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04/19/2022

Adams Promises 'Tax Information' Release Amid Push For His Tax Returns

Don't try using that one on the IRS.

04/19/2022

Bad Egg Put Chickens In ‘Deplorable’ Makeshift Coop: NYPD

An NYPD video shows chickens rescued from genuinely fowl conditions in an illicit shack found along Queens railroad tracks.

04/19/2022

Park Slope ZIP Sees Highest COVID Rate In Brooklyn As Cases Rise

The city is expected to move from low to medium-level risk in the next few days. Here's where cases stand in Park Slope.

04/19/2022

Man Tries To Sexually Assault Woman On Grand Army Plaza Bench: Cops

The man followed the woman out of the Grand Army Plaza subway station and was last seen fleeing into Prospect Park, police said.

04/19/2022

College Student's Life Has 'Done A Somersault' Since Traumatic Injury

Annie Shea Wheeler speaks for the first time about being struck in the head by falling concrete. (via Chicago Patch)

Annie Shea Wheeler was weeks from graduating from Columbia College before she sustained a fractured skull when struck by falling concrete.

04/18/2022

Nets' Kyrie Irving Gives Middle Fingers, Choice Words To Celtics Fans

Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving gave Boston Celtics fans middle fingers and choice words Sunday.

04/18/2022

No Lawyers Remain For NYC Low-Income Eviction Cases, Advocates Warn

Limit the number of eviction cases on the docket — that’s the demand by The Legal Aid Society attorneys to court officials.

Limit the number of eviction cases on the docket — that's the demand by The Legal Aid Society attorneys to court officials.

04/18/2022

$50M From Michael Bloomberg, Donors Sets Up NYC Charter Summer Schools

"We can’t let a whole generation of students suffer from long COVID when it comes to their education," former Mayor Michael Bloomberg said.

"We can't let a whole generation of students suffer from long COVID when it comes to their education," former Mayor Michael Bloomberg said.

04/18/2022

NYC COVID Cases Inch Higher As ‘Medium Risk’ Status Looms

The city’s happy days of being considered a “low-risk” environment for COVID-19 are likely near the end.

The city's happy days of being considered a "low-risk" environment for COVID-19 are likely near the end.

04/18/2022

Stranded Dolphin Dies After Texas Beachgoers Try To Ride It: Rescuers

The dolphin had washed up alive on Quintana Beach and was pushed back to sea while beachgoers tried to "swim with and ride the sick animal." (via Houston Patch)

The sick mammal had washed up on Quintana Beach, and was harassed by a crowd of people, Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network says.

04/18/2022

It's Open Season On Open Houses: 5 Tips For Buying A Home In Spring

It's time to take advantage of the spring buyers' market! 🏠🌸 (Sponsored)

It's time to take advantage of the spring buyers' market. Review these 5 tips to buying a home in spring.

04/18/2022

Paul Auster's Granddaughter Dies Of Overdose, Son Arrested: Police

The writer's son Daniel Auster faces criminal charges for the fatal overdose of his 10-month-old daughter Ruby, police said.

04/17/2022

NYC Overdose Deaths On Rise As City Ramps Up Intervention: Data

More than 1,200 overdose deaths were recorded in the first six months of 2021, a marked increase from the year before, city officials said.

04/17/2022

VOTE: Where Is The Best Bodega Beverage In NYC?

Is your go-to bodega beverage a coffee, smoothie or something fizzy from the fridge? Tell us what spot serves it best, either hot or cold.

04/17/2022

NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed April 8 - 14

Health inspectors found a Brooklyn pizzeria without soap in the bathroom and a Manhattan takeout spot with signs of mice. Read more here.

04/17/2022

After A Spate Of Violence In NYC, Here's Expert Advice On How To Talk With Kids

Students sheltered in their classrooms, with news alerts pinging on cell phones after a gunman opened fire in the Brooklyn subway Wednesday.

04/17/2022

Pritzker Finally Ditches 'Unreliable' COVID Test Positivity Rate

KONKOL COLUMN: Scientists advised Gov. Pritzker not to base policy on coronavirus test positivity rates in May 2020. Finally, he listened.

