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“FDR Reimagined”: East Side Community Board Presents Plans to Improve East River Accessibility

Ethan Harfenist March 22, 2025 Odds and Ends 1 Comment

Members of the Upper East Side’s community board are supporting an initiative aimed at rethinking New York’s FDR Drive, which would make the waterfront both Read More...

Lauren Smith Builds Community with Upper East Side Girls Group

Pavita Singh March 15, 2025 Odds and Ends No Comments

Thirteen young ladies were seated around the table, porcelain cups in hand, small plates of crumpets and scones in the middle. Read More...

Business Openings: iPianoLab, Minnow, Raon, Cava

Mike Mishkin March 14, 2025 Odds and Ends 1 Comment

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Coyote Captured in Upper East Side Garage

Ethan Harfenist March 12, 2025 Odds and Ends No Comments

What do you get when a coyote walks into a parking garage? Well, not a joke, for one thing. Read More...

Longtime Upper East Sider and Beloved NYPD Mail Clerk Dies at 72

Ethan Harfenist March 11, 2025 Odds and Ends No Comments

The Upper East Side’s 19th Precinct is mourning the loss of a well-known NYPD mail clerk and Upper East Side resident affectionately known as “the Read More...

Upscale Bathhouse and Spa, AIRE Ancient Baths, Opens on UES: PHOTOS

Mike Mishkin March 4, 2025 Odds and Ends 1 Comment

AIRE Ancient Baths officially opened its doors at 305 East 61st Street (between First and Second avenues) on March 1. Read More...

Business Openings: Jones Road Beauty, Springbone Kitchen, NYU Langone, WISE WONDER, ColorPop Workshop

Mike Mishkin February 26, 2025 Odds and Ends 1 Comment

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Traffic Light Adjustments Stir Controversy on Third Avenue

Ethan Harfenist February 22, 2025 Odds and Ends 2 Comments

Claims of surging e-bikes and slower car traffic on a stretch of Third Avenue following a traffic light reconfiguration have some Upper East Siders up Read More...

Two Dolphins Spotted in East River Near 96th Street

Ethan Harfenist February 17, 2025 Odds and Ends No Comments

In an incredible sighting, a marine researcher and conservationist spotted and shared footage and images of two dolphins swimming in the East River this weekend. Read More...

GoFundMe Launched for Upper East Side Teacher Who Lost Home in Recent Fire

Ethan Harfenist February 6, 2025 Odds and Ends No Comments

Parents and supporters are rallying around a Pre-K teacher at P.S. 158 (1458 York Ave) who was recently displaced due to a devastating fire that Read More...