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Trial Underway: Kevin Spacey Accused of Abusing Minors in Upper East Side Apartment

E.L. Danvers October 8, 2022 Odds and Ends No Comments

The federal trial of Kevin Spacey (The Usual Suspects, House of Cards) is underway in downtown Manhattan. The disgraced actor faces allegations of battery and Read More...

New York Blood Center Lawsuit Dismissed

E.L. Danvers August 25, 2022 Real Estate No Comments

A recent legal challenge to stop the New York Blood Center (NYBC) tower was dismissed this week by a state supreme court judge. The conclusion Read More...

Tenant of Upscale Fifth Ave Building Throws Eggs at Neighbors: Lawsuit

Bobby Panza August 17, 2022 Real Estate 1 Comment

Across the street from Central Park, 1214 Fifth Ave. between East 101st and 102nd streets is a luxury rental high-rise with units ranging from $7,795 Read More...

Developer Expected to Demolish Papaya King’s Corner

E.L. Danvers July 1, 2022 Real Estate, Food & Drink 1 Comment

Papaya King’s legal troubles with its Upper East Side landlord may have opened the door for its demolition. Developer Extell has set its construction claws Read More...

Son Sues “Worst Landlord” Mother For Control of Real Estate Empire

E.L. Danvers June 19, 2022 Real Estate No Comments

A family feud involving one of the city’s “worst” landlords is now in the hands of Surrogate’s Court of Manhattan. If his lawsuit is successful, Read More...

Via Quadronno Faces Lawsuit: Former Chefs, Staff Claim Labor Violations

E.L. Danvers June 5, 2022 Food & Drink No Comments

Via Quadronno, the long-standing Italian restaurant at 25 East 73rd Street just off Madison Avenue, is embroiled in a federal lawsuit. Two former chefs filed Read More...

Residents Say Lenox Hill Condo is Total Mess, File $16 Million Lawsuit

E.L. Danvers May 26, 2022 Real Estate No Comments

A new luxury condo at 165 East 62nd Street is reportedly laden with widespread safety and quality of life defects which read like the plot of Read More...

Spence Student Accused of Racism in 2018; Parents Legal Pushback Recently Revived by Courts

E.L. Danvers May 9, 2022 Odds and Ends No Comments

A 15-year-old student at the Spence School was made to stay home for a half-day of “reflection” in November 2018 after she suggested dressing up Read More...

A Luxury Sh*t Storm: Lenox Hill Condo Sues Lady For Pooping in Pool

E.L. Danvers May 7, 2022 Real Estate No Comments

A luxury condominium on the Upper East Side is suing an elderly resident for allegedly defecating in its common area pool and shower. The resident, Read More...

UES Pizza Spot Stiffs Workers, Says AG

E.L. Danvers May 1, 2022 Food & Drink No Comments

A mini pizza chain with two locations on the Upper East Side has failed to pay its workers properly, according to a press release from Read More...

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