04/17/2022

Boston Marathon 2022: See Why Patch Readers Run

Patch interviewed 33 Boston Marathon runners in towns across Massachusetts and Rhode Island to find out what causes they're running for. Here's what they had to say. (via Boston Patch)

Patch interviewed 33 Boston Marathon runners in 15 towns across Massachusetts and Rhode Island to find out what causes they're running for.

04/17/2022

Subway Shooter Went Unnoticed In Park Slope | Brooklyn Week In Review

Also: Brooklyn Subway Attack Suspect Held Without Bail + Nightclub Arsonist Caught + Brooklyn Bookstore Crawl + Prospect Park Upgrades

04/16/2022

2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Where To See It And Why You Should Plan Now

Thirteen states from Texas to Maine are in the path of totality in what’s being called the Great North American Eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Thirteen states from Texas to Maine are in the path of totality in what's being called the Great North American Eclipse on April 8, 2024.

04/16/2022

Here Are Some Of The Most Insane Ballpark Snacks For The 2022 MLB Season

What's better than baseball coming back? The ballpark food of course! ⚾️🌭🍟 From pulled pork grilled cheeses to insane fried chicken sandwiches, these are some of our favorite stadium snacks. (via Across America Patch)

Check out photos of some of the best ballpark food offerings for the 2022 MLB season.

04/16/2022

Want To Understand What's Going On With The Housing Market? Start Here

If you're thinking about making a move, now's the time to act. 🏠

04/16/2022

Good Samaritans To Share $50,000 Reward For NYC Subway Shooting Tips

Detectives identified five people whose information aided in Frank James' arrest about 30 hours after the attack, officials say.

04/16/2022

How To Make The Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs For Easter

It's time: Here's how you can make the perfect hard-boiled eggs this Easter. 🥚 (via Across America Patch)

Learn how to cook egg-ceptional hard-boiled eggs for your holiday celebration.

04/15/2022

Income Tax Deadline Looms For NYC: What Last-Minute Filers Should Know

Uh oh, have you filed your income taxes yet? April 18 is the deadline.

04/15/2022

NYC Weekend Subway Service Changes April 16-17

Skipped stops, rerouted trains and closed stations: the weekend is here.

04/15/2022

2022 Hurricane Names List Released For Atlantic Season

The NHC has released its list of names for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. Predictions call for 19 named storms; Alex would be the 1st.

04/15/2022

Write a haiku about New York City. Remember: it's 5-7-5.

Our favorites will be featured on Patch with credit for National Haiku Day! (By submitting a haiku, you give Patch the right to publish it.)

04/15/2022

Maryland Man Found Dead In Home With 100+ Snakes Died From Snake Bite

The types of snakes found inside David Riston's home included pythons, rattlesnakes, cobras and more. (via Patch Maryland)

In an email to Patch, Maryland's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that David Riston, 49, died of "snake envenomation."

04/15/2022

How To Choose The Right Security System For Your New Home

Moving into a new home can be overwhelming — but choosing a security system that meets your individual needs doesn’t have to be. (Sponsored)

Make move-in day a little less stressful by choosing the security system that meets your new home's safety needs.

04/15/2022

2 New Houses For Sale In The Park Slope Area

2 New Houses For Sale In The Park Slope Area

Curious about what's on the market? Here is what the latest homes in and around Park Slope have to offer.

04/14/2022

NYC Subway Hero Is Jersey City Resident Zack Tahhan

A Syrian immigrant who lives in Jersey City is being hailed as a hero for telling police he'd spotted subway shooting suspect Frank James.

04/14/2022

How Much More Money NYC Residents Need Amid 40-Year Inflation

Experts estimate households will spend $5,200 more this year given record-high inflation. Here's what to know in New York.

04/14/2022

Teacher, Safety Officer Attacked In Bronx School Intrusion: Mayor

An intruder at P.S. 69 in The Bronx assaulted a teacher Thursday before being stopped by a school safety agent, Mayor Eric Adams said.

04/14/2022

What’s Open, Closed In NYC For Good Friday 2022

New Yorkers lucky enough to have Good Friday off won’t find much closed.

New Yorkers lucky enough to have Good Friday off won't find much closed.