permanently closing.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
In Wake Of A Coronavirus Layoff, Astorian Launches Dream Business
Kayli Kunkel started her online shop, Earth & Me, after a corporate layoff — and she's far from the only one pivoting to small business.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
Deals Campaign Launched To Support Chelsea Businesses
The Greenwich Village Chelsea Chambers of Commerce kicked off its All In Chelsea campaign on Thursday.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
MTA Contactless Payment Passes 21 M Taps
The OMNY fare payment system now gives riders at 77 percent of subway stations the chance to pay with their devices or contactless card.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Pandemic Closes 2 More Harlem Coffee Shops: 'Feels Like Tragedy'
As the pandemic shutters two more Harlem cafes, the owners of one shop are mourning the loss of the "little neighborhood oasis" they built.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Prospect, Crown Heights Restaurants Wary As Indoor Dining Begins
Even as Brooklyn restaurants prepared to welcome customers back inside, some worried the patrons, or the staff, wouldn't come.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Yorktown-Somers, NY|News|
'Specialty Grocer' Going In At Yorktown Shopping Center
What grocery or supermarket would you like to see go in next to Lowe's in Yorktown?
Michael Woyton, Patch Staff
Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Bed-Stuy Restaurants Cautious As Indoor Dining Returns
Here's how restaurants in Bed-Stuy are welcoming, or staying closed to, customers inside as the city starts up indoor dining this week.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Coronavirus Triggers First 14-Day Closure At NYC School
Roughly 260 students and 90 staff at John F. Kennedy Jr. School in Queens will stay out of school as it undergoes a mandatory quarantine.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
‘We Did It’: De Blasio Declares Victory On NYC School Reopening
Mayor Bill de Blasio celebrated the city’s third “first day” of school while coronavirus concerns and staffing questions remain.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Sweet Toothers Rejoice: New Magnolia Bakery Opening On UWS
A new Magnolia Bakery is opening sometime in the coming months close to Columbus Circle on the Upper West Side.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
Shuttered West Village Joint Opening For 1-Night Pop-Up
Fedora announced it was permanently closing in September. The American restaurant served customers in the neighborhood for over 50 years.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
New Map Shows ‘Active’ Coronavirus Cases At NYC Schools
The map updated six days a week shows buildings with positive COVID-19 cases across the city.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Nyack-Piermont, NY|News|
Rockland Coronavirus Spike Worries Businesses
A second shutdown in 2020 would cause another wave of permanent business closures, said the owner of a Nyack boutique.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|News|
Commack Couple Creates Craft Cookie Company
The Kookie Jar LI, launched this summer by a husband-wife team, features an assortment of stuffed cookies available for pickup or delivery.
Michael DeSantis, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
1,600 NYC School Buildings Poised For Final Stage Of Reopening
In-person instruction begins Thursday for middle school and high school students, ending the city’s rocky reopening process.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
New ‘One-Stop Shop’ Launches To Help NYC Small Businesses
The NYC Small Business Resource Network aims to provide a boost for 230,000 businesses trying to recover from the coronavirus crisis.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Mount Vernon, NY|News|
Mount Vernon Schools Change Plans, Remain Remote
Superintendent Kenneth Hamilton said in-class learning for students who opted in will begin after the first marking period.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
Hudson River Park In Lower Manhattan Opens First Pier In 10 Years
The newly opened Pier 26 will include a 15,000-square-foot human-engineered rocky tidal marshland.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|News|
New Fitness Center Opens In Patchogue
While the coronavirus delayed the opening of South Shore Iron at NPV, the new business is finally open.
Priscila Korb, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Daily Coronavirus Rate Back Below 1% After Surpassing 3% High
But Mayor Bill de Blasio said COVID-19 cases are still increasing in six of nine ZIP codes now the target of outreach and testing efforts.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Coronavirus Closes Brooklyn School, Cases Found At 12 Others
PS 811 is temporarily closed after two people tested positive for COVID-19. It is among 13 schools that reported new cases in the borough.
Anna Quinn, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Children's Museum Of Manhattan Set To Reopen Soon: What To Know
The long-time Upper West Side children's museum will reopen to the public on Oct. 16.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
Bedford-Katonah, NY|News|
Some Fox Lane Students Temporarily Banned From In-Person Learning
District officials said the students participated in large gatherings over the weekend without masks or social distancing.
Michael Woyton, Patch Staff
Yorktown-Somers, NY|News|
Primrose Elementary School Closes For 2 Days Due To Coronavirus
The elementary school will be disinfected following medical experts' guidelines.
Michael Woyton, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Indoor Dining Returns To NYC: Here’s What You Need To Know
Take a bite of time with Patch to unmask the dos and don’ts of indoor dining in the Big Apple, served with a side of coronavirus data.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Masks And Distancing Mark Return To School For NYC Kids
About 500,000 pupils are expected to walk into classrooms this week as concerns mount over coronavirus clusters.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Popular Upper West Side Cafe Closing Down After 5 Years
Earth Cafe, on the corner of West 97th and Broadway, confirmed to Patch Tuesday that it is permanently shuttering.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Daily NYC Coronavirus Positive Rate Ticks Above 3%: De Blasio
Growing cases in nine Brooklyn and Queens ZIP codes drove the daily infection rate to a months-long high, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|News|
Long Island City Festival Looks To Boost Local Economy
The "LIC Springs Back!" festival this weekend is meant to give Long Island City business owners a much-needed boost.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Hidden In Plain Sight: Historical Pics Appear In Wash Heights
A local historian has placed photos throughout the neighborhood of what Upper Manhattan has looked like over the years.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Northeast Queens' Outdoor Dining Plazas To Become Permanent
Bayside and Douglaston restaurants will now be able to offer outdoor seating year-round.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
2 More Upper East Side Museums Reopen This Week
Two more neighborhood institutions are reopening this week after a six-month closure, including one giving free admission through December.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Cuomo On NYC School Reopening: We’ll Monitor Coronavirus Cases
The state will act “prudently” if COVID-19 cases spike in city schools, Gov. Andrew Cuomo reassured concerned principals.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|News|
Bellport Brewing Company Set To Open Physical Location Next Month
Check out a full Q&A with business owner Brian Baker to learn more about the new brewery opening in October.
Priscila Korb, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NY Eviction Moratorium Extended To Jan. 1 For Residential Tenants
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced that the state’s coronavirus-related eviction ban will last at least until Jan. 1, 2021.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Yorktown-Somers, NY|News|
Hudson Valley Pet Valu Stores Raise Funds For Area Pet Rescues
The stores will be offering special deals, taking donations and featuring pets who are up for adoption.
Michael Woyton, Patch Staff
