​'First Sign Of Spring' Blooms In NYC's Waterways | NYC Roundup

A round-up of the news stories in New York City today:

'First Sign Of Spring' Blooms In NYC's Waterways: See It Here

Scientists from the Hudson River Park announced that they've spotted the first sign of spring below the water's surface.

COVID-19 Rate In Inwood Drops Under 7% For First Time In Months

The 10034 and 10040 ZIP codes in Inwood have COVID-19 positive rates under 7 percent for the first time since the beginning of December.

Sword-Wielding Man Arrested On Upper East Side, Police Say

A man swinging a sword on a Madison Avenue street corner was arrested this week after assaulting a cop, according to police.

A Third Of Storefronts Are Empty On Bed-Stuy Main Streets: Study

A study of the six major commercial corridors in the neighborhood found an average vacancy rate of 33 percent, researchers said this week.

Midtown Artist Leads A Solo St. Patrick's Day Parade

After collecting festive objects left behind at past parades, Irish-American artist Suzanne Broughel led her own procession this week.