Upper East Side, NY|News|
PHOTOS: Pet Ducks Rescued From Central Park Pond
Two domesticated ducks abandoned in Central Park were taken in Wednesday by park rangers.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Man Robs UES Laundromat Worker, Police Say
The robber grabbed an 83-year-old laundromat worker and stole $100 from his shirt pocket.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Businesses Rack Up Coronavirus Noncompliance Complaints
Businesses in Midtown and Hell's Kitchen were accused of violating NYC's phased reopening rules more than 300 times since July 6.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Businesses Rack Up Coronavirus Noncompliance Complaints
Businesses in Harlem were accused of violating NYC's phased reopening rules more than 200 times since July 6.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Businesses Top Manhattan In Coronavirus Noncompliance Calls
Businesses on the Upper East Side were accused of violating NYC's phased reopening rules more than 200 times since July 6.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Tourist Hotspot Ellen's Stardust Diner May Shut Down: Report
The Times Square eatery known for its singing waitstaff reportedly owes more than $600k in back rent.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Cop Who Punched Homeless Man On Train Won't Face Discipline: Shea
The NYPD Commissioner said an officer who repeatedly punched a man in the face won't face discipline despite the "troublesome" actions.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Man Sexually Assaults Women In Attacks At Midtown Station: NYPD
The man attacked two women at the 57th Street and Seventh Avenue station in a span of eight days.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Uptown Congressman Proposes NYC Memorial To Coronavirus Victims
Congressman Adriano Espaillat introduced legislation to commission a coronavirus memorial in New York City.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
City To Renovate East Harlem NYCHA Community Center
The community center at East Harlem's Wagner Houses is one of three centers being renovated using diverted NYPD funds.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Giant Sinkhole Opens Up On East River Esplanade
City Parks Department officials are blocking access to the East River walkway at 76th Street.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Therapy, Gay Bar Favored By 'Drag Race' Contestants, To Close
The Hell's Kitchen gay bar's owner said on Facebook: "It is highly unlikely that Therapy will ever reopen."
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
De Blasio Blames Homeless Man Punched By Cop For Violence
The NYC mayor said the man refused to follow orders and attempted to "strike" at the officer, while chiding the cop for excessive force.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Manhattan Rents Drop For First Time In Decade: Study
StreetEasy's "Manhattan Rent Index" has steadily climbed since 2010. The coronavirus pandemic reversed the trend.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Whole Foods Opens New Hudson Yards Market
The Hudson Yards Whole Foods opened in the expansive Manhattan West development.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Harlem Black Lives Matter Mural Vandalized In 'Drive By Painting'
The same vandals are believed to have dumped paint on Black Lives Matter murals at Trump Tower and in Brooklyn.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
2 Rescued After Blow-Up Swan Drifts Into Middle Of East River
The inflatable swan was caught in "heavy marine traffic" after being pulled into the East River by a strong current.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
CBS Reporter Nina Kapur Dies In Brooklyn Moped Crash
"We are heartbroken here at CBS2 as a member of our news family has passed away," the station reported.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
5 NYC Bars Make Esquire's List Of Country's Best
These bars should top your list of where to grab a drink when it's safe again.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
UES Community Board Backs New Madison Ave Hermès Flagship
The luxury retailer plans to open a new store in a historic bank building on Madison Avenue.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
