Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
East River's Water Quality Illuminated With LED Light Sculpture
Floating lights from the creators of a filtering pool system change colors based on water quality.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
- East Village, NY
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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Gramercy-Murray Hill, NY|News|
Man Robbed At Knifepoint Near Peter Cooper Village, Police Say
Cops arrested one man but are still searching for another robber, according to the NYPD.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
City Fights Sea Rise With Platforms, Flood Walls In Two Bridges
A series of flip-up and roller flood walls in Two Bridges will begin construction by 2021, officials said at a sparsely attended meeting.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
Hudson Sq Google Building's New Neighbor Will Be Dental Practice
MY NYC Dentist will launch its fifth location in Google's new office building in Hudson Square at 315 Hudson St.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
Japanese Restaurant Nami Nori Opens In The West Village
Nami Nori, a new Japanese restaurant, opens in the West Village.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
Busway Is Coming To 14th Street: Here's What You Need To Know
A plan to make room for buses by barring most private traffic from using 14th Street will begin Thursday. Here's what you need to know.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
East Village|News|
East River Park To Be Half-Closed Until 2025 For Resiliency Plan
A new phased construction plan will keep East River Park half open for five years of resiliency work, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Gas Cut For LES NYCHA Residents After Cement Truck Flips Over
A cement truck tipped over at a construction site at NYCHA's Baruch Houses on the Lower East Side Wednesday, video shows.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
1,000 Jack O'Lanterns Take Over Governors Island For Halloween
The "car-free oasis" will have a massive pumpkin patch, 1,000 Jack O'Lanterns and other spooky fun.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
East Village|News|
'Art In Odd Places:' 14th St Becomes Gallery For Artists Over 60
The 15th annual Art in Odd Places festival will bring 84 artists from across the country to `14th Street.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
Flatiron Sees Spike In Wellness Businesses, Study Shows
The Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District found wellness-focused businesses increased by 7 percent since last year.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Knifeman Stabs Man Multiple Times In The Back, Police Say
A man was stabbed multiple times, but was able to walk to a nearby hospital in serious but stable condition, the NYPD said.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
City's Jail Plans Spur Protest March This Weekend
Groups will rally and march against the city's jail plan this Sunday.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
Van Service Brings Free HIV, Hep C Testing To West Village
The Alliance for a Positive Change launched a new van service taking HIV testing and other services to the streets.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Armored Truck Hits Chinatown Pedestrian, Officials Say
A pedestrian was rushed to Bellevue Hospital after being struck by an armored truck, the FDNY and an official source said.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
East Village|News|
East Village Slasher Goes For Man's Leg, Cops Say
A man was slashed in the leg in broad daylight in the East Village, the NYPD said.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|News|
Workers Clinging To High Rise FiDi Scaffolding Rescued, FDNY Says
Two workers became stuck on the eighth floor of scaffolding at a Financial District building Monday afternoon, the FDNY said.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|News|
Buses Will Get Priority On 14th Street Starting Thursday
After months of legal battles, the 14th Street bus priority plan will launch Thursday.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
Lower East Side-Chinatown, NY|News|
Lower East Side Is Now A $1 Million NYC Neighborhood, Study Says
The Lower East Side, Gramercy Park and the East Village all joined the Million Dollar Club since 2015.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
East Village|News|
Mayor Blows Off Resiliency Meeting With Pols For Walk In The Park
Mayor Bill de Blasio was spotted walking through East River Park.
Sydney Pereira, Patch Staff
