86th Street Station to Get Three New Elevators, Other Upgrades

Mike Mishkin June 6, 2024 Odds and Ends 1 Comment

Representatives from the MTA met Wednesday with Community Board 8’s Transportation Committee to discuss some upgrades being planned at the 86th and Lexington Avenue subway Read More...

Woman Attacked From Behind in Unprovoked Weekend Assault

Mike Mishkin June 6, 2024 NYPD + FDNY 5 Comments

A suspect was arrested for hitting a woman from behind while she was walking down the street on the Upper East Side this weekend, causing Read More...

New French Restaurant Replacing Sel et Poivre

Mike Mishkin June 6, 2024 Food & Drink No Comments

We’ve learned from a recent Community Board 8 meeting that a new French restaurant is expected to replace Sel et Poivre at 853 Lexington Avenue Read More...

Gerry’s Place Closes After Very Short UES Run

Mike Mishkin June 4, 2024 Food & Drink 2 Comments

Gerry’s Place, an Irish bar that opened just over a year ago at 1664 Third Avenue (between 93rd and 94th streets), has announced its permanent Read More...

Innocent Bystander Shot on Upper East Side Subway

Mike Mishkin June 3, 2024 NYPD + FDNY No Comments

At about 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, an innocent bystander was shot while riding an uptown 4 train as it passed the East 86th Street station. Read More...

Holey Cream, Home of the Donut Ice Cream Sandwich, Now Open on Lexington Avenue

Pavita Singh June 3, 2024 Food & Drink 1 Comment

Did you know that you can find the Cookie Monster on the Upper East Side? Read More...

Empanada Mama Opens Doors on First Avenue

Mike Mishkin June 2, 2024 Food & Drink 1 Comment

Empanada Mama has landed on the UES, opening its fifth NYC location at 1435 First Avenue, between 74th and 75th streets. Read More...

Suspect Wanted on Nine Robberies in Ten Days

Mike Mishkin May 31, 2024 NYPD + FDNY 3 Comments

Police are looking for a male suspect they say committed nine robberies between May 19 and May 28, striking twice on the Upper East Side. Read More...

Asian Fusion Restaurant Replaces Charley Mom

Ethan Harfenist May 30, 2024 Food & Drink 1 Comment

As the old saying (or something like it) goes: “When Upper East Side Chinese takeout staple Charley Mom closes, something is bound to take over Read More...

Sel et Poivre Closes After 35 Years

Ethan Harfenist May 30, 2024 Food & Drink 1 Comment

Perennial Upper East Side favorite Sel et Poivre has reportedly shuttered for good. Read More...