East Village|News|
New East River Park Should Rise Even Higher, Expert Says
The city should consider building East River Park two feet higher under a $1.45 billion resiliency plan, an expert says.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
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Sydney Pereira is a reporter covering Lower Manhattan for Patch. Her work has been published in The Villager, Newsweek, The Miami Herald, and ThinkProgress. She has a Bachelor's degree in journalism and public health from New York University. To contact Sydney, email sydney.pereira@patch.com. Follow her on Twitter @sydneyp1234.
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West Village, NY|News|
Video: Cops Attack Artist For Not Selling Art On Table, He Says
The NYPD put a Jersey City artist in a choke hold in Washington Square Park Sunday because he didn't sell his paintings on a table, he says.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
Plan To Demolish, Rebuild Chelsea NYCHA Site Spurs Working Group
Politicians convened a "working group" to talk about a controversial plan to redevelop buildings at Chelsea's public housing complex.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
Arsonist Throws Molotov Cocktail At Masonic Hall, Police Say
Cops are searching for an arsonist who sparked a fire at the historic Masonic Hall, the NYPD said.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
Sabra To Open A Hummus Pop-Up Restaurant In The West Village
Hummus is not just a dip, according to Sabra, which will open a six-week pop-up in the West Village Friday.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Learn Where To See Fall Migratory Birds With NYC Park Rangers
New York City's Urban Park Rangers will show you the best viewing spots for fall migratory birds at an event on LES this weekend.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
East Village|News|
Developer Shells Out $60M For B Bar On Bowery, Records Show
Property records show a developer has shelled out nearly $60 million for the property where B Bar & Grill is located.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
Suspicious Package Near Penn Station Is Just Trash, Police Say
Cops responded to a possible suspicious package Wednesday morning, later determining it was trash, the NYPD said.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Gramercy-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Fast-Casual Arepas Eatery Opens 2nd Location In Gramercy
Areppas opened a second brick-and-mortar location in Gramercy. A third location in SoHo is on the way.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
Thief Snatches Backpacks From Cellars At Manhattan Eateries: NYPD
Cops are looking for a thief who stole backpacks from cellars at NoHo and Midtown restaurants, the NYPD said.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
Accused Chinatown Killer Possibly Beat Another Homeless Man: NYPD
The man accused of four murders in Chinatown may have beaten another sleeping homeless man in Chelsea last month, NYPD said.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
De Blasio Fights Ticket Scams After Alec Baldwin Complains
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a crackdown on Statue of Liberty boat tour scams after Alec Baldwin said he was tricked.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
4-1/2-Foot Ceilings Spur Campaign To Warn LES Of Illegal Units
NYC is warning Lower East Siders about illegally converted apartments in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
Alec Baldwin Scammed By Statue Of Liberty Boat Tour Hawkers
"NO ON [sic] EVER MENTIONED NEW F***ING JERSEY!!!" Alec Baldwin said on Instagram.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Men Killed Sleeping In Chinatown Honored At Vigil
One man, distressed with emotions from the morning's events, simply pounded his fist into his heart when asked about the attacks.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
Protesters Dump Fake Blood On Charging Bull; Dozens Arrested
Cops cuffed 27 people Monday as environmental activists covered the iconic statue with fake blood and blocked traffic on Broadway.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
Governors Island May Get Climate Research Center: Report
The city wants to develop a massive climate adaptation research center on Governors Island, according to a report.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Man Arrested In Chinatown Killing Charged With 4 Counts Of Murder
Rodriguez 'Randy' Santos, thought to have killed four men and critically injuring a fifth, was charged with four counts of murder Sunday.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Lower East Side Pickle Day Is Back For 20th Annual Festival
The 20th annual Lower East Side Pickle Day is Sunday.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
Pizza Loves Emily In W Village Closed By Inspectors: Records
Health inspectors ordered Pizza Loves Emily in the West Village to close this week.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
