Violent Groups Force Washington Square Park Curfew | NYC Roundup

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

'Violent Groups' Force Washington Square Park Curfew

The park will close at 10 p.m. on the weekend for the immediate future after police said "violent groups" refused to leave the park.

See Inside Midtown's Newly Renovated Mid-Manhattan Library

The branch formerly known as the Mid-Manhattan Library finally opened Tuesday after a yearslong, $200 million renovation.

Building Facade Collapse Uptown Sends Person To The ER

A man was exiting a building at West 184th Street when he was hit in the head by a falling piece of concrete, according to a neighbor.

UWS Eatery Named 1 Of Best Mexican Restaurants In NYC

An Upper West Side spot was recently featured on a list by an Eater NY critic of the 30 best Mexican restaurants in NYC. Find out which.

19 Carjackings At Gunpoint Reported Across City, Including In Astoria: Cops

A group of men carjacked over a dozen vehicles and robbed people at gunpoint across both boroughs, including incidents near Astoria and LIC.