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Crime Watch UWS 04.02.26

30 Mar 2026 | 04:27

Girlfriend Nabbed after Stabbing Assault

A 28-year-old woman living at 117 West 90th St. near Columbus Ave. said that at 3:28 a.m. on Friday, March 13, she and her 29-year-old girlfriend had a physical scuffle during which she received two puncture wounds to her chest delivered by an unknown weapon. The...

A bill being pushed by Chelsea Assembly member Tony Simone would relax state liquor authority regulations to permit patrons of bars and restaurants to drink outdoors in the city within special “entertainment zones.” Currently all alcohol sold must be consumer on premises.

A bill being pushed by Chelsea Assembly member Tony Simone would relax state liquor authority regulations to permit patrons of bars and restaurants to drink outdoors in the city within special “entertainment zones.” Currently all alcohol sold must be consumer on premises. ( Photo: FIFA)

World Cup Fans Could Drink Outdoor if Bill Passes but Clock is Ticking Toward June 1

30 Mar 2026 | 03:29

Soccer super fans could find themselves sipping and strolling in the streets of New York in specially...

The NYC DOT is planning on adding millions of dollars worth of upgrades, such as protected bike lanes, to the 14th St. busway.

The NYC DOT is planning on adding millions of dollars worth of upgrades, such as protected bike lanes, to the 14th St. busway. ( Photo: DOT )

City Advances Plan to Add Protected Bike Lanes to 14th St.

30 Mar 2026 | 02:18

The New York City Department of Transportation is looking to add protected bike lanes and additional...

East Side Dem Club Emerges at Power Center on March 17

30 Mar 2026 | 11:57

A Dem St. Pat’s Day celebration–The Lexington Democratic Club once again hosted their pre-parade St....

Mark Levine, the former Manhattan borough president and current city comptroller, is hitting the campaign trail for fellow Democrat, Gov. Kathy Hochul who is battling the Republican Nassau Country executive Bruce Blakeman, who has the support of President Donald Trump.

Mark Levine, the former Manhattan borough president and current city comptroller, is hitting the campaign trail for fellow Democrat, Gov. Kathy Hochul who is battling the Republican Nassau Country executive Bruce Blakeman, who has the support of President Donald Trump. ( Photo: Governor Kathy Hochul campaign)

Comptroller Levine Tells Why He is Campaigning for Hochul

30 Mar 2026 | 10:57

If New York is to remain a place where working families can build a life, we have to get serious about...

The flu season could last into May this year, the NYS Health Department warned recently.

The flu season could last into May this year, the NYS Health Department warned recently. ( Photo: Benjamin Stratton/Wikimedia Commons)

What to Take Now That the Flu Season is Growing Longer

30 Mar 2026 | 02:50

This year’s flu season was the worst in more than 25 years and it may continue to circulate well into...

Handwritten signs proclaiming “No Ice” and “No Kings” were in abundance, as were American flags, some flying upside down in a symbol of international distress.

Handwritten signs proclaiming “No Ice” and “No Kings” were in abundance, as were American flags, some flying upside down in a symbol of international distress. ( Photo: Philip Maier)

Manhattan “No Kings” Protest Decries Trump, War, ICE & More

30 Mar 2026 | 01:01

A massive number of protesters railed against President Donald Trump, marching down Seventh Avenue in...

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