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4 Suspects Sought For NYC Robbery Spree In 3 Boroughs, NYPD Says

5 days ago | patch.com | david lights

NEW YORK CITY — Police are searching for four suspects who are behind nearly 20 robbery incidents in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn dating back to February. The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect on Thursday. In total, the group stole more than $3,600 in cash among other items. They targeted cab drivers and passengers who were being dropped off or picked up. In the first reported incident on Jan.
NY Blood Center, MTA Hosts 13th Annual Blood Drive At Grand Central

5 days ago | patch.com | david lights

NEW YORK CITY — New York Blood Center (NYBC) and the MTA Metro-North Railroad hosted their 13th annual blood drive on Thursday. The 2025 blood drive saw a total of 423 donations, officials said. Each blood donor received two tickets to a select 2025 New York Mets home game. The MTA Metro-North Railroad has been a longtime supporter and partner of NYBC, hosting blood drives every year and collecting a total of 3,600 donations over more than a decade.
Mayor Adams Proposes Building 2nd-Tallest Residential Tower In Brooklyn

5 days ago | patch.com | david lights

BROOKLYN, NY — Mayor Eric Adams has proposed a plan to build a high-rise apartment tower that would be the second-tallest building in Brooklyn, according to multiple media reports. Adams announced the plan at a forum sponsored by The Real Deal on Wednesday. It would turn an existing building at 395 Flatbush Avenue Extension into a 840-foot-tallhigh-rise residential tower. If developed, the site would fall just behind of the Brooklyn Tower, which is 1,066-feet-tall.
What Is The Cheapest Ticket For Knicks-Celtics Game 3 At MSG: See Here

5 days ago | patch.com | david lights

NEW YORK CITY — Those wanting to see the Knicks-Celtics play in Game 3 at Madison Square Garden Saturday will have to pay upwards of $600 — just for the cheapest ticket. The cheapest ticket options Friday on SeatGeek start around $800 in section 304. On the Gametime app, prices ranged from $615-700 with seats in the 300 level and Chase Bridge. The cheapest ticket on StubHub on Friday is listed for $667 in section 306.
FDNY Marshals Arrest Man Who Set 3 Fires At NYC Apartment Complex

5 days ago | patch.com | david lights

NEW YORK CITY — A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection with three arson incidents at a Brooklyn apartment complex, officials announced on Friday. Unique Cherry has been charged with multiple counts of arson, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment, police said. The 29-year-old was arrested on Tuesday after being named a suspect in a Jan. 26 fire at 1430 Bergen St. Fire Marshals concluded there had 12 separate and distinct fires in the apartment.
NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed May 2 - 9

5 days ago | patch.com | david lights

NEW YORK CITY — Vermin, dirty dishes and poor personal cleanliness — restaurants across the city have dirty secrets they'd rather not share. But New York City's Health Department is watching. Every year, inspectors arrive unannounced at more than 25,000 restaurants to examine health and safety standards.
Mayor Adams Set To Meet With Trump At White House

5 days ago | patch.com | david lights

NEW YORK CITY — Mayor Eric Adams is set to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday to discuss city priorities, according to his office. The Mayor's Office updated Adams' schedule early Friday morning. The meeting with Trump is expected to take place at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon is also when the Department of Justice is expected to release search warrant materials and sealed documents from the mayor's dismissed federal corruption case.
20 Charged For Stealing Nearly $5M Worth Of Cars In Theft Ring: DA

6 days ago | patch.com | david lights

NEW YORK CITY — Twenty individuals have been indicted and charged in connection with a multi-million-dollar car theft ring across New York City and its suburbs, prosecutors announced. Hondas, Dodge Hellcats, BMWs, Mercedes-Benzes and Land Rovers were among the vehicles stolen — with some stolen out of owners’ driveways, some with the keys or key fobs inside.
PHOTOS: Mayor Adams Seen Smoking Hookah With Brooklyn Rapper

6 days ago | patch.com | david lights

NEW YORK CITY — Mayor Eric Adams was seen smoking hookah with a Brooklyn rapper Wednesday night, according to an Instagram post. Coney Island rapper Nems posted a picture with the mayor with the caption "Late night power meetings." The rapper also posted the same picture to his Instagram story with the caption "Mayor to Mayor."It's not clear what the reason was behind the meeting. Adams is currently running for reelection as an independent.
Suspect Attacks Man With Butt Of Knife On NYC Train, Police Say

6 days ago | patch.com | david lights

QUEENS, NY β Police are searching for a man who attacked and punched a subway rider on a Queens trains earlier this week. The incident happened on Monday aboard a Manhattan-bound 7 train as it approached the 69th Street station in Woodside around 1:40 a.m., police said. The suspect apparently had an outburst near the 38-year-old victim and then began to punch the subway rider. The man then struck the 38-year-old on the head with the butt of a knife, police said.