Dinosaur Playground Bathrooms Get A $3 Million Upgrade

The funding will help renovate the historic Riverside Park pavilion, with better lighting, updated fixtures and accessibility improvements.

Who Is Micah Lasher? Meet NY-12's Democratic Nominee

His win is the latest in the race to replace longtime Democratic NY-12 Rep. Jerry Nadler.

AD-69 Elections 2026: Results

Assembly District 69 includes parts of the Upper West Side, Morningside Heights, Harlem and Central Park.

Election Q&A: Meet NY-12 Candidate Nina Schwalbe

Patch posed several questions to candidate Nina Schwalbe ahead of the NY-12 election this June. Here are her replies.

Election Q&A: Meet NY-12 Candidate Micah Lasher

Patch posed several questions to candidate Micah Lasher ahead of the NY-12 election this June. Here are his replies.

Election Q&A: Meet Assembly Candidate Stephanie Ruskay

Patch posed several questions to candidate Stephanie Ruskay ahead of the Assembly election this June. Here are her replies.

The Complete UWS Guide To The 2026 Primary Election

New Yorkers will have the chance to make their voices heard in elections on June 23.

Election Q&A: Meet Assembly Candidate Eli Northrup

Patch posed several questions to candidate Eli Northrup ahead of the Assembly election this June. Here are his replies.

Here's How The Upper West Side Is Spending $1.125M

Four new capital projects are coming to the Upper West Side and Hell's Kitchen.

Trump's Political 'Vanity Projects' Targeted In New NYC Bill, Nadler Says

Longtime Manhattan congressman Jerry Nadler has published a new bill to protect federal buildings from being named after the president.

Candidates In UWS Assembly Race To Face Off At Forum

The forum will feature Eli Northrup and Stephanie Ruskay as they vie to replace Micah Lasher.

Governor Hochul Endorses A Candidate In NY-12's Race

The crowded race follows Rep. Jerry Nadler’s announcement that he will step down after more than 30 years in office.

Vote On How The UWS Should Spend $1M

The participatory budgeting process returns this week on the Upper West Side.

Opponents Stack Up Endorsements In UWS Assembly Race

The Manhattan Borough President made an endorsement in the race this week.

2 Front Runners Emerge In Race To Represent UWS In Congress, Poll Shows

The new poll, published by Dream NYC, shows two candidates beginning to pull ahead of the pack.

Upper East Siders Vote On Whether To Privatize Their NYCHA Complex

Residents at Isaacs Houses are voting on whether to join the Public Housing Preservation Trust, the PACT program, or remain Section 9.

West Side Clubs Host NY-12 Candidate Forum Thursday

Ten candidates are expected to attend.

The Upper West Side Has A New State Senator

The latest results from Tuesday's special election are in.

The Upper West Side Has A Special Election Coming Up

Here's everything you need to know to vote.

West Side Councilmember Joins Crowded Race For Congress

"I’m the only person in this race who’s fled bigotry and persecution to find their way to New York," the candidate told Patch.

Here's How New Yorkers Voted On The Ballot Proposals

This year’s referendums zeroed in on housing and development — issues at the heart of the city’s affordability crisis.

Incumbent Declares Victory In Upper West Side Election

The polls closed in New York at 9 p.m. See the voting outcomes for Upper West Side's elections so far.

Here's How Mamdani Voted On Affordable Housing Ballot Proposals

After dodging questions about the six ballot proposals during his campaign, mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani revealed how he's voting.

Election Day On The Upper West Side: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote

Upper West Siders will have the chance to make their voices heard in city elections on Nov. 4.

6 Ballot Questions Explained Ahead Of The 2025 NYC Election

Early voting in the 2025 general elections starts on Saturday. Here's what you need to know about the ballot questions.

Government Shutdown Begins: Here’s What It Means For NYC

About 750,000 federal workers, including some from NYC, are expected to be furloughed, and some potentially fired, amid the shutdown.

Early Voting Begins: Everything Upper West Siders Need To Know

Upper West Siders will have the chance to make their voices heard in city elections on Nov. 4, but early voting starts Oct. 25.

Amtrak Police Targeted Gay Men In ‘Stonewall Era' Arrests, NYC Lawmakers Say

The Manhattan officials said the crackdown at the Penn Station bathroom have led to more than 200 arrests.

Pro-Palestinian College Activist Ordered To Be Deported By Immigration Judge

A judge in Louisiana has ordered the Morningside Heights resident to be deported to Syria or Algeria.

Rep. Jerry Nadler's Protégé Launches Campaign To Succeed Him In Congress

Micah Lasher said Monday that he'd be running to represent District 12 in Congress.

'Horrified': NYC Reacts After Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot Dead At University Event

New York political officials shared their reactions to the shooting of Charlie Kirk, who was killed on Wednesday.

Jerry Nadler Out: Here’s Who Could Succeed Him Next Year

The Upper West Sider and Democratic giant in New York politics will not run for reelection after more than 50 years in public service.

The Upper West Side Has A Water Fountain Problem, Lawmaker Says

A local councilmember says broken and missing fountains are leaving New Yorkers without a key source of relief.

Cuomo Relaunches Campaign For Mayor: See Video

Instead of running on the Democratic party line, the former governor will be running as an independent.

Mahmoud Khalil Sues Trump Administration For $20M In Damages: Report

The Columbia graduate and legal U.S. resident missed the birth of his son while in immigration detention from early March to mid-June.

Upper West Side Primary Elections 2025: Unofficial Results

The polls closed in New York at 9 p.m. See the voting outcomes for Upper West Side's local primary elections.

Election Day On The Upper West Side: Who's On The Ballot, Where To Vote

Upper West Siders will have the chance to make their voices heard in city elections on June 24.

7 Questions With Mayoral Candidate Adrienne Adams

Patch posed seven questions to candidate Adrienne Adams ahead of the NYC primary election this June. Here are her replies.

7 Questions With Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander

Patch posed seven questions to candidate Brad Lander ahead of the NYC primary election this June. Here are his replies.

4 ‘No Kings’ Protests To Be Held Saturday In New York City: What To Know

New York City has six major protests this weekend to protest the Trump administration.