Man Loses Rolex And More In Violent Midnight Mugging On UWS: Police

A ski-masked ringleader and two accomplices robbed a man of nearly $50K on an UWS block early on Monday morning, police said.

Shots Fired Near Douglass Houses On UWS: Police

An investigation is ongoing after shots were fired on the Upper West Side shortly after midnight on Wednesday, police said.

As Students Return To Columbia, So Do Protests

A protest outside Columbia University on Monday morning may be a preview of the challenges the school could face this fall.

As Students Return, Columbia Locks Down Morningside Heights Campus

With tensions high in the Middle East, Columbia is preparing for another tumultuous school year.

Campus Security At Columbia Could Soon Arrest Students: Report

With the first day of classes less than a month away, Columbia's leadership is weighing a controversial security overhaul.

Shots Fired On 95th Street And West End Ave

Authorities are actively investigating a shooting incident on the Upper West Side this afternoon.

City ‘Weedwacks’ More Than 200 Illegal Cannabis Shops Across Manhattan

The cannabis crackdown continues, with hundreds of unauthorized stores closed in Manhattan since a citywide campaign began in May.

Second Jumper Dies At Columbus Circle in Less Than A Year: Report

An elderly man jumped from a luxury building to his death on the Upper West Side on Saturday morning.

Man Shot In Torso In Upper West Side Shooting: NYPD

A young man was shot in the torso on the Upper West Side late Sunday night, police said.

Necklace Snatched In Broad Daylight On UWS

Two individuals forcibly removed a male victim’s chain necklace on Thursday afternoon.

Shootout at 90th and Amsterdam Ends In Arrests

Three teenagers were arrested after the NYPD responded to reports of gunfire on Wednesday night.

Robbers Hit Upper West Side In City-Wide Pattern, NYPD Says

Police are seeking a group of suspects in connection with six robberies throughout the city, including one on the Upper West Side.

Muggers Slash Victim In Upper West Side Robbery: NYPD

Police reported that a group of four muggers attacked a pedestrian on an Upper West Side street during the early hours of Thursday.

Subway Groper Touches Woman At UWS Train Station: NYPD

Police reported that a man from the Upper West Side was arrested this week for a forcible touching incident on a train platform.

Stranger Bashes Man In Head During Alleged Hate Crime On UWS: NYPD

Police are investigating an alleged hate crime after a man bashed a stranger's head in an unprovoked attack on an Upper West Side street.

Man Gropes Teen Girl On Upper West Side Subway Platform: NYPD

Police said a man grabbed a 16-year-old girl on an Upper West Side subway platform during her Wednesday evening commute.

Man Spat On In Suspected Hate Crime On UWS Street: NYPD

Police are investigating an alleged hate crime after a man spat on a stranger in an unprovoked attack on an Upper West Side street.

Man Jumps To Death From Upper West Side Building, Police Say

A 29-year-old man was found dead in the courtyard of a building on 90th Street, between Columbus Ave. and Central Park West, police said.

Body Pulled From Hudson River On The UWS: Police

A man was pulled from the Hudson River near West 79th Street Monday afternoon, an NYPD spokesperson confirmed to Patch.

Man Flashes Woman At Upper West Side Subway Station: NYPD

The man indecently displayed himself in front of a 22-year-old woman waiting for a train on the Upper West Side, officials said.

Thief Swipes Multiple Cameras In Central Park, Police Say

Police said the same thief is suspected to be behind at least two camera snatches in Central Park over the last two weeks. 

Police Nab Motorcyclist Who Injured Cop In Central Park Scuffle: NYPD

Police arrested a motorcyclist who struck an officer, causing him to fall from his scooter while attempting to escort them out of the park.

Large Snake Found Coiled Up In Upper West Side Backyard: NYPD

The five-foot-long serpent found its way into an Upper West Side home and has now been relocated to the ASPCA, police said.

Woman Groped In Late Night UWS Subway Grab: NYPD

The NYPD is trying to identify a man wanted for groping a woman in an Upper West Side subway station, police said.

Gun-Toting Man Indicted For Threatening Passenger On UWS Subway: D.A.

The 33-year-old was carrying a loaded .38 caliber revolver and a switchblade knife, according to prosecutors.

Police Hunt For Culprit After Israeli Flag Burned On UWS Street: NYPD

Police are still investigating a hate crime where a man was struck in the face with a rock while attempting to retrieve his Israel flag.

Man Shot In Leg On Busy Upper West Side Highway: Police

Police say a 29-year-old man was shot in the leg while sitting in his car on Henry Hudson Parkway on Wednesday evening. 

NYPD Cop Struck In Central Park Scuffle, Officials Say

As they were being escorted out of the park, the trio, one of whom allegedly punched a cop, made their getaway on motorcycles, police said.

Teen Shot In Back At Upper West Side NYCHA Building: Police

The 17-year-old was rushed to Weill Cornell Medical Center Monday night following the 63rd Street shooting, police said.

False Bomb Threat Made At Upper West Side Synagogue: NYPD

The bomb threat was deemed non-credible by the NYPD, officials said on Saturday.

Murder Fantasist Nets Prison Sentence For UWS Neighbor Slaying: DA

Authorities have sentenced Anya Johnston for the brutal killing of her 70-year-old Upper West Side neighbor in 2018.

Man Arrested After Israeli Flag Burned Near Columbia Campus: NYPD

A man accused of burning an Israeli flag in what police are calling a potential hate crime, was arrested and charged Wednesday.

More Police Patrols Come To UWS Amid Crime Uptick In Central Park

More cops have begun patrolling the areas around Central Park, including on the Upper West Side, in an effort to combat an uptick in crime.

'Predatory Treatment': UWS Funeral Home Accused Of Exploiting Families

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection is accusing a funeral home of trying to swindle families after their loved ones' deaths.

Columbia Classes Remote As Protest Wages On: ‘We Need A Reset’

Monday’s classes will be held remotely to “deescalate the rancor” and “give us all a chance to consider next steps,” officials said.

Columbia Protesters Return To Lawn After NYPD Sweep, Mass Arrests

Over 100 protesters were taken into custody Thursday afternoon amid a pro-Palestine demonstration on the campus lawn, authorities said.

Dozens Arrested In Columbia Protests As NYPD Moves On Campus

The arrests come as the university works to identify and suspend students who participated in the "unauthorized encampment."

Man Tries To Rape Teen Inside Upper West Side Apartment: Police

A stranger tried to rape a 15-year-old girl in February after meeting her near a smoke shop, police said.

Crime Numbers Drop In March For UWS Over Last Year: NYPD Data

But the topline numbers are not telling the whole story.

2 Injured In Upper West Side Brownstone Blaze: FDNY

The fire broke out early Sunday morning, officials said.