Upper West Side
Police Seek Suspect Who Sexually Assaulted Woman In Upper West Side Elevator
The NYPD wants help from the public in finding a suspect who assaulted a woman on the Upper West Side.
Nanny Yoselyn Ortega Indicted In Deadly Stabbings Of Brother, Sister
Yoselyn Ortega reportedly told detectives she resented the way the Krim family treated her, though she did not admit to the killings.
Hospitalized Nanny Charged In Stabbing Deaths Of Upper West Side Children
Yoselyn Ortega, 50, was arrested and charged with two counts each of first and second degree murder in the deaths of Lucia Krim and her brother Leo, according to authorities.
Woman, 82, Sues Trader Joe’s Over Falling Can Of Tuna
An 82-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit against a Trader Joe’s grocery store on the Upper West Side, claiming that staff did not help her after she was hit and injured by a can of tuna, according to a published report.
Lady Gaga’s Family’s Restaurant Slammed With 6 Critical Health Violations
The Upper West Side restaurant operated by Lady Gaga’s family has been slammed with six critical violations by the New York City Department of Health.
Pizza Boy Charged With Rape; Residents Of Doorman Buildings On Edge
Police said Cesar Lucas of the Bronx told officers sexual urges led him to rape the woman, even as her daughter slept in the bed beside her. The incident has some who live in doorman buildings concerned about their own safety
Lawmakers, Victims Want ‘Subway Grinders’ Labeled As Sex Offenders
The lewd act involves rubbing up against unassuming commuters and now local lawmakers are demanding stronger penalties for convicted grinders.
New York City Council Banking On Stiffer Fines To Put Illegal Hotels Out Of Business
The city has been cracking down on the illegal conversions since a state law was passed last year. But the city council has plans to increase the fines on illegal hotel landlords to try to run the practice out of business.
Parents Of Autistic Children Complain Of City School Bus ‘Nightmare’
Some parents said their autistic children were left on buses for hours or not picked up at all.
NYC Health Dept. Sprays For Mosquitos On UWS
The operation is in response to what federal researchers have called the worst outbreak of West Nile since 1999, with 13 cases in New York City, including five in Manhattan.
NYC Looks To Combat Rising Number Of West Nile Cases With Mosquito Spraying
City officials said residents are not likely to experience medical problems from it, but want everyone to try and avoid exposure. They will be warned.
Upper West Side Residents Pestered By Rat Infestation
Residents of the Upper West Side have been placed under siege by rats, according to the West 76th Street Block Association.
Parts Of Upper West Side To Be Sprayed For West Nile Virus
Parts of Manhattan will be sprayed on Friday to combat the spread of West Nile Virus. The city’s health commissioner said it’s expected that there will be a big jump in the number of people infected with West Nile coming in the next few weeks.
Sam Ash Music Store Employee Busts Alleged Thief For Stealing, Re-Selling $8,000 Horn
24-year-old Portia Sirinek had given local music stores a heads up that her $8,000 french horn had been stolen from an Upper West Side restaurant, and he recognized it when suspect Stephen Horne allegedly tried to hawk it to him for $1,000.
Man Stabbed At Upper West Side Transitional Housing Facility
Police say that the 40-year-old manager of the facility was confronting the individual about whether he had the proper papers to live in the building when the man attacked, stabbing the victim in the chest.
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