Upper East Side Bartender Tom Butler, Beloved Fixture at J.G. Melon, Passes Away
A longtime Upper East Side bartender known for his warmth, wit, and unwavering presence behind the bar has passed away.
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Upper East Side Teen Dies in Subway Surfing Tragedy
A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken the Upper East Side after 13-year-old Ebba Morina lost her life in a fatal subway surfing incident over the weekend.
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UES Teen Sends Life-Saving Medical Gear to Nigeria’s Premature Infants
A 16-year-old Upper East Sider is making an international impact—one neonatal machine at a time.
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Upper East Side Teens Take TikTok by Storm
When the New York Times runs a trend story, people pay attention
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UES Business Owner Exposes Wild World of Private Air Travel in New Book
A debut novel by an Upper East Side business owner and her brother details the real stories behind private air travel for the rich and famous.
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Leonard Lauder, Cosmetics Visionary and Cultural Philanthropist, Dies at 92
Leonard A. Lauder, the longtime Estée Lauder executive who helped turn his mother’s beauty business into a global empire — and who left an indelible mark on New York City’s …
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UES Mommas Group Faces New Turmoil After Sudden Shutdown And Return
One of New York City’s most notorious Facebook parenting groups, UES Mommas, was abruptly shut down for nearly a week in late April
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Weekly Walks with Julie Wolvek’s UES Girls
Upper East Siders are finding community through being active. Julie Wolvek’s popular social group, UES Girls, hosts weekly walks in Carl Schurz Park.
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Beloved Host of JG Melon, Bobby Torre, Dies at 81
Bobby Torre, the longtime host and unmistakable face of the iconic New York City restaurant JG Melon, passed away on April 7, 2025.
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Lauren Smith Builds Community with Upper East Side Girls Group
Thirteen young ladies were seated around the table, porcelain cups in hand, small plates of crumpets and scones in the middle.
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