With All Dame Dash’s Drama, Why Use Harlem Holiday’s Work Without Credit?

As bankruptcy threatens Dame Dash’s life-story rights, Harlem Holiday asks why The Harlem Plug appeared on BET without permission or credit.

🌱 Patch AM: NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed August 28 - September 4

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NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed August 28 - September 4

Six restaurants closed in New York City this week.

September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: USA Prostate Centers Urges Men to Pay Attention to Prostate Hea

Prostate cancer and BPH are different conditions, but both are reasons for men to be proactive about their prostate health.

NYC Shoppers Could See Lower Prices As Retailers Use Tariff Refunds

Major retailers are deciding how to use returned tariff money, with some putting it toward prices shoppers see in NYC stores.

CT Manufacturer Leads the Charge in Battery Technology at National Event

Packaging and Crating Technologies to Present Newest Safety Solutions for Lithium Battery Fires during October National Manufacturing Month

MTA Subway Safety Failures Found After Transformer Explosion

A new audit reveals what inspectors found inside the subway system after a transformer explosion disrupted Brooklyn service.

COVID-19 Rates Growing In 48 States: What To Know About Vaccines In NYC

Positive cases are currently very low across the entire state, but the epidemic trend is growing, according to the CDC.

🌱 Patch AM: NYC’s Cyclospora Outbreak: What To Know About Recalled Lettuce

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From Wall Street to Philanthropy: Ed Hajim’s 50-Year Journey in Finance and Leadership

After 5 decades on Wall Street, Ed Hajim has built a legacy of leadership, philanthropy and opportunity shaped by his remarkable life story

Beyond the Quest to Live Longer: Why “Unlongevity” Is Rethinking What It Means to Live Well

Ramona Römer and Andreas Heigl challenge the optimization culture surrounding modern health, longevity, and wellness, arguing that a meaning

High Line Spotlight Tour: Horticulture

Dig deep into the High Line’s horticulture with a garden-focused tour!

Poster House Presents Free First Friday on September 4

Join Poster House on the First Friday of September for free museum admission and extended hours

Bonsell: Krueger's $75 Billion Legal Defeat is Another Example of 24 Years of Neglect

While East Side residents pay more and receive less, Senator Krueger pursued a legally flawed global agenda beyond New York’s authority

NYC’s Cyclospora Outbreak: What To Know About Recalled Lettuce

The outbreak isn’t over, but the latest guidance marks a major shift.

Dame Dash’s Life Rights Up for Sale—Harlem Holiday Questions Who Respected Hers

As Dame Dash’s life rights face auction, Harlem Holiday alleges The Harlem Plug material appeared on BET without permission, pay, or credit.

🌱 Patch AM: NYC School’s AI Policy: 5 Things To Know

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New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce celebrated its upscale soft opening in N.Y.C.

The soft opening officially introduced NYCMSBCC as a new and independent voice for minority-owned small businesses throughout New York City.

Staircase Safety a New York Real Estate Detail Buyers & Renters Often Overlook

What worn steps, missing handrails and poor lighting can reveal about a New York property

NYC School’s AI Policy: 5 Things To Know

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new AI policy Wednesday.

2 SNL Stars Will Host Free Comedy Show Aboard Their Own Ferry Boat

A defunct Staten Island ferry boat bought by the 'Saturday Night Live stars will be turned into a floating comedy club for one night only.

Harlem Holiday Calls Out Dame Dash OG Stories On BET: No Permission, No Pay, No Credit

Harlem author alleges unauthorized reuse of her work on Richard “Fritz” Simmons and raises concerns about AI-generated images and audio.

🌱 Patch AM: Hochul Calls $87M Funding Gap ‘Defunding The Police’

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'Taste Of Times Square' Festival Returns To NYC With More Than 30 Eateries

The festival will return to its previous location, stretching along 46th Street and Restaurant Row from Seventh to Ninth avenues.

Record Amount Of Outside Money Flooded NYC Elections Last Year

There were more than $83 million in independent expenditures last year, with about $65 million for the mayoral election.

Crunch For NYC Restroom Access Is A ‘Crisis' For Taxi, Uber Drivers — Especially Women

City officials are considering a proposal to expand the number of commercial metered spots where drivers can park before finding a bathroom.

Hochul Calls $87M Funding Gap ‘Defunding The Police’

The money supports bomb squads, NYPD intelligence operations, FDNY emergency teams and cybersecurity across New York.

Rebate Check Coming To These NYC Residents

Eligible taxpayers will automatically receive one-time checks of up to $200, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office.

Severe Storms, Flash Flooding, Hail Threat Loom Over NYC: See Timing

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, flash flooding, and hail to New York City this week.

Pay It Forward 9/11 Launches "11 Days of Kindness" To Mark 25th Anniversary of the Tragic Events of 9/11

New Music Video, New York/DC Events, Gander Homecoming, and 50+ “Come From Away” Theatres Unite to Turn Remembrance Into Kindness and Unity

Pay It Forward 9/11 Premieres Global "Be Kind" Music Video Launching 11 Days of Kindness for 25th Anniversary

A Cappella Singers Around the World Unite Through Music to Inspire 25,000 Acts of Kindness in Memory of Those Lost on September 11

🌱 Patch AM: Cops Fatally Shoot Woman After Deadly Stabbing Spree In Times Square

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Beyond the Book Giveaway: How ReadQuest Is Turning Access to Books Into Opportunity

From Harlem and beyond, ReadQuest puts free books into homes, schools and communities where access can make the greatest difference.

When The Funding Disappeared, The Work Didn't: Silent Voices United Fight For Accountability in Harlem

The $10,000 disappeared. The fight for transparency and accountability did not.

Cops Fatally Shoot Woman After Deadly Stabbing Spree In Times Square

The police-involved shooting happened just before 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

NYC Ends Seasonal Shutdown For Roadway Outdoor Dining

Here’s where to make the most of the outdoors for Labor Day weekend.

🌱 Patch AM: How a Brooklyn dad group is reshaping back-to-school for NYC fathers

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🌱 Patch AM: How NYPD finally tracked a suspected Brooklyn–Bronx gunman to a park

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Silent Voices United Inc. to Expand ReadQuest Free Book Program in September 2026

Expanded initiative will distribute thousands of brand-new books and help organizations create free community libraries

ICE Arrests Nearly Doubled In NYC This Summer

New bills could change how ICE operates in New York City.