Beyond the SHSAT: The invite-only public school admissions test nobody talks about

Chalkbeat Staff April 16, 2026 Odds and Ends No Comments

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NYPD Searching for Suspects in Two Separate UES Attacks on Elderly New Yorkers

Mike Mishkin April 15, 2026 NYPD + FDNY No Comments

The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying suspects in two recent incidents in which elderly residents were attacked on the Upper East Side. Read More...

A Popular Upper East Side Bar Just Failed Its Health Inspection — Very Badly

Mike Mishkin April 15, 2026 Food & Drink No Comments

An Upper East Side bar and restaurant was shut down after a recent health inspection turned up a long list of violations — including evidence of rats. Read More...

Teen Shot on First Avenue; Suspect Fled on Victim’s Citi Bike

Mike Mishkin April 15, 2026 NYPD + FDNY No Comments

A 19-year-old male was shot in the leg on the Upper East Side earlier this month — and police are asking for the public's help tracking down the gunman. Read More...

These Upper East Siders Opened a Restaurant Across the Park Last Fall — and It’s Already a Local Favorite

Mike Mishkin April 15, 2026 Sponsored, Food & Drink No Comments

When Ken and Jill Halberg opened Willet’s Corner at 420 Amsterdam Avenue last November, they brought with them a chef-driven menu inspired by Hudson Valley Read More...

Popular Greek Bakery with Loyal Downtown Following Heading to Upper East Side

Mike Mishkin April 14, 2026 Food & Drink No Comments

Pi Bakery — spelled with a "y" to distinguish it from its parent, Pi Bakerie — is targeting a May 1 opening at 1441 First Avenue, at the corner of … Read More...

Gagosian Will Open a Revamped Gallery Space on Madison Avenue Later This Month

Mike Mishkin April 14, 2026 Arts & Entertainment No Comments

A new exhibition space is about to open on the Upper East Side — and the dealer behind it is no stranger to the neighborhood. Read More...

Four Days of Vintage Finds: NYCJAOS Is Back This Spring — and Bigger Than Ever

Mike Mishkin April 14, 2026 Sponsored No Comments

If your idea of a perfect weekend involves unearthing a one-of-a-kind vintage piece with a history all its own, clear your calendar for late April. Read More...

Man Dies After Falling From Second Avenue Building: NYPD

Mike Mishkin April 13, 2026 NYPD + FDNY No Comments

A 51-year-old man was found dead on the sidewalk near East 95th Street and Second Avenue on Sunday after what police believe was a jump from a rooftop. Read More...

Business Openings: Northwell Spine Institute, Fellini Coffee, Frances Valentine, Mythos, Barachou, Bread Ahead Bakery, York Club Fitness

Mike Mishkin April 13, 2026 Food & Drink No Comments

Make sure to sign up for our free email newsletter for more UES openings. Northwell Health has opened the Northwell Spine Institute at Lenox Hill, “investing $6.3 million into Read More...